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Health, Safety & Environment Practice Test

If you want a CSCS Card to work in the UK construction industry, you need to pass the Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test administered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). This is a 45-minute test that contains 50 multiple-choice questions. You need to score at least 90% i.e., 45 out of 50 questions correctly, to pass the CSCS Operatives and Specialist test.

1. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?

Water

Wet chemical

Foam

Carbon Dioxide

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do first if you discover a fire on site?

Try to put out the fire immediately

Call the HSE immediately

Raise the alarm to alert everyone

Run to the nearest exit

Question 2 of 50

3. What does a blue safety sign mean?

Warning

Prohibition

Mandatory action

Fire equipment location

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you wear if there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Tinted welding goggles

Impact-rated goggles

Laser safety glasses

Chemical-rated goggles

Question 4 of 50

5. Which two of the following health and safety management principles should be given priority?

1. Experience and training
2. Regular committee meetings
3. Leadership and management
4. Supervision and performance

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

Question 5 of 50

6. What is the one thing a first aider cannot do?

Stop any bleeding

Give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Treat you if you are unconscious

Give you medicines without authorisation

Question 6 of 50

7. What two things would be found in a safe system of work?

Sequence of work and planning permission

Sequence of work and outline of the hazards

Disciplinary records and planning permission

National insurance numbers and outline of the hazards

Question 7 of 50

8. On a notifiable project, the co-operation and communication between duty holders is important to ensure that health and safety is monitored and controlled. Is this statement true?

No – senior management would carry out this role, and expect all duty holders to co-operate and deliver positive health and safety results.

Yes – otherwise health and safety rules among designers will become inconsistent, and project outcomes will take priority.

Yes – because it will create a positive safety culture where everyone understands the risks and the measures in place to control them.

No – because all stakeholders need to be responsible for their own health and safety arrangements when on site.

Question 8 of 50

9. What must be done with silty water removed from an excavation?

Stored in a lined skip

Treated before it is discharged

Discharged into a fast-running watercourse

Discharged in the nearest ditch or watercourse, as the silts are naturally occurring and local

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of the following activities does NOT produce silica dust?

Trimming paving slabs

Clearing up rubble

Sanding plywood

Demolishing concrete floors

Question 10 of 50

11. A behavioural safety scheme must promote supervision as part of good leadership in health and safety. Is this correct?

No – because micro-managing a workforce is often counterproductive and negative

No – because there is sufficient staff to supervise employees and the workforce is competent

Yes – because the workforce needs supervision and is positive as workers need to be watched

Yes – because good supervision demonstrates leadership in health and safety in a positive way

Question 11 of 50

12. When drilling, cutting, sanding, or grinding, in which environment is the concentration of harmful dust likely to be the highest?

Outside on a still day

In a large indoor space

Outside on a windy day

In a small room

Question 12 of 50

13. What must you ensure before carrying out work in an area used as an emergency escape route?

The doors into the corridor are locked

The fire escape signs are removed before the work starts

The tools being used are spark-proof

Any tools and equipment do not block the route

Question 13 of 50

14. Which colour plug is used for a 415V electrical supply on construction sites?

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 14 of 50

15. What is the correct way to dispose of hazardous materials on site?

Leave them for someone else

Pour small amounts into drains

Dispose of them in general waste

Follow the disposal instructions provided

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these is NOT your legal duty as a worker on a construction site?

To write your own risk assessments

To look after your own health and safety

Not to interfere with anything provided for health and safety

To look after the health and safety of others affected by your work

Question 16 of 50

17. If you notice a fire starting on site, what should you do first?

Attempt to extinguish it

Raise the fire alarm

Inform a colleague later

Leave the area quietly

Question 17 of 50

18. On a construction site, a worker slips and lands awkwardly. They complain of intense leg pain and cannot move their leg. What is your best course of action?

Move them to a nearby rest area

Ask them to try walking it off

Massage the injured area

Call for a first aider or emergency help

Question 18 of 50

19. Which two elements, along with heat, are required to create a fire?

Nitrogen and argon

Oxygen and fuel

Electricity and smoke

Carbon dioxide and water

Question 19 of 50

20. A worker gets dust or debris in their eye while working. What should you do?

Hold the eye open and wipe it with clean tissue paper

Tell them to blink a couple of times

Ask them to rub the eye until it starts to water

Hold the eye open and flush it with sterile water

Question 20 of 50

21. What TWO additional features must be installed on excavators with a Safe Working Load (SWL) exceeding one tonne? (Give TWO answers)

Boom-lowering control device

Residual current device

Warning device (acoustic or visual)

Roll-over protection

Falling object protection

Question 21 of 50

22. Under what condition is it safe for a person to travel on mobile plant equipment?

When the journey is short

When the operator allows it

When the machine is moving slowly

Only when there is a proper passenger seat provided

Question 22 of 50

23. What is the intended use of Class 3 ladders?

Construction site use

Light domestic tasks

Heavy industrial work

High-access professional work

Question 23 of 50

24. At what height must a rest platform be provided when climbing a ladder?

7 m

8 m

9 m

6 m

Question 24 of 50

25. Which type of PPE is most suitable when exposed to harmful gases?

Helmet with safety glasses

Dust mask with googles

Respirator

Ear protection

Question 25 of 50

26. What is the main purpose of using an RCD with electrical equipment?

To disconnect power in case of a fault

It saves energy and lowers costs

To control voltage levels

To increase tool performance

Question 26 of 50

27. If you believe current safety procedures on site are no longer effective, what is the correct action?

Report it to your supervisor

Discuss it with coworkers

Write to the HSE

Report it to the police

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of the following is suitable hearing protection on a construction site?

