Safety issue

Safety issue description

The recognised safe practices of not working under or near a container being loaded is not well reflected in national and international guidance published to assist container terminal operators develop their own safety policies and guidelines.

Issue number MO-2010-002-SI-06
Issue owner National and international maritime, cargo and labour organisations
Transport function Shore operations
Date issue released 19/12/2011
Issue status justification

This is a broard safety message to industry regarding the provision of guidance to container terminal operators.

Safety action

Action type Safety advisory notice
Action number MO-2010-002-SAN-031
Organisation National and international maritime, cargo and labour organisations
Action date 19/12/2011
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that national and international maritime, cargo and labour organisations should consider the safety implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.

Action status Closed