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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 1 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 2 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

Question 3 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 4 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 5 of 50

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

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 6 of 50

7. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 7 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

11. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Question 11 of 50

12. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Question 12 of 50

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

Falling from height

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 13 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

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 does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

Question 17 of 50

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 18 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 19 of 50

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

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 23 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 24 of 50

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

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

Question 25 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 26 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Question 27 of 50

28. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 28 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Question 29 of 50

30. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

Question 30 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 31 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 32 of 50

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

Reversing

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 34 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 35 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 36 of 50

37. 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?

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 37 of 50

38. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 38 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Question 39 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Methane

Question 40 of 50

41. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 41 of 50

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 42 of 50

43. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Question 43 of 50

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

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

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 for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 45 of 50

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

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

Question 46 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Water

Question 47 of 50

48. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 48 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 49 of 50

50. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 50 of 50