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 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.

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 1 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

Question 2 of 50

3. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 3 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 4 of 50

5. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Leave the trench immediately

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Avoid using the toilet

Question 7 of 50

8. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 8 of 50

9. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 9 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Hard hat

Question 10 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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 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.

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

Question 15 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Question 18 of 50

19. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 19 of 50

20. 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)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 20 of 50

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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.

Question 21 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 22 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 23 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

26. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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.

Give them coffee 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 28 of 50

29. 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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Question 29 of 50

30. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

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

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

Question 30 of 50

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

Do not use it

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 31 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

Question 32 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Question 34 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 35 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 36 of 50

37. 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?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 37 of 50

38. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Question 38 of 50

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 40 of 50

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

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 41 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class F

Class A

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

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 43 of 50

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

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 46 of 50

47. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 47 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 48 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

Question 50 of 50