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?

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 1 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 2 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 3 of 50

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

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 4 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 5 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 6 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 7 of 50

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

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 8 of 50

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

Question 10 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 11 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 12 of 50

13. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Red

Yellow

Black

Blue

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 15 of 50

16. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Question 16 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Water

Wet Chemical

Question 17 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 18 of 50

19. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 19 of 50

20. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

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 and get another one after your shift ends

Question 21 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 22 of 50

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 23 of 50

24. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

Question 24 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Question 25 of 50

26. 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?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 26 of 50

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

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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 30 of 50

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

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Question 31 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 32 of 50

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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 33 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 34 of 50

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

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

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

Question 36 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 colleague’s job.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 39 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Question 40 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

Question 41 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

44. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Question 44 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

47. 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

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 47 of 50

48. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 49 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 50 of 50