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 should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 3 of 50

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 4 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 8 of 50

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

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

Question 11 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 12 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 13 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Water

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Question 14 of 50

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

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 15 of 50

16. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 16 of 50

17. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 17 of 50

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

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 18 of 50

19. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 21 of 50

22. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 22 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site manager 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.

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

Question 24 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 25 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 26 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 27 of 50

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

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Asbestos

Question 28 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 29 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Dust

Question 30 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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

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

Question 32 of 50

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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 33 of 50

34. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Once a year

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Question 34 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Question 35 of 50

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

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 36 of 50

37. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 37 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 38 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Red

Black

Question 39 of 50

40. 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.

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

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

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

Question 40 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

Question 41 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Question 42 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 43 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 44 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 45 of 50

46. 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.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 46 of 50

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

Gas

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 48 of 50

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

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 50 of 50