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 you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

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

Question 1 of 100

2. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble what should you do?

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 2 of 100

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

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 3 of 100

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 4 of 100

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

Continue with your job

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Complete your task then go home

Question 5 of 100

6. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 7 of 100

8. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 8 of 100

9. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

After your shift has ended

On your next break

Question 9 of 100

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

Question 10 of 100

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 11 of 100

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

Wet Chemical

CO2

Dry Powder

Water

Foam

Question 12 of 100

13. 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 colleague’s job.

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.

Question 13 of 100

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

75°

55°

50°

40°

Question 14 of 100

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 15 of 100

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 16 of 100

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

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

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 17 of 100

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

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

Having it tested at a lab

Question 18 of 100

19. 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 will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 19 of 100

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 20 of 100

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

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 21 of 100

22. 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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 23 of 100

24. 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

Your supervisor

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

An HSE officer

Question 24 of 100

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 25 of 100

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 26 of 100

27. 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 if the supervisor approves

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

Question 27 of 100

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Question 28 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

This item is flammable

Question 29 of 100

30. 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 hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 30 of 100

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

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

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 31 of 100

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

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Question 32 of 100

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

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Question 33 of 100

34. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 34 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Explosive

Irritant

Flammable

Question 35 of 100

36. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 36 of 100

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

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Question 37 of 100

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 38 of 100

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 100

40. 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

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 40 of 100

41. 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 only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 41 of 100

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 42 of 100

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 43 of 100

44. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 44 of 100

45. 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 45 of 100

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

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

A concrete walkway

Question 46 of 100

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

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 47 of 100

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

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

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

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

Question 48 of 100

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

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

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 49 of 100

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

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 50 of 100

51. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 51 of 100

52. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 52 of 100

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

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Question 53 of 100

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 54 of 100

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Question 55 of 100

56. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 56 of 100

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

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 57 of 100

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

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

CO2

Question 58 of 100

59. 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

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 59 of 100

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

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

Question 60 of 100

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

Reversing

Moving forward

Parked

Lifting materials

Question 61 of 100

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

symbols

Trademark

Registered

Question 62 of 100

63. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

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?

Work as quickly as possible

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

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 64 of 100

65. 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 65 of 100

66. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 66 of 100

67. 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 67 of 100

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Question 68 of 100

69. 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

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

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Question 69 of 100

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

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

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

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

Question 70 of 100

71. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 71 of 100

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

Back straight and feet close together

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 72 of 100

73. 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

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 73 of 100

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

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 74 of 100

75. 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

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible

Question 75 of 100

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

The site manager

You are responsible

The HSE

Your supervisor

Question 76 of 100

77. 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 77 of 100

78. 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

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 78 of 100

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

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Your supervisor

Question 79 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 80 of 100

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 81 of 100

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

Question 82 of 100

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

Black

Red

Cream

Blue

Question 83 of 100

84. 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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 84 of 100

85. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 85 of 100

86. 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 in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 86 of 100

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

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

On your signing on sheet

Question 87 of 100

88. 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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 88 of 100

89. 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

Your supervisor only

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

Only the site manager can do this

Question 89 of 100

90. 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 90 of 100

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 91 of 100

92. A risk assessment is important because?

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 92 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 93 of 100

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 94 of 100

95. 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 chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 95 of 100

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 96 of 100

97. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 97 of 100

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

Blue

Black

Red

Yellow

Question 98 of 100

99. 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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 99 of 100

100. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

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

Question 100 of 100