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 you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 1 of 50

2. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 2 of 50

3. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

The police

Your site security

Question 3 of 50

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

Foam

CO2

Water

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 7 of 50

8. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 8 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Question 9 of 50

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Question 10 of 50

11. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

13. 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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Yellow

Red

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 20 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 21 of 50

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

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Too much oxygen

Question 22 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 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

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

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. 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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 26 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 27 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 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

Question 29 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 30 of 50

31. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Question 31 of 50

32. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

34. 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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 34 of 50

35. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Question 35 of 50

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 37 of 50

38. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 38 of 50

39. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 40 of 50

41. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 41 of 50

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 46 of 50

47. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Question 48 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 49 of 50

50. 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.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 50 of 50