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. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

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Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 1 of 50

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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Question 2 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Question 3 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Question 4 of 50

5. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 6 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 7 of 50

8. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 9 of 50

10. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

On your next break

Question 10 of 50

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

Class F

Class A

Class B

Class D

Question 11 of 50

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

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It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Question 13 of 50

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

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.

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 14 of 50

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

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This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 15 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 16 of 50

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

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 17 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 18 of 50

19. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Water

CO2

Foam

Question 19 of 50

20. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The break room

The toilet facilities

The fire assembly point

The managers office

Question 20 of 50

21. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

40°

75°

50°

55°

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. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Once a year

Twice a year

Question 23 of 50

24. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 24 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 25 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 26 of 50

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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Question 27 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your skills

Your health

Your mood

Question 28 of 50

29. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 31 of 50

32. How many (minimum) points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Question 32 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Warm

Very Hot

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Question 34 of 50

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

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 35 of 50

36. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

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Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 36 of 50

37. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 37 of 50

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

The time it will take you to put it on

The cost of the PPE

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The types of hazards associated with the job

Question 38 of 50

39. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

Question 39 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Cream

Question 40 of 50

41. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 41 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Question 42 of 50

43. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Question 43 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 44 of 50

45. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Question 45 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 46 of 50

47. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

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

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 48 of 50

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 49 of 50

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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

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

Question 50 of 50