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

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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 1 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 2 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 3 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Question 4 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 5 of 50

6. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 7 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Question 9 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 alcohol

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

Question 11 of 50

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

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 15 of 50

16. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 16 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 19 of 50

20. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 20 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

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

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

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

Question 22 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 23 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 26 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Question 27 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Question 28 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 29 of 50

30. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 32 of 50

33. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

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

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

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

36. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 36 of 50

37. 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?

Carry out the task without using 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.

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 38 of 50

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 39 of 50

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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 40 of 50

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 41 of 50

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

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

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

Question 42 of 50

43. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 43 of 50

44. 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.

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.

Question 44 of 50

45. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 46 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 47 of 50

48. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 48 of 50

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

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 49 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 50 of 50