CSCS Mock Test 1

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

2. What does PAT mean?

3. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. A risk assessment is important because?

14. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

16. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

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

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

20. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

22. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

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

24. What is the cause of most accidents?

25. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?

26. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

27. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

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

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

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

31. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

32. What does EH40 relate to?

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

34. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

44. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

46. 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?

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

48. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

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