HK MBST Container Handling Test study plan
HK MBST Container Handling Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Container handling equipment: gantry cranes, reach stackers, forklifts and prime movers & Lifting operations: slinging, spreader attachment, load stability and centre of gravity
List the main container handling equipment types used in Hong Kong terminals (gantry cranes, reach stackers, forklifts, prime movers) and state the primary hazard each presents
Explain the difference between quay crane, yard gantry and rubber-tyred gantry operations in terms of load path and exclusion zones
Describe the pre-use inspection checks a operator should complete on a reach stacker and a forklift before a shift
Identify the components of a spreader and explain how twistlock engagement is confirmed before lifting
Explain how centre of gravity and load distribution affect stability when lifting an off-centre or dense container
Your checkpoint
A one-page equipment and lifting cheat sheet covering the four equipment types, their exclusion zones, spreader/twistlock checks and centre-of-gravity rules, written from memory then corrected against notes
Container handling equipment: gantry cranes, reach stackers, forklifts and prime movers & Lifting operations: slinging, spreader attachment, load stability and centre of gravity
Sequence the steps of a safe lift from approach and positioning through slinging, spreader attachment, test lift and final placement
Distinguish between correct and incorrect slinging arrangements for non-standard loads and explain the consequences of each
Explain rated capacity, safe working load and how derating applies to non-standard lifts
Describe the communication protocol between signaller, crane operator and lashing crew during a lift
Identify the failure modes of twistlocks, wire ropes and shackles and the inspection criteria that trigger removal from service
Your checkpoint
A written and rehearsed 10-step safe lifting procedure with a signaller/operator communication sequence, plus a table of five lifting gear defects and the action required for each
Container terminal and yard layout, traffic management and pedestrian segregation & Safe stacking, storage and securing of containers
Draw from memory a schematic of a container yard showing quay, apron, stacking lanes, truck routes, pedestrian walkways and emergency access
Explain the purpose and design principles of pedestrian segregation and traffic management in a terminal
State the rules for stack height, block spacing, wind loading and segregation of hazardous or damaged containers
Describe how containers are secured against wind and how stacking patterns affect yard stability
Identify blind spots and right-of-way rules for prime movers and reach stackers operating near pedestrians
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn yard layout diagram with traffic flows, pedestrian routes and exclusion zones annotated, plus a short written justification of the segregation choices
Legal framework and duties under Hong Kong occupational safety and health legislation & Hazard identification, risk assessment and safe working procedures
Outline the duties of employers and employees under Hong Kong occupational safety and health legislation relevant to container handling
Explain the role of risk assessment and safe working procedures in controlling terminal hazards
Apply a simple risk matrix to rank five container terminal hazards by likelihood and severity
Describe the hierarchy of control and give a container-handling example for each level
Explain how statutory reporting duties interact with internal incident reporting procedures
Your checkpoint
A completed risk assessment for one container handling task, using a likelihood-severity matrix, with at least five hazards, controls ranked by hierarchy of control and residual risk stated
Working at height, lashing and access to container tops & Personal protective equipment and site safety induction
Explain the fall hazards associated with accessing container tops and the hierarchy of controls that applies
Describe the correct use and inspection of fall arrest and fall restraint equipment for lashing work
State the selection, fitting and limitations of PPE required in a container terminal, including head, foot, hand, eye and hearing protection
Outline what a site safety induction must cover before a worker enters an operational area
Describe safe access methods to container tops and when access should be refused
Your checkpoint
A PPE and working-at-height checklist that a supervisor could use at the start of a lashing shift, covering equipment inspection, access method, rescue arrangements and stop-work triggers
Hazard identification, risk assessment and safe working procedures & Emergency preparedness, incident reporting and accident response
Write a safe working procedure for a chosen high-risk task, including permits, isolation and stop-work authority
Explain the emergency response sequence for a container terminal incident, including crane, fire and medical scenarios
Describe the incident reporting chain, evidence preservation and investigation basics
Identify the types of accidents and near misses that must be recorded and the purpose of each record
Explain how emergency drills and muster points are organised in a terminal
Your checkpoint
A one-page emergency response and incident reporting flowchart covering discovery, alarm, response, muster, reporting and investigation handover
Manual handling and ergonomics in container operations & Personal protective equipment and site safety induction & Emergency preparedness, incident reporting and accident response
Identify manual handling risks in lashing, twistlock handling, cone placement and equipment inspection tasks
Apply ergonomic principles to reduce strain in repetitive container handling work
Explain the role of safety induction refreshers and toolbox talks in maintaining awareness
Describe post-incident support and the reporting of near misses as a learning tool
Practise explaining a hazard and its control to a colleague in plain language
Your checkpoint
A short manual handling risk review of two terminal tasks, with at least three ergonomic improvements proposed for each and a one-minute toolbox talk script on one of them
Legal framework and duties under Hong Kong occupational safety and health legislation & Container terminal and yard layout, traffic management and pedestrian segregation & Container handling equipment: gantry cranes, reach stackers, forklifts and prime movers & Lifting operations: slinging, spreader attachment, load stability and centre of gravity & Safe stacking, storage and securing of containers & Working at height, lashing and access to container tops & Personal protective equipment and site safety induction & Hazard identification, risk assessment and safe working procedures & Emergency preparedness, incident reporting and accident response & Manual handling and ergonomics in container operations
Consolidate all ten domains into a single revision map linking legislation, layout, equipment, lifting, storage, height work, PPE, risk assessment, emergencies and manual handling
Complete timed practice questions across all domains and review every wrong answer against the source material
Rehearse the weaker domains identified in earlier weeks until recall is fluent
State the key legal duties, exclusion zones, lifting steps and emergency sequence without notes
Your checkpoint
A full mock test attempt with a written review log listing every incorrect answer, the correct principle and the domain it belongs to