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NACALA HARBOUR SAFETY REGULATION
Prepared by: David F.
Nacala harbour safety regulation
NORTH DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR, SA - CDN
CORREDOR DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DO NORTE, SA - CDN
Harbour Safety Regulation
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 1.................................................................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY REGULATION OF NACALA HORBOUR ................................................................................... 6
Article 1 - Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6
ArtiCLE 2 –PURPOSE AND COVERAGE OF THE REGULATION OF SAFETY OF
NACALA HARBOUR .............................................................................................................. 8
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 9
DESIGNATION, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-hsec............................ 9
hsec ........................................................................................................................................ 9
ArtiCLE 3-Objective OF THE DASSO .................................................................................. 9
ArtiCLE 4-SCOPE AND APPLICATION .................................................................................. 9
ArtiCLE 5-STANDARDS ........................................................................................................ 9
SAFETY committee MEMBERS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT .............. 10
ArtiCLE 6- DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE ..................................................................... 10
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ArtiCLE 7- ESTABLISHEMENT AND WORKING METHOD OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE .......... 10
CHAPTER 3.................................................................................................................................................. 11
SIGNS ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
ArtiCLE 8-Objective .............................................................................................................................. 11
ArtiCLE 9-PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 12
ArtiCLE 10-STANDARD 1. Standardized signs to be raised (these signs should be
visible and they should be placed in strategic position). ................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4.................................................................................................................................................. 15
NOTICES AND INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS ................................................. 15
ArtiCLE 11-PREFACE ......................................................................................................... 15
ArtiCLE 12-Objective ............................................................................................................................ 15
ArtiCLE 13-INVESTIGATION PROGRAM OF ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS .......................................... 16
ArtiCLE 14-Comunication and raking of accidents ........................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 5.................................................................................................................................................. 18
safety regulation of nacala harbour .............................................................................. 18
Article 15-preface ............................................................................................................... 18
ArtiCLE 16-REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS ............................................................................... 18
ArtiCLE 17-REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT ................... 20
CHAPTER 6.................................................................................................................................................. 21
MANEGEMENT AND ANALYSIS OF RISKS.......................................................................................... 21
ArtiCLE 18-Objective ............................................................................................................................ 21
ArtiCLE 19-Description ....................................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 7.................................................................................................................................................. 21
EMERGENCY PLAN ................................................................................................................................ 21
ArtiCLE 20-Objective ............................................................................................................................ 22
ArtiCLE 21-Description ........................................................................................................................ 22
CHAPTER 8.................................................................................................................................................. 22
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PROACTIVE TOOLS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................. 22
THESE ARE PRECEEDED BY SPECIFIC STRATEGIC TRAINING PRIOR TO THEIR USE. .................... 22
DSS – DAILY DIALOGUE ON SAFETY ..................................................................................................... 22
ArtiCLE 22- -Description ....................................................................................................................... 22
ArtiCLE 23-Objective ............................................................................................................................. 23
REC – RECORD OF CONDITION AND UNSAFE ACT ........................................................................... 23
ArtiCLE 24-Description ........................................................................................................................ 23
ArtiCLE 25-Objective ............................................................................................................................ 23
DC – Behavioural dialogue .................................................................................................................. 24
ArtiCLE 26-Concept ............................................................................................................................... 24
Right to refuse ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Article 27-Objective .............................................................................................................................. 24
5S ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Article 28-Objective ............................................................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 9.................................................................................................................................................. 26
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT -EPI .................................................................................. 26
ArtiCLE 29-Definition ........................................................................................................................... 27
ArtiCLE 30-RANKING ............................................................................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 10 ............................................................................................................................................... 27
BASIC RULES OF TRANSIT ................................................................................................................... 27
Article 31-BASIC RULES ....................................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 11 ............................................................................................................................................... 31
NORTH QUAY 4 – TERMINAL OF LIQUID BULKS ............................................................................. 31
