Health and Safety The PLA recognises that health & safety matters are of the utmost importance and that a good safety record is fundamental to an efficient organisation. The PLA additionally recognises that its employees are its most important asset and to that end strives to improve health & safety performance in line with appropriate developments in this field.
To achieve and maintain compliance with statutory requirements the PLA will continue to develop its liaison with Regulatory bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA). This is in part achieved through regular attendance and input via meetings such as those conducted by Port Skills and Safety Limited (PSSL).
The PLA will continue to employ its own ‘Competent’ person in the role of Health & Safety Adviser, supported by external bodies such as the PSSL and advice from Regulatory Agencies. The role of the ‘Competent’ person is to advise on health and safety issues, analyse new or modified legislation co-ordinate a programme of health and safety audits and maintain a current knowledge of health & safety developments and statutory requirements.
The PLA will continue to ensure employee involvement in health & safety matters through regular safety committee meetings and Risk Assessment procedures which enable systematic identification of hazards and the assessment and control of risks to which employees and others may be exposed. By involving staff at all levels in the consultation process the PLA will maintain and develop a positive health & safety culture.
The PLA Health & Safety Policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Chief Executive and the PLA Board. There is one Quality Safety Audit undertaken per annum supported by a rolling programme of Workplace Inspections involving Line Managers and Safety Representatives to ensure operational systems are safe and suitably maintained.
In accordance with legislation the PLA records and investigates each and every accident on PLA premises or to staff and reports, as appropriate, to the HSE and MCA in compliance with statutory requirements.
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