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

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

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

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

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

7. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

9. What does EH40 relate to?

10. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. What does PAT mean?

19. A risk assessment is important because?

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

21. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

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

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

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

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

27. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

28. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

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

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

31. What does RIDDOR stand for?

32. 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?

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

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

35. Why are site inductions necessary?

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

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

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

39. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

41. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

42. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

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

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

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

48. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

49. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

50. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?