Article 32-GENERAL ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................... 31
Cahapter 12 ................................................................................................................................................. 31
OBJECTIVE AND OBJECT of safety regulation of quay 4. ............................................................... 31
ArtiCLE 33-SCOPE OF APPLICATION ................................................................................................. 32
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Cahapter 13 ................................................................................................................................................. 32
risk assessment .................................................................................................................................... 32
ArtiCLE 34-Characterization of risks at the quay of LIQUID BULKS ............................................. 0
ArtiCLE 35-FIRE ...................................................................................................................................... 1
ArtiCLE 36-FIRE, EXPLOSION,PREVENTION AND MITIGATION ........................................................ 2
ArtiCLE 37-MEASURES FOR PREVENTION, MITIGATION OF FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS ................. 3
Artigo 38-Theory of FIRE FIGHTING ................................................................................................... 4
ArtiCLE 39-RANKING OF FIRE (ACCORDING TO ISGOTT) ................................................................ 4
ArtiCLE 40- RANKING.............................................................................................................................. 4
ArtiCLE 41- Form of fighting.................................................................................................................. 5
ArtiCLE 42-FORM OF FIGHTING ............................................................................................................ 6
ArtiCLE 43-FORM OF FIGHTING ............................................................................................................. 6
ArtiCLE 44-GENERAL COMMENTS ....................................................................................................... 7
ArtiCLE 45-SAFETY OF VESSELS AND HARBOUR FACILITIES ......................................................... 7
CHAPTER 14 ................................................................................................................................................. 8
ArtiCLE 46-WEATHER CONDITIONS .................................................................................................... 8
INTERDICTION of operations due to WEATHER conditions .......................................................... 8
Article 47-PERMISSION TO GO ALONGSIDE IN CASE OF BRAVE WIND .......................................... 8
ArtiCLE 48- In case of severe WEATHER state and in coordination with marine services and
harbour operators, ARE FORCED TO .................................................................................................. 8
ArtiCLE 49-COLISIONS AND STRANDING OF VESSELS ...................................................................... 9
ArtiCLE 50-HYGIENE CONDITIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF THE STAFF ..................... 9
ArtiCLE 51- GENERAL COMMENTS ....................................................................................................... 10
AS A RULE: .............................................................................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER15 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
ArtiCLE 52-PREVENTION MEASURES AND MITIGATION OF INTOXICATION ............................. 11
CHAPTER 16 ............................................................................................................................................... 12
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IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................... 12
ArtiCLE 53-Objective ............................................................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 17 ............................................................................................................................................... 13
ArtiCLE 54-CONCEPT ............................................................................................................................ 13
ArtiCLE 55-DANGER SIGNS (ASSO SYSTEM) ..................................................................................... 13
Artigo 56-PROHIBITION SIGNALS ...................................................................................................... 15
Artigo 57-WARNING SIGNALS ............................................................................................................ 16
ArtiCLE 58-INFORMATIVE SIGNALS ................................................................................................... 17
ARTICLE 59-FINAL PROVISIONS
PREFACE
This paper proposes and imposes conduct to all users of the Port of Nacala under the aspects of
Environment, Health and Safety. “LIFE is a non-negotiable value and is in the first place”.
CHAPTER 1
SAFETY REGULATION OF NACALA HORBOUR
ARTICLE 1 - INTRODUCTION
Nacala Harbour is one of the most strategic harbours of Mozambique and across the
SADC region. Its commercial activity is focused on an economical and social
development mission and the maximization of the market value, through the
provision of services and effective solutions by using high-tech, oriented by highly
qualified and motivated staff. Mozambique Ports and Railways-(Portos e Caminhos
de Ferro de Moçambique - EP (CFM), North Development Corridor (Corredor de
Desenvolvimento do Norte - SA (CDN) and North Ports (Portos do Norte, SA (PN) are
the main entities involved in the operations of the harbour and these are committed
with the concept of sustainable development. Environmental responsibility for
health and occupational safety are components of the companies’ strategies and
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business policies. To all companies, life is non-negotiable, so, life is always in the
first place.
1. The harbour is operated in accordance with:
a) International Pacts:
- ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals) – norms and
safety conditions of tank vessels operations and terminals of liquid bulk
- ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) – International code
which regulates principles of risk analysis, marine safety threats, management and
mitigation of incidents through safety plans of operation on board of ships and
within harbour facilities,
- IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) – International code
that classifies dangerous cargo, its stowage and transportation on ships,
- International norms of environment management systems and occupational
health
- Several technical documentation of information such as MSDS (Material
Safety Data Sheet), Quality Certification, Technical Norms, etc.
b) National Legislation on environment and labour (hygiene, safety and health of
employees),
c) Regulations and specific local plans (Regulation on Harbour Exploitation,
Contingency plans, Emergency plans and safety operation plans for quays of liquid
bulks).
2. The implementation of minimal conditions of the international convections,
national legislation, regulations and specific local plans, have resulted in the
current regulation of safety of quays for liquid bulks.
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Being it an exceptional operation, regulation of the exploitation of the Terminal of
liquid bulks on quays 4 is shown as a separate chapter in this regulation.
ARTICLE 2 –PURPOSE AND COVERAGE OF THE REGULATION OF
SAFETY OF NACALA HARBOUR
1. Raise awareness to all co-workers and contracted staff on the importance of
safety policy, hygiene at work-place and environment.
2. Provide basic guidelines and minimal procedures for a safe, clean and
healthy working environment.
3. Communicate and train co-workers in order to make a correct use of
equipment and safety regulations.
