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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Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 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

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

Question 2 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 4 of 50

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

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No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 5 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 6 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

9. 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

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

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

Question 9 of 50

10. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 11 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Question 12 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

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

Question 13 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Question 14 of 50

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

Question 16 of 50

17. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 17 of 50

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

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 18 of 50

19. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 19 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Yellow

Question 20 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 21 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

Question 22 of 50

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 23 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 25 of 50

26. 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.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 26 of 50

27. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Your employer

The police

Question 27 of 50

28. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 28 of 50

29. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 29 of 50

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 31 of 50

32. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Question 32 of 50

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

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

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 33 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 34 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 35 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 38 of 50

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

Dry rot

Termites

Asbestos

Rust

Question 39 of 50

40. 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”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Question 40 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 41 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Question 42 of 50

43. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 43 of 50

44. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Question 44 of 50

45. 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

Get another one immediately

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

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

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 47 of 50

48. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 48 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 49 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 50 of 50