CSCS Mock Test 1

1. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

3. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

4. 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?

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

6. Why are site inductions necessary?

7. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

9. What does RIDDOR stand for?

10. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

11. What does PAT mean?

12. What does EH40 relate to?

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

14. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

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

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

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

18. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

19. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

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

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

23. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

35. The safest way to lift a load is 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. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

38. A risk assessment is important because?

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

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

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

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

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

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

45. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

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

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

49. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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