CSCS Mock Test 2020 – (100 multiple choice questions) – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Mock Exam

The CSCS mock test 2020 below features 100 multiple choice questions and answers to help you practice and prepare for your Health, Safety and Environment test in 2020. These 100 questions will cover all 16 sections of the core knowledge questions you’re likely to face.

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1. Which of these could be used as a safety precaution if a vehicle has to tip materials into an excavation?

Extra speakers

Stop blocks

Flashing lights

A siren

Question 1 of 100

2. What should you do if there’s a fire on-site and the designated fire warden has given instructions?

Ignore his/her instructions and ask your site manager for instructions

Follow the fire warden’s instructions

Ignore his/her instructions and ask your supervisor for instructions

Create your own plan if his/her instructions do not make sense to you

Question 2 of 100

3. What should you do if the trolley you’re using gets damaged and one of its wheels fall off?

Get a colleague to help you drag the trolley the remaining distance

Drag the trolley yourself

Stop using the trolley and carry the load the remaining distance

Find another way to move the load

Question 3 of 100

4. What’s the main purpose of a risk assessment?

It tells you the location of all safety equipment

It provides in depth statistics of all recorded accidents

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety on your site

It identifies hazards and provides a safe method for carrying out a task

Question 4 of 100

5. What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire on-site?

Raise the fire alarm

Pack away your tools then go to your assembly point

Find your supervisor and let him know

Go to your assembly point

Question 5 of 100

6. Why is a site induction important?

It provides the opportunity to meet all managers and supervisors

Workers can determine the best way to perform their job

All relevant health and safety rules are discussed

First aid packs are distributed

Question 6 of 100

7. Pedestrians are most likely to get injured by a vehicle on site when the vehicle is ___.

Lifting a load

Being unloaded

Reversing

Being loaded

Question 7 of 100

8. What does this sign mean?

No running

No sitting

Trip hazard

Slippery surface

Question 8 of 100

9. If a work tool has been given a prohibition notice this means the tool ___.

Must not be used until it is made safe

Can only be operated by senior staff members

Must be discarded immediately

Can only be operated by approved personnel

Question 9 of 100

10. When are the rules regarding health and safety normally discussed?

At the site induction

As soon as your first task is assigned

After the first full week of work

After your first shift

Question 10 of 100

11. Before you can operate a plant on site you must be ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Trained and competent

A British citizen

At least 25 years old

Authorised to operate it

Question 11 of 100

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

Go to your assembly point immediately

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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and ask him/her for instructions

Question 12 of 100

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

Wearing gloves while giving hand signals

Wearing hi-vis clothing that makes them clearly visible

Going for a yearly eye test

Wearing body cameras to capture incidents

Question 13 of 100

14. What should you do if you’re unclear about a particular topic discussed during your site induction?

Ask your colleague at the end of your shift

Ask the presenter to explain further

Try to figure it out later

Ask your health and safety rep at the end of your shift

Question 14 of 100

15. The nozzle of a CO2 fire extinguisher is well known for becoming ___ after use.

Very hot

Slightly cold

Slightly hot

Very cold

Question 15 of 100

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

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

Wander around the site to familiarize yourself with the environment

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

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

Question 16 of 100

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

Notify the site supervisor

Change the ladder

Ask for someone else to foot the ladder

Only climb up to a comfortable height

Question 17 of 100

18. You should not walk behind a lorry while it is reversing because_____.

You could delay work if the driver has to stop for you

Lorries do not have mirrors

Most drivers find it difficult to reverse a lorry

The driver might not see you there

Question 18 of 100

19. You have to work in a corridor which happens to be a fire escape route, you must ensure that_________.

All doors in the corridor remain locked

You remove all fire exit signs before work starts

Your tools are fire proof

Your tools and equipment do not block the escape route

Question 19 of 100

20. What should you do if a load is too heavy for you to move on your own, there are no colleagues around to help you, and the load cannot be divided into smaller parts?

Use a fork-lift truck even though you’re not trained to use one

Drag the load on the ground

Place the load on your shoulders and carry it quickly to avoid injury

Do not attempt to move the load unless you find a safe way of moving it

Question 20 of 100

21. What does the term PAT mean?

Portable Appliance Test

Professional Aptitude Test

Portable Application Test

Professional Appliance Test

Question 21 of 100

22. What should you do if you need to use a power tool and the guard is missing?

Use the tool in short bursts to minimize risk

Put on safety gloves and continue working

Do not use the tool until it has been fitted with a proper guard

Try to make your own

Question 22 of 100

23. Serious accidents should be reported to:

Your employer

An HSE inspector

Your worksite security

The police

Question 23 of 100

24. You have to carry out a job that requires flammable liquid, how much flammable liquid should you take from the stores?

