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. 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 1 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

Question 2 of 100

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

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

Question 3 of 100

4. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

Question 4 of 100

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

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Question 5 of 100

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

Category F

Category D

Category A

Category C

Question 6 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 7 of 100

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 8 of 100

9. 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 9 of 100

10. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

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

Question 10 of 100

11. 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 11 of 100

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

Stay away from that area

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

Question 12 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Flammable

Irritant

Explosive

Corrosive

Question 13 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

Question 14 of 100

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

Cream

Black

Blue

Red

Question 15 of 100

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

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Question 16 of 100

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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Question 17 of 100

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

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

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

Question 18 of 100

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

Question 19 of 100

20. 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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 20 of 100

21. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Question 21 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 22 of 100

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Question 23 of 100

24. 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

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 24 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is Flammable

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 25 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 26 of 100

27. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Question 27 of 100

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

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

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

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

Question 28 of 100

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

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

An asphalt road

Question 29 of 100

30. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 30 of 100

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Question 31 of 100

32. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 32 of 100

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Question 33 of 100

34. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 34 of 100

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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 35 of 100

36. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 36 of 100

37. 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 37 of 100

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

Class A

Class D

Class F

Class B

Question 38 of 100

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Question 39 of 100

40. 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 40 of 100

41. 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 41 of 100

42. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 42 of 100

43. 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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Question 43 of 100

44. 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.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Take the alarm off.

Question 44 of 100

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

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

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

Question 45 of 100

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 46 of 100

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

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 47 of 100

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 48 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Question 49 of 100

50. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 50 of 100

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

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 51 of 100

52. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 52 of 100

53. 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 only if someone else holds the 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

Question 53 of 100

54. 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 54 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 55 of 100

56. 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

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

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

Question 56 of 100

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 57 of 100

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

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 58 of 100

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Question 59 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection must be worn

Question 60 of 100

61. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

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

Question 61 of 100

62. 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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 62 of 100

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 63 of 100

64. 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

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

Question 64 of 100

65. 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 65 of 100

66. 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 hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Question 66 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Question 67 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

Question 68 of 100

69. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 69 of 100

70. 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 a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 70 of 100

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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Question 71 of 100

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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 block the filter very quickly.

Question 72 of 100

73. 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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 73 of 100

74. 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 74 of 100

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

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Question 75 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is toxic

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

Question 76 of 100

77. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 77 of 100

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

Dermatitis

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Question 78 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 79 of 100

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

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 80 of 100

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

Dispose of it immediately

Report it to your supervisor

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 81 of 100

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

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

Question 82 of 100

83. 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 83 of 100

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

Cream

Red

Blue

Black

Question 84 of 100

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 85 of 100

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 86 of 100

87. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Lung issues

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 87 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 88 of 100

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

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 89 of 100

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

50°

55°

75°

40°

Question 90 of 100

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

Tie it at the top

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 91 of 100

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

CO2

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Question 92 of 100

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

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 93 of 100

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

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 94 of 100

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

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 95 of 100

96. 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 96 of 100

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

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 97 of 100

98. 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 does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

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

Question 98 of 100

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 99 of 100

100. 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 100 of 100