CSCS Mock Exam 7 - Free CITB CSCS Card Mock Test 2026

CSCS Mock Exam 7: This CITB CSCS card mock test has 50 multiple-choice questions covering a range of topics from the 2026 CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. To pass, you’ll need to score at least 45 out of 50 (90%), the same as the pass mark required in the real exam.

Important: Some questions in this CITB CSCS card mock test require you to select more than one answer. To score a point for these questions, you must choose all correct answers. Selecting only one correct answer will result in no point being awarded for that question.

There is no time limit, so take your time to read each question carefully before making your selection. If you’d like to keep revising, check out our other CSCS mock exams for more free CSCS test practice questions like these.

1. Why is methane particularly dangerous in confined spaces? (Select two answers)

It can lead to dehydration

It produces fumes that prevent visibility

It can displace oxygen, making breathing difficult

It causes hyperactivity

It can ignite or explode under certain conditions

Question 1 of 50

2. Which of the following is the least important reason for recording workplace accidents?

It may help prevent similar incidents in the future

Accident details must be logged in the accident book

Some accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

To identify who is at fault and ensure they are punished

Question 2 of 50

3. What does a prohibition notice attached to equipment indicate?

It may still be used carefully

It can be used under supervision

Only managers may use it

The equipment is unsafe and must not be operated until its made safe

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of the following is least likely to be considered fragile?

A fibre-cement sheet roof

A glass panel roof

A reinforced concrete roof

A slate-tiled roof

Question 4 of 50

5. A worker is asked to operate a MEWP but has not received the required training. What should they do?

Use the equipment when the area is quiet

Complete the task as quickly as possible

Inform their supervisor that they are not trained to operate the equipment

Ask a colleague for instructions and continue

Question 5 of 50

6. What does the term sensitiser indicate when shown on a substance label?

PPE is not required when using it

Handling the substance could trigger an allergic reaction

Water must be added before use

The product should never be used

Question 6 of 50

7. Who should carry out pre-use checks on ladders and other equipment used for work at height?

The supervisor

The employer

The site manager

The person who will be using the equipment

Question 7 of 50

8. Hydrogen sulphide can be released from decaying organic matter. Which two statements about this gas are correct? (Select two answers)

It is a harmless naturally occurring gas

It can be safely identified using a naked flame

Exposure to high concentrations can cause a person to lose consciousness

The gas can affect your ability to detect smells, making it especially dangerous

Question 8 of 50

9. What action should be taken if a plant operator is seen exceeding the site's speed limits?

Report the matter to a supervisor or site manager

Shout at the operator and tell them to slow down

Warn other workers to stay clear

Wait until they stop working before mentioning it

Question 9 of 50

10. Which item of PPE helps reduce the risk of developing dermatitis?

Safety helmet

Safety goggles

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Protective gloves

Question 10 of 50

11. Is an employer required to provide a first-aid kit on site?

Yes, suitable first-aid equipment must be available on every site

Only when more than 25 people are working on site

Only when more than 50 people are working on site

No, there is no legal requirement to provide one

Question 11 of 50

12. What is the most effective way to protect people below from falling tools or materials?

Display warning signs and advise people that work is taking place above

Ensure everyone below is wearing a safety helmet

Create an exclusion zone beneath the work area using barriers and warning signs

Restrict access to authorised persons only

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of the following activities is least likely to generate silica dust?

Cutting timber or plywood sheets

Breaking up concrete floors and screeds

Cutting paving slabs, bricks, kerbs, or stone

Chasing out mortar joints or sweeping construction debris

Question 13 of 50

14. Which two of the following are classified as hazardous waste? (Select two answers)

Sheets of glass

Used spill kits

Fluorescent light tubes

Untreated timber off-cuts

Broken bricks

Question 14 of 50

15. If PPE becomes damaged while you are working, what should you do?

Stop working and replace the damaged equipment immediately

Repair it yourself with tape or other materials

Share PPE with another worker

Continue using it until the end of the shift

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if you believe a scaffold is unsafe to use?

