CSCS Mock Test for Operatives 2026 – 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 2026.

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 2026 questions page here where you’ll find more CSCS sample questions.

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

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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 1 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

Question 2 of 50

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 3 of 50

4. 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.

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

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 6 of 50

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

Any product containing asbestos

Fluorescent light tubing

Asbestos waste

Raw Asbestos

Question 7 of 50

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

Because it’s less likely to kill you

Most power tools are designed for 110 volt only

Mainly because it is a lot cheaper

It has less impact on the environment

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 11 of 50

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Dig a hole at least 2m deep and bury it

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

Question 13 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 14 of 50

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

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 may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 15 of 50

16. Which statement about evacuation routes is true?

They should remain lit at all times

They should be kept clear and unobstructed

They should be used as assembly points when not in use

They should always be painted green

Question 16 of 50

17. 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)

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 17 of 50

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

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 18 of 50

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Chemical-rated goggles

Tinted welding goggles

Impact-rated glasses

Laser safety glasses

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

24. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

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

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

Question 24 of 50

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

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It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 25 of 50

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

Visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Read your work-site noticeboards

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

Attend the site induction

Question 26 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Question 27 of 50

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

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

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

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

Using power tools instead of manual tools

Question 29 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 30 of 50

31. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Both employees and companies 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.

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

Question 31 of 50

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

So the waste may be recycled or reused more easily

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

To ensure the labourers have sufficient work to keep them busy

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 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

Seek first aid immediately

Clean it yourself then carry on working

Put barrier cream over the cut then carry on working

Question 34 of 50

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 35 of 50

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

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 36 of 50

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

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 37 of 50

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

Moving forward

Reversing

Lifting materials

Parked

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your mood

Your skills

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 41 of 50

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

Your employer needs to provide the first aid box

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one

You will need to bring your own

First aid boxes are not compulsory

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Use barrier cream

Hand washing area

Question 43 of 50

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

Leave immediately using the nearest exit

Go straight to your designated assembly point

Gather your belongings, then go to your assembly point

Complete the task you're doing then leave the area

Question 44 of 50

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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 45 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 46 of 50

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

Oil based paint

Broken glass

Spill kits that have been used

Left over wood off-cuts

Fluorescent light tubes

Question 47 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

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 inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 48 of 50

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

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

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.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 50 of 50