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. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from long-term respiratory damage?

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 1 of 50

2. All near misses should be reported:

On your next break

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

Question 2 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 3 of 50

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

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Twice a year

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

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

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

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

Question 6 of 50

7. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Parked

Question 7 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 8 of 50

9. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Question 9 of 50

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

Lung disease

HAVS

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 11 of 50

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 12 of 50

13. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

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

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

Question 13 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 14 of 50

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

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

Question 15 of 50

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

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To prevent dust clouds

Question 16 of 50

17. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 17 of 50

18. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 18 of 50

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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Question 19 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 20 of 50

21. 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?

Your health and safety rep only

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

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

Question 21 of 50

22. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Question 22 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. A risk assessment is important because ___.

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

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 27 of 50

28. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 29 of 50

30. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 30 of 50

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

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 32 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 34 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 36 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Question 37 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The HSE

You are responsible

The site manager

Question 38 of 50

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

This item could explode

This item is toxic

Question 40 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

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

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Question 43 of 50

44. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

MSDS sheet

PPE

Question 44 of 50

45. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Question 45 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 46 of 50

47. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 48 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 49 of 50

50. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Work as quickly as possible

Wear a second mask above the first

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 50 of 50