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 2024 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. If an HSE inspector visits your site what should you do?

Continue with your job

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Complete your task then go home

Question 1 of 100

2. 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 2 of 100

3. 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?

Your supervisor

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

Your health and safety rep only

An HSE officer

Question 3 of 100

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

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

Question 4 of 100

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

75°

55°

40°

50°

Question 5 of 100

6. 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

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 6 of 100

7. 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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Question 7 of 100

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

Question 8 of 100

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Question 9 of 100

10. 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 10 of 100

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 11 of 100

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 12 of 100

13. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 13 of 100

14. 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 14 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

Question 15 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Question 16 of 100

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 17 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 18 of 100

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

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 19 of 100

20. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Dry Powder

CO2

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 20 of 100

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 21 of 100

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Question 23 of 100

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

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Question 24 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 25 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 26 of 100

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

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Question 27 of 100

28. 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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 28 of 100

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 29 of 100

30. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 30 of 100

31. 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 31 of 100

32. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Question 32 of 100

33. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Wear a second mask above the first

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Work as quickly as possible

Question 33 of 100

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 34 of 100

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

Question 35 of 100

36. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Question 36 of 100

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 37 of 100

38. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 38 of 100

39. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 39 of 100

40. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Question 40 of 100

41. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Question 41 of 100

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 42 of 100

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

Red

Blue

Yellow

Black

Question 43 of 100

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

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

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 44 of 100

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 45 of 100

46. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 46 of 100

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

Foam

CO2

Wet chemical

Water

Question 47 of 100

48. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Wood

Paper

Propane

Plastic

Question 48 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 49 of 100

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

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

Question 50 of 100

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

Lung disease

Dermatitis

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Question 51 of 100

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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Question 52 of 100

53. For maximum protection when using a mask you should:

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

All of these answers

Question 53 of 100

54. 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.

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

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

Question 54 of 100

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 55 of 100

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

Every 5 years

Once a year

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 56 of 100

57. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Black

Red

Blue

Cream

Question 57 of 100

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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 58 of 100

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Question 59 of 100

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 60 of 100

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

Water fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 61 of 100

62. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 62 of 100

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

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

Question 63 of 100

64. 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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 64 of 100

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

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Question 65 of 100

66. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 66 of 100

67. 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 the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 67 of 100

68. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

The site manager

Question 68 of 100

69. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 69 of 100

70. 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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 70 of 100

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

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 71 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 72 of 100

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

Class B

Class A

Class D

Class F

Question 73 of 100

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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 74 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

No entry during working hours

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

Question 75 of 100

76. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 76 of 100

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

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 77 of 100

78. 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 78 of 100

79. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 79 of 100

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 80 of 100

81. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Seven working days

Nine working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Question 81 of 100

82. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Water

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 82 of 100

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 83 of 100

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

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

Question 84 of 100

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

Your supervisor

The site manager

You are responsible

The HSE

Question 85 of 100

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 86 of 100

87. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 87 of 100

88. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 88 of 100

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 89 of 100

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 90 of 100

91. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 91 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Irritant

Corrosive

Flammable

Question 92 of 100

93. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 93 of 100

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 94 of 100

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

Wet chemical

Water

Dry powder

CO2

Foam

Question 95 of 100

96. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Question 96 of 100

97. 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, the should be checked once a month only

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

Question 97 of 100

98. 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 98 of 100

99. 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

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

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

Question 99 of 100

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

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Speed enforced limits

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Question 100 of 100