CSCS QUESTIONS – WORKING AT HIEGHT
There are 12 questions in this CSCS mock test, each question will require a single
answer and all the answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?
a. You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on
b. Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over
c. Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly
d. Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways
2. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?
a. Being hit by vehicles on site
b. Leptospirosis
c. Falling from height
d. Electrocution
3. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?
a. Only one person should work on a ladder
b. Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough
c. Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves
d. Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder
4. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?
a. Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section
b. Try to fix the ladder yourself
c. Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there
d. Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe
5. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes
aren’t working?
a. Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work
b. Carry on using it only if the floor is level
c. Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving
d. Do not use it
6. Ladders should never be painted because:
a. The paint causes the ladder to become slippery
b. The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder
c. You will need to repaint the ladder regularly
d. The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder
7. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?
a. Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height
b. The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight
c. The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours
d. You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials
must be stored securely so they can’t fall
8. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:
a. Tie it at the bottom
b. Tie it at the top
c. Have a colleague hold it while you work
d. Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom
9. Which of these best describes working at height?
a. 5m above the ground
b. 6m above the ground
c. 10m above the ground
d. Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall
10. How many points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2
11. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?
a. An abandoned parking lot
b. A concrete walkway
c. An uneven playground
d. An asphalt road
12. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?
a. Your supervisor
b. Your health and safety rep
c. The person about to use it
d. The site manager
Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?
a. Only when you’re working with power tools
b. Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals
c. When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it
d. Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight
2. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:
a. Prevent you from twisting you ankle
b. Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals
c. Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day
d. Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects
3. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve
never used one before?
a. Carry on and try to work it out yourself
b. Ask a colleague who wears one for advice
c. Ask for an expert to train you
d. Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself
4. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a
safety helmet in hot weather?
a. You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool
b. You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working
c. You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly
d. You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way
5. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?
a. Get another one immediately
b. Wait until your break and get another one
c. Carry on working if it’s only a small crack
d. Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day
6. If your job role requires specific type of PPE would you need to pay for this?
a. Yes, you’ll need to pay a percentage of the total cost
b. No, your employer must provide all PPE necessary to carry out a job
c. Yes, everyone is responsible for providing their own PPE
d. Maybe, you might need to pay as PPE is provided at your employer’s discretion
7. What should you do if your safety footwear gets damaged while working?
a. Try to fix it and carry on working
b. Throw it away and use your trainers
c. Keep using it until your next break and then replace it
d. Get a replacement immediately
8. All of these statements are true about PPE except?
a. PPE must be worn in accordance with the instructions
b. You are responsible for providing your own PPE if the ones you’re given is lost
c. Any damage to your PPE must be reported to your supervisor
d. You must ensure your PPE is stored correctly when you’re not using it
9. What should you do if the disposable ear plugs you’re given keeps falling out of your ears?
a. Throw them away, continue working and get another pair at your next break
b. Take them out and continue working
c. Stop working until you get a pair that fits correctly
d. Secure it with some rolled up paper
10. It’s important for you to wear the correct type of gloves when dealing with hazardous substances, if
you don’t then you’re like to succumb to:
A. Arthritis
b. Vibration white finger
c. Raynaud’s syndrome
d. Skin disease
working with noise
1. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?
a. Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job
b. With time, the condition may repair itself
c. The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed
d. You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss
Answer: C
2. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in
your ears. What does this symptom imply?
a. Your body has been exposed to excess vibration
b. You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection
c. The level of noise was high, but it was still safe
d. You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing
Answer: D
3. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?
a. Infections of the inner ear
b. There are no early signs
c. A rash may appear around the outside of your ear
d. A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur
Answer: D
4. Give TWO separate answers as to how excess noise can affect your health.
a. Loss of hearing
b. Constant ear infections
c. An excess build-up of wax in your ears
d. Persistent headaches
e. A condition known as “vibration white finger”
Answers: A and D
5. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?
a. Take a few sick days and rest
b. Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you
c. Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage
d. There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone
Answer: B
6. You find yourself on the job site next to a co-worker who is using a loud piece of machinery. You are
wearing no hearing protection. What do you need to do?
