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 the health and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 1 of 50

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

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Question 2 of 50

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 6 of 50

7. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 7 of 50

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

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Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 8 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 9 of 50

10. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 10 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 11 of 50

12. 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?

Ask someone to show you 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 12 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

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

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

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

Question 14 of 50

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

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

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

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.

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

Question 15 of 50

16. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 16 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 17 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 18 of 50

19. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 20 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 21 of 50

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

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

Question 22 of 50

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

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

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 1 hour late

Question 23 of 50

24. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 24 of 50

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Question 25 of 50

26. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 26 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

Question 27 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Question 28 of 50

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 29 of 50

30. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 30 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

Question 31 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 32 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 33 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 34 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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 37 of 50

38. 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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 38 of 50

39. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 39 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

Question 40 of 50

41. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 41 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 42 of 50

43. 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?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 43 of 50

44. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 44 of 50

45. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Nine working days

Seven working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Question 45 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 46 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

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

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

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

Question 48 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 50 of 50