TRAVEL: TRAFFIC & WEATHER HOME FERRY CRUISE COMMERCIAL CARGO CSR MARINA CONSULTANCY ABOUT OPERATIONS ABOUT / Safety is imPORTant HOME >> ABOUT >> Safety is imPORTant CONTACT THE PORT OF DOVER Harbour House Marine Parade Dover CT17 9BU Tel: +44 (0) 1304 240 400 For all lost property enquires, please contact: Tel: +44 (0) 1304 245 392 Email: property.office@doverport.co.uk CONTACT MEDIA For all media enquiries, please contact the Corporate Affairs team: TEL: +44 (0) 1304 240 400 Ext. 4410 E-mail: communications@doverport.co.uk CONTACT POLICE The Port of Dover Police can be contacted 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year, please contact: Port of Dover Police Floor 4. Terminal Control Building, Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent, CT16 1JA TEL: +44 (0) 1304 216 084 FAX: +44 (0) 1304 241 956 E-mail: police@doverport.co.uk SAFETY IS IMPORTANT Playing our part to ensure the safety of Port staff and the safety of our customers to keep traffic, Dover and the UK economy moving The Port handles 12 million passengers, 2.6 million freight vehicles and £122 billion of UK/European trade. It supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community. It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for regeneration. We ensure that staff, contractors and visitors stay safe by all committing to... Always be fit for my role I am competent for the task and know my limitations. I am fit for the task that I am doing today in the conditions that arise today. I maintain my physical, mental and emotional wellbeing by having a good work life balance, getting enough sleep, eating healthy food at regular intervals and keeping hydrated. I adhere to the drugs and alcohol policy. I maintain my concentration by recognising when I need to take a break. I recognise when I am not well enough for the task and inform my manager. I keep up to date with health checks, manage any health concerns and inform my manager of any difficulties I am having. I am aware of the side effects of any medication that I take. Stop And think before I act I check that I am prepared. I have my RAMS, permits, PPE, and have informed the people that need to know. I have been briefed by the previous shift or my line manager of any current issues or changes that I need to be aware of. I have the right tools and equipment for the job and they are in good working order. I have carried out my pre use checks. I take a moment to assess the situation. Is it what I expected? Are the risks and method statement in line with what I can see or what I am about to do? I check in with myself. Am I physically, mentally and emotionally fit for what I am about to do? I think about the potential consequences of an accident. Is there a way to make the task safer? See it, sort it, report it I have a good awareness of the risks in the Port and I look out for dangers to myself and others when I am out and about. I take ownership of any concerns that I see so that they do not pose a risk to myself or others. I STEP IN to sort out any concerns that I see: Stop the unsafe act. Talk to the individual about what dangers are present. Explain what should or could be done to make it safe. Plan improvement before the work restarts. Invite feedback; find out how they feel about you stepping in. Notify the correct people and file any relevant reports. I report safety, security and environmental concerns and faults through the correct channels. I recognise my mistakes and report them so that others can learn from them too. I take an active role in finding solutions to the concerns I raise. Lead by example I have the confidence to stop and review the situation or seek advice when I feel myself or others could be at risk. I visibly participate in safety practices, such as walkarounds, toolbox talks and risk assessment reviews. I am approachable and listen to people’s safety concerns. I encourage reporting and take action on health and safety concerns. I give recognition for good safety practices and encourage workers to stop on safety grounds where necessary. I coach my colleagues to meet the Safety Commitments. I welcome feedback from others that will help me improve. I have the confidence to STEP IN no mater what my role. I take ownership in looking for better ways of doing things. I create a team spirit by involving everyone in improving safety. I follow the rules and procedures. …the Port of Dover community is playing its part PORT OF DOVER PLAYING ITS PART #SafetyisimPORTant THE PORT OF DOVER - OFFICIAL SITE OF THE DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Home | Ferry | Cruise | Marina | Commercial | Cargo | Consultancy | About Us | Privacy Policy Port of Dover, Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BU Tel: +44 (0) 1304 240400 Fax: +44 (0) 1304 240465 Site maintained by Montrose Media