Publications and guidance


General

Quick guide to health and safety in ports (INDG446)


Port Skills and Safety - Health and safety in ports guidance sheets

This guidance has been produced by the ports industry, with assistance from HSE, to help those with duties under health and safety legislation to identify key risks. This guidance also gives examples of good practice, which dutyholders can use to assist their risk assessments.

Port Skills and Safety website has guidance on:


Management of health and safety in ports


Workplace transport

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:


Lifting operations

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:


Falls from height

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:


Dusty cargoes

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:


Musculoskeletal disorders


Slips and Trips

HSE's slips and trips website


Confined spaces

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:

SIP015 - Guidance on Confined Spaces in Ports


Freight container safety

Port Skills and Safety website for guidance on:

Port Skills and Safety SIP003 – Guidance on Container Handling


Approved Continuous Examination Programme (ACEP) and Periodic Examination Scheme (PES)


Other HSE guidance

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Updated 2023-04-04