Cotton wool in the ears

Covering ears with hands

Ear defenders

Wearing a hat

Question 28 of 50

29. On which type of fire is a CO₂ extinguisher unsuitable?

Electrical equipment fires

Flammable liquid fires

Class A fires

Small fuel fires

Question 29 of 50

30. Which source is the LEAST dependable when determining vibration exposure from power tools?

HSE guidance data

Personal experience or opinion

Manufacturer specifications

Measured vibration levels

Question 30 of 50

31. Exposure to which of the following may NOT result in lung disease?

Asbestos

Strong smells

Bird droppings

Silica dust

Question 31 of 50

32. How often should a disposable face mask be replaced on site?

Once a week

At the end of each shift

Every month

When it becomes visibly dirty

Question 32 of 50

33. Which item is NOT designed to help with moving loads on a construction site?

Pallet truck

Sackbarrow

Wheelbarrow

Full body harness

Question 33 of 50

34. You have been instructed on how to lift a heavy load, but you think there may be a better way to do it. What should you do?

Ask your workmates to decide

Ignore the instructions and do it your own way

Ignore your idea and follow the instructions given

Discuss your idea with your supervisor

Question 34 of 50

35. What type of tool should be used when digging close to underground electrical cables?

Mechanical breaker

Steel shovel

A jackhammer

Insulated digging tools

Question 35 of 50

36. When using a ladder, what should be the correct angle of the ladder?

75°

60°

45°

85°

Question 36 of 50

37. When should a fatal incident or serious dangerous occurrence be reported to the HSE?

Immediately

Within 7 days

Within 15 days

At the end of the project

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of the following is a potential risk associated with working at height?

Spinal injury

Falling objects

Heat stress

Chemical burns

Question 38 of 50

39. Pedestrians are most likely to be injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Reversing

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Parked

Question 39 of 50

40. What is the minimum safe distance for placing goal-post barriers near overhead power lines on site?

3 m

8 m

6 m

12 m

Question 40 of 50

41. What is the most common source of infection for Weil’s disease on a construction site?

Asbestos fibres

Contaminated water

Paint fumes

Dry dust

Question 41 of 50

42. Which animal is the primary source of leptospirosis infection on construction sites?

Dogs

Cats

Rats

Squirrels

Question 42 of 50

43. After asbestos, which of the following causes the most ill health to construction workers?

Diesel fumes

Paint vapours

Wood dust

Silica dust

Question 43 of 50

44. Which substance is NOT covered by the COSHH Regulations 2002?

Lead

Dusts

Fumes

Chemicals

Question 44 of 50

45. What type of gloves should be used when handling hazardous chemicals?

Waterproof gloves

Fabric gloves

Impervious gloves

Tightly sealed around the wrist

Question 45 of 50

46. Someone has a nail in their foot. You are not a first aider. Why must you NOT pull out the nail?

The nail is helping to keep their boot on

It will prove that the casualty was not wearing safety boots

You will let air and bacteria get into the wound

The nail is helping to reduce the bleeding

Question 46 of 50

47. What is the purpose of a steel toe in a work boot?

It keeps the foot more aerated than a normal boot

It protects against falling objects

It offers increased comfort when working at height

It provides increased traction when working at height

Question 47 of 50

48. Who must be notified if a worker is diagnosed with a work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome?

The Health and Safety Executive

Their doctor

The nearest hospital

The local health authority

Question 48 of 50

49. What health problem can be caused by dust and cement?

Dermatitis

Poisoning

Hearing loss

Back and joint injuries

Question 49 of 50

50. What form of pollution is most commonly caused by using power tools on site?

Air pollution

Noise pollution

Water pollution

Light pollution

Question 50 of 50

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About Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Test

About Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) TestThe Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test makes sure that people working in construction know how to stay safe and protect others around them. The test checks your knowledge of basic health and safety rules, how to spot risks, and how to work in an environmentally friendly way.

This test is organised by Construction Industry Training Board and is an important for anyone who wants to work in construction industries. The test covers topics such as spotting hazards, following safe practices, and knowing what to do in an emergency.

Types of HS&E Tests

There are mainly three types of Health, Safety and Environment tests:

Operatives
Specialists
Managers and Professionals

The minimum passing score for health, safety and environment test is 90%, which means you need to answer 45 out of 50 questions correctly. After passing the relevant test, you can print your score and apply for CSCS card.