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. 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

The way you are working is not safe

The quality of your work is not sufficient

You are taking too long to complete your tasks

Question 1 of 50

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

Take the alarm off

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

Exit the confined space immediately

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working

Question 2 of 50

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

The Health and Safety Executive

You and your supervisor/employer

You and your colleagues only

Your supervisor only

Question 3 of 50

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

Confined spaces

Hazardous substances

Noise levels

Manual handling

Question 4 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Attend the site induction

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

Read your work-site noticeboards

Visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Question 6 of 50

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

Left over wood off-cuts

Oil based paint

Fluorescent light tubes

Broken glass

Spill kits that have been used

Question 7 of 50

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

It must be destroyed after 7 days

It must be shared publicly with all other workers

It must be destroyed after 28 days

It must be treated as confidential

Question 8 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 9 of 50

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

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

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

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

To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

Question 10 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 11 of 50

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

2 metres

5 metres

4 metres

6 metres

Question 12 of 50

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

Your fingers

Your neck

Your legs

Your back

Question 13 of 50

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

Asbestos waste

Any product containing asbestos

Fluorescent light tubing

Raw Asbestos

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Using old stone to build a wall

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 15 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 above head height over doorways and walkways

Run the cables and leads close to the wall

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

Tie up excess cables and leads into a very small coil

Question 17 of 50

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

The local bus routes

The site emergency procedures

Your holiday entitlement

The site rules

Question 18 of 50

19. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 19 of 50

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

Nothing, this is normal

There might be buried services in the area

The area has been excavated before

The soil could be contaminated

Question 20 of 50

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

Site lighting that is carefully directed

Vibration and noise from tools

Site vehicles

Fumes and dust

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

Do not grip the tool tightly

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Always take new materials at the beginning of your shift

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

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

25. The TWO main reasons why all accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported are ___. (Choose 2 answers)

To find how and why they were caused

To find out if the employee should be fined

To find out if the employer should be fined

The employer needs to report certain accidents/incidents to the Health and Safety Executive

Question 25 of 50

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

Registered

CE Marking

Trademark

Question 26 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

Safe storage of materials

Careful refuelling to help protect against spills

Question 28 of 50

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

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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 training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 can lift the same weight as if you are standing

You are likely to lift less while sitting

You can lift heavier loads while sitting

Question 30 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 31 of 50

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

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White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 32 of 50

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

Always ask a colleague for help when lifting

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Treat any cuts and wounds you may have

Administer medicines without authorisation

Try to revive you if you are unconscious

Perform CPR

Question 34 of 50

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

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

Move the injured person to your site office

Question 35 of 50

36. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 36 of 50

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

Safety goggles

A hard hat

Gloves

A Respirator

Question 37 of 50

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

Anything that can cause harm

A near miss that went unreported

An accident which was narrowly avoided

An accident which led to time off from work

Question 38 of 50

39. PPE must be provided by your employer______.

If you need to be protected

Every 6 months

Once a year

Never, you have to provide your own PPE

Question 39 of 50

40. What are risk assessments used to identify?

Staff holiday entitlement

Staff performance at the end of the month

Staff working hours

Hazards in the workplace

Question 40 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 which documents to look for before going to your assembly point

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 42 of 50

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

Only employees 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

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

Question 43 of 50

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

You need to work faster

Your symptoms should be reported before they lead to serious problems

You need to take breaks when using vibrating tools

You must stop using all vibrating tools permanently

Question 44 of 50

45. You are working outdoors and notice oil has leaked from a machine on to the ground, what is the correct way to clean it up?

Wash away the oil with detergent and water

Put the oil affected soil in a separate collection container designated for hazardous waste

Mix the oil affected soil with some unaffected soil so that nobody will notice it

Put the oil affected soil into a general waste skip

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 power lead, plug and casing are not damaged

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

Ensure the manufacturer’s label hasn’t been removed

Ensure the carry case for the tool is not damaged

Question 46 of 50

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

Mouth and nose

Neck

Legs

Back

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 48 of 50

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

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 49 of 50

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

Pull the person away from the cable

Contact the electricity company immediately

Call for an ambulance

Try to isolate the power then get help immediately

Question 50 of 50