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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 1 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Question 2 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

Question 3 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 4 of 50

5. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

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

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Improvise and make your own

Question 5 of 50

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

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.

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 6 of 50

7. 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?

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 7 of 50

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 8 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 10 of 50

11. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 11 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Class A

Class F

Class B

Class D

Question 13 of 50

14. 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.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 14 of 50

15. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 15 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Electrocution

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 17 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Question 18 of 50

19. 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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 19 of 50

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

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 20 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Question 21 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Hard hat

Safety harness

Question 22 of 50

23. 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?

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 23 of 50

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

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 24 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 25 of 50

26. 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.

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

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 27 of 50

28. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 28 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 if it is long enough

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 31 of 50

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

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Question 32 of 50

33. What does this signal mean?

Proceed

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Question 33 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 34 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 35 of 50

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

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 36 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 37 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 38 of 50

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

Every 5 years

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Question 39 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 40 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 41 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 42 of 50

43. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

Question 43 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 44 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 46 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 47 of 50

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

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Question 48 of 50

49. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 49 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Water

Gas

Question 50 of 50