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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 1 of 100

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

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Very Cold

Question 2 of 100

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

Water

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Question 3 of 100

4. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

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

Question 4 of 100

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

The break room

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

Question 5 of 100

6. 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 6 of 100

7. 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

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

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 7 of 100

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Question 8 of 100

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 9 of 100

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

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 10 of 100

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

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:

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 12 of 100

13. 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 a colleague to clarify

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

Question 13 of 100

14. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 14 of 100

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

symbols

Trademark

Registered

Question 15 of 100

16. 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 16 of 100

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 17 of 100

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

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Water

CO2

Foam

Question 18 of 100

19. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is Flammable

Question 19 of 100

20. 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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 20 of 100

21. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Question 21 of 100

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

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 22 of 100

23. 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 23 of 100

24. 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 24 of 100

25. 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 25 of 100

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

The HSE

Your supervisor

The site manager

You are responsible

Question 26 of 100

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 27 of 100

28. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Question 28 of 100

29. 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 safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 29 of 100

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

All of these answers

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

Question 30 of 100

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 31 of 100

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Question 32 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Question 33 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

Question 34 of 100

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 35 of 100

36. 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 36 of 100

37. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Question 37 of 100

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Stay away from that area

Question 38 of 100

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

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 39 of 100

40. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 40 of 100

41. 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 to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 41 of 100

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

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Question 42 of 100

43. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 43 of 100

44. 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 44 of 100

45. 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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 45 of 100

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

Red

Yellow

Black

Blue

Question 46 of 100

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

Falling from height

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 47 of 100

48. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Question 48 of 100

49. 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

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

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

Question 49 of 100

50. 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 50 of 100

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 51 of 100

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 52 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 53 of 100

54. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 54 of 100

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

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 55 of 100

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

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Question 56 of 100

57. 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.

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

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

Question 57 of 100

58. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 58 of 100

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 59 of 100

60. 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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 60 of 100

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

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 61 of 100

62. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

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 and get another one after your shift ends

Question 62 of 100

63. 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.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Question 63 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 64 of 100

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 65 of 100

66. 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 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

Question 66 of 100

67. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 67 of 100

68. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

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

Question 68 of 100

69. 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 69 of 100

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

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 70 of 100

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Question 71 of 100

72. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Question 72 of 100

73. 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 73 of 100

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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 74 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 75 of 100

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

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

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.

Question 76 of 100

77. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 77 of 100

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Question 78 of 100

79. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Lung issues

Question 79 of 100

80. 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

Work as quickly as possible

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 80 of 100

81. 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 prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 81 of 100

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

Class A

Class D

Class B

Class F

Question 82 of 100

83. 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

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

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

Question 83 of 100

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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 84 of 100

85. 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 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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 85 of 100

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

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

Question 86 of 100

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

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

Question 87 of 100

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

Black

Blue

Red

Cream

Question 88 of 100

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

Category D

Category F

Category C

Category A

Question 89 of 100

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

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Question 90 of 100

91. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 91 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 92 of 100

93. 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 93 of 100

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 94 of 100

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

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

Question 95 of 100

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

Black

Red

Blue

Cream

Question 96 of 100

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 97 of 100

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

Your supervisor

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Question 98 of 100

99. 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 99 of 100

100. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

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

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 100 of 100