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?

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Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 2 of 50

3. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 3 of 50

4. 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?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 4 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

7. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

Water

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

CO2

Foam

Question 10 of 50

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 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 wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

Question 12 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 13 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 17 of 50

18. What does this signal mean?

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Question 18 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 19 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Ten working days

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

25. 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

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 25 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 26 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Question 27 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

Question 30 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 32 of 50

33. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Question 33 of 50

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

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 34 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 35 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Question 36 of 50

37. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 37 of 50

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

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No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 38 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 41 of 50

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 42 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Question 43 of 50

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 44 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 48 of 50

49. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 49 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 50 of 50