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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 1 of 100

2. 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

Question 2 of 100

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 3 of 100

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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Question 4 of 100

5. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 5 of 100

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 6 of 100

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

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

Question 7 of 100

8. 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.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 8 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 9 of 100

10. 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?

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 10 of 100

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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 11 of 100

12. 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 12 of 100

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 13 of 100

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 14 of 100

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

75°

55°

50°

40°

Question 15 of 100

16. 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 16 of 100

17. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

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

10m above the ground

6m above the ground

Question 17 of 100

18. 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 18 of 100

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 19 of 100

20. 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 20 of 100

21. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 21 of 100

22. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 22 of 100

23. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 23 of 100

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 24 of 100

25. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The managers office

The break room

The toilet facilities

The fire assembly point

Question 25 of 100

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 26 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Question 27 of 100

28. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Question 28 of 100

29. Which two tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 29 of 100

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

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Question 30 of 100

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

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

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?

Work as quickly as possible

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Question 32 of 100

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

Yellow

Red

Blue

Black

Question 33 of 100

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

Wet Chemical

Water

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Question 34 of 100

35. 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 health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

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

Question 35 of 100

36. 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 a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 36 of 100

37. 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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 37 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 38 of 100

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 39 of 100

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

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

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

Question 40 of 100

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

Water

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 41 of 100

42. 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.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 42 of 100

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

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

Question 43 of 100

44. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 44 of 100

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Question 45 of 100

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

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 46 of 100

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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.

Question 47 of 100

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

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 48 of 100

49. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 49 of 100

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

Foam

Water

Dry powder

Wet chemical

CO2

Question 50 of 100

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

Give them lots of water 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 coffee before they start working.

Question 51 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 52 of 100

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 53 of 100

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 54 of 100

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 55 of 100

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

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

The site manager

Question 56 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 57 of 100

58. A risk assessment is important because?

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

Question 58 of 100

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

Warm

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Very Cold

Question 59 of 100

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

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

Question 60 of 100

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

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 61 of 100

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

Question 62 of 100

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

Water

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Question 63 of 100

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

Blue

Red

Black

Cream

Question 64 of 100

65. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 65 of 100

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

Question 66 of 100

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

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Question 67 of 100

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

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 68 of 100

69. 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 Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Question 69 of 100

70. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 70 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 71 of 100

72. 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.

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.

Question 72 of 100

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

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 73 of 100

74. 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.

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.

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.

Question 74 of 100

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 75 of 100

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

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

Question 76 of 100

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Question 77 of 100

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

On your signing on sheet

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

Question 78 of 100

79. 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?

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 79 of 100

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 80 of 100

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 81 of 100

82. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Seven working days

Question 82 of 100

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

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 site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 83 of 100

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 84 of 100

85. 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 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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Question 85 of 100

86. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category F

Category D

Category C

Category A

Question 86 of 100

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

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

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

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

Question 87 of 100

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Question 88 of 100

89. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 89 of 100

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 90 of 100

91. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 91 of 100

92. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

All of the above

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 92 of 100

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 93 of 100

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

Reversing

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Question 94 of 100

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 95 of 100

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

All of these answers

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

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

Question 96 of 100

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

Wood

Propane

Plastic

Paper

Question 97 of 100

98. 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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 98 of 100

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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 99 of 100

100. 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

Only work for a short period of time

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 100 of 100