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

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 1 of 100

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 2 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 3 of 100

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

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

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.

Question 4 of 100

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

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 5 of 100

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Question 6 of 100

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Foam

Water

Question 7 of 100

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

75°

40°

55°

50°

Question 8 of 100

9. 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

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

Question 9 of 100

10. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

All of the above

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 10 of 100

11. Upon discovering asbestos on a work site what should you do?

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 11 of 100

12. 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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 12 of 100

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

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 13 of 100

14. 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 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

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

Question 14 of 100

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 15 of 100

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

Lung disease

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 16 of 100

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 17 of 100

18. 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 18 of 100

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 100

20. 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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

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

Question 20 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 21 of 100

22. A risk assessment is important because?

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 23 of 100

24. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Question 24 of 100

25. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Black

Red

Blue

Cream

Question 25 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 26 of 100

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

The toilet facilities

The break room

The managers office

The fire assembly point

Question 27 of 100

28. What 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)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 28 of 100

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

All of these answers

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

Question 29 of 100

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

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Asbestos fibres

Question 30 of 100

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 31 of 100

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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.

Question 32 of 100

33. 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.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 33 of 100

34. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

At the end of the week

After your shift has ended

Question 34 of 100

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

An uneven playground

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

Question 35 of 100

36. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

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

Question 36 of 100

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

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

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

Question 37 of 100

38. 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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 38 of 100

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 39 of 100

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 40 of 100

41. 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 41 of 100

42. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 42 of 100

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

Water

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Question 43 of 100

44. 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 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 supervisor only.

Question 44 of 100

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

Slightly Cold

Warm

Very Cold

Very Hot

Question 45 of 100

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

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

It's used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 46 of 100

47. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

Question 47 of 100

48. 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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 48 of 100

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Question 49 of 100

50. 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 50 of 100

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

Question 51 of 100

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

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

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

Question 52 of 100

53. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 53 of 100

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

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 54 of 100

55. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

Question 55 of 100

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Question 56 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 57 of 100

58. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Wet chemical

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 59 of 100

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

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 60 of 100

61. 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 61 of 100

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

Work as quickly as possible

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

Wear a second mask above the first

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 62 of 100

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

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

Question 63 of 100

64. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 64 of 100

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

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Question 65 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 66 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 67 of 100

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 68 of 100

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 69 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

No entry during working hours

Question 70 of 100

71. 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 71 of 100

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

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Question 72 of 100

73. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 73 of 100

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 74 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 75 of 100

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

Water

CO2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Foam

Question 76 of 100

77. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your time sheet

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 77 of 100

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 78 of 100

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 79 of 100

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 80 of 100

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Question 81 of 100

82. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 82 of 100

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

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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 83 of 100

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

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

Question 84 of 100

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

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 85 of 100

86. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Nine working days

Question 86 of 100

87. 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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Question 87 of 100

88. 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 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

Question 88 of 100

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible

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

Question 89 of 100

90. 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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 90 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Very noisy area ahead

Question 91 of 100

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

Question 92 of 100

93. 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 93 of 100

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

Blue

Red

Yellow

Black

Question 94 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 95 of 100

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

Category D

Category C

Category A

Category F

Question 96 of 100

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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 97 of 100

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

Blue

Cream

Black

Red

Question 98 of 100

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

Plastic

Paper

Wood

Propane

Question 99 of 100

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

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the bottom

Question 100 of 100