CITB Health Safety and Environment Test

What is the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test?

The CITB Health and Safety Test, also known as the CITB exam or CSCS test, is a mandatory exam for anyone applying for a Green CSCS Labourer Card. It proves you understand construction site safety, workplace hazards, and the health and safety standards required to work on UK construction sites.

Most employers and principal contractors require workers to hold a valid CSCS card before they can start. Passing the CITB Health and Safety Test is the essential first step.

Exam details

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test is a multiple-choice exam lasting 45 minutes, with 50 test questions covering:

• Site safety and hazard awareness
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Manual handling
• Working at height
• Emergency procedures
• Health and welfare on-site
• High-risk activities

The exam is taken at an approved CITB test centre. Working through CITB test practice questions and taking a CSCS mock test before your exam day gives you the best chance of passing first time.

What to bring to the test centre

To protect the integrity of the test, centre security is strict. You must bring one valid form of primary photo ID containing your signature. If you do not have this, you will be turned away and forfeit your fee.

Accepted primary IDs:

• A valid, in-date UK Photocard Driving Licence
• A valid, in-date Passport (any nationality)

The path from test to card

1. Book and Revise
2. Pass the Test
3. Apply for the CSCS Card

Practise with a free CITB mock test

The best way to prepare for the CITB exam is to practise under real conditions. Our free CITB mock test mirrors the format of the actual CSCS test — 50 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, covering all the same topics.

Use it to identify gaps before exam day, build confidence, and go in knowing exactly what to expect.

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CSCS Green Card

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test is a mandatory requirement for getting a Green CSCS Labourer Card. It ensures workers understand essential construction site safety, including hazard awareness, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, manual handling, and working safely on-site.

To get your Green CSCS Card, you must:
Step 1: Complete the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Step 2: Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Test at an approved CITB test centre
Step 3: Apply for your Green CSCS Labourer Card once both qualifications are completed

Exam Details

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Operatives Test is a multiple-choice exam required to apply for the Green CSCS Labourer Card. The test lasts 45 minutes and includes 50 questions covering key construction health and safety topics, including:

• Site safety and hazard awareness
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Manual handling
• Working at height
• Emergency procedures
• Health and welfare on-site
• High-risk activities

The exam is completed at an approved CITB test centre. Preparing with revision materials and mock tests can help improve your chances of passing first time.

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