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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 1 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Question 2 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 3 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 4 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 5 of 50

6. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Question 6 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 7 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Do not use it

Question 8 of 50

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

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

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

Speed enforced limits

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Question 11 of 50

12. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Trademark

Registered

Question 12 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 13 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Flammable

Irritant

Explosive

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. 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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 16 of 50

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

The managers office

The toilet facilities

The fire assembly point

The break room

Question 17 of 50

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

Foam

Water

CO2

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 18 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 19 of 50

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

Back

Neck

Legs

Mouth and nose

Question 20 of 50

21. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class B

Class A

Class F

Class D

Question 21 of 50

22. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

At all times

Question 22 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 23 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 25 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 28 of 50

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

The HSE

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 29 of 50

30. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

Question 30 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 31 of 50

32. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 32 of 50

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

Warm

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Question 33 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 34 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

6m above the ground

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Question 37 of 50

38. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

40. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The types of hazards associated with the job

The cost of the PPE

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 40 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

Question 41 of 50

42. 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.

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

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

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 42 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 44 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On your contract of employment

On the MSDS sheet

Question 45 of 50

46. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Lung issues

Other effects on the body

Question 46 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 47 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 50 of 50