CITB Test

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. What does the acronym “PPE” stand for?

Answer

Professional Public Entry

Answer

Professional Public Entry

Answer

Personal Power Equipment

Answer

Personal Power Equipment

Answer

Personal Protection Equipment

Answer

Personal Protection Equipment

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Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 2

2. If you’re unsure about a task you’ve been asked to do, what should you do?

Answer

Do it later

Answer

Do it later

Answer

Ask your supervisor or manager for clarification

Answer

Ask your supervisor or manager for clarification

Answer

Guess and try it

Answer

Guess and try it

Answer

Watch others and copy

Answer

Watch others and copy

Question 3

3. What is the safe way to lift a heavy object manually?

Answer

Bend your back

Answer

Bend your back

Answer

Keep your legs straight

Answer

Keep your legs straight

Answer

Use your legs, keep back straight, and lift smoothly

Answer

Use your legs, keep back straight, and lift smoothly

Answer

Lift fast and twist

Answer

Lift fast and twist

Question 4

4. What type of fire extinguisher is usually RED and used for paper and wood fires?

Answer

Dry Powder

Answer

Dry Powder

Question 5

5. What does a yellow hard hat usually indicate on a UK construction site?

Answer

Site manager

Answer

Site manager

Answer

Plan operator

Answer

Plan operator

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General labourer or worker

Answer

General labourer or worker

Question 6

6. How often should you check your PPE for damage?

Answer

Only when it rains

Answer

Only when it rains

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Never, it’s the supervisor’s job

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Never, it’s the supervisor’s job

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Every time before use

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Every time before use

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Once a month

Answer

Once a month

Question 7

7. Why is it important to attend a site induction before starting highway work?

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To complete your timesheet

Answer

To complete your timesheet

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To meet your co-workers

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To meet your co-workers

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To learn how to operate machinery

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To learn how to operate machinery

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To learn about site-specific hazards and safety rules

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To learn about site-specific hazards and safety rules

Question 8

8. If there’s a risk of falling into an open excavation, what should be done?

Answer

Shout to warn others

Answer

Shout to warn others

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Put a warning sign

Answer

Put a warning sign

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Use barriers and covers

Answer

Use barriers and covers

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Tell people to be careful

Answer

Tell people to be careful

Question 9

9. What is the role of a site supervisor?

Answer

To enforce safety, supervise workers, and manage work activities

Answer

To enforce safety, supervise workers, and manage work activities

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To manage deliveries

Answer

To manage deliveries

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To operate all machines

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To operate all machines

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To handle payroll

Answer

To handle payroll

Question 10

10. What is a common hazard when working near live traffic?

Answer

Running out of cones

Answer

Running out of cones

Answer

Delays in delivery

Answer

Delays in delivery

Answer

Cars entering the site unexpectedly

Answer

Cars entering the site unexpectedly

Question 11

11. What should you do if you feel unwell while working on-site?

Answer

Inform your supervisor and seek first aid if needed

Answer

Inform your supervisor and seek first aid if needed

Answer

Take a break without telling anyone

Answer

Take a break without telling anyone

Answer

Go home without notice

Answer

Go home without notice

Answer

Keep working

Answer

Keep working

Question 12

12. What is a “toolbox talk”?

Answer

A discussion about football

Answer

A discussion about football

Answer

A meeting about wages

Answer

A meeting about wages

Answer

A lunch break discussion

Answer

A lunch break discussion

Answer

A short safety briefing before work

Answer

A short safety briefing before work

Question 13

13. What should you always check before using road-working machinery?

Answer

Pre-use inspection checklist and if you’re trained to use it

Answer

Pre-use inspection checklist and if you’re trained to use it

Answer

If it’s shiny

Answer

If it’s shiny

Answer

Colour and size

Answer

Colour and size

Question 14

14. Which of the following helps prevent hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Answer

Working in the rain

Answer

Working in the rain

Answer

Wearing gloves only

Answer

Wearing gloves only

Answer

Drinking more water

Answer

Drinking more water

Answer

Using low-vibration tools and regular breaks

Answer

Using low-vibration tools and regular breaks

Question 15

15. Which of the following is NOT considered PPE?

Answer

High-vis vest

Answer

High-vis vest

Answer

Mobile phone

Answer

Mobile phone

Answer

Safety boots

Answer

Safety boots

Question 16

16. If there is a spillage of fuel or oil on the road surface, what should you do?

Answer

Wash it away with water

Answer

Wash it away with water

Answer

Inform the supervisor immediately

Answer

Inform the supervisor immediately

Answer

Cover it with dirt

Answer

Cover it with dirt

Question 17

17. What should you do if your mobile phone distracts you during highway work?

Answer

Use it in the middle of the road

Answer

Use it in the middle of the road

Answer

Turn it off or put it away

Answer

Turn it off or put it away

Answer

Answer quickly and continue working

Answer

Answer quickly and continue working

Answer

Ask a co-worker to take your call

Answer

Ask a co-worker to take your call

Question 18

18. What document outlines all potential hazards and how to control them on-site?

Answer

Tool register

Answer

Tool register

Answer

Risk assessment

Answer

Risk assessment

Answer

Time sheet

Answer

Time sheet

Question 19

19. Why is it important to sign in and out of a highway site?

Answer

For social reasons

Answer

For social reasons

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To avoid doing extra work

Answer

To avoid doing extra work

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For headcount and safety in emergencies

Answer

For headcount and safety in emergencies

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To get paid on time

Answer

To get paid on time

Question 20

20. What’s the minimum hearing protection level when noise exceeds legal limits?

Answer

Just avoid the noise

Answer

Just avoid the noise

Answer

Ear plugs or ear defenders must be worn

Answer

Ear plugs or ear defenders must be worn

Answer

Hard hat only

Answer

Hard hat only

Answer

No protection is needed

Answer

No protection is needed

Question 21

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