Introduction

Ports are often challenging places to work. Deadlines have to be met and weather, tides and clashing activities need to be safely contended with. Please consider the following points, then use the navigation keys at the bottom of the screen to continue.

  • Threats such as terrorism, vandalism and theft pose a risk to the port facility.
  • Local and international legislation demands that minimum levels of safety and security are maintained.
  • To help us manage safety and security we have developed this General Safety and Security Awareness Training (GSSAT) induction package.
  • In order to gain unaccompanied access to our restricted areas you must read and understand this induction.
  • You must also provide some personal information as part of your application for a security pass.
  • There is a short test at the end to check you have completed and understood the GSSAT induction.

Guernsey Ports commitment

Guernsey Ports is committed to supporting the following:

  • Providing a safe environment for all of its staff and visitors.
  • Taking all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons conducting activities in the port facility.
  • Ensuring compliance with the requirements and spirit of health, safety, security and environmental legislation, approved codes of practice and any other guidance or legislation.
  • Encouraging consultation and co-operation between us and our users by all practical means.
  • Requiring others within the premises that we control to manage health, safety, security and environmental matters properly.

Guernsey Harbour commitment

Security and access control

Guernsey Harbours is required to operate in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is enforced locally through the Security of Ship and Port Facilities (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2004.

The ISPS Code requires a port facility to implement a comprehensive list of security measures. Such measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Ensuring the performance of all port facility security duties.
  • Controlling access to the port facility.
  • Monitoring the port facility, including anchoring and berthing area(s).
  • Monitoring the Restricted Area to ensure that only authorised persons have access.
  • Supervising the handling of ship's stores.
  • Ensuring that security communication is readily available.

Potential risks to ports and ships

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    Be aware that risks come in a variety of forms, which are not always obvious. Such risk include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Terrorism.
  • Stowaways.
  • Human trafficking.
  • Political action.
  • Theft & robbery.
  • Vandalism & criminal damage.
  • Piracy.
  • Cyber attack.
  • Smuggling.
  • Bomb threats.
  • Sabotage.
  • Disruptive passengers.

Security levels

Security Levels are set by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will be displayed at prominent positions around the port area.

Use the navigation to unveil the different security levels:

Security level 1: NORMAL, the level at which the ship or port facility normally operates, it means the level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times.

Security level 2: HEIGHTENED, the level applying for as long as there is a heightened risk of a security incident, it means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.

Security level 3: EXCEPTIONAL, the level applying for as long as there is an exceptional risk of a security incident. It means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of exceptional risk of a security incident. It means the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

Why restrict and control access?

  • Access is controlled to prevent unauthorised persons entering facilities or vessels and leaving prohibited items, sabotaging equipment, interfering with cargo, etc.
  • Access control procedures are intended to ensure that only people with both a legitimate need and the authority (e.g. a valid pass) are allowed access to the Restricted Areas.
  • Why restrict access control 1?
  • Why restrict access control 2?

Harbour access passes

    Official access passes will include the following details:

  • Personal details - photo, name, job title, company
  • Pass expires (normally 5 years from date of issue)
  • Zone specific
  • Colour coded
    • Blue = Harbour / SoG Departments
    • Orange = Port users / operators
    • Yellow = Contractors
    • Red = Visitors

Guernsey Harbour Access Passes

Harbour vehicle permit

Owners of vehicles which require regular access to the RA can apply for a separate vehicle pass from the Harbour Office.

The following is an example of a vehicle permit for recognition.

Guernsey Harbour vehicle permit

St Peter Port facility access control system

  • An electronic access control system is installed for primary access points around the facility. The system is monitored by Harbour staff 24/7.
  • Most access points will require a valid pass and PIN to operate.
  • Passes are 'anti pass-back' enabled. ALL individuals (with the exception of passengers holding boarding cards and vessel crew) will require a valid pass (permanent/contractor/visitor).
  • St Peter Port harbour areas are zoned. Individual passes will indicate which zones the pass holder has permission to enter.

St Peter Port facility

The Harbours' main St Peter Port facility features 3 security zones. Click on each zone in turn to read further information.

Zone 1 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2

Zone 1 is the main cargo handling and crane operating area. It includes 4 Berth, 5 Berth and 6 Berth. The zone is busy with the movement of containers and other general cargo. Users should be aware of items being craned on and off ships and large commercial vehicles bringing items in and out of the area. Care should also be taken if working near quay edges.

Zone 2 consists of the RO-RO (Roll On-Roll Off) trailer park, passenger car check-in and external areas around 1 Berth and 2 Berth on the New Jetty. Users should be aware of trailers and vehicles moving on and off RO-RO ships. Care shall also be taken if working near quay edges.

Zone 3 is the area within the passenger terminal building after security.

Prohibited items

A prohibited article is an item which has been explicitly prohibited from being allowed in the restricted zones due to the risk it presents and where it is being carried without lawful reason. The main categories are:

  • Firearms and ammunition.
  • Explosives.
  • Sharp pointed weapons, knives, swords & razors.
  • Incapacitating substances.
  • Flammable substances (certain quantities).

