CSCS Mock Test 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

The CSCS mock test below features 50 practice questions similar to the ones you’ll face when taking your Health Safety and Environment Test for operatives in 2024.

Like the real test, the pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Some questions will require a single answer and some will require multiple answers. You will need to select all the correct answers to get a point for these questions.

You will be given a PASS or FAIL grade after submitting your answers. Please take your time to go over these and retake the test if required. Good Luck!

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

Foam

Dry powder

CO2

Wet chemical

Water

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

Carry out the task without using it

Ask someone to show you how to use it

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

Question 2 of 50

3. A COSHH assessment is used to identify risks relating to ___.

Confined spaces

Manual handling

Hazardous substances

Noise levels

Question 3 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 4 of 50

5. Which of the following is an example of BAD site practice?

Mixing all types of waste in a single skip

Switching off equipment and plant when they're not being used

Careful refuelling to help protect against spills

Safe storage of materials

Question 5 of 50

6. A first aider is allowed to do all the following EXCEPT:

Try to revive you if you are unconscious

Treat any cuts and wounds you may have

Administer medicines without authorisation

Perform CPR

Question 6 of 50

7. Which of these best describes the word “hazard”?

Anything that can cause harm

An accident which led to time off from work

An accident which was narrowly avoided

A near miss that went unreported

Question 7 of 50

8. What does it mean if a Health and Safety Executive officer issues an improvement notice after observing you at work?

You are working too fast

You are taking too long to complete your tasks

The quality of your work is not sufficient

The way you are working is not safe

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if you want to reduce the risk of hand arm vibration while using a vibrating tool?

Run the tool as fast as possible to get the task done as soon as possible

Grip the tool as tightly as possible

Do not grip the tool tightly

Apply as much force as possible

Question 9 of 50

10. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Neck

Mouth and nose

Back

Legs

Question 10 of 50

11. When planning the safe system of work for manual handling, who should be involved?

You and your colleagues only

The Health and Safety Executive

You and your supervisor/employer

Your supervisor only

Question 11 of 50

12. What TWO actions can you take to help minimize waste on site? (Choose 2 answers)

Always take more materials than what is required for a task

Only open or take the amount of materials required, reseal or return any excess

Always reuse off-cuts whenever possible, instead of discarding them

Always take new materials at the beginning of your shift

Question 12 of 50

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

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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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 13 of 50

14. Which THREE of these should be labelled with the sign below? (Choose 3 answers)

Any product containing asbestos

Asbestos waste

Fluorescent light tubing

Raw Asbestos

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. Which of these is the LEAST important reason why all accidents must be reported?

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

Certain accidents need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive

To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

To find out what happened so that it can be prevented in the future

Question 16 of 50

17. If you have suffered from back injuries in the past and your new job requires manual handling, what should you do?

Inform your supervisor of your previous injury before starting

Pretend there’s no problem because you need this job

Always ask a colleague for help when lifting

Carry on and if you get injured again tell your supervisor

Question 17 of 50

18. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

Question 18 of 50

19. Which TWO are likely consequences for employers who fail to take appropriate measures to prevent accidents or ill health at work? (Choose 2 answers)

Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

The employer having to hire additional staff

The employer could be fined or imprisoned

The employer will have to increase working times for other staff to make up time lost due to accidents or ill health

Question 19 of 50

20. TWO important topics your employer should cover at your site induction are ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

The site rules

The site emergency procedures

The local bus routes

Your holiday entitlement

Question 20 of 50

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

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Question 21 of 50

22. What should you do if you believe the safety rules discussed at your site induction are out of date?

Discuss the matter with your supervisor

Ask your colleagues if they have any rules of their own

Nothing, it’s not your job to worry about safety rules

Make up your own safety rules

Question 22 of 50

23. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not in place?