Attempt to repair it yourself before reporting it

Continue working and wait for someone else to report it

Raise your concerns with your supervisor immediately

Report it at the end of your shift

Question 16 of 50

17. You are asked to use access equipment that you have not been trained to operate. What should you do?

Proceed if the job will only take a few minutes

Stop and speak to your supervisor before continuing

Ask a colleague to carry out the task

Use a ladder instead

Question 17 of 50

18. Under environmental legislation, who can face prosecution for failing to comply with the law?

Employees only

Both employers and employees

Businesses only

Company directors only

Question 18 of 50

19. How frequently should face-fit testing for respiratory protective equipment be repeated?

Each time work starts on a different site

Whenever a worker changes shifts

At regular intervals to ensure the mask still fits correctly

Only when a problem is noticed

Question 19 of 50

20. Which action best helps to reduce the environmental impact of a construction site?

Reducing water and energy consumption whenever possible

Completing timesheets accurately

Arriving at work on time each day

Following general site safety rules

Question 20 of 50

21. Which two situations are most likely to result in higher levels of dust exposure? (Select two answers)

Using power tools fitted with an extraction system

Using hand tools in open air

Working with dry materials that create airborne dust

Working with damp materials

Using powered tools without dust extraction equipment

Question 21 of 50

22. Someone collapses with severe stomach pain and there is no first aider available. What should you do first?

Give them pain relief medication

Help them lie down in the recovery position

Ask someone to contact the emergency services

Ask them to sit down and rest

Question 22 of 50

23. When should protective safety boots be worn on a construction site?

Only when working at ground level

Until the project is nearly complete

At all times while on site

Only when carrying out indoor work

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of the following is outside the role of a workplace first aider?

Controlling bleeding

Providing medication without proper authorization

Providing assistance to an unconscious worker

Giving resuscitation if required

Question 24 of 50

25. All of the following are true about ladders EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Ladders should be painted to prevent wear and tear

Two people can work on the same ladder as long as the supervisor approves

When using a ladder you should always maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder

Class 3 ladders are meant for domestic use

Question 25 of 50

26. If you begin to feel light-headed or dizzy while working in a deep trench, what is the correct action to take?

Leave the trench briefly and then return

Ensure everyone exits the trench immediately and report the issue

Continue working and monitor yourself

Sit down and wait for the feeling to pass

Question 26 of 50

27. How should respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be classified for disposal if it has been contaminated during use?

Recyclable waste

General site waste

Hazardous waste requiring special disposal procedures

Organic or biodegradable waste

Question 27 of 50

28. When carrying out drilling, grinding, sanding, or cutting activities, what combination of controls provides the best protection against dust-related health problems?

Wear any disposable respirator available

Use dust extraction or water suppression together with suitable FFP3-rated RPE

Use dust extraction or water suppression and wear a dust mask

Wear FFP3-rated respiratory protective equipment only

Question 28 of 50

29. What is the main advantage of using battery-powered tools instead of electrical ones?

They are more powerful

They produce less noise

They’re safer

They are cheaper to maintain

Question 29 of 50

30. What type of pollution is most commonly associated with hand-held power tools?

Noise pollution

Light pollution

Smoke pollution

Water pollution

Question 30 of 50

31. What is the greatest danger when working in an unsupported excavation?

Slips and trips caused by restricted space

Breathing in dust from the surrounding soil

Being crushed if the sides collapse

Minor injuries from rough trench walls

Question 31 of 50

32. Weil’s disease can be contracted on a construction site, which animal is most likely to be a carrier of Weil’s disease?

