CSCS Test Questions Health and Welfare

This CSCS Card practice test on health and welfare includes 50 multiple‑choice questions designed to test your understanding of core occupational health topics that appear in the real 2026 CSCS exam.

This mock exam covers areas such as stress, fatigue, mental health, hygiene, and recognising common workplace health risks.

Each question mirrors genuine site scenarios, helping you practice the exact style of health and welfare questions you’ll face in the official CSCS test. Most questions require a single answer, but some may ask you to select two or more correct options.

For multi‑answer questions, you must select all correct answers to get full marks; partial answers will be marked incorrect. The pass mark is 90%; that’s 45 out of 50.

1. Which of the following can lead to occupational dermatitis?

Contact with someone who already has dermatitis

Using vibrating tools

Handling strong chemicals or substances

Working outdoors without sunscreen

Question 1 of 50

2. What is the most effective way for a worker to manage stress caused by excessive workload?

Discuss workload concerns regularly with their employer

Work longer hours to catch up

Accept the extra tasks and hope others help

Take medication before starting work

Question 2 of 50

3. How can workers help prevent rats from becoming a problem on site?

Throw leftover food over the fence

Ask the council to lay rat poison

Dispose of all food and drink waste in bins provided

Set traps and poison around the area

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these is an effective way to help reduce fatigue among workers?

Randomizing start and finish times

Keeping regular start and finish times

Starting early and finishing late

Rotating shift schedules frequently

Question 4 of 50

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

Influenza (flu)

Hay fever

Dermatitis

Diabetes

Question 5 of 50

6. If a worker is experiencing stress because of their manager, what should they do first?

Keep the problem to themselves

Confront the manager immediately

Follow the company’s procedures for reporting and resolving the issue

Look for a less demanding job

Question 6 of 50

7. Which of the following must be made available to workers on site?

Free transport home

Drinking water

Snacks

Breakfast

Question 7 of 50

8. What service does the charity MIND provide?

Oversees health and safety in workplaces

Offers guidance and support to people with mental health issues

Provides housing for retired construction workers

Represents highly intelligent people seeking to raise their IQ

Question 8 of 50

9. Which basic hand washing facilities are required on a worksite?

Bowl of water and paper towels

Hot and cold water, soap, and a method to dry hands

No need for washing facilities

Cold water tap and disposable towels

Question 9 of 50

10. Which animal is most likely to spread Weil’s disease (leptospirosis) on a construction site?

Dogs

Rats

Cats

Ants

Question 10 of 50

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

Collect them and place in specialist disposal for collection

Leave them on the oil for later cleaning

Put them straight into general waste

Rinse the area with water before disposal

Question 11 of 50

12. Which statement about clearing waste is correct?

Construction workers aren’t responsible for waste removal

Waste should only be cleared at the end of a shift

Waste removal should be an ongoing process

Construction sites are always dirty and don’t need cleaning

Question 12 of 50

13. Which illness is most commonly transmitted through cuts, grazes, or puncture wounds?

Legionella

Cancer

Tetanus

Dermatitis

Question 13 of 50

14. When a worker produces offcuts or waste materials on site, who is responsible for clearing them away?

The supervisor

The site manager

The worker

The foreman

Question 14 of 50

15. Which statement about mental health is true?

Mental health is about how we remember things

Mental and physical health are closely connected

Mental health is about general knowledge

Mental health is about memory and thinking

Question 15 of 50

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

Inform their manager

Work harder to compensate

Visit their doctor

Stop taking the medication

Question 16 of 50

17. A worker with a full UK driving licence is asked to move a machine but has never been trained to operate it. What should they do?

Move it if a vehicle marshaller is present

Move it only if no one is nearby

Move it since they have a full UK licence

Inform others they are not trained or competent to move it

Question 17 of 50

18. Which action is a healthy strategy for managing stress?

Ensure you get sufficient rest and sleep

Lengthen your working hours

Keeping your feelings to yourself

Increase alcohol consumption

Question 18 of 50

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

Mental health problems or stress

Skin conditions such as dermatitis

Repetitive strain injury

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

So pest control can remove rats from the site

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Tell colleagues each time they take it

Only take medication after eating

Ask colleagues to remind them

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

Question 21 of 50

22. When is the most appropriate time for a worker to deal with feelings of stress?

After finishing work and leaving the site

Only when stress causes an accident

Six months later if the issue continues

As soon as they notice signs of stress

Question 22 of 50

23. If a worker begins to show signs of stress, what should they do?

Tell the team about their problems

Arrive at work later

Eat or drink more during the day

Talk to someone they trust, such as a friend or independent person

Question 23 of 50

24. In which situation are you most at risk of contracting Weil’s disease (leptospirosis)?

Drinking water from a standpipe

Working near air-conditioning systems

Repairing showers or baths

Working near wet ground, drains, or sewers

Question 24 of 50

25. Which type of work is most likely to cause fatigue?

New and challenging tasks

Repetitive and monotonous work

Quiet and interesting work

Exciting and enjoyable tasks

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of the following may suggest that employees are under stress?