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Question 23 of 50

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

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Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 24 of 50

25. According to Environmental Law, which statement below is TRUE?

Only employees can be prosecuted should they fail to adhere to the law

Only companies can be prosecuted should they fail to adhere to the law

A prosecution can only be carried out against the company director should they fail to adhere to the law

Employees and companies can be prosecuted should they fail to adhere to the law

Question 25 of 50

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

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

You are responsible

Question 26 of 50

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

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It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 27 of 50

28. What does it mean if you can feel a tingle in the end your fingers immediately after using a vibrating tool?

You must stop using all vibrating tools permanently

You need to take breaks when using vibrating tools

Your symptoms should be reported before they lead to serious problems

You need to work faster

Question 28 of 50

29. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to using gloves while handling chemicals?

You must choose appropriate gloves because different gloves protect against different hazards

All gloves are made to the same standards so all gloves will protect you against chemicals

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on your hands first

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on the gloves

Question 29 of 50

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

Registered

CE Marking

Trademark

Question 30 of 50

31. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Question 31 of 50

32. Which part of your body is most likely to be injured if you have to lift heavy loads?

Your legs

Your fingers

Your neck

Your back

Question 32 of 50

33. What should you do If you discover a safer way of carrying a load than the method already in place?

Do it your own way and forget any other technique

Ask your colleagues for advice

Bring the idea to your supervisor’s attention

Ignore what you think and do it how you were taught

Question 33 of 50

34. PPE must be provided by your employer______.

If you need to be protected

Once a year

Never, you have to provide your own PPE

Every 6 months

Question 34 of 50

35. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 35 of 50

36. You have been given a power tool to use on site, what must you do before using the tool?

Check and make sure it was manufactured in the UK

Check and make sure it’s still under warranty

Ensure you inspect the tool before using it

Nothing, just carry on using the tool

Question 36 of 50

37. Which item of Personal Protective Equipment should you use if you want to be protected from dermatitis?

A Respirator

Gloves

Safety goggles

A hard hat

Question 37 of 50

38. What is the MAIN reason why you should know and understand the fire and emergency procedures at your workplace?

You will know which documents to look for before going to your assembly point

You will know where the fire exits and assembly points are located

You will know where to find your supervisor if there's a fire on site

You will know what tools to take with you if there’s an emergency

Question 38 of 50

39. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is ___.

Red

Blue

Black

Cream

Question 39 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

Question 40 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if your doctor says you have hand-arm vibration syndrome and he/she believes it was most likely caused through your work?

Do not tell anyone, HAVS does not need to be reported

Do not tell anyone at work, it no one’s business

Tell your supervisor/employer

Only tell your close friends

Question 42 of 50

43. You are given a task that requires using a power tool and need to carry out a visual inspection. Which TWO of these should you ensure when carrying out the visual inspection? (Choose 2 answers)

Ensure the manufacturer’s label hasn’t been removed

Ensure the power lead, plug and casing are not damaged

Ensure the carry case for the tool is not damaged

Ensure the switches, triggers and safety guard are in good working order and correctly set

Question 43 of 50

44. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Question 44 of 50

45. What is the FIRST thing you should do if someone working next to you is knocked unconscious and you are not a trained first aider?

Splash water on their face to see if they regain consciousness

Try to perform CPR

Gently slap their face to see if they regain consciousness

Send for medical assistance immediately

Question 45 of 50

46. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if you find an injured person while working on your own?

Move the injured person to your site office

Let your supervisor know someone has been injured

Call 999 and request an ambulance

Assess the situation and make sure you are not in any danger

Question 46 of 50

47. Which THREE common work site items would be considered as hazardous waste? (Choose 3 answers)

Fluorescent light tubes

Spill kits that have been used

Broken glass

Oil based paint

Left over wood off-cuts

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item could explode

Question 48 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 49 of 50

50. If someone has an injury at work, what must happen to the accident report?

It must be shared publicly with all other workers

It must be destroyed after 28 days

It must be treated as confidential

It must be destroyed after 7 days

Question 50 of 50