Rats

Cats

Dogs

Lizards

Question 32 of 50

33. Which two actions can help minimise energy use and reduce emissions on a construction site? (Select two answers)

Report damaged hand tools for replacement

Keep doors and windows closed when heating systems are operating

Turn off generators, plant, and equipment when they are not needed

Use generators instead of mains electricity wherever possible

Question 33 of 50

34. What is the main purpose of personal fall-prevention equipment?

To stop falls from happening

To provide protection for more than one worker at the same time

To be used only when working in confined spaces

To reduce the severity of injury after a fall

Question 34 of 50

35. Which two of the following situations could result in you being removed from site? (Select two answers)

Being under the influence of alcohol

Being under the influence of drugs

Operating a vehicle downhill while carrying a heavy load

Having your driving licence revoked

Question 35 of 50

36. What is one effective way of reducing the risk of harming protected wildlife?

Moving animals to the site office

Avoiding work during breeding or nesting seasons

Using manually operated equipment only

Only carrying out work at night

Question 36 of 50

37. How should a safety helmet be positioned to provide the highest level of protection?

Worn level and correctly fitted on the head

Worn backwards

Pulled down to cover the forehead

Tilted backwards on the head

Question 37 of 50

38. Why is it good practice to dampen down rubble before clearing it from inside a building?

To reduce the amount of airborne dust created

To keep the work area tidy

To remove insects that may be present

To speed up the clean-up process

Question 38 of 50

39. Which two pieces of information should be entered into the accident book?

The date the accident occurred

Contact telephone number

Details of any injuries sustained

National Insurance number

Hospital location

Question 39 of 50

40. According to underground utility colour coding, what does a yellow service pipe normally contain?

Electricity

Gas

Telecommunications cables

Water

Question 40 of 50

41. How should emergency evacuation routes be kept?

Closed off

Marked with bright yellow paint

Clear and free from obstructions

Well lit throughout the day

Question 41 of 50

42. Breathing in asbestos fibres over time can lead to which serious illness?

Heart disease

Lung cancer

Dermatitis

Skin cancer

Question 42 of 50

43. Who is responsible for carrying out a ladder check before it is used?

The site manager

The site safety adviser

The person intending to use the ladder

The ladder manufacturer

Question 43 of 50

44. If an emergency occurs on site, which two actions should you take? (Select two answers)

Go straight to the designated assembly point

Leave the area using the nearest safe exit

Look around the site for people who may be unsure what to do

Finish your current task before leaving

Return to the site office to collect personal belongings

Question 44 of 50

45. When using a cut-off saw on concrete, how should water be applied to control dust?

Use water only for the first half of the cut

Apply water for the initial cut only, then continue dry cutting

Keep water flowing throughout the entire cutting operation

Wet the concrete before starting and stop the water once cutting begins

Question 45 of 50

46. When assembling a mobile access tower near overhead power lines, which statement is correct?

Mobile access towers do not present a risk because they are insulated

Treat all power lines as live until confirmed otherwise by the appropriate authority

PPE alone will provide adequate protection until the power is isolated

The power lines can be treated as dead if the work is brief

Question 46 of 50

47. Which two factors should be considered when selecting the correct type of respiratory protective equipment (RPE)? (Select two answers)

Whether the RPE is made from rubber or plastic

Whether the worker prefers to wear it

The concentration of hazardous substances in the atmosphere

How long ago a hazardous spill occurred

The type of hazardous substance being encountered

Question 47 of 50

48. Which statement about painting wooden ladders on site is correct?

Wooden ladders should not be painted because defects may be hidden from view

Painting ladders helps prevent theft

Ladders should be painted a bright colour to improve visibility

Painting ladders helps protect them from damage

Question 48 of 50

49. If you are involved in a minor workplace accident, who should report it?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The subcontractor

Anyone who witnessed the incident

You, if you are able to do so

Question 49 of 50

50. When referring to ladders, which out of these four statements is NOT true?

Fibreglass ladders can help lessen the chances of electrical grounding

Ladders need to be footed for angles less than seventy-five degrees

Three points of contact need to be maintained when using a ladder

A ladder should always be painted to avoid excess wear and tear

Question 50 of 50

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