How many questions are in the ECS Health & Safety test?
The official ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment has 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 30 minutes.
ECS Health & Safety Test — Practice Questions
Free practice for the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment. Learn with instant feedback and explanations, or sit a timed 50-question mock exam. No sign-up. Unofficial — original questions to help you revise.
Unofficial revision aid. These are original practice questions written to cover the same topics as the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment. They are not the official questions and this tool is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the JIB or the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS). Always revise from the free official ECS034 Revision Guide at ecscard.org.uk.
About the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment
Most people applying for a JIB ECS card must pass the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment first. It is a closed-book, multiple-choice test that checks you can work safely on site and understand your health, safety and environmental responsibilities.
- 50 multiple-choice questions, four options each
- 30 minutes to complete
- Pass mark 43 out of 50 (86%)
- Result valid for two years — apply for your card within that time
- Questions are drawn from the official ECS034 Revision Guide (327 questions)
The 11 topic areas
- General Health & Safety at Work
- Manual Handling Operations
- Reporting Accidents
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health & Hygiene
- Fire & Emergency
- Work at Height
- Work Equipment
- Special Site Hazards
- Electrotechnical
- Environmental
How to prepare
Download the free official ECS034 Revision Guide from ecscard.org.uk — it contains the full official question bank. Use the practice mode here to learn a topic with instant explanations, then try the mock exam to check you can hit the 43/50 pass mark under time.
Sources & references
Answers are based on UK health & safety law and guidance, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM 2015, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, PUWER 1998, COSHH 2002, RIDDOR 2013 and HSE guidance. Format facts are from the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass mark for the ECS test?
You need 43 out of 50 correct — 86% — to pass.
Is this the official ECS test?
No. This is a free, unofficial practice tool with original questions written to cover the same topics. The official assessment and its question bank (ECS034) are owned by JIB/ECS. Download the free official ECS034 Revision Guide from ecscard.org.uk to revise the actual question bank.
How long is the ECS assessment valid once I pass?
The assessment result is valid for two years, within which you must apply for your ECS card or take the assessment again.
What topics does the ECS health and safety test cover?
Eleven areas: General Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Reporting Accidents, PPE, Health & Hygiene, Fire & Emergency, Work at Height, Work Equipment, Special Site Hazards, Electrotechnical, and Environmental.