PSS’s vision is to drive the ports sector to become one of the safest places to work, with opportunities for individual growth and collective success.
PSS’s health, safety, and culture remit is
- To promote health and safety, good workplace mental health, and good working practices, in ports and harbours.
- To engage widely with academia and other relevant maritime, health and safety organisations in order stay at the forefront of safety, training and skills, innovation and development.
The port industry is viewed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a mature industry, with PSS promoting a collaborative approach for improvements on safety. Download the letter of confirmation from the HSE below.
The 2024 to 2028 strategic plan for health, safety and culture, prioritises improving port safety guidance, expanding the number of members contributing port safety data and enhancing member value propositions.
Objectives are delivered under four pillars:
- Resources
- Collaboration
- Data
- Innovation
Safety in Ports guidance (SiPs)
One of the most valued resources that PSS offers is the Safety in Port (SiPs) suite of guidance. Produced in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive and trade unions, these documents aim to improve safety in ports in a range of common areas.
Port Safety Group and working groups
The Port Safety Group (PSG) meets four times each year (two in person and two online meetings) to bring together those working in health and safety roles in member organisations. These meetings allow for valuable networking in addition to providing presentations on relevant topics.
Ask Members
Members can sign up to receive a range communications covering health, safety and culture including Safety Alerts, Safety Bulletins and newsletters. The Ask Members forum enables members to gain advice and guidance, on any port-related issue and engage in discussion.
Alongside these standard benefits, members can access safety data analytics, audit services, support for toolbox talks and expert advice.
Join Us
Find out more about the benefits of being a PSS member and how to apply.