CSCS Mock Test 1

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

2. What does EH40 relate to?

3. Whenever possible heavy loads should be?

4. Which of these best describes a hazard?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

11. A risk assessment is important because?

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

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

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

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

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

17. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

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

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

20. Which TWO actions could help minimise waste?

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

22. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

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

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

25. What does RIDDOR stand for?

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

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

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

29. What does PAT mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection commonly caused by?

38. What is the cause of most accidents?

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

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

41. Who should erect and dismantle a scaffold tower?

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

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

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

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

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

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

48. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?

49. Why are site inductions necessary?

50. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?