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You have 45 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice CSCS Mock Test questions for Managers and Professionals. You need to answer at least 46 out of 50 questions correctly to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!
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1. What is the primary legislation for health and safety in the UK?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: All other regulations, codes, and guidance complement or build upon the The Health and Safety At Work etc. Act.
Explanation: All other regulations, codes, and guidance complement or build upon the The Health and Safety At Work etc. Act.
2. Which TWO of the following describe projects that are notifiable?
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Correct Answer: C, E
Explanation: Projects are notifiable under two circumstances: when they exceed 30 working days in length and at any point involve more than 20 people working simultaneously; or, when the project takes longer than 500 person days.
Explanation: Projects are notifiable under two circumstances: when they exceed 30 working days in length and at any point involve more than 20 people working simultaneously; or, when the project takes longer than 500 person days.
3. Whose responsibility is it to put together the construction phase plan?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The contractor, or principal contractor, is responsible for putting together the construction phase plan.
Explanation: The contractor, or principal contractor, is responsible for putting together the construction phase plan.
4. A company must have at least three things in place for health and safety management. Which THREE?
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Correct Answer: B, E, F
Explanation: Health and safety management policy requires that companies have a health and safety policy statement, along with an organisational structure and responsibility tree, with clear duties assigned to each position in the tree.
Explanation: Health and safety management policy requires that companies have a health and safety policy statement, along with an organisational structure and responsibility tree, with clear duties assigned to each position in the tree.
5. Risk assessments must identify hazards and necessary risk control measures. This alone is a qualitative risk assessment - what, in addition, does a semi-quantitative risk assessment do?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Semi-quantitative risk assessments also consider residual risks, and categorise them as either high, medium, or low.
Explanation: Semi-quantitative risk assessments also consider residual risks, and categorise them as either high, medium, or low.
6. Which TWO of the following are ways you might confirm that inductees have understood induction content?
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Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation: You should actively ensure inductees have understood the information. You might issue a written test, and if you are asking comprehension questions verbally you must ensure that you are specific and direct.
Explanation: You should actively ensure inductees have understood the information. You might issue a written test, and if you are asking comprehension questions verbally you must ensure that you are specific and direct.
7. Which TWO of the following are the two main types of record taken by supervisors?
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Correct Answer: B, C
Explanation: Records are, broadly speaking, either proactive (e.g., machine inspection records), or reactive (e.g., accident investigation records).
Explanation: Records are, broadly speaking, either proactive (e.g., machine inspection records), or reactive (e.g., accident investigation records).
8. How long MUST accident book record be kept?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Accident records must be archived for three years after the final date entered into the book.
Explanation: Accident records must be archived for three years after the final date entered into the book.
9. What is the recommended alcohol intake for men and women?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: As of 2016, the NHS recommended alcohol intake be restricted to 14 units per week for both men and women.
Explanation: As of 2016, the NHS recommended alcohol intake be restricted to 14 units per week for both men and women.
10. After how long does a first aider certificate expire?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The certification period for first aiders is three years, following which first aiders will need to carry out a full course of training again. It is recommended that refresher courses be taken during these three years.
Explanation: The certification period for first aiders is three years, following which first aiders will need to carry out a full course of training again. It is recommended that refresher courses be taken during these three years.
11. Which THREE of the following must you do if you are first on the scene of a serious accident?
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Correct Answer: B, C, D
Explanation: If you are the first on the scene of a serious casualty, your first action must always be to assess the situation. Do not move the casualty unless it is necessary to preserve life, send for qualified help, and stay with them.
Explanation: If you are the first on the scene of a serious casualty, your first action must always be to assess the situation. Do not move the casualty unless it is necessary to preserve life, send for qualified help, and stay with them.
12. You have 35 employees on site - what first aid personnel would be appropriate?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: For a site with 25-50 employees, you are recommended to have at least one first aider trained in EFAW.
Explanation: For a site with 25-50 employees, you are recommended to have at least one first aider trained in EFAW.
13. Which TWO of the following suggestions will help employees avoid skin diseases and issues?
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Correct Answer: C, D
Explanation: Employees can take simple additional steps to protect their skin. These include using barrier creams (but not on gloves), and hand conditioning cream and cleaners. Spirits and solvents must not be used, as they strip oils from your skin leaving it less protected.
Explanation: Employees can take simple additional steps to protect their skin. These include using barrier creams (but not on gloves), and hand conditioning cream and cleaners. Spirits and solvents must not be used, as they strip oils from your skin leaving it less protected.
14. Under what conditions might nuisance dust masks be used as RPE?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Nuisance dust masks do not meet any current PPE or RPE standards, and should not be used as such.
Explanation: Nuisance dust masks do not meet any current PPE or RPE standards, and should not be used as such.
15. Which THREE of the following will help you avoid purchasing counterfeit PPE?
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Correct Answer: A, B, D
Explanation: The production of ineffective, cheap counterfeit PPE is on the rise. So ensure you are buying from a reputable supplier and that products are CE marked - do not be tempted by the cheapest option.