a. Immediately stop and speak with the supervisor of your co-worker
b. Continue working, as the job site will always be noisy
c. Tell the worker to stop what they are doing
d. Leave the area until you have secured the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)
Answer: D
7. It is a general rule that noise levels may be excessive if you must shout to speak to someone how far
away?
a. 6 metres
b. 4 metres
c. 5 metres
d. 2 metres
Answer: D
8. You job requires you to wear ear defenders while on site. However, one of the pads is missing. What
should you do?
a. Use a piece of cloth and wrap it around the shell while continuing to work
b. Wear them as they are and continue working
c. Do not wear them. Work without hearing protection
d. Wait until the pad is replaced before entering into a noisy area
Answer: D
9. When working in a “Hearing Protection Zone”, you must:
a. Use hearing protection when the noises are too loud to stand
b. Be careful not to make excess noise
c. Wear the appropriate hearing protection at all times
d. Have adequate hearing protection in-case you need it
Answer: C
10. By wearing hearing protection you will:
a. Eliminate all possibilities of being exposed to excess noise levels
b. Reduce the amount of noise you’re exposed to
c. Improve your hearing
d. Reverse any previous hearing problems
Answer: B
1. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding
and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:
a. Working in a small room.
b. Using the tool in a large, indoor area.
c. Working outdoor on a calm day.
d. Using the tool outside when it is windy.
Answer: A
2. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:
a. Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth.
b. Ensure that there has adequate ventilation.
c. Dampen down the area.
d. All of the above.
Answer: D
3. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?
a. Only work for a short period of time.
b. Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system.
c Begin work immediately; dust is hardly dangerous.
d. Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne
dust.
Answer: D
4. When using water to help control levels of dust when cutting, what should you do?
a. Make certain that you are using as much water as possible.
b. Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting.
c. Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace.
d. Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly.
Answer: D
5. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne?
a. Place a dust collector on the machine.
b. Wear a protective mask.
c. Keep your area neat.
d. Work carefully and slowly.
e. Wet cutting
Answer: A and E
6. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be
collected?
a. It will save time and avoid a mess.
b. A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected.
c. Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled.
d. The tool performs better if dust is collected.
Answer: C
7. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it
caused?
a. Constant exposure to rat droppings.
b. Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise.
c. Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials.
d. Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes
Answer: D
8. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?
a. Bird faeces.
b. Strong odours.
c. Asbestos fibres.
d. Silica in dust form.
Answer: B
9. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working.
What should you do?
a. Let the birds leave before continuing with your work.
b. Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do.
c. Attempt to catch the birds.
d. Continue your tasks.
Answer: B
10. More construction workers die or suffer long-term health impacts from which of the
following?
a. Tripping and falling.
b. Accidents involving vehicles.
c. Falling from great heights.
d. Inhaling hazardous substances.
Answer: D
11. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If
none has been given, what do you do?
a. Work as quickly as possible.
b. Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous.
c. Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals.
d. Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided.
Answer: D
12. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is
partially damaged. What should you do?
a. Begin your work but take regular breaks.
b. Wear a second mask above the first.
c. Work as quickly as possible.
d. Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment.
Answer: D
13. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?
a. Sawing wood.
b. Cutting stones and blocks.
c. Demolition of concrete floors or screeds.
d. Sweeping up rubble
Answer: A
14. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from
long-term respiratory damage?
a. Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut.
b. Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection.
c. Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles.
d. Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection
Answer: D
15. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:
a. Lung issues.
b. Headaches, nausea and dizziness.
c. Other effects on the body.
d. All of the above.
Answer: D
1. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy
state?
a. Avoid using the toilet
b. Investigate and try to fix the problem
c. Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop
d. Speak to your supervisor about the problem
Answer: D – Your employer is required by law to provide adequate toilet facilities, inform your
supervisor and let him handle the situation.
2. What should you do when you’re cleaning up dust after completing a task?
a. Ensure you’re wearing your protective mask
b. Ensure you dampen down the area
c. Ensure there’s adequate ventilation
d. All of the above
Answer: D – Your first priority is to protect yourself and others that might be affected by any
dust created.
