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Port is a dangerous place...!



Port is not a dangerous place. Port is a catalyst for growth of economy of a country. It is a gateway for export - import trade of a country. Handling of cargo thru big size cranes from huge ships is a highly professional activity. Port workers / managers are well trained specialists and they exercise enough care to save men and material while cargo handling. Sometimes certain accidents do happen and that us why access is restricted.


in regards to your statement that port operations are not dangerous places of work. As both a docker and seafarer of over 46 years and also a national OHS trainer I can ensure you that port operations are a highly dangerous place to work. Whilst employees may have a safety Management Plan in place does not mean that it is fully implemented and acted upon in the work place. The management have to "buy into" the philosphy of safety prior to anyone else as the management have the power and capital (money) to spend on safety programs (training/equipment etc). then and only then can management expect the workforce to "buy into" safety on the job. Too many time I have witnessed management implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) but when productivity is affected by implementing the same SMS then oh no we can't let that affect productivity! Just turn a blind eye to that issue etc. The statistics throughout the world testifies to the dangerous operations in ports/vessels etc Too many deaths/injuries in ports and on vessels..


Not dangerous tell that to my 6 or more dead friends and coworkers that have died out there working along with me on the docks for the last 20 years
LikeReply3January 16 at 2:06pm

 no its not dangerous watching from the office ashok
LikeReply2January 16 at 2:22pm

Well Ashok, my family has been involved in port operations for 3 generations. Regardless of what YOU may think, the ports can be extremely dangerous places.
LikeReply5January 16 at 3:55pm

 it can be dangerous if we don't care about safety..all place and any job what we do have a risk...
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 4:52pm

 I have 4 generations of waterfront workers and 20 years myself of experience Ashok. You are not only incorrect, but your ignorant perspective is precisely what gets people killed. Do us a favor and retire before your complacency kills someone.
LikeReply2January 16 at 6:05pm

(Dangerous. Defined as.. Able and likely to cause injury) without a safety policy the waterfront is very able and likely to cause injury.... So Askok what your saying is there is no need for a safety program?? Because after all you say it is not a dangerous place
LikeReply1January 16 at 6:23pm

Ashok is the guy with a clip board who walks around while dock workers do the real work...
LikeReply4January 16 at 7:38pm

 The managers are well trained ?
You're taking the piss , right ?
LikeReply3January 16 at 7:49pm

 No, they really have no idea of how to do your job, but their books tell them you're doing it wrong!
LikeReply1January 16 at 8:34pm

r Mr scot , i am sorry to know about the death of your coworkers. It will not be correct for me to discuss on this when u feel disturbed. Please read my post once again. I have stated Accidents do happen .
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 10:18pm

 Mr Mark, my upbringing and education and exposure has taught me to use polite language. U are free to hold your views and for that making a public statement of somebody's opinion as BULLSHIT is unwarranted and crossing level of decency. First learn how...See More
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 10:33pm

Mr , u have no business to advise me on my retirement. Mind your business. I have a very decent safety record of my workers for the last 10 years. U having two generation of Dockers do not make you qualified to comment on me since I am a working manager. Safety and productivity are two eyes of port operations. We take care. Good bye to u
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 10:38pm

Mr,read my post once again. I have never said anything about No need for safety training. Don't assume without reading my post. Bye
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 10:39pm

Mr l , what are u talking ? Yes , I am a senior level manager and my workers do the job. I train them , motivate them and it is my extende family. What is your problem ? Are u a mechanic or crane operator ? What are u to talk about me.
LikeReplyJanuary 16 at 10:42pm

Courts a dangerous place???? Why so many levels of security for Magistrates, Judges and solicitors when 'some' Frontline staff are sent out into the trenches with bugger all.?

(I'm frontline staff armed with a pen for self defence.)...See More
LikeReply1Yesterday at 2:19am

 You sound like Tony ABBOTT speaking of the death of soldiers.... "SHIT HAPPENS!" - Tony ABBOTT.

"I have stated Accidents do happen ." - Ashok.
LikeReplyYesterday at 2:21am

 black is black and white is white or do you want to argue over that as well Ashok Kumar
LikeReply1Yesterday at 1:23pm

What a Moron!
LikeReplyYesterday at 2:10pm

Before posting anything , pl read first and understand. There was no mention of COURTS. I pity you.
LikeReplyYesterday at 2:30pm
 Hi  I think the problem is that in your first sentence you stated... a port is not a dangerous place!! I think if maybe you had said a port can be a dangerous place etc you wouldn't have brought the wrath of all port workers down on you... that is unless you really mean a port is not a dangerous place ever!! Just saying
LikeReply1Yesterday at 3:10pm

Mr Simon , when port workers are my extended family I know what i mean. Port is not a dangereous place. It is not a war zone to be dangereous. It is a place of economic activity. If somebody still insists I don't care. Are the roads used by you or the...See More
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 I for one am happy that I don't work alongside you.I would suggest you are "blind even arrogant" to all other views of people especially those who have worked in the maritime industry for a very long period. You keep this mantra of economic...See More
LikeReply110 hrs
 u have no business to TALK ADOUT ME. MIND YOUR BUSINESS
LikeReply8 hrs
 You brought it on yourself, arrogant and demeaning don't cut it on the docks
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 Asshok, you are posting opinion ON A PUBLIC FORUM and demanding that nobody comment on you? You are not only delusional, you're arrogant and whiny also. The picture on this post underscores the fact that the port is a dangerous place. To try to claim it is NOT is ignorance.
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Ashok in regards to your statement that port operations are not dangerous places of work. As both a docker and seafarer of over 46 years and also a national OHS trainer I can ensure you that port operations are a highly dangerous place to work. W...See More
LikeReply1Yesterday at 1:34am


That's one reason I don't pull c cans and besides it pays shit not worth getting out of the fart sack for another is think of this that box is held on to the trailer by four little pieces of metal no bigger than a mans thumb so just a little thought worst things ever besides super b to go down the road
LikeReply1January 16 at 5:25pm


Which port is this? Ashok Kumar it is a highly dangerous environment hence safety is number one. A person can be highly trained but as an employee one must always practice safety
LikeReply3January 16 at 1:49pm


 LHD, if RHD the driver is not lucky.


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