CSCS Mock Test 1

1. Which of these best describes a hazard?

2. Which of these would have to undergo a PAT test in your workplace?

3. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

4. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

5. Protective mid-soles on your footwear are used to?

6. There has been hydraulic oil spillage from a plant working near a watercourse; what one action should you NOT do?

7. What does EH40 relate to?

8. A risk assessment is important because?

9. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

10. Which of these does not belong in the fire triangle?

11. Where would you go if your fire alarm was activated?

12. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

13. Which of these fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires?

14. As an employee, it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 Answers)

15. Which of these is most likely if your body comes into contact with wet cement?

16. What is the cause of most accidents?

17. Which of the following should be classed as hazardous waste?

18. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

19. The high levels of solvents in some paints and resins can cause?

20. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

21. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

22. When working in a hearing protection zone you must?

23. Asbestos is a toxic substance that affects men and women only but not children.

24. You witness a near miss, and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble. What should you do?

25. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

26. Why is it important to sign in whenever you are on site?

27. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

28. While carrying out a task, you realize that another contractor’s work is putting your safety at risk; what should you do?

29. The safest way to lift a load is to?

30. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

31. In which year was the Health and Safety at work act enacted?

32. At what angle should ladders be placed against a wall?

33. Which of these statements is NOT true about ladders?

34. Why are site inductions necessary?

35. What does RIDDOR stand for?

36. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

37. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

38. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

39. Who can use a class 3 ladder to carry out work on a building site?

40. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

41. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

42. If RPE is needed for a task but you can’t find it, what would you do?

43. What should you do if you have no hearing protection and someone uses noisy equipment near you?

44. You find yourself on the job site next to a coworker who is utilising a loud piece of machinery, but you are wearing no hearing protection. What should you do?

45. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

46. It is a general rule that noise levels may be excessive if you must shout to speak to someone how far away?

47. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

48. What does PAT mean?

49. Exit signs are one of the most vital safety signs on any site. What colour are they?

50. When using fire extinguishers the term PASS stands for _ _ _?