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

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

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 wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

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

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 shut down the site.

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.

Question 4 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Question 6 of 50

7. 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).

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 7 of 50

8. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 8 of 50

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

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Question 9 of 50

10. 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?

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

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Reversing

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)

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp 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 should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Question 15 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Falling from height

Question 16 of 50

17. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Question 17 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 18 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 19 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Question 21 of 50

22. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your mood

Your working technique

Your skills

Your health

Question 22 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

Question 23 of 50

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

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 24 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 26 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Foam

Dry Powder

CO2

Water

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 perform risk assessments

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 28 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 29 of 50

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

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Asbestos

Question 30 of 50

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

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 31 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 32 of 50

33. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 33 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

Question 34 of 50

35. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 37 of 50

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 39 of 50

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

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 40 of 50

41. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 41 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 45 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

Question 46 of 50

47. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 47 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Red

Yellow

Question 48 of 50

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 49 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 50 of 50