PSS has available a range of ports industry specific publications covering health and safety and skills and standards issues, some of which are available free to download via this website and others are available at a charge. All orders should be submitted in writing, where a charge applies payment is requested with the order.
Details of the publications are as follows, hover over the title of each for a brief description or click each title for more details.
Publications available to Subscribers
If you are a subscriber you can also download the Research and Information Series (RIS), Guidance and Interpretation Series (GIS), Health and Safety Audit Scheme, Laminated Cards and ICHCA publications by clicking here.
Codes of Practice
The Engagement of Non-Permanent Employees on Cargo Handling Operations in the Ports Industry This Code of Practice aims to ensure that no non-permanent employee is engaged in cargo-handling operations unless they have received the appropriate ports industry safety induction training and have been assessed by the cargo handling company as fit and competent to undertake the cargo handling operations for which they will be engaged. This code was revised in November 2005.
Click for more details. | CP1 |
Guidance Booklets
Health and Safety Training Videos
Health and Safety Training Films This DVD comprises six training films and is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing a guide to running training sessions based on the films, and worksheets with discussion points and activities relating to each film.
Click for more details. | HSF1 |
National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (N/SVQ)
National Occupational Standards
Qualifications and Standards Related Documents
Syllabus for Marine Pilots Training Prepared jointly by Warsash Maritime Centre and the National Sea Training Centre on behalf of the International Association of Maritime Institutions.
Click for more details. | QSRD1 |