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 FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 1 of 100

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 2 of 100

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 3 of 100

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

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 4 of 100

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

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

Question 5 of 100

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

40°

55°

75°

50°

Question 6 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 7 of 100

8. 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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Question 8 of 100

9. 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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 9 of 100

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

Class B

Class A

Class F

Class D

Question 10 of 100

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

Question 11 of 100

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

Black

Blue

Yellow

Red

Question 12 of 100

13. 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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 13 of 100

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

CO2

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Question 14 of 100

15. 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 15 of 100

16. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 16 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

Question 17 of 100

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Question 18 of 100

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

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 19 of 100

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 20 of 100

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

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Question 21 of 100

22. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 22 of 100

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 23 of 100

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

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

Your supervisor only

Question 24 of 100

25. 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?

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

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

Your health and safety rep only

Question 25 of 100

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

Question 26 of 100

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 27 of 100

28. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Question 28 of 100

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

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 29 of 100

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

Blue

Red

Black

Cream

Question 30 of 100

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

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Question 31 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 32 of 100

33. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 33 of 100

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 34 of 100

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

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 35 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 36 of 100

37. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 37 of 100

38. 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 38 of 100

39. 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 can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 39 of 100

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

Attempt to catch the birds

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Continue with your tasks

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Question 40 of 100

41. 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 41 of 100

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

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

Dermatitis

HAVS

Question 42 of 100

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

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 43 of 100

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 44 of 100

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

symbols

Trademark

Registered

Question 45 of 100

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 46 of 100

47. 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 47 of 100

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

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Question 48 of 100

49. 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?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 49 of 100

50. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Water

Wet chemical

Foam

Dry powder

Question 50 of 100

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

Category C

Category F

Category A

Category D

Question 51 of 100

52. 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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

Question 52 of 100

53. 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.

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Question 53 of 100

54. 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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Question 54 of 100

55. 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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 55 of 100

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 56 of 100

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 57 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No lone working

Question 58 of 100

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

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

Question 59 of 100

60. 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 but warn colleagues in the area

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

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

Question 60 of 100

61. 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 you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Work as quickly as possible

Question 63 of 100

64. 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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 64 of 100

65. 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

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

Question 65 of 100

66. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 66 of 100

67. 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 67 of 100

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

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Question 68 of 100

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

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Question 69 of 100

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 70 of 100

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

Question 71 of 100

72. Which of these best describes working at height?

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

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

Question 72 of 100

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

You are responsible

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

Question 73 of 100

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

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 74 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

Question 75 of 100

76. 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 drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

Question 76 of 100

77. 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 77 of 100

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

Question 78 of 100

79. 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

Avoid using the toilet

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 79 of 100

80. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 80 of 100

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

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

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

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

Question 81 of 100

82. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Question 82 of 100

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

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Question 83 of 100

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Question 84 of 100

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 85 of 100

86. 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 86 of 100

87. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 87 of 100

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Question 88 of 100

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 89 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 90 of 100

91. 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 91 of 100

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

Health and safety signs

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

PPE

Question 92 of 100

93. 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 93 of 100

94. 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

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

Question 94 of 100

95. 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.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 95 of 100

96. 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 96 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 97 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

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

Question 98 of 100

99. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 99 of 100

100. 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

Do not touch as it is very hot

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 100 of 100