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. 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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 1 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 2 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

Question 3 of 50

4. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

Question 4 of 50

5. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Improvise and make your own

Question 6 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item could explode

Question 7 of 50

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

Question 8 of 50

9. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 9 of 50

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

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 12 of 50

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

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 13 of 50

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

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.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 14 of 50

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

Back

Legs

Neck

Mouth and nose

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 16 of 50

17. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 18 of 50

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 the supervisor approves

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

CO2

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Question 21 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Hand washing area

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 22 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

HAVS

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Question 23 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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 emergency services.

Question 25 of 50

26. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

Question 26 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

29. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 29 of 50

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

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 30 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

Question 31 of 50

32. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 32 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 33 of 50

34. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 34 of 50

35. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 35 of 50

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

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

It makes it easier to pick up

Question 36 of 50

37. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing, what should you do ___.

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 37 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 38 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 39 of 50

40. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Gas

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 41 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 42 of 50

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

The site manager

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

Question 43 of 50

44. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 44 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 45 of 50

46. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 46 of 50

47. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 47 of 50

48. If an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Continue with your job

Question 48 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 50 of 50