CSCS Mock Test for Operatives 2025 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

The CSCS mock test for Operatives below features a selection of questions similar to the ones you’ll need to know to pass your Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives in 2025.

These practice questions will focus on Legal and Management, Health and Welfare, General Safety, High-Risk Activities, Environmental Awareness and Waste Control, and all other core knowledge questions.

The pass mark for this test is 45 out of 50. Don’t forget to visit our full CSCS mock test for operatives 2025 questions page here where you’ll find more CSCS sample questions.

1. 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

You will need to bring your own

Your employer needs to provide the first aid box

Question 1 of 50

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 2 of 50

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 3 of 50

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 4 of 50

5. What TWO things 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Question 6 of 50

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

Reversing

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Question 7 of 50

8. 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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Dust

Question 9 of 50

10. Why is it important for waste to be segregated on a work site? (Choose 2 answers)

Disposing of segregated waste is generally more cost-effective

So that less room will be taken up by waste in the skip

To allow the client to check on what materials are being discarded

So the waste may be recycled or reused more easily

To ensure the labourers have sufficient work to keep them busy

Question 10 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 11 of 50

12. Which of these should NOT be in a first-aid kit?

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 12 of 50

13. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

Question 13 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 14 of 50

15. 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?

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.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 15 of 50

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

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.

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

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

Question 16 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 17 of 50

18. How should you dispose of waste concrete and washout water?

Put it in a lined skip for recycling

Place it in a disposable bin liner and bury it on site

Mix it with plenty of water and then pour it down a drain

Dig a hole at least 2m deep and bury it

Question 18 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

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

Question 19 of 50

20. TWO simple but effective ways of saving energy and reducing harmful emissions on site are ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Removing all power tools from the site

Ensuring windows and doors in offices and welfare facilities remain closed while the heating is on

Switching off plant and equipment such as generators when they are not being used

Using power tools instead of manual tools

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 21 of 50

22. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 23 of 50

24. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to using gloves while handling chemicals?

All gloves are made to the same standards so all gloves will protect you against chemicals

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on your hands first

You must choose appropriate gloves because different gloves protect against different hazards

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on the gloves

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 25 of 50

26. Which statement about evacuation routes is true?

They should be kept clear and unobstructed

They should remain lit at all times

They should be used as assembly points when not in use

They should always be painted green

Question 26 of 50

27. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 modify your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 29 of 50

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 30 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 32 of 50

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

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if you cut a finger and can't get it to stop bleeding?

Tie it with a cloth to stop the bleeding then carry on working

Clean it yourself then carry on working

Seek first aid immediately

Put barrier cream over the cut then carry on working

Question 34 of 50

35. Why is it that building sites use 110-volt instead of the regular 230-volt supply?

It has less impact on the environment

Because it’s less likely to kill you

Mainly because it is a lot cheaper

Most power tools are designed for 110 volt only

Question 35 of 50

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

Your mood

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Question 36 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 37 of 50

38. What TWO things can you do to obtain information about your site emergency procedures? (Choose 2 answers)

Phone your local hospital and ask them for the site’s safety procedures

Attend the site induction

Visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Read your work-site noticeboards

Question 38 of 50

39. Which THREE of these should be labelled with the sign below? (Choose 3 answers)

Raw Asbestos

Fluorescent light tubing

Any product containing asbestos

Asbestos waste

Question 39 of 50

40. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 40 of 50

41. What type of eye protection is most suitable if there’s a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Tinted welding goggles

Impact-rated glasses

Laser safety glasses

Chemical-rated goggles

Question 41 of 50

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

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Protective gloves must be worn

Question 43 of 50

44. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding hazardous substances are not followed?

Poor health

Good health

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Question 44 of 50

45. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 Answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Question 45 of 50

46. If there's an emergency on site, what TWO things should you do? (Choose 2 answers)

Leave immediately using the nearest exit

Complete the task you're doing then leave the area

Go straight to your designated assembly point

Gather your belongings, then go to your assembly point

Question 46 of 50

47. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not in place?

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 47 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 48 of 50

49. Which THREE common work site items would be considered as hazardous waste? (Choose 3 answers)

Oil based paint

Fluorescent light tubes

Spill kits that have been used

Broken glass

Left over wood off-cuts

Question 49 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 50 of 50