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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 1 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Red

Yellow

Question 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 4 of 50

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

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

Question 6 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 7 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 8 of 50

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

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Your mood

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the 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.

Question 10 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 11 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 12 of 50

13. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

Question 13 of 50

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

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Question 14 of 50

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 15 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

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

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

18. 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?

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 18 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 19 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 20 of 50

21. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 21 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

Question 22 of 50

23. 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.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Question 23 of 50

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

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Question 24 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Question 25 of 50

26. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 26 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 27 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 28 of 50

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

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

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 if the supervisor approves

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 30 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire exit 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

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

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Question 34 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 37 of 50

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

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 38 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 39 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 40 of 50

41. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 41 of 50

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

Reversing

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Question 42 of 50

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

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Question 43 of 50

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

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

Question 44 of 50

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

Water

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 47 of 50

48. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 48 of 50

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

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class F

Question 49 of 50

50. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

Question 50 of 50