Prohibited items

Do your bit

All pass holders shall take responsibility for keeping the restricted zones secure. Key measures to support this include:

  • Not allowing others to 'tailgate' (enter through a door or gate that you have opened with your pass).
  • Challenge any persons within the restricted zone who are not displaying a pass.
  • Not to prop doors or gates open at any time.
  • To report defective doors, gates or locks immediately to Guernsey VTS.
  • To report any loss or misuse of a pass to the Harbour Office / line manager immediately.
  • Report any suspicious activity or item immediately.

"Remember if you think something is suspicious report it to us. Don't wait until the ship has sailed as it could be too late!"

Do your bit!

Port security contact details

  • The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is Jerome Davis.
  • The Duty Harbourmaster has delegated authority as the Duty PFSO - 24/7 cover.
  • Any security related concerns, issues or emergencies shall be raised with Guernsey VTS in the first instance:
    • Phone - 01481 220481.
    • Marine VHF - Channel 12.
    • Internal Phone - 20675 (Harbour Staff only).

Port security contact details

Safety

  • The primary piece of legislation relevant to Health and Safety in Guernsey is the "The Health and Safety at Work (General) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 1987." It sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to others. It is criminal law.
  • Guidance on how to comply with SOME aspects of the ordinance when working in docks can be found in the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L148.*
  • Guidance on how Guernsey Ports expect you to work safely can be found in;
    • Guide for Contractors.*
    • Code of Practice in Commercial Zones.*

  • *see Guernsey Harbours' website for further information

Safety

L148 Safety in docks ACOP 2014

Published by UK HSE, it provides general guidance upon the key requirements for working or operating safely in docks. It covers:

  • Managing health and safety.
  • Workplace transport.
  • Working at height.
  • Lifting operations.
  • Slips and trips.
  • Rescue and life-saving from water.
  • Transport by water.
  • Lighting.
  • Dusty cargoes.
  • Musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Confined spaces.
  • Emergency planning.
  • PPE.
  • Lone working.
  • First aid.
  • Accident reporting.

Site access and port activities

  • Approaches to the site can be extremely busy with port activities. Great care must be taken in all areas but particularly when crossing ramps or areas where vessel loading and unloading is being undertaken.
  • Keep out of vehicle blind spots, ensure that drivers are aware of your presence and try to catch other drivers eye to assure yourself that you have been seen.
  • Vehicles should not exit using western vehicle gates unless specifically authorised as part of freight operations.
  • Pedestrians should not attempt to use vehicle gates or use the western gate when ferries are operating on the ramp.

Site access & port activities

Responsibility

Question: Who is responsible for safety? The answer is everyone on our Harbour sites.

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  • You are the expert in your work activities.
  • You or your employer must identify and assess the risks to yourself and others.
  • You or your employer must remove or reduce to an acceptable level any risks identified and describe control measures you have implemented to achieve this.
  • Often called a Risk Assessment Method Statement, Safe System of Work or Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Guernsey Harbours have similar responsibilities and can prohibit activities if a safe system of work is not being adhered to.

Danger Deep Water

Accident and hazard reporting

  • Details of any accident or near miss should be reported immediately to the Harbour Office either in person or by telephone on 01481 220229 or by email to safeharbours@gov.gg.
  • A hazard is an accident waiting to happen, if you see a hazard don't just pass by, warn others and report it to the Harbour Office or member of harbour staff as soon as possible.
  • If you are a main contractor that has been given possession of a site, there will be special arrangements in place for health and safety management but accidents and hazards must be reported to the Harbour Office.

Accident and Hazard Reporting

Parking

  • Parking restrictions should be observed at all times. 
  • Vehicles and trailers should be safely parked so as not to impede traffic routes, pedestrian routes or crane operating areas.
  • Private vehicles are prohibited from parking in restricted areas or on commercial quays unless authorised by Guernsey Ports.

Parking

Drugs and alcohol

  • No employee, visitor or contractor shall be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that might compromise their own or another's safety whilst on Guernsey Harbours' premises.
  • This means that:
    • You must not be under the influence of alcohol or other non prescription or recreational drugs.

    • Your GP or medical practitioner should be kept informed about the nature of your work so that they may prescribe appropriate treatments or apply appropriate restrictions to the way you work.

    • You read and understand advice provided with prescription or over the counter medicines, read the label or packaging, for example some cold remedies advise that machinery or vehicles should not be operated. 

Permits to work

  • Permits to work are required for the following hazardous activities:
    • Hot Works such as welding and grinding.

    • Entry into confined spaces

    • Excavation works

    • Commercial Diving

    • Crane operations

  • Blank Permits to Work can be obtained from the Harbour Office

Permit to work

 

Notices, signs and road markings

Notices, signs and road markings should be observed at all times. They include:

  • Speed limits.
  • Traffic directions.
  • Walkways.
  • Requirements for personal protective equipment.

Notices, Signs and Road Markings

Mobile phones

Although permitted, special care should be exercised when using mobile phones. They can:

  • Distract your attention away from port activities.
  • Potentially ignite flammable cargoes.