Take more than enough to save time of having to go to the stores again if more is needed

Enough to carry out the immediate job

Twice as much – in case there’s spillage

As much as you can carry

Question 24 of 100

25. Site inductions should be attended by:

Everyone who will be on the site

Supervisors only

Cleaners only

Managers only

Question 25 of 100

26. What equipment should be used when digging close to underground electrical services?

A jackhammer

An insulated spade

A pick and fork

An excavator

Question 26 of 100

27. What does this sign mean?

Oxidising gases, solids and liquids

Flammable

Heating may cause explosion

Corrosive

Question 27 of 100

28. RIDDOR is a health and safety term related to:

It tells you how to carry out a task safely

Reporting of diseases and dangerous occurrences in the workplace

Proper manual handling techniques in the workplace

Safe use of chemicals in the workplace

Question 28 of 100

29. 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 29 of 100

30. Green safety signs signify:

An employee must do something

Safe conditions

Fire alarm point

A hazard

Question 30 of 100

31. Who should a signaller be in contact with at all times while giving signals?

The driver’s supervisor

The site manager

The person operating the machine

Their supervisor

Question 31 of 100

32. Which of these could be used to verify that a signaller is trained and competent?

Ask them to produce evidence

Ask them to confirm by handshake

Take their word for it

Ask them to swear on it

Question 32 of 100

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

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Carbon dioxide

Question 33 of 100

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

Replace it immediately

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

Question 34 of 100

35. As work progresses, you realize that the safety rules given at your site induction are clearly out-of-date, you should_______.

Ask your colleagues for suggestions

Do nothing, it’s not your job to worry about safety rules

Try and implement your own safety rules and follow them

Talk to your supervisor about the matter

Question 35 of 100

36. What should you do if you’re attending a site induction and the presenter says something you don’t understand?

Go home and do your own research

Try to attend another site induction

Ask him/her to explain it again

Ask a colleague after the site induction to explain it to you

Question 36 of 100

37. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

Discussed after your first shift has ended

Discussed at your first lunch break

Sent to you in the post

Discussed during your site induction

Question 37 of 100

38. What does this sign mean?

Emergency escape route

Canteen located here

Do not enter this area in groups

Emergency assembly point

Question 38 of 100

39. Before using a power tool, you should carry out a visual inspection, what are the 2 main things you should look for? (Choose 2 answers)

Make sure the carry case isn’t damaged

Make sure the manufacturer’s logo isn’t damaged

Make sure switches, triggers, and guards are correctly adjusted

Make sure the power lead, plug and casing aren’t damaged

Question 39 of 100

40. Which of these is most likely to cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

A hammer and chisel

A hammer drill

A battery-powered screwdriver

A handsaw

Question 40 of 100

41. In accordance with the guidance on underground service pipes, yellow service pipes carry ___.

Telecoms

Electricity

Water

Gas

Question 41 of 100

42. How can you check if a residual current device (RCD) connected to a power tool is working correctly?

Run the tool at its slowest speed

Run the tool at its highest speed

Turn the tool on and off repeatedly

Push the test button on the RCD

Question 42 of 100

43. Which of these should NOT be used on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Foam fire extinguishers

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 43 of 100

44. Which voltage can cause sever injury or death?

110 volts

220 volts

480 volts

All listed voltages can cause death

Question 44 of 100

45. What would you do if you notice a live electrical wire fall into a puddle of water?

Immediately remove the cord from the water

Avoid the area completely

Notify others nearby

Carry on working and report it later

Question 45 of 100

46. The Main reason for carrying out an accident investigation is to:

Identify the cause of the accident for insurance purposes

Find the person responsible for the accident

Identify the cause of the accident so as to avoid similar accidents in the future

Find out the cost of the accident

Question 46 of 100

47. What should you do if you doctor says you have work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Tell your work colleagues only

