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 the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 1 of 100

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Question 2 of 100

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

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 3 of 100

4. 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 health and safety rep only

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

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

Question 4 of 100

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

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

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

Question 5 of 100

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 6 of 100

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 7 of 100

8. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 8 of 100

9. 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 jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 9 of 100

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 10 of 100

11. 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 may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 11 of 100

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

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 12 of 100

13. 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 an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 13 of 100

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

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Question 14 of 100

15. 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 should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

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

Question 15 of 100

16. 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 16 of 100

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 17 of 100

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

Category A

Category D

Category C

Category F

Question 18 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 19 of 100

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

Wood

Propane

Paper

Plastic

Question 20 of 100

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

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 21 of 100

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

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Cream

Blue

Black

Red

Question 23 of 100

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

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 24 of 100

25. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

Question 25 of 100

26. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 26 of 100

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

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 27 of 100

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

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Dry powder

Question 28 of 100

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 29 of 100

30. 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 30 of 100

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

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

The HSE

Question 31 of 100

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 32 of 100

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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.

Question 33 of 100

34. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Question 34 of 100

35. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

Question 35 of 100

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

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

Question 36 of 100

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 37 of 100

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

Class F

Class B

Class D

Class A

Question 38 of 100

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

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 39 of 100

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

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

Question 40 of 100

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

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Question 41 of 100

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

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

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

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

Question 42 of 100

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

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On the MSDS sheet

Question 43 of 100

44. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 44 of 100

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

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 45 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Question 46 of 100

47. 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.

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.

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

Question 47 of 100

48. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

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

Question 48 of 100

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 49 of 100

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

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

Question 50 of 100

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

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Electrocution

Question 51 of 100

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

40°

75°

50°

55°

Question 52 of 100

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 53 of 100

54. 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 54 of 100

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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Question 55 of 100

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 56 of 100

57. 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 personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Question 57 of 100

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

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

The person about to use it

Question 58 of 100

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

Question 59 of 100

60. 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 60 of 100

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

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

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 61 of 100

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

Once a year

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Question 62 of 100

63. 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?

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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 63 of 100

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

Water

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 64 of 100

65. 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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 65 of 100

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 66 of 100

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 67 of 100

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

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Question 68 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 69 of 100

70. 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 70 of 100

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

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Take it outside and toss it away

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 71 of 100

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 72 of 100

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 73 of 100

74. 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 only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 74 of 100

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

symbols

Trademark

Registered

Question 75 of 100

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

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Reversing

Parked

Question 76 of 100

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

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.

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 77 of 100

78. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

Question 78 of 100

79. 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 79 of 100

80. 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?

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.

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

Question 80 of 100

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

Question 81 of 100

82. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Question 82 of 100

83. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 83 of 100

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

The correct way to do a job

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

Question 84 of 100

85. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

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

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Question 85 of 100

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

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 86 of 100

87. 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

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 87 of 100

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

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 then take a few minutes then go back in.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 89 of 100

90. 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

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

Question 90 of 100

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Question 91 of 100

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

The managers office

The toilet facilities

The break room

The fire assembly point

Question 92 of 100

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

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 93 of 100

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 94 of 100

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 95 of 100

96. 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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 96 of 100

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

Cream

Black

Blue

Red

Question 97 of 100

98. 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 98 of 100

99. 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 99 of 100

100. 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 exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 100 of 100