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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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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
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How many questions are in the CSCS HS&E Operative Test?
The exam has 50 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 50-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the CSCS HS&E Operative Test?
You need 45 out of 50 correct to pass, which is about 90%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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