CSCS Revision Notes on First Aid and Emergency (2026)

If you’re revising for the CSCS test and need notes to help you ace it, you’re in the right place.

These CSCS revision notes cover what you need to know to answer the “First Aid and Emergency Procedures” questions for the 2026 CSCS test.

To keep the revision process as simple as possible, we’ve listed one factual statement for you to familiarise yourself with, followed by a key point extract. The key point extracts contain the answers to the questions you’ll face on your test day.

CSCS Revision Notes – First Aid and Emergency Procedures

An on-site emergency can happen within seconds; that’s why everyone needs to stay calm and follow their site emergency plans whenever one arises.

If an emergency occurs on site, follow your site emergency plans.

First aid kits are vital for every workplace. They can contain bandages, safety pins, plasters, antiseptic wipes, gloves, tweezers, and other essential care items. They should not contain any tablets or medicines.

A first aid kit should not contain tablets or medicines.

A near miss can be a scary experience for the person/persons involved. After a near miss, accurately record the tasks or activities being carried out at the time.

If there’s a near miss, record the activities being carried out at the time.

First aid kits should always be stocked and ready to use if there’s an emergency. If your workplace first aid kit is empty or missing key items, inform the person in charge of the first aid kit.

If your workplace first aid kit is empty, tell the person in charge.

Trained first aiders play a vital part in every work site. They can patch up minor cuts or scrapes, but they can’t give you any medicines without authorisation.

First aiders can’t give medicines without authorisation.

Witnessing someone come into contact with a live electrical cable can cause panic and confusion. If this happens, first try to isolate the power, then call emergency services.

If someone contacts a live cable, isolate the power first, then call for help.

If you scrape or cut your finger and it bleeds continuously, seek help from a first aider immediately.

If a cut bleeds continuously, find a first aider immediately.

Evacuation routes are pre-designated routes used in an emergency. To keep them effective, keep all evacuation routes clear and unobstructed at all times.

Evacuation routes should always be clear and unobstructed.

If you’re new to a work site and not familiar with the site emergency procedures and emergency contact numbers, you can learn more at the site induction, or you can get more information from the site noticeboards.

Site emergency procedures and contacts are covered at induction and on site noticeboards.

Employers must provide first aid kits at your work site; it’s not your responsibility to provide your own.

Your employer must provide first aid kits at the work site.

If you’re working and there’s an emergency, stop what you’re doing, find your nearest exit and leave the area, then go to your pre-designated emergency assembly point.

If there’s an emergency, stop work, exit immediately, and go to the assembly point.

Finding an injured person while working on your own can be a scary experience. If this happens, stop and assess your surroundings to make sure you’re not in danger.

Always ensure you’re not putting yourself in danger when helping someone else.

Falling from height is one of the most common causes of death among construction workers. If you ever witness someone fall from height, and they’re complaining about not having feelings in their legs, you should try to keep them still while medical help arrives.

If someone falls and can’t feel their legs, keep them still until help arrives.

Wrapping up

Hopefully, you’ve learned something new from these CSCS revision notes. Keep revising and practising with our 2026 CSCS mock exams to improve your chances of passing on the first try. Good luck!