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 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 1 of 50

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

Your holiday entitlement

The site rules

The site emergency procedures

The local bus routes

Question 2 of 50

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

Try to revive you if you are unconscious

Perform CPR

Treat any cuts and wounds you may have

Administer medicines without authorisation

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

5. 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

Gently slap their face to see if they regain consciousness

Try to perform CPR

Send for medical assistance immediately

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

An accident which led to time off from work

Anything that can cause harm

An accident which was narrowly avoided

A near miss that went unreported

Question 7 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Wet chemical

Foam

Dry powder

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

Fumes and dust

Site vehicles

Site lighting that is carefully directed

Vibration and noise from tools

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 11 of 50

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

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Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 12 of 50

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

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It is Flammable

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. 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

Move the injured person to your site office

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

Call 999 and request an ambulance

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

You need to work faster

Your symptoms should be reported before they lead to serious problems

You must stop using all vibrating tools permanently

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 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

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

Question 18 of 50

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

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 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, HAVS does not need to be reported

Tell your supervisor/employer

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Any product containing asbestos

Asbestos waste

Raw Asbestos

Fluorescent light tubing

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 23 of 50

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

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 24 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

Question 25 of 50

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

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This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

Question 26 of 50

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

Contact the electricity company immediately

Try to isolate the power then get help immediately

Pull the person away from the cable

Call for an ambulance

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

Nothing, just carry on using the tool

Check and make sure it was manufactured in the UK

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?

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

Grip the tool as tightly as possible

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 30 of 50

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

A hard hat

Gloves

A Respirator

Safety goggles

Question 31 of 50

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

Methane

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Question 32 of 50

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

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep

The person who was injured or someone acting for them

The supervisor

Question 33 of 50

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

5 metres

4 metres

6 metres

2 metres

Question 34 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Question 35 of 50

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

Confined spaces

Manual handling

Noise levels

Hazardous substances

Question 36 of 50

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

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

You should never attempt to lift any weight while sitting

Question 37 of 50

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

Safe storage of materials

Careful refuelling to help protect against spills

Mixing all types of waste in a single skip

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

Question 38 of 50

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

You and your colleagues only

Your supervisor only

The Health and Safety Executive

You and your supervisor/employer

Question 39 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

CE Marking

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

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

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

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

Make up your own safety rules

Discuss the matter with your supervisor

Question 42 of 50

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

Cream

Black

Red

Blue

Question 43 of 50

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

Ask your colleagues for advice

Bring the idea to your supervisor’s attention

Ignore what you think and do it how you were taught

Do it your own way and forget any other technique

Question 44 of 50

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

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

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 45 of 50

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

To find out if the employer should be fined

To find out if the employee should be fined

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

To find how and why they were caused

Question 46 of 50

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

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Hand arm vibration system

Heavy hand vibration syndrome

Heat and ventilation system

Question 47 of 50

48. What are risk assessments used to identify?

Hazards in the workplace

Staff holiday entitlement

Staff working hours

Staff performance at the end of the month

Question 48 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 49 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 50 of 50