Accidents, Injuries and Near Misses are never welcome, but when they do occur sharing and learning from experience is vital in a mature Safety Management System. P&O Ferrymasters publishes Alert Bulletins following any serious near miss or accident/injury.
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Alert Bulletins
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Alert Bulletin AB 004 2015
7th May 2015
Summer Heat, Via this Alert bulletin we would like to remind you that even during the hottest weather your Personal Protection Equipment MUST be worn, the hazards remains the same no matter what the temperature read more
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Alert Bulletin AB 003 2015
10th April 2015
Driver Injury - Defective Roof Pole read more
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Alert Bulletin AB 002 2015
13th March 2015
Truck and Trailer Roll Away What Happened: Whilst collecting a loaded trailers from the trailer park, the driver realises the Trailer park brake is still on. Download the full version for further information. read more
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Proactive Bulletin PB 001 2015
22nd February 2015
Tractor and Trailer : Safety Focus. Tractor units and trailers are susceptible to the weather, especially during winter months. Download the bulletin for full information. read more
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Drinking before duty & on site
19th February 2015
On 19th of January 2015 a Driver of a subcontracted haulier reported for loading at the Tata Steel Gelsenkirchen site. The driver was under the influence of alcohol. read more
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Safety Bulletin 002 2014
19th December 2014
Housekeeping and Slips and Trips Keeping walkways and areas underfoot clean, tidy and free from debris is a simple but effective way in preventing slip and trip incidents, which could result in an injury. Read on to find how to prevent slip and trip incidents and accidents. read more
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AB 15 2014
24th November 2014
Incorrect use of Restraining Equipment What Happened: A driver was in the process of sheeting a load. The driver used a load securing strap to secure the sheet to a rope hook. During tensioning the rope hook sheared and the strap hook hit the driver under the chin causing a minor injury. read more
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AB 14 2014 Reporting Defects
17th November 2014
Reporting Equipment Defects What Happened: A driver has been injured because they didn’t follow the correct procedure when they found a defect on a trailer. read more
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AB 13 2014 Uncoupling Event
20th October 2014
Uncoupling Event What Happened: Whilst carrying out a routine trailer changeover, driver has reversed under trailer and carried out coupling up process. On exiting parking bay, driver has realised that the tractor and trailer have not coupled correctly and has brought vehicle to a stop before the trailer has slipped off the turntable. Landing legs were wound down and load recovered. Driver had not restrained load prior to moving off. There were no injuries. read more
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AB 12 2014 Load Shift NS
30th September 2014
Load Shift – Narrow Strip Product What Happened: En route to customer the driver has braked heavily to avoid collision with another truck. The Narrow Strip coils and bundles being carried have shifted forward piercing the trailer headboard and through into the base of the rear part of the unit cab. Some of the product has sheared off to the side and cut through the trailer curtain. There were no injuries. read more
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