3. Why is it important for you to control and minimize dust from getting into the air?
a. Constantly inhaling dust particles can cause lung problems in the future
b. Less dust means less cleaning up afterwards
c. Dust is always in the air and it does not cause harm
d. Dust in the air will affect you vision
Answer: A – Inhaling dust can cause severe and even fatal lung problems.
4. What should you do if you’re given a tool which has a broken electrical wire?
a. Ask one of your colleagues to try and fix the problem
b. Get some electrical tape and cover the exposed wire
c. Stop using the tool and report it immediately
d. Carry on working but avoid that particular area.
Answer: C – If a tool is unsafe for work it should be reported immediately
5. Disposable masks should be used no more than?
a. Seven working days
b. Nine working days
c. One day or one shift
d. Ten working days
Answer: C – Disposable masks are similar to disposable ear plugs and should not be used
more than one day or one shift.
6. For maximum protection when using a mask you should:
a. Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job
b. Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly
c. Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask
d. All of the above
Answer: D – To ensure you’re protected, you’ll need the right mask for the job, you’ll need to
wear it as recommended in the instructions and you’ll need to make sure it fits correctly.
7. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what
should you do?
a. Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting
b. Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working
c. Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends
d. Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one
Answer: A – You should never start working until you have the correct PPE/RPE for the job.
8. Being constantly exposed to loud noises can cause permanent ear damage, can this be
reversed?
a. No, ear damage cannot be reversed
b. Yes, eventually your hearing will return to normal
c. Yes, you can have a simple operation to reverse this
d. Yes, staying away from noisy environments can slowly reverse this
Answer: A – Permanent hearing loss cannot be reversed so care must be taken by using
correct PPE.
9. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:
a. A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances
b. A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured
c. An air borne disease that can affect your breathing
d. Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers
Answer: B – Hand-arm vibration syndrome or HAVS is an early sign that your hands are on
the way to becoming permanently injured
10. if you’re required to use skin barrier cream, when should this be applied?
a. At the end of your shift
b. Before your shift starts
c. This should only be used if you can’t find your gloves
d.This should only be used as part of first-aid treatment
Answer: B- Skin barrier cream should be applied before your shift starts.
The health and safety sign below is used to indicate:
a. Fire hose location
b. Fire assembly location
c. Fire extinguisher location
d. Fire alarm point
2. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?
a. Escort the child to safety immediately
b. Just ignore it as it’s not your problem
c. Find your supervisor and report it
d. Find your site manager and report it
3. What does the health and safety sign below mean?
a. Dangerous to the environment
b. Hot liquid
c. Corrosive
d. Irritant
4. What does the health and safety sign below mean?
a. Dangerous to the environment
b. No fishing in this area
c. Do not dump refuse here
d. Protected wildlife area
5. If high visibility clothing is needed to carry out your work, who should provide this?
a. Your employer needs to provide it then have the cost deducted from your wages
b. Your local job centre will provide this
c. Your employer needs to provide this
d. You need to buy your own
6. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:
a. Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques
b. Use lifting equipment
c. Disperse your items into smaller loads
d. Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster
7. Class B fires are fires involving all of the following except? Choose two answers.
a. Kerosene
b. Propane
c. Gasoline
d. Cooking oil
8. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?
a. Class D
b. Class B
c. Class A
d. Class F
9. Which of these two types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? Choose two
answers.
a. Water
b. Foam
c. Wet Chemical
d. CO2
e. Dry Powder
10. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:
a. Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift
b. Call the fire brigade
c. Operate the nearest fire alarm
d. Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so
CSCS Questions variety
A construction site can be one of the most noisiest places to work, what’s the first thing you should if you
think your working environment has damaged your hearing?
Answer: Consult your employer or doctor and request a hearing test.
2. Using disposable ear plugs can significantly reduce the noise level you’re exposed to; how many times
should you use a disposable ear plug?
Answer: Once. For optimal safety, disposable ear plugs should only be used once.
