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. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

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

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Question 1 of 50

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

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Question 2 of 50

3. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 3 of 50

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

Paper

Propane

Plastic

Wood

Question 4 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 5 of 50

6. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 6 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 7 of 50

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

Dry powder fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 8 of 50

9. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 9 of 50

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

The site manager

Your supervisor

You are responsible

The HSE

Question 10 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 11 of 50

12. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Foam

CO2

Water

Question 12 of 50

13. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 13 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 14 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 15 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 17 of 50

18. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Yellow

Black

Blue

Red

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Question 19 of 50

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

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

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 20 of 50

21. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

At all times

Only when you are working at ground level

Question 21 of 50

22. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

Question 22 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Flammable

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

An HSE officer

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

Your supervisor

Question 24 of 50

25. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 25 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 26 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 28 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 29 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No lone working

No access for pedestrians

Question 30 of 50

31. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

Question 32 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Question 33 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 34 of 50

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

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Question 35 of 50

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

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

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 prohibition signs

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

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. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 41 of 50

42. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 42 of 50

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

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Question 43 of 50

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

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

Question 45 of 50

46. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your supervisor

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

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 your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

The correct way to do a job

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

Question 48 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 50 of 50