CITB HS&E Test for Operatives ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The CITB Operatives (CITB HS&E) exam has 50 questions (12 behavioural case study), a 45 minutes time limit, a 45 / 50 passing score, and costs £23 GBP. It covers Legal & Management, Health & Welfare, General Safety, High Risk Activities. ExamCert has 1000+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
CITB Operatives (CITB HS&E) Study Materials
The CITB HS&E test for Operatives and Specialists is the UK construction industry’s mandatory health and safety test and the gateway to a CSCS card. It covers legal duties and site management, occupational health and welfare, general site safety, high-risk activities such as working at height and confined spaces, and environmental responsibilities, with extra question sets for specialist routes.
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CITB Operatives (CITB HS&E) Exam Domains
50 questions (12 behavioural case study) in 45 minutes. Passing score: 45 / 50. Exam fee: £23 GBP. Format: Multiple choice at a CITB test centre or internet-based testing.
Legal & Management
Duties under health and safety law, site inductions and method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, and reporting accidents and near misses.
Health & Welfare
Occupational health risks, hazardous substances and COSHH, noise and vibration, manual handling, and welfare facilities on site.
General Safety
PPE, signage, safe movement around site, hand and power tools, and general site hazard awareness.
High Risk Activities
Working at height, excavations and confined spaces, lifting operations, plant and vehicle movements, fire and electrical safety.
Environment
Waste handling and segregation, pollution prevention, protecting wildlife and watercourses, and environmental incident response.
Specialist Endorsements
Additional question sets for specialist routes including working at height, highway works, lifts and escalators, tunnelling, plant operations and demolition.
Why CITB Operatives?
The CITB HS&E test for Operatives and Specialists is the UK construction industry’s mandatory health and safety test and the gateway to a CSCS card. A respected CITB credential for Construction Operative, Site Labourer, Scaffolder.
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Target Audience
For construction operatives and specialists in the UK who need the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test to obtain or renew a CSCS card before working on site.
Recommended Prerequisites
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Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice at a CITB test centre or internet-based testing
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