Thursday, 20 April 2017

What is the address of the Croydon CSCS Centre centre ?


P - 0844 682 0844

To get more information about the test centre, please visit:
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Test centre location is subject to change, please check with an operator before booking your test. This test centre is for CSCS Health & Safety Tests taken before Jan 2017.

What is the address of the Sidcup CSCS Centre centre ?

PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
Planwell House
LEFA Business Park, Edgington Way
Sidcup
DA14 5BH
United Kingdom 
P - 0844 682 0844

To get more information about the test centre, please visit:
http://www.cslinks.co.uk

Test centre location is subject to change, please check with an operator before booking your test. This test centre is for CSCS Health & Safety Tests taken before Jan 2017.

How to renew a CSCS Card

To renew a CSCS card you need to prove you have the appropriate training and qualifications required to carry out your job.  You also need to pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment test.  The test costs £37.99.  The type of work you do, how experienced you are and your qualifications or membership of professional bodies will determine which type of CSCS card you should apply for and which test you need to pass. You must advise us if you have changed occupation since your exising cscs card was issued. 
If you are renewing your own card, once you have passed the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, please call the CSCS Contact Centre on 0844 682 0844.  Before you ring please ensure you have a credit or debit card to pay £50 for the card and details of your current or previous employer’s details including contact name, full address and telephone number.  Your card will usually be dispatched on the next working day.

CSCS Test Booking Ilford - Online Health and Safety CSCS Test



You can book the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test here. The test costs £37.99. If the person taking the test needs additional support eg accessibility or literacy please call the booking line on 0844 682 0844..

CSCS Health and Safety Mock Test Questions - cscs health and safety test practice questions

For this CSCS mock test we’ll be looking at some common practice questions which are covered in the “Electrical safety and hand-held tools and equipment” section of the CSCS test revision book.
Like all of our other CSCS health and safety mock tests, our goal is to provide you with practice questions that are identical to the ones you encounter when taking your test so you can pass first time and get your CSCS card.
If you’re preparing to take the test for your CSCS labourer card then you’ll be pleased to know that these practice questions are similar to the ones you’re going to face. This CSCS health and safety mock test consists of 15 random questions, some questions require a single and some questions require multiple answers so please ensure to read through each question carefully. All answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?
a. Improvise an make your own
b. Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly
c. Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly
d. Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

2. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:
a. Trained and competent
b. At least 16 years old
c. At least 18 years old
d. At least 21 years old

3. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?
a. If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it
b. Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working
c. Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it
d. Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

4. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose two answers)
a. You must only uncoil the length you need to use
b. You must uncoil the entire cable
c. Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage
d. You must only check the length you need for damage

5. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose two answers)
a. Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers
b. Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable
c. Use a protective ramp to cover the cable
d. Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

6. What should you do if you’re required to work in an area that has exposed electrical cable?
a. Touch it quickly to ensure that it’s not live
b. If there are no sparks coming from the cable then it’s safe to assume that it’s not live
c. Move the cable out of your path and carry on working
d. Do not go near the cable and report to your supervisor immediately

7. What TWO things can you do can you do to help prevent slips and trips while using an extension cable?
a. Run the cables and leads in the middle of the room so it can be visible to everyone
b. Run the cables and leads close to the wall
c. Run the cables and leads above head height over doorways and walkways
d. Tie up excess cables and leads into a very small coil

8. Why must you be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?
a. Because they’re very heavy and can cause injuries if you lift them incorrectly
b. They can be dangerous to an inexperience person because they operate like a gun
c. If you use it incorrectly it can cause dermatitis
d. It has many exposed electrical parts

9. When should you check your tools and equipment for damage?
a. At least once a month
b. At least once every 3 months
c. At least once every 6 months
d. It should always be checked before you use it

10. Why should you use a RCD with 230 volt tools?
a. Because it reduces energy consumption and lowers cost
b. Because it cuts off the power quickly if there’s a fault
c. It allows the tools to run at a safe speed
d. It allows the tools run at a higher speed

