CSCS Work at Height Mock Test (Specialist) – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

The CSCS work at height mock test below features 32 random CSCS test questions for those preparing to take their specialist work at height test in 2024.

As with the other specialist tests, you’ll have to answer questions from the core knowledge section and questions from the specialist test you’re taking (in this case – work at height).

You can use this free CSCS mock test to practice the core knowledge questions.

Please note that some questions require multiple answers, you’ll need to select all the correct answers for that question to get a full point.

The pass mark for this practice test is 30 out of 32. Good luck!!!

1. What should your FIRST consideration be if you are working from a cherry picker and the weather becomes very windy?

Determining whether or not the machine will remain stable

Clipping your lanyard to the machine you are working from

Tying all lightweight objects to the basket of the cherry picker

Tying the basket of the cherry picker to the structure you are working on

Question 1 of 32

2. The MAIN reason why debris should not be allowed to gather in a safety net is ___.

It could cause down time while the net is being cleaned

It could injure someone if they fall into the net

It could overload the net

Smaller pieces could slip through the net

Question 2 of 32

3. What should you do if you need to cross a roof you think might be fragile?

Walk slowly across the roof

Make a visual assessment and if it looks good carry on with your work

Walk along the edge of the roof

Stop, do not cross until you seek advice

Question 3 of 32

4. What is the MAIN reason for using a safety net or soft-landing system instead of a personal fall-arrest system?

Special training is not needed to install a soft-landing system

Soft-landing systems offer collective fall protection

It's much easier to rescue workers that have fallen into a soft-landing system

Soft-landing systems are cheaper and easier to install

Question 4 of 32

5. Where is the ideal place to rig a safety net?

2 metres below the work area

Immediately below the work area

At any height below the work area

6 metres below the work area

Question 5 of 32

6. What should you do if you have to carry out work at height and the securing cord for a safety net is in your way?

Untie the cord, but ensure you tell the net-riggers first

Untie the cord, carry out your job, tie the cord again

Untie the cord then ask the net-riggers to tie it back when you are finished

Leave it and report the issue

Question 6 of 32

7. When is a person who is not a scaffolder allowed to remove parts from a scaffold?

Only if the scaffold is not more than two lifts in height

Only if they have witnessed this being done before

Never, competent scaffolders are the only ones permitted to remove parts

Only if a scaffolder is available to refit the parts after work is completed

Question 7 of 32

8. You need to use inflatable airbags to protect a small area, why is it dangerous to use airbags that are larger than the area that needs to be protected?

The airbags may not inflate fully

The inflation pump could become overloaded

The airbags could exert sideways pressure on anything that is containing them

The airbags could burst from pressure

Question 8 of 32

9. What is the maximum permitted gap between the guard rails on a working platform?

520mm

470mm

300mm

500mm

Question 9 of 32

10. What is the FIRST thing you should consider if you have to work above public areas?

How to inform the public about what is happening

How to prevent complaints from the public

How to minimize the number of people positioned below the work

How to prevent anything from falling and hitting people

Question 10 of 32

11. What should you do if you discover the safety net you are working above is damaged?

Stop working and report it immediately

Ensure you are using a harness and lanyard

Continue working and report it at your next break

Continue working but stay away from the damaged area

Question 11 of 32

12. What does the Beaufort Scale measure?

How much weight a scaffold can safely take

Air temperature

Wind speed

How much weight a flat roof can safely take

Question 12 of 32

13. What should you do if you discover a rung missing near the top of the ladder you’re about to use?

Stop using the ladder and report the defect immediately

Use the ladder but make sure you’re very careful when going over the missing rung

Flip the ladder so the missing rung stays closer to the ground

Use the ladder but make sure a colleague holds the ladder while you’re on it

Question 13 of 32

14. When would it be acceptable to jump from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to a high-level work platform?

