Labourer CSCS Mock Test

It is important that you apply for your CSCS card. To obtain this card, you must first pass the relevant Green Card CSCS Mock Exam.

Construction sites in the United Kingdom require more and more employees to have this card before they step foot on the worksite. This card proves that the employee has undergone the safety and health training needed to carry out work safely. Without it, you will have a hard time finding a job relevant to the construction field. The best way to ensure that you are best prepared for the test is by taking trial tests to ensure that you have the information you need to pass the test.

This mock test is an accurate replica of the Health, Safety & Environment Test required for obtaining the Labourer, green CSCS card. It is the ideal tool for practising for the real test, as all of its questions are based on the latest CSCS test questions from 2023. The test is divided into 12 behavioural case study questions and 38 knowledge-based questions on various health, safety, and environmental issues. To pass the mock test, you need to answer 30 out of the 35 questions correctly.

The following labourer CSCS Mock Exam contains general questions on information that will likely be found on the CSCS test.

Green Card CSCS Mock Test

1. When wearing a helmet in extremely hot weather, which of the following is a true statement?

Give ONE Answer

It is common practice to increase air flow by drilling holes in your helmet

Wearing it sideways is allowed and makes it more comfortable

You can take it off for two minutes every hour while working

You must wear it at all times regardless of weather conditions

2. Which of the following are the protective mid-soled found in safety footwear designed to do?

Give ONE Answer

When you step on hazardous chemicals they prevent burns

To protect your feet from injury from sharp objects, such as nails

To keep you from hurting your ankle

To keep you comfortable while you work

3. What does your ringing in your ears after you use a noisy piece of equipment, what does the ringing mean?

Give ONE Answer

It is simply the result of the fact your body was exposed to excess vibration

You are getting the flu

The level of noise was high, but no damage was die

Your hearing is temporarily damaged

4. Which of the following could be an early sign that you have permanent hearing damage due to excessive noise?

Give ONE Answer

Repetitive ear infections

There is no way to tell until it’s gone

If you have a ringing sound in your ears

If you have a build-up of wax in your ear

5. If the ladder you have chosen to use is damaged, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

Continue using it, just practice extra caution

Immediately stop using it, report that it is broken, and tell your coworkers

Try to fix it, and if you can’t go to a supervisor

Put the ladder to the side and leave it alone

6. Which of the following is an example of how excess noise can hurt your health?

Give ONE Answer

Both A & B

It can cause you to lose your hearing

It can cause persistent headaches

It can cause ear infections to occur

7. How often can you use disposable masks?

Give ONE Answer

Three shifts/days

You should change them every week

One shift/day

Five shifts/days

8. When is inhaling high levels of dust most hazardous?

Give ONE Answer

You are working outdoors on a hot day

You are working in a small room

You are using a tool in a large area found indoors

You are working outside on a windy day

9. If you drop and crack your helmet, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

Tape it and keep working

Replace it on your break

If it’s a small crack, it’s fine

Replace it immediately

10. Can hearing damage caused by excessive noise over a long period of time be reversed?

Give ONE Answer

Not without surgery

Yes, let it rest and it will reverse itself

Yes, with surgery

No, it is permanent

11. What should you do if you are given a dust mask that is too big before starting your shift and continuously falls off?

Give ONE Answer

Request another one, and then use the big one until you can get a new one

Ask for another mask that fits correctly and wait until you have obtained the right RPE before you begin working again

Ask a coworker that is not using their mask if you can use it

Wait until your shift ends before getting another one

12. What should you do if you are using water to control dust levels while cutting?

Give ONE Answer

Ensure that you use as much water as you possibly can

Correctly adjust water flow

Before you begin cutting, make sure to pour a lot of water on the surface

Ask a coworker to stand with you and pour water directly onto the workspace

13. Which of the following methods can prevent dust from going airborne?

Give ONE Answer

Wet cutting

A & C

Cut carefully and move slowly

Placing a dust collector on the machine

14. Which of the following is true pertaining to ladders?

Give ONE Answer

Only one person should ever work on the ladder

The supervisor can give permission for two people to work on the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder as long as there is enough room and they use caution

Only one person should use the ladder, unless a third person is holding it

15. If you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but find the wheel brakes are broken, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

Continue using it only if the floor is level

You should not use it

Use something sturdy and wedge it between the wheels so they will not move

Find a coworker to hold the tower as you work

16. If you do not understand the topic being discussed at a site induction, what do you do

Give ONE Answer

Ask the presenter to clarify

Ask your supervisor if you can’t figure it out on your own

Wait until the next break and ask your co-workers

Google it when you get home

17. When is it important to use eye protection?

Give ONE Answer

Only when using power tools

Only when working near dust

Only when handling chemicals

Whenever there is potential for eye injury and/or the site rules require it

18. It is employee to do all of the following, except?

Give ONE Answer

Neither A & B, the supervisors do this

Both A & B

Provide their own PPE

Write their own risk assessments

19. If you must run an electrical cable across an area in which vehicles use, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put “ramp ahead” sign in place

Make sure that you have used yellow tape to wrap the cable so drivers will see it

Both A and B

20. What type of equipment receives prohibition notices?

Give ONE Answer

Equipment that is unsafe and does not need to be used until safe

Equipment that should only be used by supervisors

Equipment that should only be used by managers

Equipment that should only be used by skilled workers

21. If you need to use a power tool, it is required that you?

Give ONE Answer

Anyone can use a power tool

Are at least 21 years’ old

Are at least 18 years’ old

You must be trained and competent in order to use a power tool

22. The leading cause of death among construction workers is?

Give ONE Answer

Incidents with tools

Electrocution

Falling from a high place

Being hit by a vehicle

23. What needs to be done when you have to do work that will produce dust?

Give ONE Answer

Avoid it because the dust can be harmful if you inhale it

Make sure you are wearing the correct PPE and using the right devices to control airborne dust.

