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This CITB mock test features 50 questions similar to the ones you’ll face when taking the CITB Health,
Safety and Environment Test in 2021.

These 50 questions will touch on all 16 core categories you will need to know to pass the CITB HSE test.
Please read each question carefully, some may require multiple answers.

Like the real test, you will need to score at least 45 out of 50 to pass this CITB mock test. Good luck.

CITB Mock Test 50 Questions

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1. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is ___.

Black
Cream
Blue
Red

2. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth
Buried services are present
There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

3. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to using gloves while handling
chemicals?

You must choose appropriate gloves because different gloves protect against different
hazards
You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on your hands rst
All gloves are made to the same standards so all gloves will protect you against chemicals
You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on the gloves

4. A toolbox talk is ___.

A short discussion on where to store your tools

A short discussion on how to get the best deals on tools
A short discussion on how to clean your tools
A short discussion on a particular safety related topic

5. Which TWO of these are likely potential health issues for someone who uses a
hammer drill for long periods of time? (Choose 2 answers)

Leptospirosis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Lung cancer
Vibration white nger
6. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what
should you do?

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift
Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals
Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

7. You’re about to start working and realize that a design detail cannot be built
according to its plans, what TWO things should you do? (Choose 2 answers)

Create a method of you own and build it that way

Try to build it according to the plans and do the best you can to make it work
Let your supervisor know before starting any work
Do not make any changes unless you have approval in writing

8. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder
You will need to repaint the ladder regularly
The paint causes the ladder to become slippery
The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

9. What type of eye protection is most suitable if there’s a risk of materials flying
into your eyes?

Tinted welding goggles

Chemical-rated goggles
Impact-rated glasses
Laser safety glasses

10. What should you do if you notice a worker driving plant equipment way
above the site speed limit?

Report it to a supervisor or manager

Speak to the driver at the end of the day
Go and speak to the driver immediately
Nothing, this is not your responsibility

11. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?
 40°
50°
75°
55°

12. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Foam re extinguisher
CO2 re extinguisher
Wet chemical re extinguisher
Dry powder re extinguisher

13. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation
where control measures are not in place?

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall
Sanding down old paint
Plastering a ceiling in a new home

14. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance, whose responsibility is
it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information
Your health and safety rep only
Your supervisor
An HSE o cer

15. You are given a task that requires using a power tool and need to carry out a
visual inspection. Which TWO of these should you ensure when carrying out the
visual inspection? (Choose 2 answers)

Ensure the switches, triggers and safety guard are in good working order and correctly set
Ensure the power lead, plug and casing are not damaged
Ensure the manufacturer’s label hasn’t been removed
 Ensure the carry case for the tool is not damaged

16. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Wood
Plastic
Paper
Propane

17. What health condition is most likely if a worker uses a grinder without
adequate hearing protection?

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Vibration white nger
Weil’s disease
Hearing damage

18. When are you LESS likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration syndrome?

When you are cold but dry

When you are warm and dry
When you are wet and cold
When you are wet but warm

19. For maximum protection, how should you insert disposable foam ear plugs?

Roll them up, pull the top of your ear to open up your ear canal, then insert them
Soak them in water then insert them half way into your ear, they will expand naturally
Just insert them the way they are
Fold them in half then insert them halfway into your ear

20. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going
through a construction health and safety checklist?

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement
Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels
Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels
21. When planning the safe system of work for manual handling, who should be
involved?

You and your supervisor/employer

The Health and Safety Executive
You and your colleagues only
Your supervisor only

22. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to lifting a load while sitting
down?

You can lift heavier loads while sitting

You can lift the same weight as if you are standing
You are likely to lift less while sitting
You should never attempt to lift any weight while sitting

23. You’re about to start a new task, how would you know if extra PPE is required?

The risk assessment will tell you

Your employer’s health and safety policy will tell you
A colleague will tell you
Your workplace noticeboard will tell you

24. Which TWO of these would NOT require portable appliance testing (PAT)?
(Choose 2 answers)

A 110v extension cable

A 110v transformer
A Battery-powered drill
A hammer and bolster
A plug-in beaker

25. Which THREE of these hazards are likely to affect a worker who is using an air-
powered tool? (Choose 3 answers)

They could get an electric shock

Hand arm vibration
They could be struck by a hose that’s not properly secured
Flying fragments and airborne dust
They could contract weil’s disease
26. Which TWO are likely consequences for employers who fail to take
appropriate measures to prevent accidents or ill health at work? (Choose 2
answers)

The employer will have to increase working times for other staff to make up time lost due to
accidents or ill health
The employer could be ned or imprisoned
The employer having to hire additional staff
Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

27. Why is your employer legally obligated to discuss matters of health and
safety with you?

They won’t have to pay for you to have further health and safety training
Employers are NOT legally required to discuss matter of health and safety with you
So that you are informed about anything that could affect your health and safety at work
So that they are not liable for and accidents or injuries you may have on site

28. What should you do if your doctor says you have hand-arm vibration
syndrome and he/she believes it was most likely caused through your work?

