CSCS Mock Test for Operatives 2024 

CITB CSCS mock test online for labourers, operatives and supervisors. The test will update on the 04th of April 2024 and we will update this test to represent the new 2024 test changes. CSCS operatives test comprises of 50 multiple choice questions which you must complete within 45 minutes.

CSCS Mock Test – 50 Questions

With 45 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions on Health, Safety, and Environment, you’re one step closer to your CSCS certification. Remember, you need to get at least 45 right. Review your answers as you go or at the test’s end. Good luck!

This CSCS mock test was last updated on January 2024.

CSCS Mock Test Free 50 Questions – 2024

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

3. Pedestrians are most likely to get injured by vehicles on site when the vehicle is___.

 
 
 
 

4. What are Class Three ladders designed for?

 
 
 
 

5. What should you do if you are witness to an accident on site?

 
 
 
 

6. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to operate a dump truck but you’ve never actually driven one before?

 
 
 
 

7. What purpose does a steel toe serve in a work boot?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

9. What type of health and safety signs are triangular?

 
 
 
 

10. What does the term PAT signify when referred to in the construction industry?

 
 
 
 

11. The responsibility of reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site is the responsibility of:

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

13. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint. What is the appropriate action to take?

 
 
 
 

14. Which of these should you consider before carrying a load?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

16. What should you do if a vehicle is lifting materials and you need to walk under the load to get to your place of work?

 
 
 
 

17. If you’re the first person to discover a fire, what should you do?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

20. What should you do if you think a load is going to fall from a moving vehicle?

 
 
 
 

21. What is the significance of a prohibition notice that is given to a particular work site?

 
 
 
 

22. Blue and white health and safety signs mean:

 
 
 
 

23. Which voltage can cause sever injury or death?

 
 
 
 

24. What do blue fire extinguishers contain?

 
 
 
 

25. What does a red and white sign displaying a finger pressing a button next to a fire represent?

 
 
 
 

26. After working on a site for a few months, you feel that some of the safety measures may be outdated. What should you do?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

29. What is the primary reason that employees must report any and all accidents that occur on the job site?

 
 
 
 

30. The Main reason for carrying out an accident investigation is to?

 
 
 
 

31. If someone is using a mobile crane and you need to get pass, you should?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

35. Green safety signs signify:

 
 
 
 

36. Why is a site induction important?

 
 
 
 

37. Serious accidents should be reported to:

 
 
 
 

38. If a fire is encountered on the work site, where must all workers assemble?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

40. A near miss can be described as:

 
 
 
 

41. Site inductions should be attended by:

 
 
 
 

42. What should you do if you discover a better way of lifting a load than the method currently in place?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

44. What type of fire extinguisher should be used to douse a fuel-based fire?

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

49. Which of these two types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? Choose two answers

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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CSCS Test Structure

The test structure has been designed to enable you to demonstrate knowledge across the following key areas.

Section A: Working environment

General responsibilities:

What you and your employer need to do to ensure everyone is working safely on site.

Accident reporting and recording:

When, how and why accidents need to be reported and recorded.

First aid and emergency procedures:

what you should do in case of an emergency, and what your employer must make available.

Personal protective equipment:

Why personal protective equipment (PPE) is important, why you should wear it and who is responsible for it.

Environmental awareness and waste control:

Your responsibilities on site, how waste should be managed and how to conserve energy.

Section B: Occupational health

Dust and fumes (Respiratory hazards): how to work safely, protecting yourself and those around you from exposure to respiratory hazards. What health conditions may arise from exposure to dust and fumes.

Noise and vibration:

why it is important to minimise exposure to noise and vibration in the work place. How you should protect yourself and those around you.

Accident reporting and recording:

when, how and why accidents need to be reported and recorded.

First aid and emergency procedures:

What you should do in case of an emergency, and what your employer must make available.

Health and welfare:

Common health issues on site and how to avoid them. Providing welfare facilities and support on site. Awareness of mental health.

Manual handling:

Why and how it is important to handle all loads using a safe system of work. What key areas you need to be aware of when handling loads.

Section C: Safety

Safety signs:

What types of safety sign you will see on a construction site, and what they are informing you of.

Fire prevention and control:

What you should do if you discover a fire, and which fire extinguishers should be used on what type of fire.

Electrical safety, tools and equipment:

How to work safely with different types of tools, and what you should do if the tools you are using have not been examined or are faulty.

Section D: High risk activities

Site transport safety and lifting operations: how careful planning can safely segregate pedestrian and traffic routes. Traffic rules you need to be aware of. How to lift loads safely.

Working at height:

What types of equipment you will use for working at height, and how to use them correctly.

Excavations and confined spaces:

How to work safely in a confined space or excavation, and what you should do if exposed to certain hazards.

Hazardous substances:

How you can identify a hazardous substance, and what control measures should be in place to enable you to work safely.

Section E: Specialist

If you are preparing for a specialist test you will also be asked questions about your specialist activity. There are currently 12 specialist tests available, including supervisory; demolition; highway works; specialist work at height; lifts and escalators; tunneling; plumbing (JIB); heating and plumbing services; pipefitting and welding; ductwork; refrigeration and air conditioning; services and facilities maintenance.