Join a support group online

This is not contagious so you do not have to inform anyone

Inform your manager or supervisor

Question 47 of 100

48. Which condition is most likely if someone's body comes into contact with wet cement?

There is no effect

Chemical burns

Internal bleeding

Temporary hair loss around the area of contact

Question 48 of 100

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

Stop → Contain → Notify

Notify → Stop → Contain

Contain → Notify → Stop

Contain → Stop → Notify

Question 49 of 100

50. Which of these best describes a “tool box talk”?

It’s a detailed guide on how to store your tools safely

It’s a guide that explains the benefits of choosing the right tools for a job

It’s a guide that outlines the tools approved for use on site

It’s a short discussion on a specific health and safety topic

Question 50 of 100

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

75°

40°

25°

45°

Question 51 of 100

52. What should you do if you’re using an electric hand tool and it suddenly cuts out?

Switch it off, unplug it, look for signs of damage

Shake it and see if it starts again

Leave it plugged in (to save time) and look for signs of damage

Switch the power on and off constantly to see if it would start again

Question 52 of 100

53. Two of the main topics covered in a site induction are: (Choose 2 answers)

Public transportation routes to the site

Your site rules

Your holiday entitlement

Your site emergency procedures

Question 53 of 100

54. Building sites usually use a 110-volt electricity supply instead of a 230-volt supply because ___.

It is much cheaper

It’s more environmentally friendly

It’s less likely to kill someone

It’s better for electrical tools

Question 54 of 100

55. What should you do if you think that loud noises at work has damaged your hearing?

Ask your employer to arrange a hearing test

Take some time off from work

Leave it, this will get better over time

Nothing, the damage has been done

Question 55 of 100

56. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on cooking oil fires?

Dry powder

Carbon Dioxide

Water

Wet chemical

Question 56 of 100

57. Which of the following should risk assessments identify?

Hazards within your workplace

Your holiday entitlement

Your working hours

Your salary

Question 57 of 100

58. What should you do if you have to work near an electric cable which has exposed wires?

Stay clear of the cable and carry on with your work

Touch it to see if it’s live

Stay away from the cable and report it to your supervisor

Move the cable out of your way and start working

Question 58 of 100

59. What should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope?

Place the item/s on your shoulder and run down the slope to finish quickly

Stop and assess if it’s safe to carry the item/s down the slope

Place the item/s on your shoulders and take it down

Roll the item/s down the slope

Question 59 of 100

60. A residual current device (RCD) should be used with 230v tools because ___.

It makes the tool energy efficient

It automatically lowers the voltage

It allows the tool to run faster

It quickly cuts off the power if a fault is detected

Question 60 of 100

61. Maintaining a clean working environment helps to: (choose 3 answers)

Prevent animals from entering the site and spreading diseases

Reduce the impact on the environment

Eliminate the cost of hiring cleaners

Reduce slips, trips and falls

Question 61 of 100

62. 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

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

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

Locate the spill kit and then report it to your supervisor

Question 62 of 100

63. What does this sign mean?

No running

No escape route

Emergency escape route

Emergency assembly point

Question 63 of 100

64. According to the fire triangle, what 3 factors must be present for a fire to start? (Choose 3 answers)

Fuel

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Heat

Nitrogen

Question 64 of 100

65. What do fire extinguishers with a Black colour band contain?

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Carbon dioxide

Question 65 of 100

66. If you have to use a power tool with a rotating blade you should ___.

Adjust the guard to allow just enough blade to get the job done

Remove the guard so that you can work faster

Adjust the guard so that most of the blade is visible

Ensure you are wearing safety gloves then remove the guard

Question 66 of 100

67. If a site vehicle is driving well above the speed limit on site, you should ___.

Find the driver later in the day and speak to him concerning the matter.

Call the police and report the matter.

Just ignore it, it’s not your job or responsibility.

Stay clear of the vehicle and then report the matter to your supervisor.

Question 67 of 100

68. What is the MAIN danger when walking next to a 360° crane that’s working near a wall?

You could distract the operator from carrying out his job.

The crane could crush you against the wall.

The crane could hit the wall and debris could fall on you.

You could damage your hearing from getting too close to the crane.

Question 68 of 100

69. All of the following are true about ladders EXCEPT: (choose 2 answers)

Class 3 ladders are meant for domestic use

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

Ladders should be painted to prevent wear and tear

Question 69 of 100

70. What health problem is associated with using hand-held vibrating tools?

Damaged blood vessels on the hands and fingers

Itchy skin

Hand blisters

Skin cancer on the areas of your body that come into contact with tools

Question 70 of 100

71. How can you reverse hearing damage that was caused by long-term noise exposure?

You must take medication

You must have an operation

The damage is permanent

You must change jobs immediately

Question 71 of 100

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

Everyone on site

Your supervisor

An HSE inspector

Your health and safety rep

Question 72 of 100

73. When should you report a health and safety concern to your supervisor?

When the safety of a co-worker is threatened

When the safety of a third party is threatened

When your personal safety is threatened

All of the above

Question 73 of 100

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

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

Ask a colleague to walk beside you and give instructions

Question 74 of 100

75. What does this sign mean?

First aid

Emergency eye wash

Warning - leaking roof

Emergency shower

Question 75 of 100

76. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint, what should you do?