Explanation: The production of ineffective, cheap counterfeit PPE is on the rise. So ensure you are buying from a reputable supplier and that products are CE marked - do not be tempted by the cheapest option.
16. Which of the following MUST you refer to when putting together a COSHH assessment for a hazardous substance product?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The safety data sheet for hazardous substances must be referred to when you are putting together a COSHH assessment for activity involving them.
Explanation: The safety data sheet for hazardous substances must be referred to when you are putting together a COSHH assessment for activity involving them.
17. Which of the following is NOT something you must ensure when issuing a worker with RPE?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: RPE must be properly face-fitted, and suitable for both the task at hand and the worker's physical condition (e.g., if they have a breathing condition). If facial hair is not removed, a suitable alternative must be found.
Explanation: RPE must be properly face-fitted, and suitable for both the task at hand and the worker's physical condition (e.g., if they have a breathing condition). If facial hair is not removed, a suitable alternative must be found.
18. What is the purpose of REACH regulation?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The EU regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and restriction of Chemical substances) ensures manufacturers provide good information regarding the safe use and associated hazards of chemical substances.
Explanation: The EU regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and restriction of Chemical substances) ensures manufacturers provide good information regarding the safe use and associated hazards of chemical substances.
19. Which THREE of the following statements regarding the use of laboratory analysis to identify asbestos are TRUE?
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Correct Answer: B, C, D
Explanation: Laboratory analysis is the only way to establish the presence of asbestos - but it is relatively inexpensive and fast.
Explanation: Laboratory analysis is the only way to establish the presence of asbestos - but it is relatively inexpensive and fast.
20. You are doing contract work for a housing association, and believe asbestos may be present in the building. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Housing associations are classified as non-domestic clients, and they must therefore both keep an asbestos register and give contractors access to it.
Explanation: Housing associations are classified as non-domestic clients, and they must therefore both keep an asbestos register and give contractors access to it.
21. What time period is used to compare daily dose noise exposure?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The daily dose value describes personal noise exposure over an 8 hour period.
Explanation: The daily dose value describes personal noise exposure over an 8 hour period.
22. Which TWO of the following describe the lower exposure action levels for daily dose and peak levels?
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Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation: The lower exposure action level is 80 dB(A) for daily dose, and 135 dB(C) for peak level.
Explanation: The lower exposure action level is 80 dB(A) for daily dose, and 135 dB(C) for peak level.
23. Who is legally responsible for ensuring that manual handling is planned and carried out in such a way as to avoid injury?
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Correct Answer: B, C
Explanation: Employers and employees are both legally responsible for safely planning and carrying out manual handling.
Explanation: Employers and employees are both legally responsible for safely planning and carrying out manual handling.
24. When should the boundary of a site be secured?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Sites must be secured using hoarding and lockable gates immediately upon possession of the site.
Explanation: Sites must be secured using hoarding and lockable gates immediately upon possession of the site.
25. Which THREE of the following describe the colour-coding for safety signs?
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Correct Answer: A, D, F
Explanation: Mandatory signs are blue, prohibition signs are red, and warning signs are yellow
Explanation: Mandatory signs are blue, prohibition signs are red, and warning signs are yellow
26. Who is responsible for the fire risk assessment during the construction phase?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: By law, a responsible person must be appointed by the Principal Contractor to be in charge of the fire risk assessment.
Explanation: By law, a responsible person must be appointed by the Principal Contractor to be in charge of the fire risk assessment.
27. What is the difference between a fire marshal and a fire warden?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A fire marshal manages fire safety for the site; a fire warden is responsible for a specified area within it.
Explanation: A fire marshal manages fire safety for the site; a fire warden is responsible for a specified area within it.
28. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Isolation and disconnection do not equate to something being dead, and an item may become charged by induction or static charging, not by being live. Conductors do not have to be part of circuits.
Explanation: Isolation and disconnection do not equate to something being dead, and an item may become charged by induction or static charging, not by being live. Conductors do not have to be part of circuits.
29. What precaution must be taken when using mains powered hand tools?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Residual Current Devices (RCDs) must be used when the use of mains-powered hand tools cannot be avoided.
Explanation: Residual Current Devices (RCDs) must be used when the use of mains-powered hand tools cannot be avoided.
30. Which THREE of the following describe duties a temporary works supervisor is likely to be assigned?
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Correct Answer: A, B, C
Explanation: Temporary works supervisors have a number of duties, which are likely to include issuing permits for loading/unloading, assisting the temporary works co-ordinator, and the usual checking and supervision.
Explanation: Temporary works supervisors have a number of duties, which are likely to include issuing permits for loading/unloading, assisting the temporary works co-ordinator, and the usual checking and supervision.
31. What MUST be in place on hose joints?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Whip checks must be fitted on hose joints to prevent injury if the joint breaks.
Explanation: Whip checks must be fitted on hose joints to prevent injury if the joint breaks.
32. When must you establish pedestrian routes on site where vehicles are in use?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pedestrian routes should be put in place where space permits.
Explanation: Pedestrian routes should be put in place where space permits.
