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

Class F

Class A

Class D

Class B

Question 1 of 100

2. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 2 of 100

3. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

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

Question 3 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 4 of 100

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 5 of 100

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Question 6 of 100

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

Blue

Cream

Black

Red

Question 7 of 100

8. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

Question 8 of 100

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Having it tested at a lab

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Question 9 of 100

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 10 of 100

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

Category A

Category F

Category C

Category D

Question 11 of 100

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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Question 12 of 100

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 13 of 100

14. 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 14 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

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

Question 15 of 100

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 16 of 100

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

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

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

Question 17 of 100

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

Question 18 of 100

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

Lung disease

Dermatitis

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Question 19 of 100

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

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Question 20 of 100

21. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Question 21 of 100

22. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 22 of 100

23. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Question 23 of 100

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

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 24 of 100

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Question 25 of 100

26. 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 26 of 100

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

The damage is permanent and cannot 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

Question 27 of 100

28. 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 28 of 100

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

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 29 of 100

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

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Question 30 of 100

31. 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 31 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 32 of 100

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Question 33 of 100

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Report it to your supervisor

Question 34 of 100

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 35 of 100

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

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and knees bent

Question 36 of 100

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

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

Question 37 of 100

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

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

Question 38 of 100

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

How to safely use tools and equipment

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

Question 39 of 100

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 40 of 100

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 41 of 100

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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 42 of 100

43. 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 43 of 100

44. 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 44 of 100

45. 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 safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 45 of 100

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Question 46 of 100

47. 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 47 of 100

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

Question 48 of 100

49. 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 emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Question 49 of 100

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 50 of 100

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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 51 of 100

52. 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 reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 52 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Flammable

Corrosive

Explosive

Question 53 of 100

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

75°

50°

40°

55°

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?

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 55 of 100

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

Continue with your job

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 56 of 100

57. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

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.

Question 57 of 100

58. 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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 58 of 100

59. 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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 59 of 100

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

An abandoned parking lot

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

Question 60 of 100

61. 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.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 61 of 100

62. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 62 of 100

63. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Ten working days

Question 63 of 100

64. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 64 of 100

65. 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’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 65 of 100

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

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 66 of 100

67. 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

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 67 of 100

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 68 of 100

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

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

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 69 of 100

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

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

Question 70 of 100

71. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 71 of 100

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 72 of 100

73. 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 73 of 100

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 74 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 75 of 100

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

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 76 of 100

77. 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 may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

Question 77 of 100

78. 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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 78 of 100

79. 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 35

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 79 of 100

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

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 80 of 100

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

Yellow

Red

Blue

Black

Question 81 of 100

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 82 of 100

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 83 of 100

84. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 84 of 100

85. 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 85 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item could explode

Question 86 of 100

87. 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 87 of 100

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

CO2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 88 of 100

89. 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.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

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

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

Question 89 of 100

90. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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 90 of 100

91. 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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 91 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Question 92 of 100

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

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Question 93 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 94 of 100

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 95 of 100

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

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Question 96 of 100

97. 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 97 of 100

98. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 98 of 100

99. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 99 of 100

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