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. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 1 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 2 of 50

3. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

6. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

Moving forward

Reversing

Parked

Lifting materials

Question 10 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 11 of 50

12. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

Question 12 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 13 of 50

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

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 14 of 50

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

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Question 15 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Question 16 of 50

17. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 17 of 50

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 18 of 50

19. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 19 of 50

20. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 20 of 50

21. 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)

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 23 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 24 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

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)

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 27 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 28 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 30 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 32 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 33 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

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

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Question 36 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 37 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Question 38 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 39 of 50

40. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 41 of 50

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

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 44 of 50

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

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Question 45 of 50

46. 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?

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 46 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 49 of 50

50. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

The police

Your site security

Question 50 of 50