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. 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 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

The employer could be fined or imprisoned

Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

Question 1 of 50

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

The Health and Safety Executive

Your supervisor only

You and your colleagues only

You and your supervisor/employer

Question 2 of 50

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

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

Question 3 of 50

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

6 metres

2 metres

4 metres

5 metres

Question 4 of 50

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

There might be buried services in the area

The area has been excavated before

Nothing, this is normal

The soil could be contaminated

Question 5 of 50

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

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It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Question 6 of 50

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

Gloves

A Respirator

Safety goggles

A hard hat

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

Left over wood off-cuts

Broken glass

Oil based paint

Fluorescent light tubes

Spill kits that have been used

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

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

Neck

Mouth and nose

Back

Legs

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

Tie up excess cables and leads into a very small coil

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Give them some painkillers

Question 13 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep

The person who was injured or someone acting for them

The site manager

The supervisor

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Try to isolate the power then get help immediately

Contact the electricity company immediately

Call for an ambulance

Pull the person away from the cable

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

Question 17 of 50

18. 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)

You will need to re-apply for your job

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

Question 18 of 50

19. 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

Make up your own safety rules

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

Ask your colleagues if they have any rules of their own

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Ask someone to show you how to use it

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

Carry out the task without using it

Question 20 of 50

21. 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?

Only tell your close friends

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

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

Tell your supervisor/employer

Question 21 of 50

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

Confined spaces

Manual handling

Noise levels

Hazardous substances

Question 22 of 50

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

Rust

Termites

Asbestos

Dry rot

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 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 24 of 50

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

You are taking too long to complete your tasks

The way you are working is not safe

The quality of your work is not sufficient

You are working too fast

Question 25 of 50

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

The site emergency procedures

The local bus routes

The site rules

Your holiday entitlement

Question 26 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working

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

Take the alarm off

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

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

Ignore what you think and do it how you were taught

Do it your own way and forget any other technique

Bring the idea to your supervisor’s attention

Ask your colleagues for advice

Question 32 of 50

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

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Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

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

Let your supervisor know someone has been injured

Call 999 and request an ambulance

Question 34 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 35 of 50

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

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

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

Question 36 of 50

37. 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?

Send for medical assistance immediately

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Read your work-site noticeboards

Visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

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

Attend the site induction

Question 38 of 50

39. What are risk assessments used to identify?

Hazards in the workplace

Staff performance at the end of the month

Staff holiday entitlement

Staff working hours

Question 39 of 50

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

Your fingers

Your legs

Your back

Your neck

Question 40 of 50

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

The person using the lifting aid must have a CSCS card

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

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

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

Question 41 of 50

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

An accident which was narrowly avoided

An accident which led to time off from work

A near miss that went unreported

Anything that can cause harm

Question 42 of 50

43. 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?

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

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

Put the oil affected soil into a general waste skip

Wash away the oil with detergent and water

Question 43 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Question 44 of 50

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

You can lift the same weight as if you are standing

You are likely to lift less while sitting

You should never attempt to lift any weight while sitting

You can lift heavier loads while sitting

Question 45 of 50

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

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

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

You need to work faster

Your symptoms should be reported before they lead to serious problems

Question 47 of 50

48. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 48 of 50

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

Site vehicles

Site lighting that is carefully directed

Fumes and dust

Vibration and noise from tools

Question 49 of 50

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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 50 of 50