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 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 2 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 3 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 4 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 5 of 50

6. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Falling from height

Question 6 of 50

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

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 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 7 of 50

8. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 9 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 10 of 50

11. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 11 of 50

12. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

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

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

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

Question 13 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your health

Your mood

Your skills

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?

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 15 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 16 of 50

17. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 17 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 18 of 50

19. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

Question 19 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 21 of 50

22. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

24. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 24 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Question 25 of 50

26. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Turn left

Question 26 of 50

27. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 28 of 50

29. 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.

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 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 30 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 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 colleague’s job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

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

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 38 of 50

39. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

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 under the influence of drugs

Question 40 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 41 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 42 of 50

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

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 43 of 50

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

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 44 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 45 of 50

46. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 46 of 50

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 47 of 50

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

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Question 48 of 50

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

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Question 49 of 50

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

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

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 50 of 50