CSCS Mock Test Full 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2024 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2024, 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 2024.

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 2 of 50

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

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It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 3 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 4 of 50

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

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 5 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 6 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Question 7 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 9 of 50

10. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Question 10 of 50

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

50°

55°

40°

75°

Question 11 of 50

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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Question 12 of 50

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

Back bent and knees straight

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and feet close together

Back straight and knees bent

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 15 of 50

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

Wood

Plastic

Paper

Propane

Question 16 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Question 17 of 50

18. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

Question 18 of 50

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

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 19 of 50

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

The HSE

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 20 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 21 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Question 22 of 50

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

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An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs

Question 23 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 24 of 50

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

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Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 25 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 27 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 28 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

HAVS

Dermatitis

Question 29 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 30 of 50

31. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 31 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 32 of 50

33. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 33 of 50

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

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 34 of 50

35. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 35 of 50

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

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It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 37 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Stay away from that area

Question 38 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosive

Question 39 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 41 of 50

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

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

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 44 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 45 of 50

46. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

On your next break

At the end of the week

Question 46 of 50

47. 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.

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 job.

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

Question 47 of 50

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

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 48 of 50

49. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 49 of 50

50. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 50 of 50