33. What precaution should you take if a vehicle load projects outside of the vehicle body?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Projecting loads must be indicated - you might use a flag, a sign, or a beacon to do so.
Explanation: Projecting loads must be indicated - you might use a flag, a sign, or a beacon to do so.
34. Why is it good practice for static equipment to be set up on impervious surfaces?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Impervious surfaces are water-resistant. Any spillages or leaks will therefore be clearly visible, and also easier to contain.
Explanation: Impervious surfaces are water-resistant. Any spillages or leaks will therefore be clearly visible, and also easier to contain.
35. If a piece of lifting equipment fails or overturns, under what circumstances must this be reported to the HSE?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: All failure, collapse, or overturning of lifting equipment must be reported to the HSE, under all circumstances. It constitutes a notifiable dangerous occurrence.
Explanation: All failure, collapse, or overturning of lifting equipment must be reported to the HSE, under all circumstances. It constitutes a notifiable dangerous occurrence.
36. What must be checked if a tower crane is being used near an airport?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: There may be airspace restrictions in place near airports - if a tower crane of being used, these must be checked.
Explanation: There may be airspace restrictions in place near airports - if a tower crane of being used, these must be checked.
37. What restrictions apply to the use of hand signals in directing lifting operations and vehicles on site?
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Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation: Hand signals must conform to those specified in site regulations, and can only be given by trained persons.
Explanation: Hand signals must conform to those specified in site regulations, and can only be given by trained persons.
38. What must be taken into account regarding the use of LMI units?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: LMI units must be regularly reset, and only help monitor longitudinal instability.
Explanation: LMI units must be regularly reset, and only help monitor longitudinal instability.
39. What TWO of the following MUST be taken into account when using an excavator with a fitted bucket for lifting?
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Correct Answer: B, C
Explanation: Keeping the bucket in place on an excavator used for lifting will affect the operator's sightline, and also the weight of the load that can be lifted. This is because the weight of the bucket must be factored into the safe working load.
Explanation: Keeping the bucket in place on an excavator used for lifting will affect the operator's sightline, and also the weight of the load that can be lifted. This is because the weight of the bucket must be factored into the safe working load.
40. Which of the following is the best way of carrying out chimney work?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Fixed access scaffolds offer the safest way of accessing chimneys for work.
Explanation: Fixed access scaffolds offer the safest way of accessing chimneys for work.
41. Which of the following describes an APPROPRIATE way in which to use a ladder?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Ladders must be used for light work of short duration only, and must be correctly angled and oriented.
Explanation: Ladders must be used for light work of short duration only, and must be correctly angled and oriented.
42. What must be done if a scaffold guard rail needs to be removed temporarily?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The removal of guard rails can only be done with permission, and by a person who is trained and competent.
Explanation: The removal of guard rails can only be done with permission, and by a person who is trained and competent.
43. What is the specified depth at which a trench will need to have supports installed?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The specified depth has been removed from health and safety regulations - whether or not to install supports must now be decided based on a risk assessment.
Explanation: The specified depth has been removed from health and safety regulations - whether or not to install supports must now be decided based on a risk assessment.
44. In what TWO ways might you manage surcharging?
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Correct Answer: C, D
Explanation: Surcharging is damage resulting from pressure applied to the sides of an excavation. Ensure traffic routes do not pass by the excavation - and that the excavation is adequately supported if this is not possible.
Explanation: Surcharging is damage resulting from pressure applied to the sides of an excavation. Ensure traffic routes do not pass by the excavation - and that the excavation is adequately supported if this is not possible.
45. Which TWO of the following weather conditions might dangerously impact the stability of an excavation?
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Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation: When soil becomes waterlogged, or dries out, this affects the nature of the ground and therefore the stability of any excavation.
Explanation: When soil becomes waterlogged, or dries out, this affects the nature of the ground and therefore the stability of any excavation.
46. What is the safe method of backfilling when underground services have been exposed?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Backfilling must be done carefully to ensure no damage is done to the service - as such, you should begin by compacting selected backfill around it.
Explanation: Backfilling must be done carefully to ensure no damage is done to the service - as such, you should begin by compacting selected backfill around it.
47. When might you use oxygen to enrich an atmosphere?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Enriching oxygen in the atmosphere will make organic materials exceptionally combustible, and fires especially dangerous. This should not be practiced.
Explanation: Enriching oxygen in the atmosphere will make organic materials exceptionally combustible, and fires especially dangerous. This should not be practiced.
48. What special measure must be taken if an assessment determines that there may be a risk of asphyxia?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Resuscitation equipment must be provided, and workers must be trained in using it.
Explanation: Resuscitation equipment must be provided, and workers must be trained in using it.
49. In which TWO of the following locations may decanting of dangerous substances kept in a store be carried out?
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Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation: Decanting must not be carried out in the store.
Explanation: Decanting must not be carried out in the store.
50. What does a low air tightness testing result mean for a building?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A low air tightness testing result means there is good insulation - and therefore low unintended heat loss.
Explanation: A low air tightness testing result means there is good insulation - and therefore low unintended heat loss.