Free mock exam
ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment — Free Mock Test
Free practice for the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) assessment you need before you can apply for an ECS card. It runs like the real thing: 50 multiple-choice questions, a 30-minute timer and a pass mark of 43 out of 50. Questions are drawn at random from a 549-question bank covering general site safety, manual handling, PPE, fire and emergency, work at height, work equipment, hazardous substances, environmental duties and the electrotechnical rules (Electricity at Work Regulations, safe isolation, RIDDOR, COSHH). Every answer is explained, and every retake draws a fresh paper.
- Questions
- 50
- Time limit
- 30 min
- Pass mark
- 86% · 43/50
- Question bank
- 549
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.
Sample questions
01What does HASAWA stand for?
- AHealth and Safety Awareness for Workers Act
- BHandling and Storage at Work Act
- CHealth and Safety at Work Act
- DHazardous Substances and Waste Act
Why: HASAWA stands for the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It is the primary piece of health and safety legislation in the UK and places duties on employers, employees, and the self-employed to ensure health, safety, and welfare at work.
02In what year was the Health and Safety at Work Act introduced?
- A1974
- B1999
- C1989
- D1961
Why: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act was introduced in 1974. It remains the overarching piece of legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK and has been supplemented by many sets of regulations since.
03Under HASAWA 1974, which of the following is an employer's duty?
- ATo provide an unlimited supply of PPE chosen by the worker at any time on the site
- BTo provide a safe working environment, so far as is reasonably practicable
- CTo complete all risk assessments personally without delegation to anyone else
- DTo guarantee in writing that no accidents will ever occur on the site at any time
Why: Under Section 2 of HASAWA 1974, employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of all their employees. This includes providing safe plant and systems of work, safe use of substances, information, instruction, training, and supervision.
Common questions
Is the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
What is the format of the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental assessment?
The SJIB publishes it as 50 multiple-choice questions, each with four options, to be answered in 30 minutes. The questions are spread across 11 areas: general health and safety (6), manual handling (4), reporting accidents (3), PPE (4), health and hygiene (3), fire and emergency (9), work at height (5), work equipment (4), special site hazards (3), electrotechnical (6) and environmental (3). Confirm the current format and fee when you book, as the JIB and SJIB deliver it differently.
What is the pass mark for the ECS health and safety test?
You need 43 correct answers out of 50, which is 86%. That is a high bar, so this mock uses the same pass mark: if you are not reliably scoring 43 or more here, keep practising before you book.
Do I need the ECS health and safety assessment for a Gold Card?
Yes. A current pass in the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental assessment is required for every ECS card application and renewal, alongside the qualifications for the card you are applying for.
Is this the same as the CSCS test?
No. Electricians apply for ECS cards, which use the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental assessment rather than the CITB test used for CSCS cards. The general site-safety topics overlap, but the ECS paper also has an electrotechnical section, so this mock includes electrical safety questions as well.