Tell your supervisor/employer

Do not tell anyone, HAVS does not need to be reported
Only tell your close friends
Do not tell anyone at work, it no one’s business

29. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

CO2
Water
Foam
Wet chemical

30. You have to adjust an electric hand-tool, what should you do before
attempting to adjust it?

Ensure it’s switched off and unplugged

Ensure it’s plugged in so that you can test it while adjusting
Ensure it’s turned off; it does not need to be unplugged
Ensure your supervisor is watching you
31. You need to work near an overhead power line, when would it be safe to do
so?

If you are wearing rubber sole safety boots

If you are wearing rubber gloves
When the power is switched off
Only if you use a wooden ladder for access

32. What is the MAIN reason why battery-powered tools are preferred instead of
their electrical counterparts?

Battery-powered tools are safer, as they will not give you an electric shock
They do not have to undergo portable appliance testing
They're more powerful
They're cheaper to buy and maintain

33. What type of eye protection should you wear if you have to use a cut-off-saw
or grinder?

Welding goggles
Laser safety glasses
Chemical rated glasses
Impact-rated goggles or full face shield

34. Which TWO are important factors to consider when it comes to using lifting
aids? (Choose 2 answers)

The person using the lifting aid must have a CSCS card
The lifting aid must be designed for the task
The person using the lifting aid must be competent, and trained in using the lifting aid
correctly
The person using the lifting aid must be at least 25 years old

35. The TWO main reasons why all accidents, incidents and near misses must be
reported are ___. (Choose 2 answers)

The employer needs to report certain accidents/incidents to the Health and Safety Executive
To nd out if the employee should be ned
To nd how and why they were caused
To nd out if the employer should be ned
36. Whenever required, your employer must ensure they provide you with
instructions that ___.

Can be downloaded from the internet

Is also available in large print
Is also available in audio format
Is in a format that you understand

37. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present
The soil is contaminated
It is not safe to dig in this area

38. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location
Fire hose location
Fire alarm point

39. Which TWO of the following should you keep in mind if you have to carry a
load in cold and damp conditions? (Choose 2 answers)

You should work at a fast pace to stay warm

These conditions will reduce your ability to carry the load safely
These conditions will make the load feel lighter
The route you are taking could be slippery
These conditions will make the load easier to carry

40. Which TWO are likely consequences for YOU if your employer fails to take
appropriate measures to prevent accidents or ill health at work? (Choose 2
answers)

You could be ned for having an accident

You could have an injury
 You might not be able to work and your income and family life/lifestyle would be affected
You could be sacked for having an injury

41. Which of these is the LEAST important reason why all accidents must be
reported?

To nd out what happened so that it can be prevented in the future

Certain accidents need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive
Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book
To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

42. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe
Caution tripping hazards on roof
Danger fragile roof

43. What should you do if you are using a generator to power some lighting and
the lamp blows?

Replace the lamp yourself but ensure you DO NOT disconnect the lighting from the generator
Replace the lamp yourself but ensure you disconnect the lighting from the generator rst
Wait until a quali ed electrician is available to change the lamp
Try your best to work without any lighting

44. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep
Your supervisor
The site manager

45. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Suffering from skin abrasions

 Falling
Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground
Being crushed if the sides are not supported

46. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly ammable
Substance can cause long-term serious health problems
Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

47. What should you do if you’re about to start a job and realize it cannot be done
according to the method statement?

Carry on using the current method and gure it out as you go along
Ask your colleagues for advice and tips
Speak to your supervisor before starting any work
Create your own way to get the job done

48. Which of these is TRUE if you have to twist or turn your body while lifting and
placing a load?

You should be able to lift more weight safely

You must wear a back brace at all times
The amount of weight you can lift safely will be reduced
Working quickly will help to reduce the likeliness to injury

49. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sweeping up rubble
Cutting stones and blocks
Sawing wood
Demolition of concrete oors or screeds
 50. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a
fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the re extinguisher and see how it goes
Do not use the re extinguisher and go to your re assembly point immediately
Search the building for your supervisor and let him/her know

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