Have them lie down in a comfortable position

Have someone contact emergency services

Give them any appropriate medication they may need

Remove him/her from the sun and move him/her into a cooler environment

Question 76 of 100

77. What must do when working in a hearing protection zone?

Avoid speaking to others, as they may become distracted

Avoid using loud equipment and machinery

Wear adequate hearing protection

Work quickly and exit the area to avoid hearing damage

Question 77 of 100

78. What is the main purpose of a fire extinguisher?

The fire services will need them if there’s a fire on-site

Its main purpose is to ensure the premises complies with safety requirements

Its main purpose is to tackle small fires and prevent them from becoming larger

Its main purpose is to tackle large fires

Question 78 of 100

79. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which of these should you use to tackle electrical fires?

Water

Wet chemical

Foam

Dry powder

Question 79 of 100

80. Which of these is most likely if you can see frost around the valve of an LPG cylinder?

The valve is leaking

The cylinder is empty

The cylinder is full

The cylinder is almost empty

Question 80 of 100

81. The responsibility of managing health and safety on a construction site belongs to:

Your health and safety rep

The HSE

Your supervisor

Your site manager

Question 81 of 100

82. What are three early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)? (Choose 3 answers)

Blisters on your fingers

Your fingertips will turn white

A pins-and-needles sensation in your fingers

Finger rashes

Temporary loss of feelings in your fingers

Question 82 of 100

83. What does this sign mean?

Fragile roof

Trip hazard

Slippery surface

No access to roof

Question 83 of 100

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

Fibreglass ladders can help lessen the chances of electrical grounding

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

ladder needs to be footed for angles less than seventy-five degrees

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

Question 84 of 100

85. What does this sign mean?

Do not touch

Safety gloves recommended but not compulsory

Safety glove must not be worn in this area

Safety gloves must be worn

Question 85 of 100

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

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

Use the new method to finish your work and leave early

Show your colleagues so everyone can finish their work faster

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

Question 86 of 100

87. What does this sign mean?

High visibility clothing must be worn

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must not be worn

High visibility clothing not required

Question 87 of 100

88. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a fuel-based fire?

Water

Wet chemical

Carbon Dioxide

Foam

Question 88 of 100

89. If someone is using a mobile crane and you need to get pass, you should___.

Assess what the driver is doing then slip across when you think it is safe to do so.

Raise you hands so the crane operator knows you’re there.

Find another route and make sure you stay away from the crane.

Quickly run across the crane.

Question 89 of 100

90. What is the most common way of keeping traffic routes free from pedestrians?

Use barriers to separate traffic routes from pedestrian foot paths.

Have someone direct the pedestrians where to walk at all times.

Vehicles and pedestrians should be allowed to use the same route as long as they are aware of the dangers.

By closing all pedestrian routes during working hours.

Question 90 of 100

91. A near miss can be described as:

A minor accident that was unreported

A minor accident which could have been avoided

An accident which was narrowly avoided

An accident that resulted in time off from work

Question 91 of 100

92. Why must workers sign in when entering a site?

Working hours need to be recorded by the HSE

It is not compulsory to sign in

To make certain that all are accounted for in the event of an emergency

To make certain that the correct number of hours are being worked

Question 92 of 100

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

Go outside and wait for it to dry

Put on safety overalls over it

Try to wipe it off with a cloth

Change your clothes immediately

Question 93 of 100

94. Which of these are common fire risks on a constructions site? (Choose 2 answers)

Waste build up and poor housekeeping

Uncontrolled hot works

110V power tools

Transport vehicles

Question 94 of 100

95. Blue and white health and safety signs mean:

A hazard is present

An action is mandatory

You're in a restricted zone

It prohibits you from performing a specific task

Question 95 of 100

96. What does the signal below mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Move forward

Turn right

Question 96 of 100

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

Your colleagues’ names and addresses

Accident reporting and near misses

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Site induction procedures

Question 97 of 100

98. What is considered a safe voltage when using electrical equipment on a construction site?

240 volts

115 volts

110 volts

220 volts

Question 98 of 100

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

Cold and wet

Warm and wet

Warm and dry

Cold and dry

Question 99 of 100

100. What do fire extinguishers with a Red colour band contain?

Water

Carbon dioxide

Foam

Dry powder

Question 100 of 100

8 Comments

Carl Edwards September 28, 2019

Passed my test today my advice is to practice practice practice. All the questions are right here just read the question carefully.

- Michael November 3, 2019
  
  Are these question similar to the actually test ??
daryl K October 3, 2019

got my test on tuesday hopefully enough times doing this test will prove helpful

George October 25, 2019

88 out of 100,is that a pass?

- admin October 25, 2019
  
  The pass mark for the real test is 45 out of 50, so for 100 questions it would be 90.
Mukesh Kumar January 15, 2020

Obtained 94 out of 100.

Craig January 15, 2020

Just had my test and passed thanks to these mock tests

- admin January 16, 2020
  
  Well done Craig.

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