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. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 1 of 100

2. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

Question 2 of 100

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

Electricity

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 3 of 100

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

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

Question 4 of 100

5. A risk assessment is important because?

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 5 of 100

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 6 of 100

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

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 7 of 100

8. 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 your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

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

Question 8 of 100

9. 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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 9 of 100

10. 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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 10 of 100

11. 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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 11 of 100

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Question 12 of 100

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 13 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 14 of 100

15. 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 15 of 100

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 16 of 100

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

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Question 17 of 100

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 18 of 100

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

Question 19 of 100

20. 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

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

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.

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 companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 21 of 100

22. 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 22 of 100

23. 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 23 of 100

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 24 of 100

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

Question 25 of 100

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

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

Question 26 of 100

27. 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).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 27 of 100

28. 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 28 of 100

29. 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 29 of 100

30. 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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 30 of 100

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 31 of 100

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

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

Question 32 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 33 of 100

34. 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 34 of 100

35. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 35 of 100

36. 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 36 of 100

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Report it

Question 37 of 100

38. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

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

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 38 of 100

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

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 39 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

Question 40 of 100

41. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 41 of 100

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

Class A

Class B

Class D

Class F

Question 42 of 100

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 43 of 100

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

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Question 44 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 45 of 100

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

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Question 46 of 100

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

CO2

Water

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

Question 47 of 100

48. 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 48 of 100

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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 49 of 100

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Question 50 of 100

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

Water

CO2

Foam

Wet chemical

Question 51 of 100

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

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 cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 52 of 100

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

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Question 53 of 100

54. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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 meet the site manager and supervisors

Question 54 of 100

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

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 55 of 100

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

Plastic

Propane

Wood

Paper

Question 56 of 100

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

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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 57 of 100

58. 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

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

Question 58 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 59 of 100

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Question 60 of 100

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

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 61 of 100

62. 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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 62 of 100

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

Black

Cream

Red

Blue

Question 63 of 100

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

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Question 64 of 100

65. 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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 65 of 100

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 66 of 100

67. 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 67 of 100

68. 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.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 68 of 100

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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 69 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 70 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 71 of 100

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

You are responsible

The site manager

Your supervisor

The HSE

Question 72 of 100

73. 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 arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 73 of 100

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

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

Question 74 of 100

75. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 75 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 76 of 100

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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 77 of 100

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

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Question 78 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 79 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Question 80 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

Question 81 of 100

82. 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 training room is located

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 82 of 100

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

Asbestos

Paint

Dust

Water

Question 83 of 100

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Question 84 of 100

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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

Question 85 of 100

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

Foam

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Water

CO2

Question 86 of 100

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

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

Question 87 of 100

88. 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.

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 88 of 100

89. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 89 of 100

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 90 of 100

91. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

Question 91 of 100

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Question 92 of 100

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 93 of 100

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Question 94 of 100

95. 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

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Continue with your tasks

Question 95 of 100

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

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 96 of 100

97. 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 97 of 100

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 98 of 100

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Question 99 of 100

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

Yellow

Blue

Red

Black

Question 100 of 100