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. Exposure to engine oil and other mineral oils can cause:
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Someone near you is using noisy equipment and you have no hearing protection What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. What is the one thing a first aider CANNOT do for you?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. Why is it important to report all accidents?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5. A DRY POWDER fire extinguisher, identified by a blue band, could be used on all types of fire but is BEST suited to what TWO types of fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. If you see either of these labels on a substance what should you do? Substance Is Harmful
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. There has been a spillage of hydraulic oil from plant working near a watercourse. What one action should you NOT do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. A hot work permit allows you to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. What does this sign mean? First Aid
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. You are working in an excavation. If you see the side supports move, you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. What are THREE early signs of vibration white finger or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12. If you are not trained in first aid, and someone is knocked unconscious, what should you do first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
13. When using water to keep dust down when cutting you must ensure:
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B.
C.
D.
14. What is a tool box talk?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. You see a mobile crane lifting a load. The load is about to hit something. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. When digging, you notice the soil gives off a strange smell. What is this likely to mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
17. If someone is in contact with a live cable the best thing you can do is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
18. These signs tell you that a substance can be: Harmful To The Environment
A.
B.
C.
D.
19. Which of these does not have to be recorded in the accident book?
A.
B.
C.
D.
20. Before you adjust an electric hand tool you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
21. Look at these statements about illegal drugs in the workplace Which one is true in relation to site work?
A.
B.
C.
D.
22. You need to handle a hazardous substance You should wear the correct gloves to help stop:
A.
B.
C.
D.
23. Why should you try to use battery-powered tools rather than electrical ones?
A.
B.
C.
D.
24. You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. What should you do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
25. Someone near you is using a disc-cutter to cut concrete blocks What THREE immediate hazards are likely to affect you?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
26. What does this sign mean? Safety Gloves Must Be Worn
A.
B.
C.
D.
27. What must a travelling first-aid kit not contain?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28. A risk assessment identifies:
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B.
C.
D.
29. If you have to use a vibrating tool, what would you expect your supervisor to do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding what is the best way to protect your long term health from harmful dust?
A.
B.
C.
D.
31. Which THREE of the following should be included in a method statement?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
32. If you have unused material left, what should you always do before you consider putting it into a skip?
A.
B.
C.
D.
33. You will find out about emergency assembly points from:
A.
B.
C.
D.
34. To help keep rats away, everyone on site should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
35. If you have to twist or turn your body when you lift and place a load, it means:
A.
B.
C.
D.
36. Round red and white signs with a diagonal line are:Prohibition Signs – Meaning You Must Not
A.
B.
C.
D.
37. In an emergency you should:
A.
B.
C.
D.
38. What does this sign mean? You Must Wear Safety Eye Protection
A.
B.
C.
D.
39. You can help prevent accidents by:
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B.
C.
D.
40. You should only clean very dirty hands with:
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B.
C.
D.
41. If you have to use a vibrating tool, how can you help reduce the effects of hand-arm vibration?
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B.
C.
D.
42. The main cause of death when people have to work in a confined space is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
43. If there is an emergency while you are on site, what should you do first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
44. An excavator has just stopped work. Liquid is dripping and forming a small pool under the back of the machine. What could this mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
45. Who on site needs to understand relevant environmental risks on a construction site?
A.
B.
C.
D.
46. What sort of rest area should your employer provide on site?
A.
B.
C.
D.
47. What should the worker be provided with if a survey on a remote, unoccupied site needs to be carried out?
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B.
C.
D.
48. Which of these is most likely to cause vibration white finger?
A.
B.
C.
D.
49. What is vibration white finger or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
50. Do all types of glove protect hands against chemicals?
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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