CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2025 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2025. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 1 of 50

2. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 2 of 50

3. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 3 of 50

4. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

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White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 4 of 50

5. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 5 of 50

6. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

Question 6 of 50

7. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Improvise and make your own

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Question 8 of 50

9. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 9 of 50

10. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 10 of 50

11. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 11 of 50

12. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 12 of 50

13. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 13 of 50

14. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 14 of 50

15. Exposure to which of these would most likely result in you contracting Weil’s disease?

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Question 15 of 50

16. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 16 of 50

17. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 17 of 50

18. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 18 of 50

19. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 20 of 50

21. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 21 of 50

22. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Question 22 of 50

23. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 23 of 50

24. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 24 of 50

25. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 25 of 50

26. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 26 of 50

27. Why are site inductions important?

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

Question 27 of 50

28. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 28 of 50

29. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Question 30 of 50

31. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Question 31 of 50

32. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 32 of 50

33. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 33 of 50

34. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 36 of 50

37. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

Question 37 of 50

38. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

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It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 38 of 50

39. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

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Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 40 of 50

41. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 42 of 50

43. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

Question 43 of 50

44. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 44 of 50

45. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 45 of 50

46. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 49 of 50

50. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 50 of 50