CSCS Mock Test Full 2026 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2026 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2026, 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 9th January 2026.

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

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 4 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Question 6 of 50

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your signing on sheet

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 8 of 50

9. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Say exactly what you saw.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 9 of 50

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

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 10 of 50

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

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 11 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 15 of 50

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

75°

40°

55°

50°

Question 16 of 50

17. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and knees straight

Question 17 of 50

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

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 18 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Paint

Question 19 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 21 of 50

22. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 22 of 50

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

Black

Red

Cream

Blue

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 24 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 26 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 27 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

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

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 29 of 50

30. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 30 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

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

Question 31 of 50

32. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

Your supervisor

The HSE

The site manager

You are responsible

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

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

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

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

Question 33 of 50

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

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

Question 34 of 50

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

Plastic

Paper

Wood

Propane

Question 35 of 50

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

The managers office

The toilet facilities

The break room

The fire assembly point

Question 36 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your mood

Your skills

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

39. 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

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

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 39 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

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 42 of 50

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Having it tested at a lab

Question 44 of 50

45. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

An increase in fitness levels

A decrease in fitness levels

Poor health

Good health

Question 45 of 50

46. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 46 of 50

47. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift, you should:

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Stay away from that area

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 50 of 50