HS & E Tests Frequently asked questions

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

    • The test you need to take – Operative, Labourer, Specialist, or Managers and Professionals
    • Whether you require any special assistance
    • Your address details
    • National Insurance Number
    • Your CITB registration number – You will have this number if you have taken the test before, or applied for certain card schemes (CSCS, CPCS, CISRS, etc)

    You need to visit a CITB approved centre to sit the HS&E test, and there are three different types:

    • A fixed test centre operated by your delivery provider – Find your nearest test centre
    • An independent Internet Test Centre (ITC) – These are operated by colleges, training providers or commercial organisations (you will need to contact them directly to book a test)

    All tests last for 45 minutes and have 50 multiple-choice questions including:

    • 12 behavioural case study questions about how you should behave on a construction site to stay safe
    • 38 knowledge questions to check your awareness of health, safety and environment issues

    You can order revision material in the following ways:

    • Online through CITB’s Health, safety and environment test online store
    • By phoning CITB on 0344 994 4488. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturdays 8am to 12pm
    • Through bookshops on the high street or online
    • Through your Apple or Android app store

    Features of the app include:

    On the move and want to revise for your HS&E test?

    Test your knowledge with the official CITB revision apps – wherever you are and whatever you are doing for just £5.99.

    The apps are available to purchase for both Operatives and specialist & Managers and professionals tests.

    • New word search facility to help you revise key areas of concern
    • Access to the full suite of revision material and sample case studies
    • A timed practice test in the same format as the real test
    • Full progress reports so that you can review your progress and identify gaps in your knowledge
    • The Operatives and specialist app is available in 14 different languages including Polish, Bulgarian and Portuguese

    How to download

    Ops & Specialist App
    MAP App
    Ops & Specialist App
    MAP App