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. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Flammable

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 1 of 100

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

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

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

Question 2 of 100

3. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

All of the above

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 3 of 100

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 4 of 100

5. 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 5 of 100

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 6 of 100

7. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 7 of 100

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

Blue

Red

Black

Yellow

Question 8 of 100

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 9 of 100

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

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and feet close together

Question 10 of 100

11. 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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 11 of 100

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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 12 of 100

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Question 13 of 100

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

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 14 of 100

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

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 15 of 100

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Question 16 of 100

17. A risk assessment is important because?

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

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

Question 17 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 18 of 100

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a 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

Question 19 of 100

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

The correct way to do a job

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

Question 20 of 100

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

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

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

Question 21 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 22 of 100

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

Question 23 of 100

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 24 of 100

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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.

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

Question 25 of 100

26. 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

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 26 of 100

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

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

Question 27 of 100

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

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

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

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 28 of 100

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 29 of 100

30. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 30 of 100

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

Question 31 of 100

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 32 of 100

33. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 33 of 100

34. 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 34 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 35 of 100

36. 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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 36 of 100

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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 37 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Question 38 of 100

39. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 39 of 100

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

Red

Black

Blue

Cream

Question 40 of 100

41. 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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 41 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

Question 42 of 100

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

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Electricity

Question 43 of 100

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 44 of 100

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 45 of 100

46. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 46 of 100

47. 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?

An HSE officer

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

Question 47 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 48 of 100

49. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 49 of 100

50. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 50 of 100

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

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 51 of 100

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

Class F

Class A

Class D

Class B

Question 52 of 100

53. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 53 of 100

54. 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

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 54 of 100

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Question 55 of 100

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

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Asbestos fibres

Question 56 of 100

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

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 57 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 58 of 100

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

Every 5 years

Once a year

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 59 of 100

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 60 of 100

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 61 of 100

62. 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 62 of 100

63. 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 you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 63 of 100

64. 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 64 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 65 of 100

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

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Question 66 of 100

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

The managers office

The break room

The toilet facilities

The fire assembly point

Question 67 of 100

68. 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 only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 68 of 100

69. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 69 of 100

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Only the site manager can do this

Question 70 of 100

71. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 71 of 100

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

Question 72 of 100

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

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 73 of 100

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

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

All of these answers

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

Question 74 of 100

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

Slightly Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Very Cold

Question 75 of 100

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Question 76 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 77 of 100

78. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 78 of 100

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 79 of 100

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 80 of 100

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

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 81 of 100

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

55°

40°

75°

50°

Question 82 of 100

83. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

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

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

Question 83 of 100

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

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 84 of 100

85. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 85 of 100

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

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

HAVS

Lung disease

Question 86 of 100

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Question 87 of 100

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 88 of 100

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

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

Question 89 of 100

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

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

Question 90 of 100

91. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 91 of 100

92. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Question 92 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 93 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 94 of 100

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 95 of 100

96. 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 if the supervisor approves

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

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

Question 96 of 100

97. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 97 of 100

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

Stay away from that area

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

Question 98 of 100

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

Wood

Plastic

Propane

Paper

Question 99 of 100

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

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

The HSE

Question 100 of 100