CITB Health and Safety Mock Test

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Updated on: February 19, 2023

This CITB HS&E mock test features a random set of 50 questions, the ones you will have to face when you sit your CITB health, safety and environment test for operatives and specialists in 2023.

These questions are taken from the core knowledge 16 categories that you will need to know when taking your CITB HSE test.

We have created a set of questions on this subject to help you pass your CSCS Test.

If you want to work on a construction site, then you will need to have a good understanding of these subjects as you will be asked questions about them in the real exam.

In this mock test, we have provided the latest 50 questions you might be asked when sitting your real CSCS Test. In order to pass your mock test, you will need to score at least 45 out of 50 correct answers in 45 minutes.

There is no pass mark on this mini-test, so please keep using it until you know all of the questions from memory. Good Luck! Click here if you would like to sit a full 50-question simulation.

CITB Health and Safety Mock Test Questions

1. Someone gets a large splinter in their hand It is deep under the skin and it hurts What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. What is the first thing you should do if you find an injured person?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. If your doctor says that you have Weil's disease (leptospirosis), contracted when on site, why do you need to tell your employer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. You should not use white spirit or other solvents to clean your hands because they:
A.
B.
C.
D.
5. Which of these is the most accurate way to locate buried services?
A.
B.
C.
D.
6. You are in a deep trench. A lorry backs up to the trench and the engine is left running. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that:
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can cause:
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. When would you expect eyewash bottles to be provided?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. A scaffold guard-rail must be removed to allow you to carry out a survey. You are not a scaffolder. Can you remove the guard-rail?
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. The high levels of solvents in some paints and resins can cause:
A.
B.
C.
D.
12. Which of the following species of animal is the most likely carrier of Weil's disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?
A.
B.
C.
D.
13. The packaging of a substance has the word ‘SENSITISER’ on it This means that:
A.
B.
C.
D.
14. You need to reach the working platform of a mobile tower scaffold. What is the right way to do this?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. You can help prevent accidents by:
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. You should not just rely on barrier cream to protect your skin from harmful substances because:
A.
B.
C.
D.
17. What is the one thing a first aider CANNOT do for you?
A.
B.
C.
D.
18. If you think you have found some asbestos, the first thing you should do is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
19. The Law (Health and Safety at Work Act) places legal duties on:
A.
B.
C.
D.
20. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
21. If the head on your hammer comes loose you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
22. If there is an emergency while you are on site, what should you do first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
23. A ladder should not be painted because:
A.
B.
C.
D.
24. Exposure to asbestos fibres may result in which disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
25. An excavator on site has overturned but no one was injured. What must have a next?
A.
B.
C.
D.
26. You will find out about emergency assembly points from:
A.
B.
C.
D.
27. Look at these statements about power tools Which one is true?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28. Guard-rails are placed around the top of an excavation to prevent:
A.
B.
C.
D.
29. What are THREE early signs of vibration white finger or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
30. When must you record an accident in the accident book?
A.
B.
C.
D.
31. A scaffold has collapsed and you saw it happen. What should you say when you are asked about the accident?
A.
B.
C.
D.
32. You are working in a confined space. If the permit to work runs out before you can finish the job, you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
33. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding what is the best way to protect your long term health from harmful dust?
A.
B.
C.
D.
34. Which of the following is the least important reason for recording all accidents?
A.
B.
C.
D.
35. What does this sign mean? Fire Hose Reel Located Here
A.
B.
C.
D.
36. A first-aid box should NOT contain:
A.
B.
C.
D.
37. A fire assembly point is the place where:
A.
B.
C.
D.
38. To lift a load safely you need to think about:
A.
B.
C.
D.
39. You are more likely to catch Weil’s disease (leptospirosis) if you:
A.
B.
C.
D.
40. What does this warning sign mean? Substance Can Cause Long Term Serious
A.
B.
C.
D.
41. What is a tool box talk?
A.
B.
C.
D.
42. You should use a RCD (residual current device) with 230 volt tools because it:
A.
B.
C.
D.
43. Your supervisor asks you to drive a dumper truck. You have never driven one before. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
44. You find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals What is the first thing you should do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
45. Do you have any responsibility with regard to sustainability on site?
A.
B.
C.
D.
46. What should the worker be provided with if a survey on a remote, unoccupied site needs to be carried out?
A.
B.
C.
D.
47. If there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes, you should wear:
A.
B.
C.
D.
48. What does this sign mean? The Equipment You Need To Stop Contain
A.
B.
C.
D.
49. A hot work permit allows you to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
50. What are the TWO main areas of visual inspections you should carry out before each use of a power tool?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

 

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  2. AS EVER, A SIMLPLE WAY OF BUILDING CONFIDENCE BECAUSE ANY MISTAKES DON'T MATTER.

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