CSCS Mock Test 1

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

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

11. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

21. What does PAT mean?

22. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

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

24. A risk assessment is important because?

25. What does EH40 relate to?

26. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

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

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

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

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

32. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

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

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

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

36. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

37. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

40. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

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

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

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

45. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

46. Which of these best describes a hazard?

47. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

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

50. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?