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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 1 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 2 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 3 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Question 4 of 50

5. 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.

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

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Question 9 of 50

10. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 10 of 50

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

Class A

Class B

Class F

Class D

Question 11 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 12 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 13 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 14 of 50

15. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 15 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

Question 16 of 50

17. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 17 of 50

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

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 18 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety harness

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Question 19 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Question 21 of 50

22. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 22 of 50

23. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 23 of 50

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

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 24 of 50

25. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 26 of 50

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

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

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

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

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.

Question 27 of 50

28. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 30 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 34 of 50

35. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

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

Question 35 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

Question 36 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 37 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Question 38 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

Question 39 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 40 of 50

41. 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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 41 of 50

42. 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)

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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 42 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 43 of 50

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

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 44 of 50

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

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Question 45 of 50

46. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 46 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 47 of 50

48. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

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

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Improvise and make your own

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Question 50 of 50