CSCS Mock Test (100 Multiple Choice Questions) – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

The CSCS mock test below consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all the areas you will need to know to pass your Health, Safety and Environment test. The questions in this practice test are similar to the ones you can find on our latest 2025 mock exam here, the only difference is the amount of questions we’ve assigned.

As with all our CSCS mock tests, there is no time limit, so please ensure you read through each question carefully, as some may require multiple answers.
Note: If a question requires multiple answers and you only give one correct answer it will not award a full mark for that question. Good luck !!!

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

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 1 of 100

2. 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 2 of 100

3. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from long-term respiratory damage?

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection

Question 3 of 100

4. Why are site inductions important?

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

Question 4 of 100

5. Why are site inductions important?

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

Question 5 of 100

6. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Question 6 of 100

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 7 of 100

8. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Question 8 of 100

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

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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 9 of 100

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

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 10 of 100

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

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

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

Question 11 of 100

12. 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.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Question 12 of 100

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

Slightly Cold

Very Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Question 13 of 100

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

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Question 14 of 100

15. 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 15 of 100

16. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 16 of 100

17. 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 17 of 100

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

Stay away from that area

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 18 of 100

19. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 19 of 100

20. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

Question 20 of 100

21. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne?

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 21 of 100

22. After discovering an unlabelled bottle of chemicals what should you do?

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Dispose of it immediately

Question 22 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item could explode

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

Question 23 of 100

24. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

MSDS sheet

PPE

Question 24 of 100

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

Question 25 of 100

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 26 of 100

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

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 27 of 100

28. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 28 of 100

29. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 29 of 100

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

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 30 of 100

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 31 of 100

32. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, what do you do?

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible

Question 32 of 100

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 33 of 100

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

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

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

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Question 34 of 100

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

Class F

Class B

Class A

Class D

Question 35 of 100

36. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Question 36 of 100

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

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Question 37 of 100

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 38 of 100

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 39 of 100

40. Give TWO separate answers as to how excess noise can affect your health.

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

Question 40 of 100

41. How many (minimum) points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Question 41 of 100

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 42 of 100

43. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 43 of 100

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 44 of 100

45. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 45 of 100

46. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 46 of 100

47. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 47 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Mandatory signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Question 48 of 100

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

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 49 of 100

50. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

On your next break

At the end of the week

Question 50 of 100

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

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Question 51 of 100

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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 52 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 53 of 100

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Question 54 of 100

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

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

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

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

Question 55 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 56 of 100

57. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 57 of 100

58. 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 58 of 100

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 59 of 100

60. 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 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

Question 60 of 100

61. 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

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 61 of 100

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 62 of 100

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

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Question 63 of 100

64. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 64 of 100

65. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

55°

50°

40°

75°

Question 65 of 100

66. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 66 of 100

67. After raising a fire alarm what’s the next thing you should do?

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Question 67 of 100

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

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

Question 68 of 100

69. 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 69 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 70 of 100

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

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 71 of 100

72. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

Question 72 of 100

73. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 73 of 100

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 74 of 100

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

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

Question 75 of 100

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

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Question 76 of 100

77. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 77 of 100

78. When using water to help control levels of dust when cutting, what should you do?

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 78 of 100

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Electricity

Question 79 of 100

80. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

Question 80 of 100

81. 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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 81 of 100

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

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On the MSDS sheet

Question 82 of 100

83. 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 83 of 100

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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 84 of 100

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

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 85 of 100

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 86 of 100

87. 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.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 87 of 100

88. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 88 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 89 of 100

90. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 90 of 100

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

Black

Blue

Yellow

Red

Question 91 of 100

92. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 92 of 100

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

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 93 of 100

94. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 94 of 100

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 95 of 100

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Question 96 of 100

97. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

An abandoned parking lot

Question 97 of 100

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

Dry powder

Wet chemical

CO2

Foam

Water

Question 98 of 100

99. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Question 99 of 100

100. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 100 of 100