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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 2 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

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

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

Question 4 of 50

5. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 5 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 6 of 50

7. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 7 of 50

8. 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)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

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 harness

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 12 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Question 13 of 50

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

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Question 18 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 19 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 20 of 50

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 23 of 50

24. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

Question 24 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 25 of 50

26. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 27 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 29 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 30 of 50

31. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Question 32 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

Question 33 of 50

34. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Question 35 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 36 of 50

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

Moving forward

Parked

Reversing

Lifting materials

Question 37 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Question 40 of 50

41. 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.

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 41 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Question 42 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 43 of 50

44. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 44 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

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

Question 45 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

Question 46 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

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

Question 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

50. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Exit the confined space immediately.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 50 of 50