Only if the machine is being controlled from the ground-level controls

Never

Only if the machine operator stays in the basket

Only if edge protection has been fitted to the platform

Question 14 of 32

15. If you have to work from a cherry picker, you should attach your lanyard to ___.

A secure point inside the platform

A secure point on the bottom of the machine

A scaffold guardrail

A secure point on the structure that is being worked on

Question 15 of 32

16. What should you do if you need to use a safety lanyard but the stitching is damaged?

Continue using the lanyard only if the damaged stitching is less than four inches

Continue to use the lanyard and get another one at the end of your shift

Dispose of it and carry on working without one

Ask for a replacement and do not start working until you have a suitable replacement

Question 16 of 32

17. What should you do if a scaffold tie constantly gets in your way while working?

Remove and replace it on your own

Speak to your supervisor about the matter

Ask a scaffolder to remove it, then replace it on your own

Remove it, then have a scaffolder replace it after you have finished

Question 17 of 32

18. Safety nets should be installed by ___.

Someone who is trained, competent and authorised to do it

Anyone who has witnessed this before can do it

Anyone who has worked with safety nets can install them

A scaffolder only

Question 18 of 32

19. What should you do if the cherry picker you’re working from does not reach the area you need to work?

Do not attempt the job until you have an alternative means of access

Balance a step ladder on the machine platform to increase your reach

Ensure the machine is fully extended, then stand on the guard-rails

Use a long-extending ladder instead of the machine

Question 19 of 32

20. What is the purpose of edge protection?

It is used to warn workers when they are close to the edge

It secures tools and materials close to the edge

It allows a person to work on both sides of the edging

It prevents people and materials from falling

Question 20 of 32

21. What TWO things should you consider doing if you have to access a roof and your only option is to place a ladder against a plastic gutter? (Choose 2 answers)

Positioning the ladder at a shallow angle that allows it to rest below the gutter

Use a proprietary stand-off device to ensure the ladder rests against the wall

Place the ladder against the gutter, climb it, quickly tie it off

Find an alternative way of accessing the roof

Place the ladder against the gutter support bracket

Question 21 of 32

22. Why is it dangerous to leave someone in a harness for too long after they have fallen?

It creates a distraction for other workers

The anchorage point could fail

The worker in the harness may try to climb up the structure again

The worker in the harness could lose consciousnesses or suffer further injury

Question 22 of 32

23. What is the maximum vertical distance allowed between landings when using portable or pole ladder for access?

20 metres

9 metres

There is no official maximum distance

4 metres

Question 23 of 32

24. What THREE things MUST you do if you intend to store materials on a roof? (Choose 3 answers)

Use a gin wheel and rope tied to a tripod to raise and lower objects from the roof

Make sure that you store the materials in a way that will ensure nothing falls or blows away

Make sure safe access and clear working areas are available for everyone doing work on the roof

Ensure that materials are not stacked more than 1.2 meters above the guardrail height

Verify the load-bearing capabilities of the roof

Question 24 of 32

25. You have to work at height, when is it most appropriate to use a safety harness and fall-arrest lanyard?

Only if you have to cross a flat roof with clear flood lights

Only if the roof has a steep pitch

Only when all other fall prevention options have been ruled out

Only when materials are being stored at height

Question 25 of 32

26. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

Anyone who has an instruction manual can do it

Anyone who has witnessed these tasks can perform them as well

Anyone who has worked on a scaffold tower before can do this

Only trained, competent and authorized people should carry out these tasks

Question 26 of 32

27. How should you wear your safety helmet when leaning over an exposed edge while working at height?

Tilt your head back to ensure that the helmet stays on your head

Remove the helmet while leaning over to ensure it doesn’t fall off

Use a chinstrap while wearing the helmet in the normal position

Wear the helmet back to front

Question 27 of 32

28. When is it necessary to fit guard-rails to a working platform?

At any height in which a fall can result in an injury

When it is possible to fall 2 meters

When materials are being stored on a working platform

When it is possible to fall 3 meters

Question 28 of 32

29. When would it be acceptable for someone to use ground-level controls while you are working at height on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

If the person on the ground has more training than you

When you need both of your hands free to finish a job

In an emergency situation

If you need to jump from the MEWP at any point to get work done

Question 29 of 32

30. You’re trying to clip your lanyard to an anchor point and realize the locking device does not work, what should you do?

Carry on working and report it at your next break

Stop working and report it to your supervisor immediately

Use the lanyard to tie a knot around the anchor

Dispose of it and carry on working without one

Question 30 of 32

31. Which THREE details must be included in a method statement for working at height? (Choose 3 answers)

How falls are to be prevented

The sequence of operations and the equipment needed

The amount of insurance coverage required

The cost and time frame for the job

The identity of the person supervising the job on site

Question 31 of 32

32. You’re about to start work at height and receive a report that the wind will increase to Force 7, what should you expect?

A gentle, pleasant breeze

Hurricane winds that have the potential to uproot trees and cause serious structural damage

A gale-like force that could make it difficult to handle objects or move around

A moderate breeze that is capable of raising dust, leaves and other light objects

Question 32 of 32