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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 4 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Scissors

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Question 7 of 50

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

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Class A

Class B

Class D

Class F

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 12 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 13 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 14 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 15 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

Question 16 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 18 of 50

19. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 20 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 21 of 50

22. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 23 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 24 of 50

25. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Question 25 of 50

26. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 26 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 27 of 50

28. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

31. 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 supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 31 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 32 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Yellow

Question 33 of 50

34. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 34 of 50

35. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Question 35 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Give them coffee before they start working.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 37 of 50

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

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

Question 38 of 50

39. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Question 39 of 50

40. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 40 of 50

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

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

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 the supervisor approves

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

Question 43 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 44 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 45 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Stay away from that area

Question 47 of 50

48. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

Question 48 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 49 of 50

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

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 50 of 50