CSCS Mock Test Full 2025 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2025 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2025, we’ve created this mock exam with all the CSCS test questions and answers throughout this site.

There will be questions on pretty much every topic you’ll face in your real CSCS operatives test.

Topics include – fire extinguishers, working at height, manual handling, accident reporting, health and safety signs and much more. In keeping with the real test, this CSCS mock test full example will have 50 questions and all answers will be available after you’ve submitted your test. Please don’t forget to like or share if you found this mock exam useful. Good Luck!

Questions last updated on 1st January 2025.

1. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 1 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Question 2 of 50

3. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 3 of 50

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

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

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

Question 4 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 5 of 50

6. 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.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Question 6 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 7 of 50

8. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing, what should you 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 8 of 50

9. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Question 9 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Question 10 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Irritant

Corrosive

Flammable

Question 11 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 12 of 50

13. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 13 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 14 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Hand washing area

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Use barrier cream

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

HAVS

Dermatitis

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Question 16 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 17 of 50

18. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Question 18 of 50

19. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Question 19 of 50

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

Class F

Class B

Class D

Class A

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

Question 21 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

Question 22 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 23 of 50

24. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

The cost of the PPE

The time it will take you to put it on

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

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.

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

Question 26 of 50

27. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Propane

Plastic

Wood

Paper

Question 28 of 50

29. Which of these best describes working at height?

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

5m above the ground

Question 29 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 30 of 50

31. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 31 of 50

32. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Take the alarm off.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 32 of 50

33. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Having it tested at a lab

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 33 of 50

34. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 34 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 35 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 37 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 40 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

43. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

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 not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 44 of 50

45. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the top

Question 45 of 50

46. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not being exercised?

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 46 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

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

Question 47 of 50

48. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Red

Cream

Black

Blue

Question 48 of 50

49. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 49 of 50

50. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 50 of 50