CSCS MCQ 5

Question 1

When should a safety harness be inspected before use?

Accepted Answer

Before every use by the wearer

Answer

The wearer must inspect their harness before every use for cuts, fraying, damaged buckles, or corrosion that could cause it to fail during a fall.

Question 2

What action should be taken when a worker receives a CSCS card that has expired?

Accepted Answer

Stop work in roles requiring a CSCS card and renew immediately

Answer

An expired CSCS card is not a valid card — the worker must stop working in CSCS-required roles and renew before returning to those duties.

Question 3

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is caused by prolonged exposure to:

Accepted Answer

Vibration from power tools such as drills and compactors

Answer

HAVS is an irreversible condition caused by regular exposure to hand-transmitted vibration from power tools, leading to numbness, pain, and loss of grip.

Question 4

Which of the following is a sign that an excavation is at risk of collapse?

Accepted Answer

Cracks appearing near the top edge of the excavation

Answer

Cracks near the edge of an excavation indicate soil movement and imminent collapse — the area should be evacuated and the excavation shored immediately.

Question 5

What does a Permit to Work system ensure on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

That high-risk activities are formally authorized, controlled, and communicated

Answer

A Permit to Work is a formal written system that ensures high-risk tasks (confined space entry, hot work, live electrical work) are properly planned, authorized, and supervised.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS MCQ 5