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

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 2 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 3 of 50

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 4 of 50

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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Question 5 of 50

6. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 6 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 7 of 50

8. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 8 of 50

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

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

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

Question 9 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 11 of 50

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

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 12 of 50

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

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 15 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 16 of 50

17. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Question 17 of 50

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

It can cause hyperactivity

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

Question 18 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Irritant

Question 19 of 50

20. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only the site manager can do this

Question 20 of 50

21. 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?

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

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 21 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 22 of 50

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

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

Question 23 of 50

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 24 of 50

25. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 25 of 50

26. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 26 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 27 of 50

28. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 28 of 50

29. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 29 of 50

30. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Question 30 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 31 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 32 of 50

33. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 33 of 50

34. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 34 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 35 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 36 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 37 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Water

Question 38 of 50

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

Every 5 years

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Question 39 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 40 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Dust

Question 41 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

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

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Safety goggles

Question 46 of 50

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

Foam

Dry Powder

CO2

Wet Chemical

Water

Question 47 of 50

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

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 50 of 50