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Pass mark – The pass mark for this CSCS practice test is 45 out of 50. All answers, along with a pass or fail grade will be shown after completing the test.

1. If you have to use a power tool, it’s important for dust to be collected and not become airborne because ___.

Breathing in dust can be hazardous

It will save the time and hassle of having to clean up later

Dust is harmless, collection is not necessary

It will prevent wear and tear on the power tool

Question 1 of 50

2. What procedure should you follow if you’re refuelling a dumper and accidentally spill a large amount of petrol?

Notify → Stop → Contain

Contain → Notify → Stop

Stop → Contain → Notify

Contain → Stop → Notify

Question 2 of 50

3. Which of these best describes a “tool box talk”?

It’s a detailed guide on how to store your tools safely

It’s a guide that explains the benefits of choosing the right tools for a job

It’s a guide that outlines the tools approved for use on site

It’s a short discussion on a specific health and safety topic

Question 3 of 50

4. What is the primary reason that employees must report any and all accidents that occur on the job site?

Insurance reasons dictate that all incidents be reported

Accountability needs to be established

Only major accidents need to be reported. Those resulting in minor injuries do not

Employers and employees can learn from the incident

Question 4 of 50

5. All of the following statements about manual handling are true EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Back braces are designed to increase the amount of weight you can carry

The side effects of manual handling can go undetected for years

Manual handling should be avoided if you can use mechanical lifting aide

Wearing a back brace eliminates all risk of injury

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if you’re unclear about a particular topic discussed during your site induction?

Ask your colleague at the end of your shift

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep at the end of your shift

Try to figure it out later

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7. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to operate a dump truck but you’ve never actually driven one before?

Ask a colleague how it’s done then try it out for yourself.

Inform your supervisor that you’ve never driven one so you wouldn’t be able to do it as you’ve not been trained.

Observe what other drivers are doing then give it a try.

Just carry on and figure it out while on the job.

Question 7 of 50

8. Which of these is most common for workers who have been exposed to concrete dust over a long period?

Back problems

Hearing problems

Breathing problems like shortness of breath

Headaches

Question 8 of 50

9. RIDDOR is a health and safety term related to:

Safe use of chemicals in the workplace

Reporting of diseases and dangerous occurrences in the workplace

It tells you how to carry out a task safely

Proper manual handling techniques in the workplace

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of these are recommended ways for protecting your hearing at work? (Choose 2 answers)

Using ear defenders

Using earplugs

Using soft cloth over your ears

Using cotton wool pads

Using rolled up tissue in your ears

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if you’re attending a site induction and the presenter says something you don’t understand?

Ask him/her to explain it again

Ask a colleague after the site induction to explain it to you

Go home and do your own research

Try to attend another site induction

Question 11 of 50

12. Battery-powered tools are usually preferred in a construction environment over their electrical counterparts because ___.

They’re cheaper to run and maintain

They do not need to undergo electrical inspection

You won’t get an electrical shock from them

They're lighter to carry around

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these could be used as a safety precaution if a vehicle has to tip materials into an excavation?

Flashing lights

A siren

Stop blocks

Extra speakers

Question 13 of 50

14. What do fire extinguishers with a Blue colour band contain?

Carbon dioxide

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of these is helpful when coping with stress?

Working longer hours to keep your mind occupied

Consuming alcohol

Getting enough rest

Staying out late at night

Question 15 of 50

16. Which state of being will reduce the likelihood of you suffering from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Cold and dry

Cold and wet

Warm and dry

Warm and wet

Question 16 of 50

17. Which of these items would NOT need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace?

A battery operated drill

A coffee machine

A television

A plug-in battery charger

Question 17 of 50

18. Which of these emergency procedures should be explained at your site induction? (Choose 3 answers)

Where to go if the fire alarm is activated

What to do if there’s an injury on-site

How to raise an alarm if there’s an emergency on-site

Which lifts to use if there’s a fire in the building

Where to pack away your tools if there’s a fire on-site

Question 18 of 50

19. Occupational asthma can be caused by ___.

Inhaling hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods

Lifting heavy objects

Using vibration tools often

Question 19 of 50

20. Which of these should you consider before carrying a load?

The distance you need to travel

Whether or not the path is clear and hazard free

The weight and dimensions of the object

All of these answers

Question 20 of 50

21. What is considered a safe voltage when using electrical equipment on a construction site?

115 volts

220 volts

240 volts

110 volts

Question 21 of 50

22. What’s the main purpose of a risk assessment?

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety on your site

It provides in depth statistics of all recorded accidents

It identifies hazards and provides a safe method for carrying out a task

It tells you the location of all safety equipment

Question 22 of 50

23. What is the first thing you as a worker should do when you first arrive on site?

Wander around the site to familiarize yourself with the environment

Get your tools out of the store and go to your work area

Report to your supervisor/site team and let them know you are on-site

Look for a colleague and let them take you to your work area

Question 23 of 50

24. What health risk do workers face if they have to use a vibrating tool on a regular basis?

Heart disease

Dermatitis

Lung cancer

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

Question 24 of 50

25. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which of these should you use to tackle electrical fires?

