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. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 1 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 2 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

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.

Question 3 of 50

4. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 5 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 6 of 50

7. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 7 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Question 10 of 50

11. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Question 11 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 13 of 50

14. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Reversing

Moving forward

Parked

Lifting materials

Question 15 of 50

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

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 17 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 18 of 50

19. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 19 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

22. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Question 24 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 25 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Question 26 of 50

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

Buried services are present

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 27 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 28 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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.

Question 29 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 30 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 31 of 50

32. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 32 of 50

33. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

Question 33 of 50

34. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 34 of 50

35. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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 35 of 50

36. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

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

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 37 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 38 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 39 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 40 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 41 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

To assess compliance with the method statement

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 45 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 46 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 47 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 49 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

Question 50 of 50