CSCS (Construction Skills) Exam
2026 — 100 Questions &
Answers
SECTION 1 — GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY (1–25)
1. What is the main purpose of the CSCS card?
A. To get a discount on tools
B. To prove you are trained and safe to work on site ✓
C. To show your age
D. To allow you to drive machinery
2. Who is responsible for your safety on site?
A. Your supervisor
B. The safety officer
C. Everyone on site ✓
D. The client
3. What is the first thing you should do if you see a hazard?
A. Ignore it
B. Report it to your supervisor ✓
C. Fix it yourself immediately
D. Take a picture for evidence
4. Why are risk assessments important?
A. To blame workers
B. To identify hazards and control risks ✓
C. Because the law says so only
D. To avoid paperwork
5. What does PPE stand for?
A. Personal Protective Equipment ✓
B. Public Protection Exercise
, C. Personal Productivity Estimate
D. Protective Professional Equipment
6. Which of the following is not PPE?
A. Hard hat
B. Safety boots
C. Hi-vis clothing
D. Mobile phone ✓
7. What must you do if your PPE is damaged?
A. Use it until replaced
B. Replace or report it ✓
C. Lend it to someone
D. Throw it away silently
8. What colour should a safety helmet normally be for general operatives?
A. Blue ✓
B. Pink
C. Grey
D. Black
9. What does a red fire extinguisher contain?
A. Foam
B. CO₂
C. Water ✓
D. Dry powder
10. What is the safest way to lift a load?
A. Bend your back
B. Bend your knees ✓
C. Keep legs straight
D. Twist as you lift
11. What should you do before lifting?
A. Assume it’s light
B. Test the weight ✓
C. Lift fast
D. Wait for help
12. If you discover a fire, what is your first action?
A. Fight it
, B. Raise the alarm ✓
C. Run away
D. Hide
13. What does a yellow warning sign mean?
A. Mandatory
B. Prohibition
C. Danger / Caution ✓
D. Safe condition
14. Which sign shape means “mandatory”?
A. Triangle
B. Blue circle ✓
C. Red circle
D. Green square
15. What is toolbox talk?
A. Staff meeting
B. A brief safety discussion ✓
C. Tool inspection
D. Training exam
16. Why is housekeeping important?
A. To keep inspectors happy
B. To prevent slips and trips ✓
C. To look neat
D. To reduce noise
17. What should you do if you’re unsure how to complete a task safely?
A. Guess
B. Ask your supervisor ✓
C. Copy others
D. Do it anyway
18. What is the most common injury on construction sites?
A. Burns
B. Bruises
C. Slips, trips, and falls ✓
D. Electric shocks
, 19. When must you wear a hard hat?
A. At all times unless authorised ✓
B. Only during heavy lifting
C. Only in winter
D. Only in windy weather
20. What is the purpose of an induction?
A. Site rules and safety information ✓
B. To test you
C. To sign your contract
D. To give tools
21. If you feel unwell during work, you should:
A. Keep working
B. Tell your supervisor ✓
C. Leave site silently
D. Take someone’s break
22. What does “permit to work” mean?
A. Permission to enter site
B. Authorisation to do high-risk work ✓
C. Holiday approval
D. Permission to use tools
23. When using ladders, what is the correct angle?
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 75° ✓
D. 90°
24. Which is a safe access method to height?
A. Crate
B. Ladder
C. MEWP ✓
D. Chair
25. Who can remove a scaffold tag?
A. Any worker
B. Supervisor
2026 — 100 Questions &
Answers
SECTION 1 — GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY (1–25)
1. What is the main purpose of the CSCS card?
A. To get a discount on tools
B. To prove you are trained and safe to work on site ✓
C. To show your age
D. To allow you to drive machinery
2. Who is responsible for your safety on site?
A. Your supervisor
B. The safety officer
C. Everyone on site ✓
D. The client
3. What is the first thing you should do if you see a hazard?
A. Ignore it
B. Report it to your supervisor ✓
C. Fix it yourself immediately
D. Take a picture for evidence
4. Why are risk assessments important?
A. To blame workers
B. To identify hazards and control risks ✓
C. Because the law says so only
D. To avoid paperwork
5. What does PPE stand for?
A. Personal Protective Equipment ✓
B. Public Protection Exercise
, C. Personal Productivity Estimate
D. Protective Professional Equipment
6. Which of the following is not PPE?
A. Hard hat
B. Safety boots
C. Hi-vis clothing
D. Mobile phone ✓
7. What must you do if your PPE is damaged?
A. Use it until replaced
B. Replace or report it ✓
C. Lend it to someone
D. Throw it away silently
8. What colour should a safety helmet normally be for general operatives?
A. Blue ✓
B. Pink
C. Grey
D. Black
9. What does a red fire extinguisher contain?
A. Foam
B. CO₂
C. Water ✓
D. Dry powder
10. What is the safest way to lift a load?
A. Bend your back
B. Bend your knees ✓
C. Keep legs straight
D. Twist as you lift
11. What should you do before lifting?
A. Assume it’s light
B. Test the weight ✓
C. Lift fast
D. Wait for help
12. If you discover a fire, what is your first action?
A. Fight it
, B. Raise the alarm ✓
C. Run away
D. Hide
13. What does a yellow warning sign mean?
A. Mandatory
B. Prohibition
C. Danger / Caution ✓
D. Safe condition
14. Which sign shape means “mandatory”?
A. Triangle
B. Blue circle ✓
C. Red circle
D. Green square
15. What is toolbox talk?
A. Staff meeting
B. A brief safety discussion ✓
C. Tool inspection
D. Training exam
16. Why is housekeeping important?
A. To keep inspectors happy
B. To prevent slips and trips ✓
C. To look neat
D. To reduce noise
17. What should you do if you’re unsure how to complete a task safely?
A. Guess
B. Ask your supervisor ✓
C. Copy others
D. Do it anyway
18. What is the most common injury on construction sites?
A. Burns
B. Bruises
C. Slips, trips, and falls ✓
D. Electric shocks
, 19. When must you wear a hard hat?
A. At all times unless authorised ✓
B. Only during heavy lifting
C. Only in winter
D. Only in windy weather
20. What is the purpose of an induction?
A. Site rules and safety information ✓
B. To test you
C. To sign your contract
D. To give tools
21. If you feel unwell during work, you should:
A. Keep working
B. Tell your supervisor ✓
C. Leave site silently
D. Take someone’s break
22. What does “permit to work” mean?
A. Permission to enter site
B. Authorisation to do high-risk work ✓
C. Holiday approval
D. Permission to use tools
23. When using ladders, what is the correct angle?
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 75° ✓
D. 90°
24. Which is a safe access method to height?
A. Crate
B. Ladder
C. MEWP ✓
D. Chair
25. Who can remove a scaffold tag?
A. Any worker
B. Supervisor
