Safety Supervisor Tasks – Maritime Container Handling & Warehousing

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance Oversight:
   • Ensure adherence to all local and international maritime safety regulations.
   • Monitor compliance with container stacking and handling protocols.
2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification:
   • Conduct regular risk assessments for container shifting, cargo handling, and warehousing operations.
   • Identify and mitigate potential hazards within the container yard, warehouses, and inspection areas.
3. Safety Training & Awareness:
   • Coordinate and deliver safety training programs focused on container handling equipment, lifting operations, forklift usage, and cargo management.
   • Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks for operational teams.
4. Incident Investigation & Reporting:
   • Investigate all incidents, near misses, and accidents related to container operations, cargo handling, and warehousing.
   • Prepare detailed reports outlining causes, corrective actions, and prevention measures.
5. Customs Inspection Coordination:
   • Ensure safety measures are adhered to during customs inspections, particularly involving hazardous materials, refrigerated containers, and chemical storage.
   • Work closely with customs officials to maintain safe inspection processes.
6. Emergency Preparedness & Response:
   • Develop and regularly update emergency response plans specific to maritime cargo, container yards, and warehouse storage, including chemical and cold storage.
   • Conduct periodic drills and coordinate with emergency services.
7. Equipment Safety Management:
   • Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, and safety checks of cranes, forklifts, reach stackers, straddle carriers, empty handlers, and other cargo handling equipment.
8. Safety Documentation & Record Keeping:
   • Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incidents, and compliance audits.
9. Continuous Safety Improvement:
   • Analyze safety data to recommend improvements in operational procedures and safety protocols.
   • Implement and monitor corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicant Requirements:

• Candidates must possess relevant experience in maritime logistics, specifically container handling, warehousing, yard management, and customs inspection environments.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and standards applicable to maritime and logistics operations is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in handling safety management within a similar industry is required.