3. What safe voltage is recommended for electrical equipment on a building site?
Answer: 110 Volts
4. What’s the easiest way of knowing if an electrical tool has been PAT tested and safe for use?
Answer: Look for the green sticker which indicates it’s safe for use.
5. What type of fire extinguisher should you use on an unplugged radio?
Answer: Water fire extinguisher, if it’s unplugged then it’s just a solid material.
6. Besides CO2 fire extinguishers which other type of fire extinguisher is recommended for use on
electrical fires?
Answer: Dry Powder, dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on electrical fires but they can
damage your electrical equipment not to mention they’re quite messy.
7. What does a hot work permit allow you to do?
Answer: Perform jobs that could initiate a fire.
8. What does it mean if you work site has been issued with a prohibition notice?
Answer: The site is unsafe and you must stop working.
9. The health and safety rules of a work site are normally explained when?
Answer: During the site induction.
10. Where should you go if there’s a fire on you work site?
Answer: Go to your designated fire assembly point.
11. Using barrier cream can protect your hands from certain harmful substances but you shouldn’t rely
on this primarily because:
Answer: Many harmful substances can easily penetrate the barrier cream
12. When should you apply skin barrier, before or after you start work?
Answer: If you’re using skin barrier cream it should be applied before you start working.
13. Being exposed to contaminated water or land can cause tetanus, to avoid catching this infection you
should:
Answer: Cover all open cuts and wounds with water tight bandages
14. To correctly identify asbestos you should:
Answer: Have a sample analyzed in a lab
15. If you need to use hazardous chemicals and substances, where can you find health and safety
information about the substance?
Answer: The COSHH assessment should have all the necessary information on the
substance.
1. True or False. Portable electrical equipment that fail electrical testing will display a green
sticker.
True
False
2. When using a ladder you should always have___ points of contact with the ladder.
2
1
3
4
3. Scenario: You’ve received a new pair of safety boots within the last month, if it gets
damaged during the next month how long do you need to wait before you can request a new
one?
1 Month later
2 Months later
3 Months later
Request another pair immediately
4. True or False. Disposable ear plugs can be reused multiple times as long as they’re cleaned
after use.
True
False
5. True or False. A blue health and safety signs means an action is mandatory.
True
False
6. To avoid pain and discomfort, vibration tools should be used in short bursts.
True
False
7. True or False. Dry Powder fire extinguishers are the BEST option for putting out electrical
fires.
True
False
8. True or False. Two people can work on the same ladder only if the supervisor approves.
True
False
9. True or False. COSHH is a term relating to the reporting of diseases in your workplace.
True
False
10. Who is responsible for ensuring you make use of provided PPE?
Your supervisor
Your health and safety rep
You
Your site manager
False
2. 3
3. Request another pair immediately
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. False
9. False
10. You
1. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?
a. When the total number of employees exceeds 10
b. When the total number of employees exceeds 35
c. Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees
d. First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory
Answer: C – Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees
2. Protective mid-soles on your footwear are used to?
a. Increase comfort throughout the day
b. Support your ankles and prevent them from twisting
c. Protect your feet from falling objects
d. Protect your feet if you step on nails and other sharp objects
Answer: D – Protect your feet if you step on nails and other sharp objects
3. Why are site inductions important?
a. The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction
b. It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues
c. It allows you to have a look around at the work site
d. It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors
Answer: A – The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction
4. Class 3 ladders are suitable for?
a. Heavy duty and industrial purposes
b. Domestic use
c. Both industrial and domestic purposes
d. Building site purposes
Answer: B – Domestic use
5. When working in a hearing protection zone you must?
a. Be as quiet as possible
b. Not use any loud equipment or machinery
c. Ensure you wear hearing protection
d. Work as fast as possible and then leave in order to reduce the noise level
Answer: C – Ensure you wear hearing protection
6. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?
