CSCS Mock Exam / Test Questions

*All answers at foot of page. 1) From which two animals can you contract Weils Disease? A) Dogs B) Cats C) Rats D) Horses E) Cows 2) Why do you need to inform your employer if you have Weils Disease ? A) Because he will want to keep well away from you B) Because it is contagious C) Because the Health and Safety Executive needs to be informed D) Because you will need special protective equipment 3) Which colour fire extinguisher contains only water? A) Black B) Red C) Cream D) Blue

4) What does this sign indicate ? A) This is where the fire will start B) Fire alarm assembly point C) Press here to sound fire alarm

D) Fire Extinguishers are here 5) You are using some equipment and you have just been given a prohibition notice. What does this mean ? A) You must not use it until your supervisor is present B) Only your supervisor can use it C) You can use it but be more careful D) You must not use it until it has been made safe 6) Now that work is moving along on site, you feel that the safety rules given at the induction are dated. What should you do ? A) Nothing as you are not responsible for health and safety B) Ask your workmates what they think C) Speak to your supervisor about your concerns D) Make up you own safety regulations as you go along 7) Another contractor is affecting your safety. You should stop work and... A) Go home B) Speak to their supervisor C) Speak to your supervisor D) Speak to the contractor who is doing the job 8) Which of these will help you work safely on site? A) A toolbox talk b) Site induction C) Risk assessments and method statements D) All of the other answers 9) Early signs of Weil's disease can be confused with.. A) Flu B) Dermatitis C) Hay Fever

D) Diabetes

10) This sign means ? A) No access onto the scaffold B) No entry for people on foot C) No entry during the day D) No entry unless wearing full PPE 11) Green and white signs mean A) You must do something B) You must not do something C) Safe condition D) Hazard or danger

12) Blue and white signs mean A) You must do something B) You must not do something C) Safe condition

D) Hazard or danger 13) If you have any rubbish left over after a job, you should.. A) Leave it near to where you were working B) Put it with other rubbish left by others C) Put it in the designated waste area D) Take it and dump it away from the site 14) How would you expect to find out about health and safety when you first arrive on site ? A) In a letter sent to your home B) At a site induction C) By a telephone call D) By reading your employers health and safety policy 15) Who should decide what weight you can safely lift ? A) You B) Your supervisor C) Your employer D) The health and safety executive.

16) What does a black fire extinguisher contain ? A) Water B) co2 C) Powder D) Foam 17) Which fire extinguishers cannot be used to put out electrical fires

A) Red B) Black C) Cream D) Blue 18) You find a ladder that is damaged, what should you do ? A) Try and mend the damage B) Use the ladder but avoid the damaged part C) Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift D) Don't use it and report the damage to others 19) Someone collapses with stomach pains and there is no first aider on site. What should you do? A) Get them to sit down B) Get them to lay down in the recovery position C) Give them some pain killers D) Get someone to call the emergency services

20) What does this sign mean? A) Corrosive B) Irritant C) Harmful D) Dangerous to the environment

Answers
1) C & E 2) C

3) B 4) C 5) D 6) C 7) C 8) D 9) A 10) B 11) C 12) A 13) C 14) B 15) A 16) B 17) A & C 18) D 19) D 20) A
1. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box? a. When the total number of employees exceed 10 b. When the total number of employees exceed 35 c. Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees d. First-aid boxes are provided at the companys discretion and are not compulsory Answer: C Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees 2. Protective mid-soles on your footwear are used to? a. Increase comfort throughout the day b. Support your ankles and prevent them from twisting c. Protect your feet from falling objects

d. Protect your feet if you step on nails and other sharp objects Answer: D Protect your feet if you step on nails and other sharp objects 3. Why are site inductions important? a. The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction b. It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues c. It allows you to have a look around at the work site d. It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors Answer: A The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction 4. Class 3 ladders are suitable for? a. Heavy duty and industrial purposes b. Domestic use c. Both industrial and domestic purposes d. Building site purposes Answer: B Domestic use

5. When working in a hearing protection zone you must? a. Be as quiet as possible b. Not use any loud equipment or machinery c. Ensure you wear hearing protection d. Work as fast as possible and then leave in order to reduce the noise level Answer: C Ensure you wear hearing protection 6. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice? a. Stay away from that area b. Report it to your supervisor immediately c. Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift d. Report it to your colleagues and tell them to stay away from that area Answer: B Report it to your supervisor immediately 7. Why is it important to sign in whenever you are on site? a. To ensure youre working your correct hours b. To ensure youre accounted for in the event of an evacuation c. The HSE needs records of your working hours d. Signing in is optional and not compulsory Answer: B To ensure youre accounted for in the event of an evacuation

8. Which of these fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? a. CO2 and dry powder b. CO2 and water c. CO2 and foam d. Foam and dry powder Answer: A CO2 and dry powder 1. Site inductions should be attended by? a. Supervisors only b. Everyone who will be onsite c. Managers only d. Short term visitors only

2. Being exposed to engine oil can cause? a. Hearing problems b. Skin problems c. Lung cancer d. Temporary loss of breath

3. Which of these are common causes of accidents on a construction work site? a. Slips, trips and falls b. Falling from height c. Inhaling hazardous substances d. All of the above

4. For maximum safety disposable masks should be discarded after? a. 6 days b. 2 weeks c. 1 day or 1 shift d. 3 days

5. Besides hearing loss what can excessive noise cause? a. Headaches

b. Temporary blindness c. Skin disease d. Heart disease

6. What does this sign mean?

a. Danger fragile roof b. Caution tripping hazards on roof c. No entry roof unsafe d. Danger roof incomplete

7. What does this sign mean?

a. Eye protection recommended b. Opaque eye protection must be worn c. Eye protection not needed beyond this point d. Eye protection must be worn

8. What does this sign mean?

a. Hand washing area b. Protective gloves must be worn

c. Protective gloves recommended d. Use barrier cream

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1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. B . How many employees does a company need before risk assessments are recorded? a. Between 5-10 b. Between 10-20 c. 5 or more d. Just 1 is needed

2. Which of these best describes a hazard? a. Something that is potentially harmful b. Tools lying around on the floor c. Cables lying around on the floor d. Unlabelled chemicals

3. What is the cause of most accidents? a. Poisoning b. Slips, trips and falls c. Electrocution d. Suffocation

4. In which year was the Health and Safety at work act enacted? a. 1947 b. 1974

c. 1957 d. 1975

5. Where would you go if your fire alarm was activated? a. Your managers office b. The fire assembly point c. Go to your car and wait d. Exit the building and go home

6. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour? a. Red b. Black c. Cream d. Yellow

7. The safest way to lift a load is to? a. Keep you back rounded at all times b. Keep your back straight at all times c. Keep your feet as close as possible d. Keep your feet slightly apart with your back rounded

8. Electrical fires are best tackled with a ? a. Water fire extinguisher b. CO2 fire extinguisher c. Wet chemical fire extinguisher d. Foam fire extinguisher

9. Who should report unsafe working practices at work? a. Your supervisor only b. Your health and safety rep only c. Anyone who notices it

d. Your line manager only

Answers
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. C