CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – 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 2024. 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. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 1 of 50

2. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 2 of 50

3. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Question 3 of 50

4. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 4 of 50

5. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 9 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 10 of 50

11. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Every 5 years

Question 11 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 12 of 50

13. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

Question 13 of 50

14. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 14 of 50

15. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 17 of 50

18. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Question 18 of 50

19. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Question 19 of 50

20. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Question 20 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

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 without your driving licence

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 23 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 24 of 50

25. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 25 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Question 26 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Question 27 of 50

28. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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 29 of 50

30. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class F

Class D

Class A

Class B

Question 30 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 31 of 50

32. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Question 32 of 50

33. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 34 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 35 of 50

36. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 36 of 50

37. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 colleague’s job.

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

Question 38 of 50

39. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Continue working – this is normal

Question 39 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 40 of 50

41. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 41 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Question 42 of 50

43. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 43 of 50

44. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 44 of 50

45. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 45 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

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

Question 46 of 50

47. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 47 of 50

48. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 50 of 50