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?

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Question 1 of 50

2. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 2 of 50

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

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

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

6. 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

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 8 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 9 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 11 of 50

12. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 12 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 13 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

Question 14 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 15 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 17 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 18 of 50

19. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Question 20 of 50

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

Question 21 of 50

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

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

Question 23 of 50

24. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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?

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 25 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

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

Question 26 of 50

27. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Question 27 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Question 28 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 29 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 30 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 31 of 50

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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 32 of 50

33. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 33 of 50

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

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Question 36 of 50

37. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Question 38 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 39 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 40 of 50

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

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

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

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 41 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 42 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 43 of 50

44. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 44 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

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. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 50 of 50