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 believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Take a few sick days and rest

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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. 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.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 3 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 4 of 50

5. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 5 of 50

6. 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?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

8. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Your employer

The police

Question 8 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Question 10 of 50

11. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 11 of 50

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

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.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 14 of 50

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

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

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

Question 15 of 50

16. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 16 of 50

17. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 17 of 50

18. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 18 of 50

19. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Question 19 of 50

20. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

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 under the influence of alcohol

Question 21 of 50

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

Avoid using the toilet

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 22 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

Give the permit to the next shift

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 24 of 50

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

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 26 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 27 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Question 28 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 29 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Question 30 of 50

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

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

Question 31 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Question 32 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Question 33 of 50

34. 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?

Carry out the task without using 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.

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 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

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

Question 35 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 36 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 37 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 39 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 40 of 50

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

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

43. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 43 of 50

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

Water

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 44 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 45 of 50

46. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 46 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 47 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

Question 48 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?