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 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

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 1 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Scissors

Question 2 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 3 of 50

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

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Question 4 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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 5 of 50

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

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 9 of 50

10. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 12 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Question 13 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

Question 14 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 15 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

Question 16 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 17 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 18 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 20 of 50

21. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 21 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 22 of 50

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

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.

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.

Question 23 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 24 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 25 of 50

26. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Say exactly what you saw.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Question 26 of 50

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

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety harness

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

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

Seven working days

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

36. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 36 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 37 of 50

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

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 38 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 39 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

42. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 43 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 44 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 45 of 50

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

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 46 of 50

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Only work for a short period of time

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 50 of 50