CSCS Test Questions - Accident Reporting and Recording 2026

These 18 CSCS test questions focus on your responsibilities when an accident occurs, who to inform, and why accurate reporting helps prevent future injuries and improve workplace safety.

You’ll be tested on accident reporting procedures, near-miss reporting, dangerous occurrences, recording injuries, and when to report incidents to supervisors or employers.

Like all of our CSCS card tests, these questions reflect realistic workplace situations and reinforce safe working practices on construction sites. The pass mark is 16 out of 18. Good luck.

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

The subcontractor

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Anyone who witnessed the incident

You, if you are able to do so

Question 1 of 18

2. You witness a serious accident on a construction site. What should you do?

Keep quiet to avoid causing problems for anyone

Contact a local medical practice for advice

Ask colleagues what action you should take

Report the incident to your supervisor and explain what you saw

Question 2 of 18

3. You have been injured at work and the details are entered into the accident book. What requirement applies to this record?

It should be destroyed when the work is finished

It should be stored where all employees can access it

It should be forwarded to the company's insurer once the project is complete

It must be kept confidential and handled in accordance with data protection laws

Question 3 of 18

4. Which of the following actions is unsafe and should be avoided when driving vehicles on site?

Using designated turning areas

Reversing a vehicle without a trained marshaller to guide you

Driving through loading and unloading zones

Following a one-way traffic system

Question 4 of 18

5. Which of the following does NOT need to be included in the accident book?

The date and time of the incident

The injured person's National Insurance number

Information about the injury

The injured person's home address

Question 5 of 18

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

Hospital location

National Insurance number

Contact telephone number

Details of any injuries sustained

The date the accident occurred

Question 6 of 18

7. You are injured at work and need to take more than seven days off. Which two actions are required? (Select two answers)

The incident must be entered into the accident book

Your employer must report the incident to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

You must pay for any first-aid treatment used

Emergency services must investigate how the incident happened

The local hospital and benefits office must be notified

Question 7 of 18

8. Select two main reasons for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses. (Select two answers)

To identify the causes of incidents and learn from them

To determine who should receive blame or claims

To protect the company from enforcement action or penalties

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

Question 8 of 18

9. Why is it important to report an accident at work?

Because reporting accidents is a legal requirement

To ensure the company is blamed

So everyone on site knows about it

To identify who was responsible

Question 9 of 18

10. You accidentally cut your finger while working on site. What is the correct course of action?

Clean the wound and inform your supervisor later

Wash the cut and continue working if it seems minor

Report the injury and seek first aid immediately

Wait until the end of the day before reporting it

Question 10 of 18

11. Why are accident investigations carried out?

To decide who is responsible for the incident

To support the administration of insurance claims

To establish the cause and help prevent similar incidents

To identify everyone involved

Question 11 of 18

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

Operating a vehicle downhill while carrying a heavy load

Being under the influence of drugs

Having your driving licence revoked

Being under the influence of alcohol

Question 12 of 18

13. If a workplace accident occurs, who should ensure it is recorded in the accident book?

The contract manager

A representative from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The injured person, or someone acting on their behalf

The designated first aider

Question 13 of 18

14. When should you report an injury caused by a workplace accident?

Before starting work the following day

At the end of your shift

As soon as possible after the incident

Only if you need time off work

Question 14 of 18

15. 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

Wait until they stop working before mentioning it

Shout at the operator and tell them to slow down

Warn other workers to stay clear

Question 15 of 18

16. Who should you notify if a serious accident occurs on site?

Your employer

Site security

The ambulance service

The police

Question 16 of 18

17. You saw a scaffold collapse on site. If asked about the incident, what information should you provide?

Very little information to avoid getting others into trouble

Very limited information because you are not a scaffold specialist

A detailed account of exactly what you witnessed

Your opinion on who should be held accountable

Question 17 of 18

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

It may help prevent similar incidents in the future

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

To identify who is at fault and ensure they are punished

Accident details must be logged in the accident book

Question 18 of 18

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