CSCS Mock Test 1

1. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

3. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

7. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

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

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

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

12. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

13. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

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

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

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

18. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

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

21. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

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

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

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

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

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

27. A risk assessment is important because?

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

29. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

30. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

32. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

34. What does PAT mean?

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

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

37. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

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

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

40. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

42. What does EH40 relate to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

50. What does RIDDOR stand for?