Welcome

Portland Port extends a warm welcome to you for the period of your stay.

You will be aware that ports can be potentially hazardous areas.

The following information and guidance is aimed at keeping you, your staff and your visitors safe.

On arrival, please make your contact aware that you have arrived on site.

Our pledge

In the conduct of our business, we shall:

• Pursue the goal of no harm to people
• Endeavour to prevent environmental pollution
• Control all foreseeable health, safety and environmental hazards to ensure risks of harm are as low as reasonably practicable
• Manage health, safety and environmental matters as any other business-critical activity

Your duty

All contractors and visitors have a duty to:

• Co-operate with those responsible for health and safety matters
• Avoid interference with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety
• Report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person

Safety rules

1. Observe normal traffic regulations and park in the marked parking areas.

Safety rules

2. No driver of a vehicle may drive at a speed greater than 20 milers per hour anywhere in the harbour premises.

Refer to Safety Rule No.3 for speed limit on jetties and piers.

Safety rules

3. On jetties and piers, the speed limit is 5 miles per hour (≈ 8 km/h).

Safety rules

4. There are designated no cycling zones within the dock estate.  Please refer to signage at the entrance to jetties and piers.

Safety rules

5. Access to jetties and piers are restricted when there are specific operational requirements in place.  Notification will be given at the entrance of the relevant jetties and piers if such a restriction is in place.

Safety rules

6. Vehicles may not be parked on the jetties or piers except in exceptional circumstances.

Written permission to park must be sought and received from the Police & Security Department.  Email security@portland-port.co.uk to request the relevant authorisation.

Those vehicles without authority are at risk of being towed away.

Safety rules

7. Always be aware of the increased risks around heavy machinery. Some heavy machine operators may not be able to see you — be prepared to give way.

Safety rules

8. Always use the provided safe access route to vessels, and follow any safety instructions given by vessels.

Safety rules

9. When on foot, keep to the designated footpaths and pedestrian crossings.

Safety rules

10. Use of mobile phones is prohibited while operating any plant or driving any vehicles on the port.

Working Quayside

All persons working within the dock estate must wear the correct PPE.

Stay clear of operational areas if access is not authorised.

PPE must be worn when entering operational areas and must include high-visibility clothing, suitable footwear and, where appropriate, hard hats.

Lifejackets

Lifejackets are mandatory for anyone within one metre of the water's edge.

Environmental practices

You must always ensure that the impact that your activities have on the environment are minimised or non-existent if possible by employing correct environmental procedures.

If you see any practices polluting the environment, contact the port gatehouse immediately on +44 (0) 1305 825354.

Fire safety

If you discover a fire inside any port building:

• Sound the alarm using the nearest Fire Alarm button and evacuate to the nearest safe place.

After the above, or on hearing the fire alarm:

• Leave the building by the nearest Fire Exit
• Close all doors behind you if safe
• Report to the Assembly Point in the Visitor Car Park
• Inform the Gate house on +44 (0) 1305 825354 to contact the fire brigade using 999

Electronic visitor passes

• It is for your personal use only: NEVER lend it to anyone
• NEVER use it to let anyone else into the port, or into the main offices, even if you are accompanying them
• Card misuse will result in your access being revoked
• Visitor passes MUST be returned to the gatehouse when exiting the port.

Photography/filming

No photography or filming of any kind may take place at the port without prior written approval from Portland Port Ltd.

Thank you

Please fill out the following form to complete the induction. On arrival at the port reception please confirm you have completed the induction to receive your electronic access pass.