Logistics Sub-Sector Land Transportation

Participant Handbook 
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UNIT 7.1: Health, Safety & Security at Ports, CFS & ICD 
 
Unit Objectives 
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Explain Health safety & security policy at Ports/CFS/ICDs. 
2.
Describe health, safety and security procedures in port terminals, CFS & ICDs
7.1.1. Health & Safety Policy 
Health & safety policy aims to reduce to the absolute minimum, accidents and cases of ill health in the 
workplaces. Good health, safety and high standards of performance in health and safety are of the 
utmost importance and integral to an efficient organization. To minimize accidents & cases of ill 
health, the health and safety policy of any port should ensure:
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To develop & maintain effective health, safety, and welfare arrangements to safeguard its 
staff and all who come into contact with its operations. 
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Constantly improving health and safety performance and following industry best practices. 
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Complying with legal and other relevant requirements.
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Providing an active Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) to manage all health & safety 
risks 
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Providing suitable resources to deliver these commitments. 
Health and safety is always a line management responsibility. Effective implementation of the HSMS 
is a key responsibility of all senior management. All managers should show their commitment & 
leadership by periodically visiting the workplace to observe, discuss and seek ways to improve health 
& safety. Every employee has to recognize his/her responsibility to ensure the safety & health at work 
of all by following the port rules and also by using their own prior experience. 
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Information systems to be effective and consultation are to be maintained, including those on 
incident reporting, investigation and taking corrective actions, plus reporting even near-miss 
cases. All persons to go through systematic management of risk to which they are likely to be 
exposed to in the workplace. Every employee should undergo appropriate health & safety 
training. 
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To ensure positive health & safety, culture is not only developed but also sustained. 
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All first aid arrangements are to be made available. 
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To ensure that the policy and the HSMS are made known to all employees.
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This policy is to be reviewed annually or following any significant change to legislation or 
circumstances. The provision and maintenance of a workplace, plant, equipment and systems 
of work that are safe and without risks to health. 

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Land Transportation - 
Associate 
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Safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transportation of articles and substances 
at work.
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The provision of safety instruction and training to enable employees to contribute positively 
to their health and safety at work.
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Compliance with all relevant health and safety legal requirements which relate to its 
undertakings.
 
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The port will provide competent advice on all matters of health, safety and welfare to assist 
management, employees and their representatives in their tasks and responsibilities. 
Sufficient resources will be allocated to ensure compliance with this policy
Fig.7.1.1. Safety arrangements