Fewer workplace accidents

High staff turnover

Increased productivity

Long-term staff retention

Question 26 of 50

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

The cost of their treatment

Any medication they are taking that could affect safety

How often they visited the doctor

Details of their illness so everyone knows

Question 27 of 50

28. When should an oil spill be cleaned up?

When it has dried

Leave it to soak into the ground

Immediately, to prevent slips or falls

At the end of the shift

Question 28 of 50

29. Why is it unsafe to use solvents or white spirit to clean your hands?

They strip away natural protective oils

They can spread harmful bacteria

They can clog skin pores

They may remove layers of skin

Question 29 of 50

30. If a colleague confides in you about a mental health problem, what is the right way to respond?

Treat them with respect and understanding, as you would any colleague

Report it immediately to the site supervisor or first aider

Tell others so they can avoid working with them

Do their work for them because they might not cope

Question 30 of 50

31. What type of organisation are The Samaritans?

A charity providing emotional support for people struggling to cope

A charity offering construction training to young people

A political group supporting vulnerable people

A trade union offering financial and legal help

Question 31 of 50

32. What is the main drawback of using barrier cream for skin protection?

Some substances can break it down

It’s hard to remove

It’s too expensive for daily use

It may cause irritation or dermatitis

Question 32 of 50

33. What can help reduce tiredness and fatigue during the working day?

Drinking alcohol after work

Eating larger meals during breaks

Going to the gym less often

Taking frequent breaks while working

Question 33 of 50

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

Seating and tables

Seating and a radio

Televisions and tables

Stretchers and chairs

Question 34 of 50

35. How should absence records containing medical details be handled?

Confidentially, following data protection laws

Given to others taking time off

As public information under freedom of information rules

Shared with colleagues so they don’t gossip

Question 35 of 50

36. Which statement best describes how stress symptoms appear?

They vary from person to person

They always develop slowly over time

They always show up suddenly

They are identical for everyone

Question 36 of 50

37. What is the safest option for cleaning heavily soiled hands?

Paraffin

Soap and water

White spirit

Paint thinners

Question 37 of 50

38. If there are no hand washing facilities available on site, what action should you take?

Wait until you get home to wash your hands

Report the issue to your supervisor or site manager

Do nothing, as washing facilities aren’t required

Use a public washroom nearby

Question 38 of 50

39. If you suspect a colleague has been drinking alcohol, what should you do?

Get them to eat something and wait 30 minutes before returning

Offer them coffee before they go back to work

Ask them to rest for an hour before returning to work

Report the situation to your supervisor, as they may be unsafe to work

Question 39 of 50

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

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

A full canteen serving hot meals and drinks

Complete dining tables and running water throughout

No dedicated area is required if breaks are given

Question 40 of 50

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

Cover the surface with gravel

Add more warning signs

Improve lighting conditions

Spread salt over the area

Question 41 of 50

42. When is the correct time to apply barrier cream to your skin?

After finishing work

Before starting work

Barrier cream is not safe to use at work

When gloves are unavailable

Question 42 of 50

43. Lone workers face the greatest risk from which of the following?

Violence

Sleeplessness

Humiliation

Paranoia

Question 43 of 50

44. Which of the following could indicate that someone is stressed?

Increased productivity

Struggling to handle normal work tasks

Gaining confidence in their role

Feeling appreciated at work

Question 44 of 50

45. Which of these are common mental health conditions?

Dermatitis and skin irritation

Paralysis and fatigue

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Depression and anxiety

Question 45 of 50

46. What skin condition can develop from prolonged exposure to sunlight?

Tuberculosis

Rickets

Acne

Skin cancer

Question 46 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls

To recycle waste and help the environment

To save time cleaning at the end of the week

So waste skips can be emptied more often

Question 47 of 50

48. Who is responsible for protecting workers from stress in the workplace?

The local council

The trade union

The employer

The government

Question 48 of 50

49. If power tool cables are lying across a walkway, what is the safest action to take?

Put up signs saying the area is closed

Use cordless tools or raise cables overhead

Cancel the job because it’s unsafe

Keep an eye out for people walking by

Question 49 of 50

50. Identify two effective ways to prevent hazardous materials from being transferred from your hands to your mouth.

Wash hands before eating

Wear protective gloves while working

Clean protective gloves after each use

Use barrier cream before eating

Apply barrier cream before starting work

Question 50 of 50

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