HSE and the ports industry

HSE’s role is to prevent people being killed, injured or made ill by work in the ports industry.

Operational units

HSE has a number of operational inspectors and visiting staff who deal with the industry by a range of methods including:

• On-site visits (announced and unannounced)
• Investigation of accidents and complaints
• Providing guidance and support at visits, by phone or at events
• Enforcement where necessary

Sector

Head of Sector - Chris Barringer

The Sector takes an active role in dealing with the industry by:

• Working with key industry stakeholders to develop and deliver strategy
• Working with other regulators
• Providing support, advice and guidance at a national level to HSE’s operational inspectors
• Gathering intelligence about the health and safety performance of the industry and produces statistics
• Producing guidance for the industry

For more information or queries on local ports issues you should contact your local HSE office. For general queries contact email docks@hse.gsi.gov.uk.