CSCS Mock Test Full 2023 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2023 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2023, 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 2023.

1. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 1 of 50

2. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Black

Blue

Red

Cream

Question 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 4 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 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

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

Question 6 of 50

7. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 7 of 50

8. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 8 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

Question 9 of 50

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

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Question 10 of 50

11. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 11 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 12 of 50

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

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

Question 13 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Question 14 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 15 of 50

16. Where would you find information about chemicals found on a work site?

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

On your signing on sheet

Question 16 of 50

17. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Question 17 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

20. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 20 of 50

21. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Lung issues

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Question 21 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 23 of 50

24. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask the presenter to explain further

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

Question 26 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 28 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 30 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 31 of 50

32. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

Question 32 of 50

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

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Question 33 of 50

34. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 34 of 50

35. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?
Fire-Extinguisher-1

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 35 of 50

36. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at ground level

At all times

Question 36 of 50

37. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Question 37 of 50

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

Your skills

Your health

Your mood

Your working technique

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 39 of 50

40. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 41 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 43 of 50

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

Black

Red

Cream

Blue

Question 44 of 50

45. All near misses should be reported:

At the end of the week

As soon as possible

On your next break

After your shift has ended

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

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

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 48 of 50

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

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Continue with your tasks

Question 49 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 50 of 50