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. 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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 1 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 5 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 9 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 10 of 50

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

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Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 11 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Question 12 of 50

13. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 13 of 50

14. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 16 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

20. 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 keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 20 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 21 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 23 of 50

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

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They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 24 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Do not use it

Question 26 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Once a year

Every 5 years

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Scissors

Question 30 of 50

31. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

It’s more than 5m in depth

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 31 of 50

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

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 32 of 50

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

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 33 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 explode

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 35 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Question 36 of 50

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 37 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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 38 of 50

39. 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

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 39 of 50

40. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 40 of 50

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

CO2

Dry Powder

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

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

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

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

Question 43 of 50

44. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Question 44 of 50

45. 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?

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 46 of 50

47. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Your site security

Your employer

Question 47 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 48 of 50

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 49 of 50

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

Question 50 of 50