CSCS Mock Test 1

1. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

4. What does EH40 relate to?

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

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

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

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

9. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

11. A risk assessment is important because?

12. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

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

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

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

17. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

18. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

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

20. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

22. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

24. What does PAT mean?

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

26. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

32. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

34. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

35. Which of these best describes a hazard?

36. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

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

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

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

40. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

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

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

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

45. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

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

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

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