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

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.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 1 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 2 of 50

3. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 3 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 4 of 50

5. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 5 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 6 of 50

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

Yellow

Black

Blue

Red

Question 7 of 50

8. 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?

Give the permit to the next shift

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

Question 8 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

Question 9 of 50

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

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 10 of 50

11. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Question 11 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 13 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 14 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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 the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

17. 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 gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 18 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 19 of 50

20. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 21 of 50

22. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Improvise and make your own

Question 23 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 24 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 26 of 50

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 27 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 29 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 30 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Question 33 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

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

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

Question 35 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Parked

Reversing

Question 36 of 50

37. 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.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only a site supervisor 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 38 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 39 of 50

40. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The site manager

Question 40 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 41 of 50

42. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

45. 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 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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 48 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 49 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 50 of 50