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CSCS Managers and Professionals Test

The CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Managers and Professionals Test is designed for individuals working in managerial or professional roles within the construction industry in the UK. It assesses their knowledge of health, safety, and environmental issues relevant to their specific roles. The test aims to ensure that managers and professionals have a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and requirements for maintaining a safe working environment on construction sites.

The pass mark for the Managers and Professionals test is 90%. To pass, you need to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly.

Managers and professionals in the construction industry are responsible for complying with, embedding and implementing effective HS&E practices. Ultimately, this reduces the number of fatalities and accidents. To ensure that managers and professionals have the right health, safety and environmental knowledge to support them in carrying out their role the test covers the following six core knowledge areas:

  • Legal and Management
  • Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare
  • General Safety
  • High Risk Activities
  • Environment
  • Specialist Activities

Specialist activities will include questions on Demolition and Highway works.

Working Environment

It is further divided into 5 categories. Click on each category to get more information about it and taking its Mock Test.

Occupational Health

It is further divided into 4 categories. Click on each category to get more information about it and taking its Mock Test.

  • Fumes

    Respiratory Hazards

    How to work safely, protecting yourself and those around you from exposure to respiratory hazards. What health conditions may arise from exposure to dust and fumes.

  • Noise and Vibration 1

    Noise and Vibration

    Why it is important to minimise exposure to noise and vibration in the workplace. How you should protect yourself and those around you.

  • Health and Welfare

    Health and Welfare

    Common health issues on site and how to avoid them. Providing welfare facilities and support on site. Awareness of mental health.

  • Manual Handling

    Manual Handling

    Why and how it is important to handle all loads using a safe system of work. What key areas you need to be aware of when handling loads.

Safety

It is further divided into 3 categories. Click on each category to get more information about it and taking its Mock Test.

  • Safety Signs

    Safety Signs

    What types of safety sign you will see on a construction site, and what they are informing you of.

  • Fire Safety

    Fire Prevention and Control

    What you should do if you discover a fire, and which fire extinguishers should be used on what type of fire.

  • Electrical Safety

    Electrical Safety and Tools

    How to work safely with different types of tools, and what you should do if the tools you are using have not been examined or are faulty.

High Risk Activities

It is further divided into 4 categories. Click on each category to get more information about it and taking its Mock Test.

  • transport safety

    Site Transport and Lifting Operations

    How careful planning can safely segregate pedestrian and traffic routes, traffic rules you need to be aware of and how to lift loads safely.

  • Working at Height

    Working at Height

    What types of equipment you will use for working at height, and how to use them correctly.

  • Excavation

    Excavations and Confined Spaces

    How to work safely in a confined space or excavation, and what you should do if exposed to certain hazards.

  • hazardous Substances

    Hazardous Substances

    How you can identify a hazardous substance, and what control measures should be in place to enable you to work safely.