CITB Health and Safety Mock Test

Written By: Ryan - Admin
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. The toilets on your site are always dirty or do not flush What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. If you see 'frost' around the valve on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder, it means:
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. You have to work outdoors in bad weather Your employer should supply you with correctly fitting waterproof clothing because:
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. You are involved in an incident on site that was dangerous but no-one was injured Who must you report this 'dangerous occurrence' to?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5. A FOAM extinguisher, identified by a cream band, should NOT be used on what TWO types of fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. You must not walk behind a lorry when it is reversing because:
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B.
C.
D.
7. It is safe to work close to an overhead power line if:
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B.
C.
D.
8. What must a travelling first-aid kit not contain?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. While working on site you get a small cut on one of your fingers What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. What should the worker be provided with if a survey on a remote, unoccupied site needs to be carried out?
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. What does this sign mean? First Aid
A.
B.
C.
D.
12. What is the MAIN aim of fire precautions on site?
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B.
C.
D.
13. Do you have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created?
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B.
C.
D.
14. If someone gets some grit in their eye, the best thing you can do is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. A large fire has been reported. You have not been trained to use fire extinguishers. You should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. You need to use a power tool to cut or grind materials. Give TWO ways to control the dust from getting into the air.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
17. If you need to use a hand tool or power tool on site it must be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
18. When do you need to wear eye protection?
A.
B.
C.
D.
19. You are working in a confined space when you notice the smell of bad eggs. This smell is a sign of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
20. A hot work permit allows you to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
21. A first-aid box should NOT contain:
A.
B.
C.
D.
22. You discover a bird on a nest where you need to work. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
23. You need to use an extension cable What TWO things must you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
24. 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.
25. A scaffold has collapsed and you saw it happen When you are asked about the accident, you should say:
A.
B.
C.
D.
26. What is the MAIN reason for attending a site induction?
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B.
C.
D.
27. How do you check if a RCD (residual current device) connected to a power tool is working?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28. While on site you'll see a contractor working in a way that presents and a danger to yourself and others around you. What should you do immediately?
A.
B.
C.
D.
29. You need to use a grinder, cut-off saw, cartridge tool or nail gun What type of eye protection will you need?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30. If you think someone has a broken leg you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
31. If you drop your safety helmet from height onto a hard surface, you should:
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B.
C.
D.
32. What is the one thing a first aider cannot do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
33. Look at these statements about illegal drugs in the workplace Which one is true in relation to site work?
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B.
C.
D.
34. How would you expect to find out about site health and safety rules when you first arrive on site?
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B.
C.
D.
35. Where must an emergency route or routes ensure safe access to?
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B.
C.
D.
36. 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.
37. You find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals What is the first thing you should do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
38. Which of these will give you health and safety information about a hazardous substance?
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B.
C.
D.
39. If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that:
A.
B.
C.
D.
40. Exposure to engine oil and other mineral oils can cause:
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B.
C.
D.
41. To get the maximum protection from your safety helmet you should wear it:
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B.
C.
D.
42. What does this sign mean? Risk Of Electrocution
A.
B.
C.
D.
43. When must an accident be recorded in the site's accident book?
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B.
C.
D.
44. Why is it important to report near miss incidents on site?
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B.
C.
D.
45. What is the one thing a first aider CANNOT do for you?
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B.
C.
D.
46. When you use a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher, the nozzle gets:
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B.
C.
D.
47. If you get a hazardous substance on your hands, it can pass from your hands to your mouth when you eat Give TWO ways to stop this
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
48. Which of the following should be classed as hazardous waste?
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B.
C.
D.
49. Which of these activities does NOT create silica dust, which is harmful if breathed in?
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B.
C.
D.
50. What does this sign mean? Safety Boots Or Safety Shoes Must Be Worn
A.
B.
C.
D.

 

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

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  7. Really useful revision aid, the more practice, the greater the likelihood of a pass.

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