CSCS Mock Exam 4 | CSCS Test Practice Exam (2026)

This CSCS test practice exam is another full sample test identical to the one you’ll experience on your test day. You’ll need to answer 50 questions and score at least 45 correct to pass. After you submit your answers, you’ll receive a full breakdown of all questions and answers. Good luck.

1. Which illness can easily be mistaken for the early symptoms of Weil’s disease (leptospirosis)?

Diabetes

Hay fever

Dermatitis

Influenza (flu)

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if you’re refuelling a piece of equipment and accidentally spill a large amount of fuel on your clothes?

Change your clothes immediately

Try to wipe it off with a cloth

Go outside and wait for it to dry

Put on safety overalls over it

Question 2 of 50

3. Which statement about clearing waste is correct?

Waste should only be cleared at the end of a shift

Waste removal should be an ongoing process

Construction workers aren’t responsible for waste removal

Construction sites are always dirty and don’t need cleaning

Question 3 of 50

4. If a worker is taking medication that could affect their own safety or that of others, what should they do?

Work harder to compensate

Visit their doctor

Inform their manager

Stop taking the medication

Question 4 of 50

5. What is the first thing you should do if you notice diesel spilling onto the ground while a colleague is refuelling an excavator?

Let him/her know immediately and then find the spill kit

Report it to your supervisor at the beginning of you next shift

Locate the spill kit and then report it to your supervisor

No action is required – it will seep into the ground before you can do anything

Question 5 of 50

6. If you have to work alone you might be asked to ______.

Write your own risk assessment

Avoid interaction with the general public

Maintain regular contact with your team

Take extra PPE with you

Question 6 of 50

7. What is the most important reason for keeping your work area clean and tidy?

To recycle waste and help the environment

So waste skips can be emptied more often

To reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls

To save time cleaning at the end of the week

Question 7 of 50

8. If your doctor confirms you’ve contracted Weil’s disease (leptospirosis) at work, why must you inform your employer?

So the affected site can be closed down

So your colleagues can avoid contact with you

Because it must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

So pest control can remove rats from the site

Question 8 of 50

9. Which state of being will reduce the likelihood of you suffering from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Warm and wet

Cold and dry

Cold and wet

Warm and dry

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of the following is most likely to cause stress at work?

Lack of job security and fear of redundancy

Job satisfaction but fear of redundancy

Job security and a permanent contract

Lack of job security but a permanent contract

Question 10 of 50

11. What health risk do workers face if they have to use a vibrating tool on a regular basis?

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

Dermatitis

Heart disease

Lung cancer

Question 11 of 50

12. If a worker is uncomfortable climbing to a certain height on a specific type of ladder, he or she should:

Ask for someone else to foot the ladder

Only climb up to a comfortable height

Notify the site supervisor

Change the ladder

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these is NOT normally included in the general site rules?

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Site induction procedures

Accident reporting and near misses

Your colleagues’ names and addresses

Question 13 of 50

14. Who is responsible for reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site?

An HSE inspector

Your supervisor

Everyone on site

Your health and safety rep

Question 14 of 50

15. Noise levels might be a problem if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is standing ____ away.

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these could help to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration if you have to use a vibrating tool?

Ensure you’re not gripping the tool too tightly

Apply more force when using the tool

Use one hand whenever possible

Grip the tool as tight as possible

Question 16 of 50

17. Which of these could help a signaller stay safe while carrying out their job?

Wearing hi-vis clothing that makes them clearly visible

Going for a yearly eye test

Wearing body cameras to capture incidents

Wearing gloves while giving hand signals

Question 17 of 50

18. What is the best way to avoid an accident with site traffic if you need to walk across the site?

Hitch a ride on the vehicles as they go by.

Ensure you are wearing hi visibility clothing.

Ensure the driver knows you are there and he can see you at all times.

By sticking to the designated walking routes.

Question 18 of 50

19. You need to use a cut-off saw to cut concrete, what’s the best way to use water to reduce dust?

Keep the water on until you’re halfway through the cut then turn it off and continue

Keep the water on for the entire cut

Only wet the surface of the concrete before cutting

Water should not be used when cutting concrete

Question 19 of 50

20. Which part of your body is most likely to be affected by asbestosis?

Your back

Your hands

Your lungs

Your legs

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if there is a large fire on-site and you have not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Try to use the fire extinguisher even though you’ve never used one before

Go to your assembly point immediately

Find your supervisor and ask him/her for instructions

Leave the site and go home

Question 21 of 50

22. After using absorption granules from a spill kit on oil, what should be done next?

Leave them on the oil for later cleaning

Put them straight into general waste

Collect them and place in specialist disposal for collection

Rinse the area with water before disposal

Question 22 of 50

23. What should you do if another contractor is carrying out work which affects your safety?

Speak to your supervisor

Speak to your colleagues

Speak to the contractor’s supervisor

Speak to the contractor

Question 23 of 50

24. What should you do if you are wearing no hearing protection and someone next to you starts using very noisy equipment?

