The Port of Cork Company is putting on a once off driver wellbeing and general port and workplace safety this week, as part of Irish Port Safety Week.
The Port authorities of Ireland have joined together through the Irish Ports Safety Forum to mark the second annual Irish Port Safety Week.
The Port of Cork Company is working closely with the IPSF to highlight safety, responsibilty and awareness within all port stakeholders.
The themes of this year’s Irish Port Safety Week include the awareness of port golden rules, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) personal protective equipment (PPE), driving safely, manual handling, well-being and water safety.
An ergonomics specialist has been working with the Port of Cork team on site throughout the year to identify any modifications that are needed to support a safer and more ergonomically efficient workplace at the port, specifically for operators of port equipment and those who maintain it.
The Chair of the Irish Ports Safety Forum, Safety & Quality Systems Manager at the Port of Cork Company, JoAnn Salmon, said:
“Safety is always our top priority for people working in and around the port and quays, as well as for the general public. This week is an opportunity to work collaboratively with all of the team here at the Port of Cork, particularly machine operators, crane drivers and those who maintain this equipment, to improve safety, wellbeing and performance for all employees while working, as well as the general ongoing safety issues while working or visiting an operating port.”
Not only is this week Irish Port Safety Week, but it is also European Week for Safety and Health at Work.
