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. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 1 of 50

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

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Question 2 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 3 of 50

4. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Question 5 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Question 6 of 50

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

Dermatitis

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Question 7 of 50

8. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Question 8 of 50

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

A decrease in fitness levels

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Poor health

Question 9 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Question 10 of 50

11. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Question 11 of 50

12. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are using power tools

At all times

Only when you are working at height

Question 12 of 50

13. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category D

Category C

Category F

Category A

Question 13 of 50

14. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 14 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 15 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 16 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The site manager

You are responsible

The HSE

Question 17 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Water

Question 18 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Flammable

Explosive

Irritant

Corrosive

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?

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

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

Question 21 of 50

22. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 22 of 50

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

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Question 23 of 50

24. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Take the alarm off.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 24 of 50

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

Environment

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

No fishing in this area

Question 25 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 28 of 50

29. As an employee, it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Question 29 of 50

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

Your working hours

How to safely use tools and equipment

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

The correct way to do a job

Question 30 of 50

31. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 31 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 33 of 50

34. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Question 34 of 50

35. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Electrocution

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 35 of 50

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

Warm

Very Cold

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 38 of 50

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 50

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Question 40 of 50

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

Wet chemical

Water

CO2

Foam

Question 41 of 50

42. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Question 42 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 43 of 50

44. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

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

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.

Question 44 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 45 of 50

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

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 46 of 50

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

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Wash it under very hot water.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 48 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item could explode

Question 49 of 50

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

Blue

Red

Yellow

Black

Question 50 of 50