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 a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

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 job.

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

Question 1 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 2 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Question 5 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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.

Question 7 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 8 of 50

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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 13 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 14 of 50

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

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Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 15 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

19. 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

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

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Question 20 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 21 of 50

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

CO2

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Water

Question 22 of 50

23. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 23 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 26 of 50

27. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Question 27 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

Destroying the habit

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Question 29 of 50

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

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 30 of 50

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

Yellow

Black

Blue

Red

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 32 of 50

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

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 33 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 34 of 50

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

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Question 35 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

Question 36 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 37 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

Question 38 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 39 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 40 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Question 42 of 50

43. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

Question 43 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 44 of 50

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

Reversing

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Parked

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Question 46 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 47 of 50

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

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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 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

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

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

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 under the influence of drugs

Question 50 of 50