11. To check if a RCD connected to a power tool is working you should:
a. Press the test button on the RCD
b. Try running the tool at top speed to see if it cuts out
c. Switch the tool on and off
d. Switch the power on and off

12. What does the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) label on a power tool tell you?(Choose two answers)
a. The year the tool was manufactured
b. The date the next safety check is due
c. The company the tool belongs to
d. The previous date the tool was tested

13. What is the recommended safe voltage for electrical equipment on a building site?
a. 5.5 volts
b. 9 volts
c. 12 volts
d. 110 volts
e. 230 volts

14. What should the colour of a 110 volt power cable and connector be:
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black

15. Why is it that building sites use 110 volt instead of the regular 230 volt domestic supply?
a. Mainly because it is a lot cheaper
b. Because it’s less likely to kill you
c. It has less impact on the environment
d. Most power tools are designed for 110 volt only
ANSWERS TO THIS CSCS HEALTH AND SAFETY MOCK TEST
1. D   2. A   3. C   4. B and C   5. C and D   6. D   7. B and C   8. B   9. D   10. B   11. A   12. B and D   13. D   14. B   15. B
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What information do I need to book a test?

You will need to have the following information before you can book a HS&E test: 

Which test you need to take – Operative, Labourer, Specialist, or Managers and Professionals

Whether you require any special assistance – see below for a full list of available services

Your chosen method of payment – debit/credit card or a voucher purchased from our online store

Your address details

Please call 0844 6820 844 or visit www.cslinks.co.uk for further details 

CSCS Working at Height Test Mock Test - Call 0844 682 0844 to book cscs test

Acquiring a CSCS card requires a good grasp of many health and safety topics and for this CSCS mock test you’ll be asked a series of basic safety questions on the topic “working at height”.
These questions will be similar to the ones found in the High Risk Activities section of the official Health Safety and Environment Test questions and answers book.
As stated on the HSE website, falls from height remains one of the main causes of fatalities and major injuries. Some of the most common accidents include falling from ladders and falls through fragile surfaces. Before you can get a CSCS card you’ll need to demonstrate that you’re competent and capable of protecting yourself and others from the hazards associated with working at height.
There are 12 questions in this CSCS practice test, each question will require a single answer and all the answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?
a. You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on
b. Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over
c. Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly
d. Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

2. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?
a. Being hit by vehicles on site
b. Leptospirosis
c. Falling from height
d. Electrocution

3. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?
a. Only one person should work on a ladder
b. Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough
c. Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves
d. Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

4. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?
a. Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section
b. Try to fix the ladder yourself
c. Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there
d. Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

5. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?
a. Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work
b. Carry on using it only if the floor is level
c. Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving
d. Do not use it

6. Ladders should never be painted because:
a. The paint causes the ladder to become slippery
b. The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder
c. You will need to repaint the ladder regularly
d. The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

7. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?
a. Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height
b. The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight
c. The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours
d. You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

8. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:
a. Tie it at the bottom
b. Tie it at the top
c. Have a colleague hold it while you work
d. Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

9. Which of these best describes working at height?
a. 5m above the ground
b. 6m above the ground
c. 10m above the ground
d. Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

10. How many points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2

11. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?
a. An abandoned parking lot
b. A concrete walkway
c. An uneven playground
d. An asphalt road

12. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?
a. Your supervisor
b. Your health and safety rep
c. The person about to use it
d. The site manager
ANSWERS TO THIS CSCS MOCK TEST
1-B   2-C   3-A   4-D   5-D   6-B   7-D   8-B   9-D   10-C   11-C   12-C
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how to apply for asbestos cscs card ?

You need to have Asbestos Awareness Certificate and Health and Safety Test Done to apply for Blue Skill Card.

Once completion of Course send a Scan copy of Asbestos Awareness on info@cslinks,com to process you CSCS Card

Please call our team on 0844 682 0844 t or visit www.cslinks.co.uk for more information.