CSCS Mock Test 1

1. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

2. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

4. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. What does EH40 relate to?

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

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

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

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

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

15. A risk assessment is important because?

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

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

18. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

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

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

22. What does PAT mean?

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

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

25. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

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

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

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

30. Why are site inductions necessary?

31. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

33. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

35. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

41. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

44. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

45. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

48. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

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