CSCS Mock Test 1

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

2. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

5. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

7. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

15. Why are site inductions necessary?

16. Which of these best describes a hazard?

17. 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?

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

19. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

21. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

22. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

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

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

26. A risk assessment is important because?

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

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

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

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

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

32. What is the cause of most accidents?

33. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

34. What does EH40 relate to?

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

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

37. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

39. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

48. What does PAT mean?

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

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