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. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Question 1 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 4 of 50

5. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Parked

Question 5 of 50

6. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 6 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Question 7 of 50

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

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

Question 8 of 50

9. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Question 9 of 50

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

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 10 of 50

11. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

CO2

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 11 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Question 13 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

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

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 15 of 50

16. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 16 of 50

17. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 17 of 50

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

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 20 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Question 21 of 50

22. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Question 22 of 50

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 23 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 24 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 25 of 50

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 26 of 50

27. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 27 of 50

28. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Question 28 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 29 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Question 30 of 50

31. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

Question 31 of 50

32. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 32 of 50

33. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 33 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 37 of 50

38. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Wash it under very hot water.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself 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.

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

Question 41 of 50

42. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 42 of 50

43. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 44 of 50

45. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 45 of 50

46. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

Question 46 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if you have to work in a confined space and realize your permit to work will expire before you can finish the work?

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 48 of 50

49. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

Question 49 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Question 50 of 50