CSCS Test Questions and Answers by Topic
The CITB HS&E test draws its 50 questions from a fixed set of knowledge topics. Practise each topic on its own — untimed, with instant feedback — then prove yourself in a full timed mock test.
CITB groups the Operatives syllabus into five core knowledge areas. We break those five into the 21 narrower topics below, because “occupational health” is too broad to revise in one sitting — it covers dust, noise, vibration, manual handling and welfare. The 21 are our split, not CITB's labels.
General Responsibilities & Risk Assessment
Your legal duties on site, risk assessments and method statements.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Hard hats, hi-vis, eye and hand protection — when and how PPE must be used.
Safety Signs & Signals
Prohibition, warning, mandatory and safe-condition signs used on site.
Manual Handling
Safe lifting technique and the TILE assessment.
Working at Height
Ladders, scaffolds, harnesses and the hierarchy of control.
Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
Fire prevention, extinguisher types and emergency response.
Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
COSHH assessments, asbestos and lead awareness.
Dust, Fumes & Respiratory Risks
Silica dust, fumes and respiratory protective equipment.
Noise & Vibration (HAVS)
Hearing protection and hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Electrical Safety
Safe voltages, cables, tools and overhead/underground power.
Site Transport & Traffic Management
Mobile plant, vehicle movements and pedestrian routes.
Excavations & Confined Spaces
Trench support, inspections and confined-space entry.
Buried & Underground Services
Cable avoidance tools, permits and safe digging practice.
Accident Reporting (RIDDOR) & First Aid
What to report, near misses and first-aid arrangements.
Environmental Awareness & Waste
Pollution prevention, waste segregation and protected species.
Health & Welfare
Welfare facilities, hygiene and occupational health.
CDM Regulations
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations duties.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Stress, wellbeing and supporting others on site.
Leadership & Management (MAP)
Managers & Professionals test — leading safe working.
Demolition (Specialist)
Specialist demolition test topic questions.
Highway Works (Specialist)
Specialist highway works test topic questions.