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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Question 1 of 100

2. 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

An HSE officer

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

Question 2 of 100

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

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Question 3 of 100

4. Disposable masks should be used no more than?

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Nine working days

Seven working days

Question 4 of 100

5. 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 5 of 100

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

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

Your supervisor

Question 6 of 100

7. 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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 7 of 100

8. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 8 of 100

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

Class F

Class A

Class D

Class B

Question 9 of 100

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 10 of 100

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 11 of 100

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

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 12 of 100

13. 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 it is long enough

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

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

Question 13 of 100

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

50°

75°

40°

55°

Question 14 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Question 15 of 100

16. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 16 of 100

17. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 17 of 100

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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Question 18 of 100

19. 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 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

Question 19 of 100

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

Blue

Cream

Red

Black

Question 20 of 100

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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 21 of 100

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

Question 22 of 100

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

Very Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 23 of 100

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 24 of 100

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 25 of 100

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 26 of 100

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

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Question 27 of 100

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

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Question 28 of 100

29. 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 29 of 100

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

symbols

Registered

Trademark

Question 30 of 100

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

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Question 31 of 100

32. 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

Work as quickly as possible

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Question 32 of 100

33. 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?

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained 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.

Question 33 of 100

34. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 34 of 100

35. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

At the end of the week

After your shift has ended

Question 35 of 100

36. 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 36 of 100

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

Question 37 of 100

38. 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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 38 of 100

39. 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 39 of 100

40. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 40 of 100

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Question 41 of 100

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 42 of 100

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Question 43 of 100

44. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 44 of 100

45. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 45 of 100

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 46 of 100

47. 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

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 47 of 100

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

Category A

Category F

Category D

Category C

Question 48 of 100

49. 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 use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 49 of 100

50. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

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.

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

Question 50 of 100

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

The site manager

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

Question 51 of 100

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Question 52 of 100

53. 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 regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Question 53 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 54 of 100

55. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

Dry powder

Question 55 of 100

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

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 56 of 100

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

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 57 of 100

58. 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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 58 of 100

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

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Dust

Question 59 of 100

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 60 of 100

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

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 61 of 100

62. 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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 62 of 100

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

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 63 of 100

64. 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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 64 of 100

65. 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 65 of 100

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

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Question 66 of 100

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

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 67 of 100

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

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 68 of 100

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

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

CO2

Water

Question 69 of 100

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 70 of 100

71. 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 71 of 100

72. 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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 72 of 100

73. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 73 of 100

74. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 74 of 100

75. 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 75 of 100

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

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 76 of 100

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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Question 77 of 100

78. 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 manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 78 of 100

79. 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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 79 of 100

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Question 80 of 100

81. 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’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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 81 of 100

82. 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 82 of 100

83. 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.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 83 of 100

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 84 of 100

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 85 of 100

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

Question 86 of 100

87. 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 87 of 100

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 88 of 100

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Question 89 of 100

90. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

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

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 90 of 100

91. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

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

Question 91 of 100

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 92 of 100

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 93 of 100

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

Question 94 of 100

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

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

Question 95 of 100

96. 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 96 of 100

97. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 97 of 100

98. 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 98 of 100

99. 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 99 of 100

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

Question 100 of 100