Do not use a mobile phone whilst driving vehicles on Harbour premises

Mobile Phones

Smoking

Guernsey Ports is proud to be smoke free (including vaping). Please look out for these official advisory signs.

Smoking

Driving on Harbour premises

When driving on Harbour premises you must:

  • Provide evidence of competence.
  • Respect traffic systems and pedestrian walkways.
  • Exercise appropriate courtesy and caution.
  • Adhere to marked speed limits.

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Minimum requirements for PPE at all times

PPE stands for personal protective equipment. Click the forward button to reveal the zone and required equipment.

Hi Vis Jacket / Safety Boots / Head

Hi Vis Jacket / Safety Boots.

Personal protective equipment as appropriate to the operation being carried out.

As Appropriate

Hi Vis / Safety Boots. Include Head Protection during any Vessel Moorning Operations and/or when crane / hiab are in use for gangway positioning etc.

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Commercial berths traffic management, part 1

Pay close attention to these signs and notices across the St Peter Port and commercial areas.

Email safeharbours@gov.gg

Telephone +44 01481 220229


HAZARD: something with the potential to cause harm. Please report hazards immediately using the contact details above or you can complete a hazard card available at reception.


Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn


Do not use mobile phones whilst driving or operating equipment.

Commercial berths traffic management, part 2

Current traffic management routes. Click an item in the key menu to see its location on the map.

Map Key

Pedestrian walkway

FLT handling areas

Maximum speeds

Two way traffic routes

One way traffic routes

Emergency equipment

  • Emergency equipment is placed throughout the harbour estate, it includes:
    • Access Ladders

    • Life Rings

    • Fire Extinguishers

    • AED equipment located in the Terminal Building and Main Harbour Office

    • Public AED on IIQ

  • Do not interfere with emergency equipment unless in an emergency
  • If you use emergency equipment or notice any faults with it, tell us immediately so that we can return it to its proper condition.

Emergency equipment

In an emergency

  • Within Restricted Areas, contact Guernsey VTS, they will liaise with the emergency services and arrange access as required.
    • Phone - 01481 220481

    • Marine VHF - Channel 12

    • Internal Phone - 20675 (Harbour Staff only)

  • Within Public Access Areas, contact the emergency services in the usual way
    • Phone 999 or 112 from mobiles

In an emergency

Last resort

No Pass - No Job

  • We want you to be able to carry out your business in a safe and efficient manner
  • We expect you to co-operate with safety and security
  • Non co-operation creates un-necessary risk
  • Non co-operation can lead to the withdrawal of your pass.

Monitoring and enforcement

  • Ships 'Safe Harbour Infringement Penalty System'

Action Notices

Penalty Points

Vehicle Permits

Last Resort

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General Safety and Security Awareness Training

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The purpose and importance of the GSSAT programme

To enable Guernsey Ports to determine who is in our restricted areas and when, and to ensure your safety on our premises.

To deliver in an efficient and effective manner, the safety and security information that you will need in order to enter Harbours restricted areas.

To ensure that you understand the information presented and what is expected of you when visiting or working at Guernsey Ports facilities, and to record this fact.

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St Peter Port facility - access points

Guernsey Harbours St Peter Port facility has 4 secure access points available shown on the map below. Please indicate with the check boxes which of these you will require. Note that more than one box can be checked - you may for example want to enter and exit through different access points.





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Training Review Quiz

In Zone 1 (which is most of 4, 5 and 6 berths) what items of PPE are required at all times?

High Vis

Hard Hat, High Vis

Hard Hat, High Vis, Safety Footwear

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What is the speed limit in the commercial areas?

25 mph

15 mph

5 mph

Next

What is the speed limit on the Cambridge Berth?

25 mph

15 mph

5 mph

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Who is responsible for Health and Safety when working at Guernsey Harbours?

The Employee

The Employer

Guernsey Harbours

Everyone

Next

Regarding potential risks to port and ships. Which one of the following is NOT a high risk?

Terrorism

High winds

Smuggling

Stowaways

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Security levels - which of the following best describes Level 2 Heightened Security?

Protective security measures maintained, incident is probable or imminent

Minimum appropriate measures shall be maintained

Appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained

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Prohibited items - which one of the following is allowed on harbour premises?

Firearms and ammunition

Mobile phone

Sharp pointed weapons, knives, razors

Flammable substances

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Permits to work - which one of the following does NOT require a permit?

Hot works such as welding and grinding

Temporary visitors

Excavation works

Crane operations

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Personal protection equipment - which one of the following is NOT classed as PPE?

Hard-hat head protection & gloves

Hi visibility vest

Safety boots

Mobile phone

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Who has the responsibility for keeping the restricted areas secure?

The Harbour Master

Everyone on the harbour site

The Police

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General Safety and Security Awareness Training

Thank you for completing the training presentation. Your submission has now been received.

For further information or to provide feedback on this presentation, please contact the Guernsey Harbours team at:

P.O Box 631, St Julians Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3DL Channel Islands. +44(0)1481 220229