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

What does this sign mean?

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Fire hose reel located here

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Fire hose reel located here

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Do not use if there is a fire

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Do not use if there is a fire

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Press here to sound the fire alarm

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Press here to sound the fire alarm

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Turn key to open fire door

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Turn key to open fire door

Question 2

A ladder should not be painted because:

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It will need regular re-painting

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It will need regular re-painting

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The paint may hide any damaged parts

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The paint may hide any damaged parts

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The paint could damage the metal parts of the ladder

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The paint could damage the metal parts of the ladder

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The paint will make it slippery to use

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The paint will make it slippery to use

Question 3

What does a hot work permit NOT tell you?

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Where the local fire station is located

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Where the local fire station is located

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What fire extinguisher or fire watch you need

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What fire extinguisher or fire watch you need

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How you must prevent sparks or heat travelling

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How you must prevent sparks or heat travelling

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When you can start and when you must stop the hot work

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When you can start and when you must stop the hot work

Question 4

Safety footwear with a protective mid-sole will protect you against:

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Chemicals burning your feet

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Chemicals burning your feet

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Twisting your ankle

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Twisting your ankle

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Getting blisters

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Getting blisters

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Nails or sharp objects puncturing the underside of your foot if you stand on them

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Nails or sharp objects puncturing the underside of your foot if you stand on them

Question 5

You have to lift a heavy load. What must your employer do?

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Nothing, it is part of your job to lift loads

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Nothing, it is part of your job to lift loads

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Make sure your supervisor is there to advise while you lift

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Make sure your supervisor is there to advise while you lift

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Do a risk assessment of the task

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Do a risk assessment of the task

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Watch you while you lift the load

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Watch you while you lift the load

Question 6

You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. What should you do?

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Divide the load into smaller loads if possible

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Divide the load into smaller loads if possible

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Use an aid, such as a trolley or wheelbarrow

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Use an aid, such as a trolley or wheelbarrow

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All of these Given answers

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All of these Given answers

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Get someone to help you

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Get someone to help you

Question 7

How should you get rid of hazardous waste?

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Place it in the correctly labelled container or ask your supervisor

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Place it in the correctly labelled container or ask your supervisor

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If the waste has a hazardous symbol on it, then it can be put in any skip on site

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If the waste has a hazardous symbol on it, then it can be put in any skip on site

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Put it only in a mixed waste skip

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Put it only in a mixed waste skip

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Take it to the nearest local authority waste tip

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Take it to the nearest local authority waste tip

Question 8

The first-aid box on site is always empty What should you do?

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Find out who is taking all the first-aid supplies

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Find out who is taking all the first-aid supplies

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Find out who looks after the first-aid box and let them know

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Find out who looks after the first-aid box and let them know

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Bring your own first-aid supplies into work

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Bring your own first-aid supplies into work

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Ignore the problem, it is always the same

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Ignore the problem, it is always the same

Question 9

When should you wear safety footwear on site?

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Until the site starts to look finished

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Until the site starts to look finished

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All the time

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All the time

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Only when working at ground level or outside

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Only when working at ground level or outside

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When you are working all day on site and not just visiting

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When you are working all day on site and not just visiting

Question 10

What do you need before you can supervise any lift using a crane?

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Nothing, you make it up as you go along

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Nothing, you make it up as you go along

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You must be trained and assessed as competent

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You must be trained and assessed as competent

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Nothing, the crane driver will tell you what to do

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Nothing, the crane driver will tell you what to do

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Written instructions from the crane hire company

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Written instructions from the crane hire company

Question 11

You think the noise at work may have damaged your hearing What should you do?

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Ask your employer or doctor to arrange a hearing test

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Ask your employer or doctor to arrange a hearing test

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Go off sick

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Go off sick

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Plug your ears with cotton wool to stop any more damage

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Plug your ears with cotton wool to stop any more damage

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Nothing, the damage has already been done

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Nothing, the damage has already been done

Question 12

A mobile plant operator can let people ride in or on the machine:

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If the cab door is shut

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If the cab door is shut

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If they have a long way to walk

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If they have a long way to walk

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Only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seat

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Only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seat

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As long as the site speed limit is not exceeded

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As long as the site speed limit is not exceeded

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true when using podium steps?

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Podiums are safe and can’t topple over

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Podiums are safe and can’t topple over

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Podiums are work equipment and must be inspected every seven days

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Podiums are work equipment and must be inspected every seven days

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The ‘wheels’ must be locked before you get on to them

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The ‘wheels’ must be locked before you get on to them

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Podiums can easily topple if you over reach sideways

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Podiums can easily topple if you over reach sideways

Question 14

When must you record an accident in the accident book?

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If you are injured in any way

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If you are injured in any way

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Only if you have to go to hospital

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Only if you have to go to hospital

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Only if you have suffered a broken bone

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Only if you have suffered a broken bone

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Only if you have to be off work

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Only if you have to be off work

Question 15

A large fire has been reported. You have not been trained to use fire extinguishers. You should:

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Leave work for the day

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Leave work for the day

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Report to the site office and then go home

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Report to the site office and then go home

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Go straight to the assembly point

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Go straight to the assembly point

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Put away all your tools and then go to the assembly point

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Put away all your tools and then go to the assembly point

Question 16

If an extension cable has a cut in its outer cover, you should:

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Put electrical tape around the damaged part

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Put electrical tape around the damaged part

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report the fault and make sure no-one else uses the cable

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report the fault and make sure no-one else uses the cable

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Put a bigger fuse in the cable plug

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Put a bigger fuse in the cable plug

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Check the copper wires aren’t showing in the cut and then use the cable

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Check the copper wires aren’t showing in the cut and then use the cable

Question 17

You are using water as part of dust control and run out. Should you:

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Ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on

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Ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on

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Stop and refill with water

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Stop and refill with water

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Carry on as you have nearly finished

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Carry on as you have nearly finished

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Carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards

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Carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards

Question 18

You can catch an infection called tetanus from contaminated land or water How does it get into your body?

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Through your mouth when you eat or drink

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Through your mouth when you eat or drink

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Through your nose when you breathe

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Through your nose when you breathe

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Through the Eyes

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Through the Eyes

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Through an open cut in your skin

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Through an open cut in your skin

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It doesn’t, it only infects animals and not

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It doesn’t, it only infects animals and not

Question 19

You are using some equipment It has just been given a prohibition notice What does this mean?

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You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

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You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

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You must not use it until it is made safe

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You must not use it until it is made safe

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You can use it as long as you take more care

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You can use it as long as you take more care

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Only supervisors can use it

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Only supervisors can use it

Question 20

What is the best way to protect an extension cable while you work, as well as minimising trip hazards?

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Run the cable by the shortest route

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Run the cable by the shortest route

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Cover the cable with pieces of wood

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Cover the cable with pieces of wood

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Cover the cable with yellow tape

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Cover the cable with yellow tape

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Run the cable above head height

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Run the cable above head height

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