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

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 1 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 3 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 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

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 5 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Question 6 of 50

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

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 8 of 50

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

Safety harness

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Question 9 of 50

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

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 10 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 11 of 50

12. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 13 of 50

14. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Termites

Rust

Dry rot

Asbestos

Question 14 of 50

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

There are no early signs

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 16 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 17 of 50

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

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Question 18 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 19 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class F

Class B

Question 20 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

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

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 23 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Question 24 of 50

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

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 25 of 50

26. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Question 26 of 50

27. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 27 of 50

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

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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Question 29 of 50

30. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 30 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Question 31 of 50

32. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

Question 32 of 50

33. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 33 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Question 34 of 50

35. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 35 of 50

36. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 36 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Question 43 of 50

44. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 44 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 45 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 46 of 50

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 47 of 50

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

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 50 of 50