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

Leptospirosis

HAVS

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Question 1 of 100

2. 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.

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.

Question 2 of 100

3. 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

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Having it tested at a lab

Question 3 of 100

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 4 of 100

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 5 of 100

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

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 6 of 100

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

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Question 7 of 100

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

Class B

Class A

Class D

Class F

Question 8 of 100

9. 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 9 of 100

10. 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.

Give them coffee 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 10 of 100

11. 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 11 of 100

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

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 12 of 100

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

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Question 13 of 100

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

Foam

CO2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Water

Question 14 of 100

15. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 15 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Flammable

Explosive

Corrosive

Question 16 of 100

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

Take the alarm off.

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 17 of 100

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Question 18 of 100

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 19 of 100

20. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 20 of 100

21. 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

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 21 of 100

22. 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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 23 of 100

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 24 of 100

25. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Question 25 of 100

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

Question 26 of 100

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

MSDS sheet

PPE

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 27 of 100

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Question 28 of 100

29. 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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

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

Question 29 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Question 30 of 100

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 31 of 100

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 32 of 100

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

Cream

Black

Red

Blue

Question 33 of 100

34. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 34 of 100

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

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 35 of 100

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

Slightly Cold

Very Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Question 36 of 100

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

Your supervisor

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Question 37 of 100

38. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

Question 38 of 100

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

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Question 39 of 100

40. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 40 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Question 41 of 100

42. 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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 42 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 43 of 100

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

All of these

Question 44 of 100

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

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Question 45 of 100

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

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 46 of 100

47. 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 47 of 100

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

Question 48 of 100

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

Foam

CO2

Wet chemical

Water

Question 49 of 100

50. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working. What should you do?

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Question 50 of 100

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

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 51 of 100

52. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Question 52 of 100

53. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

Question 53 of 100

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

Red

Black

Yellow

Blue

Question 54 of 100

55. 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

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

Work as quickly as possible

Question 55 of 100

56. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 56 of 100

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

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 57 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 58 of 100

59. 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

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

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

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.

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 60 of 100

61. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 61 of 100

62. 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?

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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 62 of 100

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Question 63 of 100

64. 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 64 of 100

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 65 of 100

66. 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

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

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

Question 66 of 100

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 67 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 68 of 100

69. 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 69 of 100

70. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 70 of 100

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

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 71 of 100

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 72 of 100

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

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.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 73 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 74 of 100

75. 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 75 of 100

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

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Question 76 of 100

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Get another one immediately

Question 77 of 100

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 78 of 100

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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 79 of 100

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 80 of 100

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

Paint

Dust

Water

Asbestos

Question 81 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 82 of 100

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

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 83 of 100

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

You will need to bring your own.

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 84 of 100

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 85 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 86 of 100

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 87 of 100

88. 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 88 of 100

89. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 89 of 100

90. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Question 90 of 100

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 91 of 100

92. 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 can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 92 of 100

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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 93 of 100

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

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 94 of 100

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

55°

40°

75°

50°

Question 95 of 100

96. 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

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 96 of 100

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 97 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

Question 98 of 100

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

Cream

Red

Black

Blue

Question 99 of 100

100. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

All of the above

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

Question 100 of 100