Dust can’t harm you, just work

Work for short periods of time and take frequent breaks

24. Which of the following is untrue pertaining to using podium steps?

Give ONE Answer

You must be careful when reaching sideways because a podium can fall over

Make sure the wheels of the podium steps are locked before using

Podiums must be inspected on a regular basis

Podiums are completely safe and can-not fall over

25. How would you best describe hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger?

Give ONE Answer

Occurs if you have been exposed to hazardous substances and there is a rash on your arm

It shows that your hands are going to be permanently injured

An airborne disease that causes trouble breathing

Potential permanent damage to your arms and fingers due to frostbite

26. If the dust created during your shift needs to be cleaned up, what should you do?

Give ONE Answer

Make sure to cover your mouth and nose with a protective mask

All of the above

Make sure the area has enough ventilation

Dampen the area

27. What should you do if the toilet located on the worksite is broken and always messy?

Give ONE Answer

Clean it up yourself and try to repair the toilet

On your break, leave and go to a nearby shop to use the bathroom

Hold it until you get off work

Find your supervisor and discuss the issue with him

28. Who should report unsafe working practices?

Give ONE Answer

Anyone

The health and safety representatives

The managers

The onsite manager

29. What do you do if you think your hearing has been damaged by excessive noise on the jobsite?

Give ONE Answer

Place ear plugs or cotton in your ears and continue your shift

Get a hearing test arranged by your doctor or your employer

Take a few sick days and then return to work

The damage is permanent. Continue working, there is nothing that can be done anyways

30. If you find a cut in the outer cover of the extension wire you need to use, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

You can continue using it as long as you don’t see the copper wires on the inside

Immediately report it and ensure no other worker uses the extension wire

Cover the cut with electrical wire before you use it

Continue using it, just be extra careful to avoid the cut part

31. What should you do to ensure you receive maximum protection when you use a mask?

Give ONE Answer

Make sure that the mask is the right one for the job

Make sure the mask is being worn correctly

All of the above

Make sure that the specific mask passed the face fit test

32. Which of the following is a first aid responder not allowed to do in the occurrence of an accident?

Give ONE Answer

Prescribe medicine

Bandage cuts and wounds

Move someone that has lost consciousness

Conduct CPR

33. Which of these must you do if you have to use an extension cable?

Give ONE Answer

None of the Above

Both A & B

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Uncoil the entire cable

34. If you are given a task requiring that you wear a full body harness, and you have never worn one before, what should you do?

Give ONE Answer

Figure it out

Read the instruction manual, it will tell you how to use it

Ask an expert to train you on how to use one

Ask a coworker that has worn one

35. If the guard from the power tool you need has been misplaced, what do you do?

Give ONE Answer

Work slowly and with extreme caution as you use it

Make something that will do the job

Unless the correct guard is fitted, you should not use this tool

Continue using it and work quickly to ensure you are using it the least amount possible

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If you work on a building site in the UK and your health and safety training only goes up to Level 1 NVQ, SVQ or equivalent, you need to apply for a green CSCS card. CSCS cards are a way of making sure that people who work or visit construction sites are safe. CSCS cards were introduced in 1995 by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to reduce accidents on building sites. Green CSCS cards are for people who don’t have much training in health and safety beyond a Level 1 NVQ, SVQ or equivalent. The Labourers’ card is the name given to the green CSCS card.

To apply for a green CSCS card, you need to pass the CITB test, which has 50 multiple-choice questions about health and safety in the workplace. The test lasts for 45 minutes, and you can take it up to two years before you apply. You will need to show proof of passing the test to apply for your card. Once you have your green CSCS card, it will last for five years. If you gain more qualifications or training, you can apply for a different-coloured card instead of renewing the green card.

To apply for a green CSCS card, you need to have either an RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, an SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate, a NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety (F/618/0738) unit or a CSCS-approved alternative qualification. The cost of a green CSCS card is £58.50, and you will need to pay £22.50 for the test when you book it and £36 for your CSCS green card during your application.

If you want to apply for a blue Experienced Workers’ card, which is the next card up from the green Labourers’ card, you will need to have an NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in a construction-related subject or a nationally recognised apprenticeship approved by the CSCS. You can find further information about the requirements for a blue CSCS card on the CSCS website.

To apply for a green CSCS card, use the CSCS card finder tool to make sure you are applying for the right card, book your CITB Health, Safety and Environment test on the CITB website, revise and practice for your test, and apply for your green CSCS card on the CSCS website or over the telephone.