Foam

Water

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of these is the most important factor to consider when wearing RPE?

You should be able to smell

The RPE should have a good seal

The RPE should be brightly coloured and visible

The RPE should be lightweight

Question 26 of 50

27. What is the main purpose of a fire extinguisher?

Its main purpose is to tackle small fires and prevent them from becoming larger

Its main purpose is to tackle large fires

Its main purpose is to ensure the premises complies with safety requirements

The fire services will need them if there’s a fire on-site

Question 27 of 50

28. What should you do if you have to work near an electric cable which has exposed wires?

Touch it to see if it’s live

Stay away from the cable and report it to your supervisor

Move the cable out of your way and start working

Stay clear of the cable and carry on with your work

Question 28 of 50

29. Why must workers sign in when entering a site?

To make certain that all are accounted for in the event of an emergency

Working hours need to be recorded by the HSE

To make certain that the correct number of hours are being worked

It is not compulsory to sign in

Question 29 of 50

30. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint, what should you do?

Have someone contact emergency services

Remove him/her from the sun and move him/her into a cooler environment

Give them any appropriate medication they may need

Have them lie down in a comfortable position

Question 30 of 50

31. What are THREE early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)? (Choose 3 answers)

A pins-and-needles sensation in your fingers

Finger rashes

Your fingertips will turn white

Blisters on your fingers

Temporary loss of feelings in your fingers

Question 31 of 50

32. Who is responsible for reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site?

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

An HSE inspector

Everyone on site

Question 32 of 50

33. What does it mean if your entire work-site has been given a prohibition notice?

You will have to work shorter shifts

Only skilled personnel can continue working

All personnel must immediately stop working

An on-site supervisor has been fined due to a lack of safety protocol

Question 33 of 50

34. What would you do if you notice a live electrical wire fall into a puddle of water?

Notify others nearby

Immediately remove the cord from the water

Carry on working and report it later

Avoid the area completely

Question 34 of 50

35. What does the term PAT mean?

Portable Appliance Test

Professional Appliance Test

Professional Aptitude Test

Portable Application Test

Question 35 of 50

36. What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire on-site?

Find your supervisor and let him know

Go to your assembly point

Pack away your tools then go to your assembly point

Raise the fire alarm

Question 36 of 50

37. Which of these is NOT normally included in the general site rules?

Your colleagues’ names and addresses

Accident reporting and near misses

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Site induction procedures

Question 37 of 50

38. Who is responsible for minimizing waste on a construction site?

Only your supervisor is responsible

Everyone is responsible

Only your site manager is responsible

Only your health and safety rep is responsible

Question 38 of 50

39. What should you do before adjusting an electric hand tool?

Ensure the power tool is switched off only

Ensure the power tool is switched off and it is unplugged from the socket

Ask a supervisor to do it for you

Make sure you are wearing safety gloves if you leave it plugged into the power socket

Question 39 of 50

40. What does this sign mean?

Flammable

Oxidising gases, solids and liquids

Corrosive

Heating may cause explosion

Question 40 of 50

41. You have to carry out a job that requires flammable liquid, how much flammable liquid should you take from the stores?

Take more than enough to save time of having to go to the stores again if more is needed

Twice as much – in case there’s spillage

As much as you can carry

Enough to carry out the immediate job

Question 41 of 50

42. What does the charity MIND do?

They provide financial aid for construction workers

They provide legal advice for workers looking to start their own business

They are responsible for creating workplace safety laws

They provide support and advice to people dealing with mental health issues

Question 42 of 50

43. Two of the main topics covered in a site induction are: (Choose 2 answers)

Your holiday entitlement

Your site rules

Your site emergency procedures

Public transportation routes to the site

Question 43 of 50

44. What should you do if you realize you cannot carry out a job as described in the method statement?

Implement your own method and carry on with the job

Ask your colleagues for suggestions

Speak to your supervisor before starting the job

Leave the site and go home

Question 44 of 50

45. What does this sign mean?

Emergency escape route

No running

No escape route

Emergency assembly point

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these is most likely if you can see frost around the valve of an LPG cylinder?

The cylinder is full

The cylinder is empty

The valve is leaking

The cylinder is almost empty

Question 46 of 50

47. You see a lorry parking and notice it has a flat tyre; you should tell the driver because ____.

The lorry could be unsafe to drive

The lorry will use more fuel

The drive will need to drive at a slower speed

The driver may need to unload materials to make the lorry lighter

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if a previous back injury is affecting the job you’re currently doing?

Explain the situation to your supervisor before starting the job

Carry on with the job and if you feel pain then tell your supervisor

Ignore the problem and wait for it to go away

Use a back brace and carry on with the job

Question 48 of 50

49. What do fire extinguishers with a Cream colour band contain?

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Carbon dioxide

Question 49 of 50

50. What does this sign mean?

Safety gloves must be worn

Safety glove must not be worn in this area

Safety gloves recommended but not compulsory

Do not touch

Question 50 of 50