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CSCS HS&E Operative Test

CITB health, safety & environment test behind the green card: 50 questions, pass ~45.

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Pass mark 45/50 45 minutes Real test fee £22.50 CITB How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the employer's general duty towards employees?
  • A.  To eliminate all risk of injury on site at any cost
  • B.  To provide PPE only when the employee requests it
  • C.  To ensure their health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable
  • D.  To insure against injury but not prevent it
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✓ Answer: C. To ensure their health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable
Section 2(1) of HASWA 1974 places a duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees. "Reasonably practicable" means weighing risk against the cost/effort of controlling it, not eliminating every possible risk regardless of cost. Insurance is a separate legal requirement and does not replace prevention.
Q2. What is the minimum height for the top guardrail on a working platform under current UK regulations?
  • A.  600mm
  • B.  800mm
  • C.  950mm
  • D.  1200mm
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✓ Answer: C. 950mm
The Work at Height Regulations (as amended) require a top guardrail or barrier of at least 950mm above the edge from which a person could fall, with any gap between guardrails not exceeding 470mm. A lower rail was permitted under older standards but 950mm is now the legal minimum.
Q3. According to HSE guidance figures, roughly what proportion of the male guideline weight is typically used as the guideline for women in similar lifting positions?
  • A.  About two-thirds
  • B.  Exactly the same figure
  • C.  About one-tenth
  • D.  About one-quarter
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✓ Answer: A. About two-thirds
HSE guidance suggests using roughly two-thirds of the male guideline figures for women, reflecting general population differences, though individual capability varies widely and the figures are only a starting point for assessment. They are not a strict rule applied to every individual.
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Legal duties, reporting & site induction · 45
Working at height · 52
Manual handling & lifting operations · 45
Hazardous substances, dust & asbestos awareness · 48
Plant, vehicles & site transport · 48
Fire, emergencies, noise, vibration & PPE · 45

Who has to sit the CSCS HS&E Operative Test

Who needs a CSCS HS&E Operative Test?

Most construction workers need to pass for a CSCS card (Labourer, Trainee, Apprentice, Skilled Worker) to show basic health, safety & environment awareness.

The real CSCS HS&E Operative Test: format

How many questions are in the CSCS HS&E Operative Test?

The real CSCS HS&E Operative Test has 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes. Our mock uses 50 questions in 45 minutes.

What is the CSCS HS&E Operative Test pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 45 out of 50 (90%). Our mock marks you at 45 out of 50, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the CSCS HS&E Operative Test cost?

Real exam fee: £23.50. Resit fee: £23.50. Rebooking after a fail: 24 hours after taking the test.

How hard is it

What is the CSCS HS&E Operative Test pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Around 70%. Difficulty: Not academically hard, but unforgiving 90% pass mark; catches out those who don't revise or read carefully.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the CSCS HS&E Operative Test?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
CSCS HS&E Operative Test: common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 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.