Inform his/her supervisor and demand they stop using it

Leave the area and do not re-enter until you have the correct PPE

Speak to the worker and demand they stop using it

Carry on working, they will stop eventually

Question 24 of 50

25. When returning to work after illness, what should an employee discuss with their employer?

Any medication they are taking that could affect safety

Details of their illness so everyone knows

The cost of their treatment

How often they visited the doctor

Question 25 of 50

26. Wearing hearing protection is important because ___.

It completely eliminates all noise in your workplace

It helps to repair damage caused by loud noises

It reduces the amount of noise you’re exposed to

It improves your hearing

Question 26 of 50

27. What should you do if you are working and your helmet gets damaged?

Carry on using it but keep checking it for further damage

Carry on working and get a new one after your next break

Try to fix it yourself then carry on working

Replace it immediately

Question 27 of 50

28. Who is permitted to drive company vehicles?

Any site manager or supervisor

Anyone holding a learner’s permit

Any authorised and competent employee

Any junior or apprentice worker

Question 28 of 50

29. What should shift workers do if they take medication that must be taken at specific times, such as insulin?

Consult their doctor and inform their manager to plan around their work schedule

Only take medication after eating

Tell colleagues each time they take it

Ask colleagues to remind them

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you need to lift a load which blocks your front view?

Ask a colleague to walk beside you and give instructions

Carry on lifting the load because its so large that everyone will see you approaching

Ask a colleague to walk in front of you and warn others that you’re approaching

Ask a colleague to help carry the load and ensure you both can see ahead

Question 30 of 50

31. Which facilities should be available in rest areas on site?

Seating and tables

Stretchers and chairs

Televisions and tables

Seating and a radio

Question 31 of 50

32. What does this sign mean?

First aid

Emergency shower

Warning - leaking roof

Emergency eye wash

Question 32 of 50

33. Loss of appetite, tiredness, and fearfulness are common signs of which condition?

Repetitive strain injury

Skin conditions such as dermatitis

Mental health problems or stress

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Question 33 of 50

34. Why does a work environment need to be kept clean?

To deter rodents and other such animals

To reduce the risk of slips and falls

To protect the environment

All of the above

Question 34 of 50

35. Which statement best describes how stress symptoms appear?

They vary from person to person

They always develop slowly over time

They are identical for everyone

They always show up suddenly

Question 35 of 50

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

Class 3 ladders are meant for domestic use

Ladders should be painted to prevent wear and tear

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

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

Question 36 of 50

37. If the ground at a worksite becomes muddy, what can be done to reduce the risk of slipping?

Cover the surface with gravel

Improve lighting conditions

Add more warning signs

Spread salt over the area

Question 37 of 50

38. What procedure should you follow if you’re refuelling a dumper and accidentally spill a large amount of petrol?

Notify → Stop → Contain

Contain → Stop → Notify

Contain → Notify → Stop

Stop → Contain → Notify

Question 38 of 50

39. What is the first thing you as a worker should do when you first arrive on site?

Wander around the site to familiarize yourself with the environment

Get your tools out of the store and go to your work area

Look for a colleague and let them take you to your work area

Report to your supervisor/site team and let them know you are on-site

Question 39 of 50

40. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

Discussed after your first shift has ended

Discussed during your site induction

Discussed at your first lunch break

Sent to you in the post

Question 40 of 50

41. You’re about to start working in a hearing protection zone and notice one of the ear pads from your ear defender is missing; what should you do?

Carry on working without any hearing protection

Carry on working and get another one at your next break

Work quickly then leave the area

Leave the noisy area and do not return until you have suitable hearing protection

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if you realize you cannot carry out a job as described in the method statement?

Leave the site and go home

Ask your colleagues for suggestions

Implement your own method and carry on with the job

Speak to your supervisor before starting the job

Question 42 of 50

43. What type of rest facility should an employer supply on site?

No dedicated area is required if breaks are given

Complete dining tables and running water throughout

A sheltered area with seating and a way to heat or boil food and drinks

A full canteen serving hot meals and drinks

Question 43 of 50

44. For safety purposes, what is the optimal ladder angle when placed against the wall from the ground?

40°

75°

45°

25°

Question 44 of 50

45. What do fire extinguishers with a Cream colour band contain?

Foam

Carbon dioxide

Water

Dry powder

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these items would NOT need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace?

A television

A coffee machine

A battery operated drill

A plug-in battery charger

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if a previous back injury is affecting the job you’re currently doing?

Use a back brace and carry on with the job

Carry on with the job and if you feel pain then tell your supervisor

Explain the situation to your supervisor before starting the job

Ignore the problem and wait for it to go away

Question 47 of 50

48. What should a worker do if he/she is feeling the symptoms of stress at work?

Leave and go home

Tell all their colleagues

Speak to someone independent or a close friend they trust

Eat more during the day

Question 48 of 50

49. Which of these are common mental health conditions?

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Dermatitis and skin irritation

Depression and anxiety

Paralysis and fatigue

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you discover a quicker, but different way of working as described in the method statement?

Show your colleagues so everyone can finish their work faster

Use the new method to get more work done within the day

Use the new method to finish your work and leave early

Carry on using the safe system of work in place for the task

Question 50 of 50

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