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. 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 power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 1 of 50

2. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Water fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 2 of 50

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

Class F

Class A

Class B

Class D

Question 3 of 50

4. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 supervisor.

The site manager

Question 6 of 50

7. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

Other effects on the body

Question 7 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Question 10 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 11 of 50

12. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Question 12 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

Question 13 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 15 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 16 of 50

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

Dermatitis

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 18 of 50

19. All near misses should be reported:

At the end of the week

On your next break

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

Question 19 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

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

Question 21 of 50

22. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

Question 22 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Hand washing area

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

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

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Question 24 of 50

25. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 26 of 50

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 27 of 50

28. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 28 of 50

29. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Neck

Mouth and nose

Legs

Back

Question 29 of 50

30. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 30 of 50

31. 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.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself 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.

Question 31 of 50

32. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Continue with your tasks

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Question 32 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No lone working

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

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 a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 35 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 36 of 50

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

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Question 37 of 50

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

Work as quickly as possible

Wear a second mask above the first

Begin your work but take regular breaks

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

Question 38 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 39 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 40 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 41 of 50

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

The types of hazards associated with the job

The cost of the PPE

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 42 of 50

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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Question 43 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Question 44 of 50

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

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

47. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 47 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Question 48 of 50

49. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 49 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 50 of 50