CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Q: Why do people fail the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety?

Common reasons: Failing to correctly answer all four mandatory safety-critical questions; Lack of active engagement during the course and insufficient preparation for the exam. Figures checked October 2026.

CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme questions.

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Q1. What is the primary legal purpose of a supervisor's role under health and safety law on a construction site?

A. To act as the sole person legally liable for all site accidents
B. To replace the principal contractor's duties under CDM 2015
C. To ensure work under their control is planned, monitored and carried out safely on behalf of the employer
D. To issue enforcement notices to workers who break rules

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✓ Answer: C. To ensure work under their control is planned, monitored and carried out safely on behalf of the employer

A supervisor's legal function is to translate the employer's health and safety duties into day-to-day control of the work they oversee, not to personally absorb all liability. Enforcement notices can only be issued by an HSE inspector or equivalent authority, not by a supervisor.

Q2. A supervisor finds that a subcontractor is working to a method statement that no longer matches how the task is actually being carried out on site. What is the supervisor's most appropriate immediate action?

A. Allow work to continue since the method statement was approved at tender stage
B. Verbally tell the operatives the new method and let them carry on
C. Stop the activity and have the method statement reviewed and reissued before work continues
D. Record it as a minor observation and review it at the next progress meeting

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✓ Answer: C. Stop the activity and have the method statement reviewed and reissued before work continues

A method statement must reflect the actual safe system of work being followed; once it no longer matches reality it can no longer be relied upon to control risk. The supervisor should stop the activity until the document is reviewed, updated and communicated, rather than relying on a verbal instruction or deferring action to a later meeting.

Q3. What should a supervisor do if a safety inspection reveals a repeated pattern of the same hazard being identified week after week?

A. Investigate the underlying cause, such as inadequate training or resources, rather than just re-recording the same finding
B. Stop recording it, as repeated findings are not useful
C. Assume the workforce is simply careless and issue verbal warnings only
D. Close the finding as 'resolved' once it has been reported three times

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✓ Answer: A. Investigate the underlying cause, such as inadequate training or resources, rather than just re-recording the same finding

A recurring hazard usually indicates a systemic problem, such as insufficient training, unsuitable equipment or unrealistic programme pressure, and effective monitoring should trigger a root-cause review rather than repeated superficial reporting or assumptions about individual carelessness.

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Who has to sit the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety

Who needs a CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety?

Individuals who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities on a construction site, such as first-line supervisors, foremen, gangers, and team leaders.

The real CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety: format

How many questions are in the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety?

The real CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety has 25 questions and lasts 30 minutes. Our mock uses 35 questions in 45 minutes.

What is the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 80% (24 out of 30 marks) and all 4 safety-critical questions correct. Our mock marks you at 25 out of 35, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety cost?

Rebooking after a fail: Re-sit within 90 days if 70-77% scored or 80% but failed safety-critical questions. Retake full course if less than 67% scored or certificate expired (no grace period)

How hard is it

What is the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Around 98%. Difficulty: Challenging but most pass comfortably with preparation. Can be a steep learning curve due to content depth and legal requirements.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety?

Failing to correctly answer all four mandatory safety-critical questions.
Lack of active engagement during the course and insufficient preparation for the exam.

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.

CITB SSSTS Supervisor Safety: common questions

Frequently asked

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.