CSCS Mock Test (100 Multiple Choice Questions)

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

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?

Question 2 of 100

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

Question 3 of 100

4. Why are site inductions important?

Question 4 of 100

5. Why are site inductions important?

Question 5 of 100

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

Question 6 of 100

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

Question 7 of 100

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

Question 8 of 100

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

Question 9 of 100

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

Question 10 of 100

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

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?

Question 12 of 100

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

Question 13 of 100

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

Question 14 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

Question 15 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

Question 16 of 100

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

Question 17 of 100

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

Question 18 of 100

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

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?

Question 20 of 100

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

Question 21 of 100

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

Question 23 of 100

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

Question 24 of 100

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

Question 25 of 100

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

Fire

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)

Question 27 of 100

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

Question 28 of 100

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

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

Question 30 of 100

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

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?

Question 32 of 100

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

Question 33 of 100

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

Question 34 of 100

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

Question 35 of 100

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

Question 36 of 100

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

Question 37 of 100

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

Question 38 of 100

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

Question 39 of 100

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

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:

Question 42 of 100

43. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

Question 43 of 100

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

Question 44 of 100

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

Question 45 of 100

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

Question 46 of 100

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

Question 47 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Question 48 of 100

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

Question 49 of 100

50. All near misses should be reported:

Question 50 of 100

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

Question 51 of 100

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

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

Question 53 of 100

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

Question 54 of 100

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

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

Question 55 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Question 56 of 100

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

Question 57 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Question 58 of 100

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

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?

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?

Question 61 of 100

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

Question 62 of 100

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

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

Question 64 of 100

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

Question 65 of 100

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

Question 66 of 100

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

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?

Question 68 of 100

69. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Question 69 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Question 70 of 100

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

Question 71 of 100

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

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:

Question 73 of 100

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

Question 74 of 100

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

Question 75 of 100

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

Question 76 of 100

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

Question 77 of 100

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

Question 78 of 100

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

Question 79 of 100

80. Which of these best describes working at height?

Question 80 of 100

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

Question 81 of 100

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

Question 82 of 100

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

Question 83 of 100

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

Question 84 of 100

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

Question 85 of 100

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

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?

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?

Question 88 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Question 89 of 100

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

Question 90 of 100

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

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?

Question 92 of 100

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

Question 93 of 100

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

Question 94 of 100

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

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?

Question 96 of 100

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

Question 97 of 100

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

Question 98 of 100

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

Question 99 of 100

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

Question 100 of 100


 

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