Safety Supervisor Tasks Maritime Container Handling & Warehousing
Primary Responsibilities:
- Safety Compliance Oversight:
- Ensure adherence to all local and international maritime safety regulations.
- Monitor compliance with container stacking and handling protocols.
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification:
- Conduct regular risk assessments for container shifting cargo handling and warehousing operations.
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards within the container yard warehouses and inspection areas.
- Safety Training & Awareness:
- Coordinate and deliver safety training programs focused on container handling equipment lifting operations forklift usage and cargo management.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks for operational teams.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting:
- Investigate all incidents near misses and accidents related to container operations cargo handling and warehousing.
- Prepare detailed reports outlining causes corrective actions and prevention measures.
- Customs Inspection Coordination:
- Ensure safety measures are adhered to during customs inspections particularly involving hazardous materials refrigerated containers and chemical storage.
- Work closely with customs officials to maintain safe inspection processes.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response:
- Develop and regularly update emergency response plans specific to maritime cargo container yards and warehouse storage including chemical and cold storage.
- Conduct periodic drills and coordinate with emergency services.
- Equipment Safety Management:
- Oversee regular inspections maintenance and safety checks of cranes forklifts reach stackers straddle carriers empty handlers and other cargo handling equipment.
- Safety Documentation & Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections training sessions incidents and compliance audits.
- Continuous Safety Improvement:
- Analyze safety data to recommend improvements in operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implement and monitor corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Applicant Requirements:
- Candidates must possess relevant experience in maritime logistics specifically container handling warehousing yard management and customs inspection environments.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and standards applicable to maritime and logistics operations is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in handling safety management within a similar industry is required.