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