CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA): Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)

This one-day course is for those starting in the construction industry and provides a health and safety induction. It is a key requirement for applying for the green CSCS Labourer Card.

Pass mark 25/30 30 minutes Real test fee £140 approx (course fee) CITB How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. What is a primary legal duty of an employee under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

A. To provide all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
B. To take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety.
C. To write the company's health and safety policy statement.
D. To carry out a formal inspection of the workplace once a year.

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✓ Answer: B. To take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety.

Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others' safety and co-operate with their employer on health and safety matters.

Q2. If you unexpectedly discover a material you suspect is asbestos, what is the very first thing you must do?

A. Stop work immediately and move away
B. Pour water on it to keep the dust down
C. Take a sample in a bag for your supervisor
D. Finish your task quickly and then report it

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✓ Answer: A. Stop work immediately and move away

Your immediate priority is to stop work to prevent disturbing the fibres and move to a safe distance to avoid exposure.

Q3. You need to work on a roof that has fragile roof lights. What is the correct course of action?

A. Tread carefully between the roof lights as they are easy to see.
B. Only walk on the frames of the roof lights as they are the strongest part.
C. Refuse to go onto the roof until a risk assessment is done.
D. Use crawling boards or staging to spread your weight across the roof supports.

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✓ Answer: D. Use crawling boards or staging to spread your weight across the roof supports.

Fragile surfaces must never be directly walked on. Crawling boards or suitable platforms must be used to distribute the load onto secure points of the roof structure.

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CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) — common questions

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How many questions are in the CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)?

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)?

You need 25 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 83%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 30 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CITB.

How much does the official test cost?

The official CITB fee is £140 approx (course fee). Revision Robin practice is separate and helps you pass first time so you only pay that fee once.