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 can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 1 of 50

2. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 2 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Question 3 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 5 of 50

6. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 6 of 50

7. 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?

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Question 7 of 50

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

Oxygen

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Question 8 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 9 of 50

10. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 10 of 50

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

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class B

Class F

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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 14 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 15 of 50

16. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 17 of 50

18. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 18 of 50

19. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 19 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Question 20 of 50

21. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 21 of 50

22. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Your site security

Question 22 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 23 of 50

24. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 24 of 50

25. 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.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 25 of 50

26. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Question 26 of 50

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

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 27 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

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

Question 28 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 31 of 50

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

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Your working technique

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 33 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 shut down the site.

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 35 of 50

36. 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.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 36 of 50

37. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Question 37 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 38 of 50

39. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 39 of 50

40. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 41 of 50

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

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Yellow

Red

Blue

Black

Question 44 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Question 46 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Water

Question 47 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 48 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 50 of 50