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 accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

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2. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Question 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 3 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the 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 arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 4 of 50

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

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 7 of 50

8. 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.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 8 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Question 9 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 12 of 50

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

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Methane

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 15 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 18 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

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 19 of 50

20. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 20 of 50

21. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 21 of 50

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

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

To supervise work

Question 22 of 50

23. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Question 23 of 50

24. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

Question 24 of 50

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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 25 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 26 of 50

27. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Question 27 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 28 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Question 29 of 50

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 30 of 50

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

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32. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

34. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

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 – this is normal

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 37 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 38 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Question 39 of 50

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

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 40 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

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

Question 41 of 50

42. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 45 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

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

Question 48 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 49 of 50

50. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Question 50 of 50