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 health and safety sign below mean?

Environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

No fishing in this area

Question 1 of 100

2. 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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 2 of 100

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

Plastic

Propane

Wood

Paper

Question 3 of 100

4. 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, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 4 of 100

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

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 5 of 100

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

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Question 6 of 100

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

75°

50°

55°

40°

Question 7 of 100

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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 certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 8 of 100

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

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 9 of 100

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

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

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

Question 10 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Question 11 of 100

12. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies 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.

Question 12 of 100

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 13 of 100

14. 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

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Question 14 of 100

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

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 15 of 100

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 16 of 100

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

Question 17 of 100

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

Question 18 of 100

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

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Question 19 of 100

20. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 20 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 21 of 100

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

Class A

Class D

Class B

Class F

Question 22 of 100

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

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 23 of 100

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Question 24 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 25 of 100

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

Falling from height

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 26 of 100

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

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Question 27 of 100

28. 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 health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Question 28 of 100

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

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Continue with your job

Question 29 of 100

30. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 30 of 100

31. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 31 of 100

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Foam

Question 32 of 100

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

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 33 of 100

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

Red

Cream

Blue

Black

Question 34 of 100

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 35 of 100

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 36 of 100

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Question 37 of 100

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 38 of 100

39. 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

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

Do not use it

Question 39 of 100

40. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Question 40 of 100

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

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 41 of 100

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 42 of 100

43. 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 43 of 100

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 44 of 100

45. 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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 45 of 100

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 46 of 100

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

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

Question 47 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Question 48 of 100

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 49 of 100

50. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 50 of 100

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

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

All of these answers

Question 51 of 100

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

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

Get another one immediately

Question 52 of 100

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

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 53 of 100

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

Red

Black

Blue

Cream

Question 54 of 100

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

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 55 of 100

56. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Question 56 of 100

57. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 57 of 100

58. 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 58 of 100

59. 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

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 59 of 100

60. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 60 of 100

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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 10

Question 61 of 100

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

Water

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Question 62 of 100

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 63 of 100

64. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 64 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 65 of 100

66. 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?

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

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

Question 66 of 100

67. 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.

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.

Question 67 of 100

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

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 68 of 100

69. 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.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

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

Only the site manager can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 70 of 100

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

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

CO2

Question 71 of 100

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

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 72 of 100

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

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 73 of 100

74. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Question 74 of 100

75. 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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 75 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 76 of 100

77. 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 77 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 78 of 100

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 79 of 100

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

PPE

Health and safety signs

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Question 80 of 100

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

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 81 of 100

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

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

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

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 82 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 83 of 100

84. 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 is the responsibility of your site manager only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 84 of 100

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Take the alarm off.

Question 85 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 86 of 100

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Question 87 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

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

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

Question 89 of 100

90. 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 power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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

Question 90 of 100

91. 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.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves 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.

Question 91 of 100

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

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

Dermatitis

HAVS

Question 92 of 100

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

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 93 of 100

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

Question 94 of 100

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

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 95 of 100

96. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 96 of 100

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

Water

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

CO2

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 99 of 100

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

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Continue with your tasks

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Question 100 of 100