Terminal SafetyTerminal Safety

ObjectivesObjectives

Identify main causes Outline terminal safety organization State the safe working practices

ConsequencesConsequences of Accidentsof Accidents

Cost to Individuals 1 Pain, loss of work, loss of income 2 Loss of limbs, end of working life 3 death, loss of breadwinner 4 Low morale of colleagues

ConsequencesConsequences of Accidentsof Accidents

Cost to the port / terminal 1 Disruption of operations 2 Administrative work 3 Compensation ( individual , cargo

owner , transport owner ) 4 Repair costs 5 Increased insurance costs 6 Damage to reputation

Major Danger FactorsMajor Danger Factors

1 Large, Heavy, Fast moving equipment

2 Size and activity of terminal 3 Mixture of equipment, vehicles and

pedestrians 4 24 hour working 5 Weather

Human Error As Cause of Accident Human Error As Cause of Accident

1 Not paying attention 2 Lack of job knowledge and skills 3 Taking short cuts 4 Showing off 5 Poor mental state 6 Poor physical state

Establishing a Company Safety Establishing a Company Safety CultureCulture 1 Set up a safety organization 2 Establish a safety policy 3 Set company safety rules and

regulations 4 Lay down safe working

procedures 5 Publish a safety handbook 6 Provide safety training

Duties of Safety OfficerDuties of Safety Officer

1 Advise management 2 Liaisons with outside bodies 3 Inspect working areas and reports

defects 4 Coordinates accident investigations 5 Analyses accidents and makes

recommendations 6 Keeps accident records 7 Assists preparation of safety

procedures and policies 8 Maintains a safety library

Duties Safety RepresentativeDuties Safety Representative

1 Represents staff in discussion with management

2 Attends safety committee meetings 3 Investigates hazards 4 Investigates health and safety

complaints 5 Reports concerns and complaints 6 Inspects working areas 7 Represents staff in discussions with

health and safety officials

Responsibilities of the Safety Responsibilities of the Safety CommitteeCommittee 1 Acts as consultative committee on

health and safety 2 Reviews and improves health and

safety arrangements 3 Promotes health and safety

awareness 4 Makes recommendations on hazards,

safe working etc 5 Monitors accident statistics and

takes action

Safe Working on the TerminalSafe Working on the Terminal

Code of safe working practices

Safe Working on the container Safe Working on the container TerminalTerminal 1 Safety by design 2 General safety principles 3 Safe access to the terminal 4 Safe working practices 5 emergencies

Segregation PrinciplesSegregation Principles

1 Separate operational and non operational areas

2 separate vehicles from handling equipment and pedestrians

3 Transport pedestrians in vehicles 4 Activate safety stops 5 Demarcate work areas 6 Separate off special work areas

Rules of General SafetyRules of General Safety

1 Obey all terminal safety rules 2 Follow all special safety instructions 3 Observe safe systems of work 4 Use all safety equipment provided 5 Do not smoke on the terminal 6 Cooperate fully on all safety matters 7 Avoid all distractions during work 8 Learn the terminal layout 9 Report all injuries immediately 10 Report all defects and hazards

Safe AccessSafe Access

1 Access to the quayside and vessel 2 Access to restricted operational

areas 3 Access for cargo receipt and delivery

4 Access for operational and

engineering reasons

SignsSigns

Ships Safety NoticeShips Safety Notice

1 Plan of terminal 2 Danger warning 3 Keep to walkways 4 Use bus service 5 Bus timetable 6 Request bus service 7 Emergency procedure

Instruction to DriversInstruction to Drivers

See checklist

Access for Operational and Access for Operational and Engineering ReasonsEngineering Reasons

1 Access for vehicle breakdown repairs 2 Access for retrieval and testing of

equipment 3 Access for civil maintenance 4 Access for operational reasons

Safe Working PracticesSafe Working Practices

1 Safe equipment driving 2 Safe working at heights 3 Safe manual working 4 Protective equipment 5 Safe working conditions 6 Good housekeeping

Equipment Driving RulesEquipment Driving Rules

1 Only trained, authorized drivers 2 Only fit drivers 3 Start up checks 4 Drive safely 5 Handle cargo safely

Equipment Start Up ChecksEquipment Start Up Checks

1 Tires, windscreens, mirrors and guards

2 Condition of lifting/carrying mechanism

3 Lights, horns, flashers 4 Fuel, Oil 5 Brakes, steering, indicators 6 Operation of lifting/carrying

mechanism 7 Clear entry with control

Safe DrivingSafe Driving Obey traffic rules Keep speed limits Drive smoothly Reduce speed on corners Take weather in account Follow marked roadways Look where you are going Never carry passengers Carry all movable attachments low Report hazards immediately Obey safety stop immediately If tyre punctures, stop and report Park safely with brakes on and engine off

Handle Containers SafelyHandle Containers Safely

Use correct attachment Do not exceed safe lifting capacity Engage attachment correctly Allow for extra length Carry the load low Lift clear of stacks Choose safe driving position

Access to Container TopsAccess to Container Tops

Mobile powered hoist Platform or cage raised by lift truck Mobile platform Scaffolding tower Ladder

Safe Working ConditionsSafe Working Conditions

1 Lighting levels Routes 5 lux working areas 20 lux

2 Signs and markings 3 Work area conditions

Emergency Precautions and Emergency Precautions and ProceduresProcedures

First aid Fire fighting Emergency rescues Emergency services