CSCS Mock Test (100 Multiple Choice Questions)

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

Question 1 of 100

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

Question 2 of 100

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

Question 3 of 100

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

Question 4 of 100

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

Question 5 of 100

6. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Question 6 of 100

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

Question 7 of 100

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

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

Question 8 of 100

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

Question 9 of 100

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

Question 10 of 100

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

Question 11 of 100

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

Question 12 of 100

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

Question 13 of 100

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

Question 14 of 100

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

Question 15 of 100

16. What does COSHH stand for?

Question 16 of 100

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

Question 17 of 100

18. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

Question 18 of 100

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

Question 19 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

Question 20 of 100

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

Question 21 of 100

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

Question 22 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Question 23 of 100

24. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Question 24 of 100

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

Question 25 of 100

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

Question 26 of 100

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

Question 27 of 100

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

Question 28 of 100

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

Question 29 of 100

30. 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)

Question 30 of 100

31. All near misses should be reported:

Question 31 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

Question 32 of 100

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

Question 33 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Question 34 of 100

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

Question 35 of 100

36. Why are site inductions important?

Question 36 of 100

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

Question 37 of 100

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

Question 38 of 100

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

Question 39 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Question 40 of 100

41. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Question 41 of 100

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

Question 42 of 100

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

Question 43 of 100

44. Ladders should never be painted because:

Question 44 of 100

45. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

Question 45 of 100

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

Question 46 of 100

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

Question 47 of 100

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

Question 48 of 100

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

Question 49 of 100

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

Question 50 of 100

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

Question 51 of 100

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

Question 52 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

Question 53 of 100

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

Question 54 of 100

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

Question 55 of 100

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

Question 56 of 100

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

Question 57 of 100

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

Question 58 of 100

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

Question 59 of 100

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

Question 60 of 100

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

Question 61 of 100

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

Question 62 of 100

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

Question 63 of 100

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

Question 64 of 100

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

Question 65 of 100

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

Question 66 of 100

67. Which of these best describes working at height?

Question 67 of 100

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

Question 68 of 100

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

Question 69 of 100

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

Question 70 of 100

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

Fire

Question 71 of 100

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

Question 72 of 100

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

Question 73 of 100

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

Question 74 of 100

75. 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?

Question 75 of 100

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

symbols

Question 76 of 100

77. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

Question 77 of 100

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

Question 78 of 100

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

Question 79 of 100

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

Question 80 of 100

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

Question 81 of 100

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

Question 82 of 100

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

Question 83 of 100

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

Question 84 of 100

85. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Question 85 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Question 86 of 100

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

Question 87 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Question 88 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Question 89 of 100

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

Question 90 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

Question 91 of 100

92. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Question 92 of 100

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

Question 93 of 100

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

Question 94 of 100

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

Question 95 of 100

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

Question 96 of 100

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

Question 97 of 100

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

Question 98 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Question 99 of 100

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

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