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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Question 1 of 100

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

Dermatitis

Lung disease

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Question 2 of 100

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 3 of 100

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

The toilet facilities

The break room

The fire assembly point

The managers office

Question 4 of 100

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 5 of 100

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

Cream

Black

Blue

Red

Question 6 of 100

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

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

CO2

Dry Powder

Question 7 of 100

8. 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 8 of 100

9. 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

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

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

Question 9 of 100

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

Wood

Propane

Paper

Plastic

Question 10 of 100

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 11 of 100

12. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Water

Foam

Question 12 of 100

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

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 13 of 100

14. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

Question 14 of 100

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

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 15 of 100

16. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 16 of 100

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

Very Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 17 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 18 of 100

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 100

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

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Question 20 of 100

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 21 of 100

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

Category D

Category A

Category C

Category F

Question 22 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

Question 23 of 100

24. 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 24 of 100

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

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Every 5 years

Question 25 of 100

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 26 of 100

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

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 27 of 100

28. 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 28 of 100

29. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 29 of 100

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

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

Question 30 of 100

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Question 31 of 100

32. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Question 32 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 33 of 100

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

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Question 34 of 100

35. 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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 35 of 100

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

Class A

Class F

Class B

Class D

Question 36 of 100

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 37 of 100

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

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

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 38 of 100

39. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Question 39 of 100

40. 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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 40 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

It is Flammable

Question 41 of 100

42. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 42 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Flammable

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 43 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No lone working

Question 44 of 100

45. 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.

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 45 of 100

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

Question 46 of 100

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

Bird faeces

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Question 47 of 100

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

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 48 of 100

49. 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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 49 of 100

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

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

Question 50 of 100

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

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

Question 51 of 100

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 52 of 100

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

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 53 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

Question 54 of 100

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 55 of 100

56. 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 56 of 100

57. 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 57 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Question 58 of 100

59. 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.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 59 of 100

60. 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

Leave the site and go home

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 60 of 100

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

PPE

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

MSDS sheet

Question 61 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 62 of 100

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

symbols

Trademark

Registered

Question 63 of 100

64. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 64 of 100

65. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

Question 65 of 100

66. 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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 66 of 100

67. 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?

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

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

Question 67 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 68 of 100

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

The HSE

The site manager

You are responsible

Your supervisor

Question 69 of 100

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

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Question 70 of 100

71. 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

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

All of these answers

Question 71 of 100

72. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

On your next break

Question 72 of 100

73. 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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 73 of 100

74. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 74 of 100

75. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 75 of 100

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 76 of 100

77. 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 companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 77 of 100

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

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Question 78 of 100

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

Parked

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 79 of 100

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 80 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 81 of 100

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

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 82 of 100

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 83 of 100

84. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Question 84 of 100

85. 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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 85 of 100

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

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Question 86 of 100

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

55°

75°

40°

50°

Question 87 of 100

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

Question 88 of 100

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

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 89 of 100

90. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 90 of 100

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

Question 91 of 100

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 92 of 100

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 93 of 100

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 94 of 100

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 95 of 100

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

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

Question 96 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 97 of 100

98. 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.

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 98 of 100

99. 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 99 of 100

100. 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 in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Question 100 of 100