Prepare for the HS&E test
There is a range of revision materials to help you prepare for the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test from printed booklets that you can purchase in a bookshop, to smartphone apps that help you revise on the go.
To increase your chances of passing the test, we recommend that you take a relevant training course, and work through all the sample questions in the revision materials. Make sure that you are confident with the topics and questions before you book your test.
Revision materials for the Operatives version of the HS&E test are available to buy from CITB's online shop or from high street or online book shops. Alternatively, you can phone 0344 994 4488; lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturdays 8am to 12pm, except during Bank Holidays.
Revision materials are available in the following formats:
- Question and answer book - this publication contains all of the content that is covered within the test in the form of questions and answers so that you can fully prepare for your test:
- DVDs:
- Digital version of the question and answer book for Windows:
- Smartphone/tablet apps - the app offers a complete revision experience. It contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for and sit the test including a realistic test simulation. The Operatives revision app also offers the languages listed here as a voiceover:
- The HS&E test mobile app for operatives and specialists (available in both Android Google Play and iOS App stores)
- Short courses:
Revision materials for the Specialist version of the HS&E test are available to buy from CITB's online shop or from high street or online book shops. Alternatively, you can phone 0344 994 4488; lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturdays 8am to 12pm, except during Bank Holidays.
Revision materials are available in the following formats:
- Question and answer books - this publication contains all of the content that is covered within the test in the form of questions and answers so that you can fully prepare for your test:
- DVDs:
- Digital version of the question and answer book for Windows:
- Smartphone/tablet apps - the app offers a complete revision experience. It contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for and sit the test including a realistic test simulation:
- HS&E test mobile app for operatives and specialists (available in both Android Google Play)
- Training courses:
- Contact your specialist trade association or industry body for guidance on which course to take
In June 2023 the Managers and Professionals test was updated to reflect changes to legislation, working practices and new technology.
Managers and professionals in the construction industry are responsible for complying with, embedding and implementing effective HS&E practices. Ultimately, this reduces the number of fatalities and accidents. To ensure that managers and professionals have the right health, safety and environmental knowledge to support them in carrying out their role the test covered the following six core knowledge areas:
- Legal and management
- Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare
- General safety
- High risk activities
- Environment
- Specialist activities (include questions on Demolition and Highway works)
However, based on industry feedback, in June 2023 the following topics were enhanced within the existing key areas.
- Mental health
- Leadership
- Occupational health governance
- Behavioural safety
- New technologies
- Improving legislative compliance.
The pass mark for the Managers and Professionals test is 90%. To pass, you need to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly.
Since the launch of the new CITB HS&E test for Managers and Professionals, we taken onboard feedback received from candidates about the test and the accompanying revision materials. To ensure that we are supporting candidates in revising for and passing their test, we have now streamlined some of the revision materials.
- The CITB MAP revision app has been updated to reflect the streamlined content, and can be used by candidates to revise for the test. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (also available in Welsh), costs £6.99, and can be used to take mock tests in advance of a scheduled test. Candidates who have already purchased the app will not need to purchase it again, as it will receive an automatic update as part of the changes.
- Candidates who would prefer to revise using a PC can purchase our streamlined PC download, which costs £12.25, and can also be used to take mock tests in advance of a scheduled test. It can be downloaded from the CITB shop. Candidates who have already purchased the PC download will not need to purchase it again, as it will receive an automatic update as part of the changes.
- The original GT200 revision book continues to be available from the CITB shop. A revised version will follow in due course.
A sample test is available. It will give you an indication of the types of questions and different subject areas included in the MAP test. There are 14 questions for you to try. The sample test should not be used in isolation, but as part of your revision.
Up to date revision materials
Health, safety and environment legislation, regulations and best practice will change from time to time, but we make every effort to keep the test and the revision material up to date.
- You will not be tested on questions that are no longer deemed appropriate.
- You will be tested on knowledge presented in the most up-to-date edition of the revision materials - the current editions can be found here.
- HS&E test revision DVDs and downloads can be updated by downloading the latest patch.
- To check your DVD or download is up-to-date, click the web update option from the main menu of your DVD or downloaded document.