HK Builder's Lift Operator (CIC) study plan

List the Hong Kong ordinances and regulations that govern builder's lifts, including the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance, its subsidiary regulations, and the Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear Regulations, and state the key duty each imposes on the operator.

Explain the legal status of the Code of Practice for Safe Use of Lifting Appliances and the role of the Commissioner for Labour in enforcement.

Describe the statutory requirements for operator training, certification, and the conditions under which a certificate may be suspended or revoked.

Identify the penalties for operating a builder's lift without a valid certificate and for failing to report a notifiable incident.

Label the main structural components of a builder's lift, including the mast, tie-ins, car, counterweight, and base, and explain how load paths transfer to the building structure.

Distinguish between rack-and-pinion, wire-rope, and hydraulic drive systems and state one operational implication of each.

Describe the function of the hoist unit, safety device, and limit switches in the drive and control system.

Explain how wind loading and tie spacing affect the safe operating envelope of a builder's lift.

Explain the operating principle of the overspeed safety device and the conditions that trigger it.

Describe how interlocks on landing gates and car doors prevent movement with a gate open, and state the test method for each.

Identify the emergency lowering procedure for a stalled car and the role of the manual release.

List the checks required for the overload detection system and the upper and lower limit switches.

Perform a pre-operation inspection of the mast, tie-ins, car, gates, and base, and record findings on a checklist.

Conduct daily function tests of the safety device, interlocks, and limit switches before first use.

Verify the condition of the landing gates and the integrity of the electrical supply and earthing.

State the circumstances under which a builder's lift must be taken out of service immediately.

Calculate the rated load and explain how to verify the load against the rated capacity before each trip.

Describe the procedure for loading and unloading at landings, including gate control and communication with the banksman.

Explain the precautions for carrying long or awkward loads and for preventing load shift during travel.

State the rules for passenger carriage and the conditions under which passengers are prohibited.

Demonstrate the standard hand signals for stop, raise, lower, and emergency stop used on Hong Kong construction sites.

Explain the radio and telephone communication protocol between the operator, banksman, and landing attendants.

Describe the coordination required when multiple trades share a builder's lift and how to sequence lifts safely.

Identify the action to take when a signal is unclear or when communication is lost.

Identify the main hazards associated with builder's lift operation, including falls, crushing, electrical, and wind hazards.

Describe the emergency response for a power failure, a stuck car, and a safety device activation.

Explain the incident reporting requirements under Hong Kong law, including notifiable incidents and the timeline for reporting.

Outline the procedure for rescuing a person from a stalled car without endangering the rescuer.

Explain the operator's role in the maintenance schedule, including daily checks, weekly inspections, and the statutory thorough examination.

Describe the records the operator must keep, including the logbook, inspection records, and incident reports.

Review the legal duties from Domain 1 and link them to the operator's record-keeping responsibilities.

Complete a full practice examination under timed conditions and review incorrect answers.