CSCS Mock Test 2025 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

The CSCS mock test 2025 below features 50 practice questions similar to the ones you’ll face when taking your Health Safety and Environment Test for operatives in 2025.

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 questions and retake the test if required. Good Luck!

1. All of the following may cause a nuisance to neighbours of a work site EXCEPT:

Fumes and dust

Site vehicles

Vibration and noise from tools

Site lighting that is carefully directed

Question 1 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Always take new materials at the beginning of your shift

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

Always take more materials than what is required for a task

Question 3 of 50

4. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

Question 4 of 50

5. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Asbestos

Dry rot

Rust

Termites

Question 5 of 50

6. What TWO things can you do to obtain information about your site emergency procedures? (Choose 2 answers)

Visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Attend the site induction

Phone your local hospital and ask them for the site’s safety procedures

Read your work-site noticeboards

Question 6 of 50

7. What TWO things can you do can you do to help prevent slips and trips while using an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

Run the cables and leads in the middle of the room so it can be visible to everyone

Run the cables and leads above head height over doorways and walkways

Tie up excess cables and leads into a very small coil

Run the cables and leads close to the wall

Question 7 of 50

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

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 which documents to look for before going to your assembly point

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

Question 8 of 50

9. Which TWO are important factors to consider when it comes to using lifting aids? (Choose 2 answers)

The person using the lifting aid must be competent, and trained in using the lifting aid correctly

The person using the lifting aid must have a CSCS card

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The person using the lifting aid must be at least 25 years old

Question 9 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them

The supervisor

A Health and Safety rep

Question 10 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item could explode

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

Question 11 of 50

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

Hazardous substances

Confined spaces

Noise levels

Manual handling

Question 12 of 50

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

Only employees 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

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

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

Question 13 of 50

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

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

Ask your colleagues if they have any rules of their own

Discuss the matter with your supervisor

Make up your own safety rules

Question 14 of 50

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

Oil based paint

Left over wood off-cuts

Broken glass

Spill kits that have been used

Fluorescent light tubes

Question 15 of 50

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

The employer could be fined or imprisoned

The employer having to hire additional staff

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

Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

Question 16 of 50

17. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to lifting a load while sitting down?

You should never attempt to lift any weight while sitting

You are likely to lift less while sitting

You can lift heavier loads while sitting

You can lift the same weight as if you are standing

Question 17 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 18 of 50

19. 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?

Gently slap their face to see if they regain consciousness

Send for medical assistance immediately

Splash water on their face to see if they regain consciousness

Try to perform CPR

Question 19 of 50

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

Pretend there’s no problem because you need this job

Inform your supervisor of your previous injury before starting

Carry on and if you get injured again tell your supervisor

Always ask a colleague for help when lifting

Question 20 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 21 of 50

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

Your supervisor

You are responsible

The HSE

The site manager

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 switches, triggers and safety guard are in good working order and correctly set

Ensure the power lead, plug and casing are not damaged

Ensure the carry case for the tool is not damaged

Question 23 of 50

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

Ensure you inspect the tool before using it

Check and make sure it was manufactured in the UK

Check and make sure it’s still under warranty

Nothing, just carry on using the tool

Question 24 of 50

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

Your neck

Your back

Your fingers

Your legs

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along

Ask someone to show you how to use it

Carry out the task without using it

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if a colleague collapses and there are no first-aiders around?

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 28 of 50

29. HAVS is a common health and safety term in the construction industry, what does HAVS stand for?

Hand arm vibration system

Heat and ventilation system

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Heavy hand vibration syndrome

Question 29 of 50

30. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Question 30 of 50

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

Grip the tool as tightly as possible

Apply as much force as possible

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

Do not grip the tool tightly

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these is most likely if you're digging and notice a strange smell coming from the soil?

Nothing, this is normal

The area has been excavated before

The soil could be contaminated

There might be buried services in the area

Question 32 of 50

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

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

To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

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

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

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 34 of 50

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

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Dry powder

Question 35 of 50

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

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 36 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 37 of 50

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

It must be treated as confidential

It must be shared publicly with all other workers

It must be destroyed after 7 days

It must be destroyed after 28 days

Question 38 of 50

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

You need to take breaks when using vibrating tools

Your symptoms should be reported before they lead to serious problems

You must stop using all vibrating tools permanently

You need to work faster

Question 39 of 50

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

Legs

Back

Neck

Mouth and nose

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Careful refuelling to help protect against spills

Safe storage of materials

Mixing all types of waste in a single skip

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 42 of 50

43. It is a general rule that noise levels may be excessive if you must shout to speak to someone how far away?

4 metres

5 metres

2 metres

6 metres

Question 43 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 44 of 50

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

The site rules

The site emergency procedures

Your holiday entitlement

The local bus routes

Question 45 of 50

46. PPE must be provided by your employer______.

Every 6 months

Once a year

Never, you have to provide your own PPE

If you need to be protected

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Take the alarm off

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working

Exit the confined space immediately

Question 47 of 50

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

CE Marking

Registered

Trademark

Question 48 of 50

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

Cream

Red

Blue

Black

Question 49 of 50

50. What is the FIRST thing you should do if someone next to you touches a live cable by accident?

Call for an ambulance

Try to isolate the power then get help immediately

Contact the electricity company immediately

Pull the person away from the cable

Question 50 of 50