a. Stay away from that area
b. Report it to your supervisor immediately
c. Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift
d. Report it to your colleagues and tell them to stay away from that area
Answer: B – Report it to your supervisor immediately
7. Why is it important to sign in whenever you are on site?
a. To ensure you’re working your correct hours
b. To ensure you’re accounted for in the event of an evacuation
c. The HSE needs records of your working hours
d. Signing in is optional and not compulsory
Answer: B – To ensure you’re accounted for in the event of an evacuation
8. Which of these fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires?
a. CO2 and dry powder
b. CO2 and water
c. CO2 and foam
d. Foam and dry powder
Answer: A – CO2 and dry powder
1. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?
a. To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases
b. To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls
c. To reduce environmental side effects
d. All of the above
Answer: D
2. If RPE is needed for a task but you can’t find it what would you do?
a. Carry on with the task and ask your supervisor when he comes along
b. Carry on with the task and take breaks at regular intervals
c. Create a temporary mask with a towel or rag
d. Wait until you get the correct RPE before starting
Answer: D
3. Which of these is most likely if your body comes into contact with wet cement?
a. Leptospirosis
b. Vibration white finger
c. Temporary hearing loss
d. Chemical burns and dermatitis
Answer: D
4. At what angle should ladders be placed against a wall?
a. 75°
b. 40°
c. 50°
d. 65°
Answer: A
5. Which of these statements is not true about ladders?
a. You should have at least 3 points of contact while on a ladder
b. A ladder should tied at the top to ensure it doesn’t slip
c. A ladder should be painted to prevent wear and tear
d. You should inspect the ladder before using it
Answer: C
6. What does PAT mean?
a. Professional appliance test
b. Portable application test
c. Portable appliance test
d. Professional appliance test
Answer: C
7. Which of these would have to undergo a PAT test in your workplace?
a. A microwave
b. A coffee maker
c. A radio
d. A battery powered radio
Answer: A,B,C
8. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?
a. So employees can make a claim for compensation
b. Someone needs to be blamed for the accident
c. So employers and employees can learn from and prevent the same accidents in the future
d. Employers need to keep records for survey purposes
Answer: C
9.You find yourself on the job site next to a coworker who is utilising a loud piece of
machinery. You are wearing no hearing protection. What should you do?
a. Immediately stop and speak with the supervisor of your coworker.
b. Continue working, as the job site will always be noisy.
c. Tell the worker to stop the job they are currently performing.
d. Leave the area until you have secured the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for your
ears.
Answer: D
10. It is a general rule that noise levels may be excessive if you must shout to speak to
someone how far away?
A. 6 metres.
B. 4 metres.
C. 5 metres.
D. 2 metres.
Answer: D
1. Site inductions should be attended by?
a. Supervisors only
b. Everyone who will be onsite
c. Managers only
d. Short term visitors only
2. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?
a. Hearing problems
b. Skin problems
c. Lung cancer
d. Temporary loss of breath
3. Which of these are common causes of accidents on a construction work site?
a. Slips, trips and falls
b. Falling from height
c. Inhaling hazardous substances
d. All of the above
4. For maximum safety disposable masks should be discarded after?
a. 6 days
b. 2 weeks
c. 1 day or 1 shift
d. 3 days
5. Besides hearing loss what can excessive noise cause?
a. Headaches
b. Temporary blindness
c. Skin disease
d. Heart disease
6. What does this sign mean?
a. Danger fragile roof
b. Caution tripping hazards on roof
c. No entry roof unsafe
d. Danger roof incomplete
7. What does this sign mean?
a. Eye protection recommended
b. Opaque eye protection must be worn
c. Eye protection not needed beyond this point
d. Eye protection must be worn
8. What does this sign mean?
a. Hand washing area
b. Protective gloves must be worn
c. Protective gloves recommended
d. Use barrier cream
Answers to this CSCS Health and Safety Test
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. B
1. How many employees does a company need before risk assessments are recorded?
a. Between 5-10
b. Between 10-20
c. 5 or more
d. Just 1 is needed
2. Which of these best describes a hazard?
a. Something that is potentially harmful
b. Tools lying around on the floor
c. Cables lying around on the floor
d. Unlabelled chemicals
3. What is the cause of most accidents?
a. Poisoning
b. Slips, trips and falls
c. Electrocution
d. Suffocation
4. In which year was the Health and Safety at work act enacted?
a. 1947
b. 1974
c. 1957
d. 1975
5. Where would you go if your fire alarm was activated?
a. Your manager’s office
b. The fire assembly point
c. Go to your car and wait
d. Exit the building and go home
6. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?
