HSE Test

• Comprehensive Coverage: The Health, Safety and Environment test covers all essential aspects of health, safety, and environmental practices specific to scaffolding work.
• Supported by the Industry Engagement Group: Backed by industry leaders, the online learning content and the Operatives HS&E Test are recognised as high quality and neurodiverse.
• Flexible Learning: Life as a scaffold operative is busy. That's why we have made learning convenient for you. Once you have completed the eLearning, you can take the test online, at your own pace, and on your own terms. No need to disrupt your work schedule.
• Cost-effective: Unlike other HS&E Tests, you do not need to purchase any separate revision material. Our price includes the eLearning modules and the Operatives HS&E Test.
• Reasonably Priced: Available now at only £23.50.

• User-friendly platform for hassle-free booking
• Flexibility – Study and take the test at a time and location that suits you
• Minimal work disruption – spend less time away from work sites and activities
• No commute hassles – No need to travel to test centres
• Cost efficient – avoid the extra expenses associated with travelling to test centres

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test and Recognised Exemptions

Prior to the issue or renewal of CISRS cards it will be necessary to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (HSE test). For the purposes of card applications the HSE test test will remain valid for a period of two years only.

If a further card application is made outside of this period the applicant would be required to complete a further test. CISRS does accept some other industry recognised Health and Safety qualifications as an exemption to the HSE test.

Those listed below must be completed within two years of the date of application.

• CISRS/NOCN Online Health Safety & Environment Test
• Completion of CISRS Recognised Scaffolding Apprenticeship Induction (Initial Trainee card only)
• IOSH Working Safely/IOSH Managing Safely/IOSH Directing Safely/SHE For Constructors Workers/Safety Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers
• NEBOSH (General/Construction/International) H&S Certificate
• SMSTS Certificate
• SSSTS Certificate
• Site Safety Plus HSA
• GQA Level 1 Award in Construction Health and Safety 

Current copies of the following qualifications will be accepted:

• Current CCNSG Safety Passport (SCATS)
• Current CCNSG Leading a Team Safely (SCATS)
• Current MIST/BOSIET/OPITO Approved Offshore Certificate
• SOLAS Safe Pass

For these exemptions to apply, a copy of the certificate must be attached to the application form.

Please note: when applying for CISRS Management and Supervisory Cards only CITB Supervisors HSE test, Management & Professional tests or supervisory and management-level exemptions are accepted, e.g. CCNSG Leading a Team Safely, SSSTS, SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH Managing/Directing Safely.