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. 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?

Put the oil affected soil into a general waste skip

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

Wash away the oil with detergent and water

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

Question 1 of 50

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

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

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Dry powder

CO2

Question 3 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 4 of 50

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

Spill kits that have been used

Oil based paint

Fluorescent light tubes

Left over wood off-cuts

Broken glass

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Sanding down old paint

Question 6 of 50

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

The HSE

Your supervisor

You are responsible

The site manager

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

9. 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 could be fined or imprisoned

Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

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

Question 9 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 10 of 50

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

Check and make sure it’s still under warranty

Ensure you inspect the tool before using it

Check and make sure it was manufactured in the UK

Nothing, just carry on using the tool

Question 11 of 50

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

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Your legs

Your back

Your fingers

Your neck

Question 13 of 50

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

Administer medicines without authorisation

Treat any cuts and wounds you may have

Perform CPR

Try to revive you if you are unconscious

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Try to isolate the power then get help immediately

Call for an ambulance

Contact the electricity company immediately

Question 15 of 50

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

Dry rot

Rust

Termites

Asbestos

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

18. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 18 of 50

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

Red

Cream

Black

Blue

Question 19 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 20 of 50

21. 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?

Ask someone to show you how to use it

Carry out the task without using it

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

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. 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 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

Ensure the manufacturer’s label hasn’t been removed

Question 26 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 27 of 50

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

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

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

Question 28 of 50

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

You and your supervisor/employer

You and your colleagues only

The Health and Safety Executive

Your supervisor only

Question 29 of 50

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

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

You need to work faster

Question 30 of 50

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

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

Question 31 of 50

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

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Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 32 of 50

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

Mouth and nose

Back

Neck

Legs

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. 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

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 the gloves

Question 35 of 50

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

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Question 36 of 50

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

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

Run the cables and leads close to the wall

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

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 soil could be contaminated

Nothing, this is normal

The area has been excavated before

Question 38 of 50

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

Raw Asbestos

Any product containing asbestos

Fluorescent light tubing

Asbestos waste

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Move the injured person to your site office

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

Question 40 of 50

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

The local bus routes

Your holiday entitlement

The site rules

The site emergency procedures

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 43 of 50

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

6 metres

5 metres

4 metres

2 metres

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

46. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 46 of 50

47. PPE must be provided by your employer______.

If you need to be protected

Never, you have to provide your own PPE

Every 6 months

Once a year

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 at work, it no one’s business

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

Tell your supervisor/employer

Only tell your close friends

Question 48 of 50

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

Heat and ventilation system

Hand arm vibration system

Heavy hand vibration syndrome

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Apply as much force as possible

Do not grip the tool tightly

Grip the tool as tightly as possible

Question 50 of 50