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. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 1 of 50

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

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 2 of 50

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

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

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 only if someone else holds the ladder

Question 3 of 50

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

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 4 of 50

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

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Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Question 5 of 50

6. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

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.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

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

Your mood

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Question 8 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 10 of 50

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

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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 11 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 12 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Question 13 of 50

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

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Your supervisor only

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

Only the site manager can do this

Question 15 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 16 of 50

17. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

19. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Question 19 of 50

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

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 21 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 22 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 23 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Water

Question 24 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Question 25 of 50

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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Question 26 of 50

27. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

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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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 27 of 50

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

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 job.

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 28 of 50

29. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Question 30 of 50

31. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

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They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 32 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 33 of 50

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

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Safety goggles

Question 34 of 50

35. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Question 37 of 50

38. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 39 of 50

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

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

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

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Question 41 of 50

42. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 42 of 50

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

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

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)

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Question 44 of 50

45. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 45 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 47 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 48 of 50

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

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Seven working days

Question 49 of 50

50. 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.

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.

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

Question 50 of 50