CSCS Mock Test 1

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

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

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

4. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

14. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

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

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

18. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

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

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

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

22. 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?

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

24. What does PAT mean?

25. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

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

28. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

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

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

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

32. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

33. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

34. What does EH40 relate to?

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

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

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

38. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

40. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

41. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

43. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

44. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

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

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

47. A risk assessment is important because?

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

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

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