a. Red
b. Black
c. Cream
d. Yellow
7. The safest way to lift a load is to?
a. Keep you back rounded at all times
b. Keep your back straight at all times
c. Keep your feet as close as possible
d. Keep your feet slightly apart with your back rounded
8. Electrical fires are best tackled with a?
a. Water fire extinguisher
b. CO2 fire extinguisher
c. Wet chemical fire extinguisher
d. Foam fire extinguisher
9. Who should report unsafe working practices at work?
a. Your supervisor only
b. Your health and safety rep only
c. Anyone who notices it
d. Your line manager only
Answers
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. C
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Posted on Wednesday 25th April, 2012, 4:00pm
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1. Prohibition signs are identified by which colour?
a. Yellow
b. Blue
c. Green
d. Red
2. Mandatory signs are identified by which colour?
a. Green
b. Blue
c. Red
d. Yellow
3. Hazard signs are identified by which colour?
a. Yellow
b. Blue
c. Green
d. Red
4. What does the sign in Fig 1 mean?
5. What does the sign in Fig 2 mean?
6. What does the sign in Fig 3 mean?
7. What does the sign in Fig 4 mean?
8. What does the sign in Fig 5 mean?
9. What does the sign in Fig 6 mean?
10. What does the sign in Fig 7 mean?
11. What does the sign in Fig 8 mean?
12. What does the sign in Fig 9 mean?
13. What does the sign in Fig 10 mean?
14. What does the sign in Fig 11 mean?
15. What does the sign in Fig 12 mean?
16. What does the sign in Fig 13 mean?
17. What does the sign in Fig 14 mean?
18. What does the sign in Fig 15 mean?
The term COSHH is associated with? ( Read more about COSHH )
a. Proper lifting techniques
b. Safe use of electrical equipment
c. Safe use of handling hazardous materials
d. Safe use of ladders
2. Upon discovering asbestos on a work site what should you do?
a. Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working
b. Take it outside and toss it away
c. Give it to your supervisor for testing
d. Immediately cease work and inform colleagues
3. After discovering an unlabelled bottle of chemicals what should you do?
a. Take a quick smell to determine what it is
b. Dispose of it immediately
c. Ignore it because it’s in a bottle
d. Report it to your supervisor
4. Hazardous substances can be identified by?
a. The symbol on the label
b. The colour of the container
c. The colour of the substance
d. It will have a blue label on the container
5. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?
a. Your contract of employment
b. The COSHH assessment
c. Your HSE poster
d. Your time sheet
6. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?
a. Dermatitis
b. Leptospirosis
c. Lung disease
d. HAVS
7. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by___.
a. Having it tested at a lab
b. Take it to your supervisor and ask him
c. Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos
d. Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off
8. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health
risks and safe method of work you need to follow.
a. Your health and safety rep only
b. Your supervisor
c. An HSE officer
d. No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information
9. What do the signs below mean?
10. To ensure your safety when using hazardous substances you should:
a. Seek advice from your colleagues on how to safely use it
b. Ensure the job is done as quickly as possible to reduce exposure time
c. Read the health and safety poster at your workplace
d. Ensure you read and fully understand the COSHH assessment and follow the instructions for safe
use
Answers to the CSCS Test Questions Above
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
C
D
D
A
B
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. Corrosive, Explosive, Flammable, Substance can cause long term serious health problems
10. D
ANSWERS
WORKING AT HEIGHT
1-B 2-C 3-A 4-D 5-D 6-B 7-D 8-B 9-D 10-C 11-C 12-C
PPE
1- C
2- D
3- C
4- C
5- A
6- B
7- D
8- B
SIGNS
Answers
1-d 2-a 3-c 4-a 5-c 6-d 7-b and d 8-a 9-d and e 10-a
9-C
10- D