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

Dust

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Question 1 of 50

2. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 2 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 3 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 5 of 50

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Question 6 of 50

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

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

Question 7 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 8 of 50

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

Red

Black

Yellow

Blue

Question 9 of 50

10. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 10 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 12 of 50

13. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Question 13 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 16 of 50

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

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Question 17 of 50

18. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 18 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Plasters

Question 26 of 50

27. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 27 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 28 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Falling from height

Question 29 of 50

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 30 of 50

31. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 32 of 50

33. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 33 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 34 of 50

35. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 35 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 36 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 37 of 50

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

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

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.

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 39 of 50

40. 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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 40 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Hearing issues among workers

Question 41 of 50

42. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 42 of 50

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Only work for a short period of time

Question 43 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 44 of 50

45. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Reversing

Parked

Question 48 of 50

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

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

Question 50 of 50