Trade certification · Construction
CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (Operatives) — Practice
The touch-screen test you pass before applying for most CSCS cards, such as the green Labourer card. Practise the operative-level knowledge: law and site rules, welfare, first aid and RIDDOR, fire, COSHH, asbestos, noise and vibration, manual handling, PPE, electricity, plant, lifting, work at height, excavations, confined spaces and waste.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Questions
- 50 multiple choice, touch screen
- Time
- 45 minutes
- To pass
- 45 correct (90%)
- Core areas
- Working environment, occupational health, safety, high-risk activities, specialist
- Where
- Pearson VUE test centres, booked through CITB
- Validity
- Must be passed within 2 years before applying for a CSCS card
What you'll practise
Try a question
What should you do if a co-worker collapses inside a manhole?
- Climb straight in to pull them out before they get any worse
- Raise the alarm; enter only if trained and equipped to rescue
- Throw down a rope and wait
- Pour water in to revive them
Show the answer
B. Raise the alarm; enter only if trained and equipped to rescue — Follow the emergency plan; entering unprotected may cost another life.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Legal and management
- Health and welfare
- Accidents, first aid and emergencies
- Fire prevention and control
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Asbestos
- Electrical safety
- Working at height
- Environment and waste
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Questions about the CITB HS&E Operatives
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What is the real CITB HS&E Operatives like?
Questions: 50 multiple choice, touch screen. Time: 45 minutes. To pass: 45 correct (90%). Core areas: Working environment, occupational health, safety, high-risk activities, specialist. Where: Pearson VUE test centres, booked through CITB. Validity: Must be passed within 2 years before applying for a CSCS card.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
Ready for a full run?
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