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 ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 1 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

4. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 6 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Question 7 of 50

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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 8 of 50

9. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Your site security

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Question 14 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 15 of 50

16. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

18. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 18 of 50

19. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Take a few sick days and rest

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 19 of 50

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

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 20 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

The site manager

Question 21 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 22 of 50

23. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 23 of 50

24. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Question 24 of 50

25. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 25 of 50

26. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

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

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 30 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

Question 31 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 32 of 50

33. 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.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 33 of 50

34. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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.

Question 34 of 50

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

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 35 of 50

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

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

CO2

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

40. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 40 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

Question 41 of 50

42. 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.

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 42 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety harness

Safety goggles

Question 43 of 50

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

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Question 44 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Water

Question 45 of 50

46. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 46 of 50

47. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

Question 47 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Question 50 of 50