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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 1 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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 2 of 50

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

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Question 3 of 50

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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 5 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 6 of 50

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

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 use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 7 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Question 9 of 50

10. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Termites

Rust

Dry rot

Asbestos

Question 10 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

13. 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

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Question 14 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Paint

Question 15 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Question 18 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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.

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

Question 19 of 50

20. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 20 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 24 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 27 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 28 of 50

29. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Your mood

Question 29 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 30 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Question 32 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 34 of 50

35. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 35 of 50

36. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 39 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 40 of 50

41. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 43 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

46. 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 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 46 of 50

47. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 47 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 48 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 49 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Question 50 of 50