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 this signal mean?

Proceed

Turn left

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Question 3 of 50

4. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 4 of 50

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

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

Question 5 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 6 of 50

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 7 of 50

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

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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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 8 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Question 9 of 50

10. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The police

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 10 of 50

11. 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?

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

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 11 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

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

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

14. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Question 14 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 15 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 17 of 50

18. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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 18 of 50

19. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

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

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

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 20 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 21 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Question 23 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 24 of 50

25. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 26 of 50

27. 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

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

Question 27 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 28 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

Question 29 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

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

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

Question 32 of 50

33. 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?

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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 33 of 50

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 34 of 50

35. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 35 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

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

Question 36 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 37 of 50

38. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 38 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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.

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

Question 41 of 50

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

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

CO2

Wet Chemical

Question 42 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 43 of 50

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

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 44 of 50

45. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 45 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Question 47 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Question 49 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

Question 50 of 50