4. Inform all contracted staff, on safety procedures to be adopted at the time of
contract signing.
5. Ensure the accomplishment of all safety legislation in force, hygiene at workplace and environment, particularly of the Ministry of Work norms.
6. All co-workers are responsible for the accomplishment of norms of the HSEC.
(Health division, Occupational safety and environment) being division
managers responsible for their project/activities performance by using
highly safety standards.
7. Continuous
improvement
of
processes
and
safety
performance,
environment, health and the relationship with community is a permanent
goal to be pursued.
8. The present regulation covers South Quay and North Quay, namely the
container terminal and of the general cargo respectively, including quay 4
that contains special features.
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CHAPTER 2
DESIGNATION, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHHSEC
HSEC
DASSO is a company-related safety department, environment and occupational
health that all companies should have and this department is responsible for workrelated activities and occupational safety in order to achieve zero incidents as their
main goal.
ARTICLE 3-OBJECTIVE OF THE DASSO
Secure that all relevant requirements related to safety at work in the harbour and
the appointment of safety committee members are regularly reviewed and are kept
valid in accordance with the labor law in force in Mozambique, coupled with this
internal regulation in Nacala harbour.
ARTICLE 4-SCOPE AND APPLICATION
This regulation is applicable to all those operating in Nacala harbour, namely:
employees, visitors, under-contracted, companies providing services, third parts,
and other people accessing Nacala Harbour.
ARTICLE 5-STANDARDS
Management system for HSEC (DASSO) comprises several realization and
commitments that should be fulfilled so that health structure and safety are
effective. Some employees, staff members and contracted staff should be appointed
or designated based on their qualifications, capacity and ability, so that they can
perform duties and functions related to that specific commitment.
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SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, AND
ENVIRONMENT
ARTICLE 6- DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE
Under the law 23/2007, of August 1st, (Labor Law), all companies with exceptional
risk rates of incidents and professional diseases, are compelled to establish
committees for Safety at work. Committees of Safety at work should integrate
representatives of employees and employers and their goal is to watch over the
accomplishment of hygiene and safety norms at work, investigate causes of
incidents in collaboration with the technical services of the company, arrange
preventive methods and ensure hygiene at the work-place.
Members of the safety committee are employees elected or volunteers who express
their commitment in improving the working conditions for themselves and other
co-workers in working teams and monthly meetings. This attribution is also
supported by the Labour Law.
The final goal for the involvement of employees in environment matters, health and
safety is to express their commitment in improving working conditions for
themselves and for co-workers, contributing positive and significantly in the
processes at their work-place.
ARTICLE 7- ESTABLISHEMENT AND WORKING METHOD OF THE
SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Safety committee should be established by the safety coordinator in each
company to cover all harbour areas under His responsibility.
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2. Members of safety committee should appoint their chair person.
3. The Committee will meet once a month, except otherwise the constitution, at
the time and place determined by the chair person.
4. The minute of each meeting shall be produced by the chair person. The
minute shall be handed over to all committee members the following day
after the committee meeting.
5. Copies of meeting minutes should be kept by the safety coordinator for a
minimal period of three years.
6. Accidents and incidents occurred will be discussed at the committee’s
meetings.
7. All committee representatives should exhibit their division monthly report
which shall be read and discussed at the committee meeting which on its
turn shall discuss results and sign the report.
8. Recommendations should be incorporated before the following meeting
takes place.
9. All staff who is safety committee members should sign an appointment
letter, which should contain their function as members of the committee.
10. Committee members should benefit from training on fundamental concepts
on environment, health and safety so that meetings are more productive.
CHAPTER 3
SIGNS
ARTICLE 8-OBJECTIVE
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To ensure that all prescribed safety warnings, symbols and signs are
comprehensible and placed in locations that secure visibility.
ARTICLE 9-PROCEDURES
Health and safety management system requires that notices and slabs are displayed
around the working area.
Some signs are to be placed in specific working areas, as to warn all employees,
visitors and service providers on the risks that may occur, or to warn them whether
they are or not allowed to enter the area.
Figurative signs should be displayed in accordance with the following
standards:
1. Figurative signs should be easily identifiable, with high rate of visibility and
the employer should ensure that signs are fully respected.
2. Signals should be placed in place and shape sufficiently high to allow
visibility.
3. Signals should be regularly cleaned, as to ensure their visibility potential so
that are not ignored by the users of the area.
4. Signals should be timely replaced as they become faded as time goes.
5. The following are signs and symbols companies should display:
a) Toilette signs indicating gender;
b) Signals indicating storage of inflammable liquids;
c) Non-smoking prohibition signals on areas next to inflammable
products;
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d) Signals indicating location of first aid kit;
e) Electrical fence signals;
f) Blockage warnings stuck in blocked machines;
g) Signs for substations;
h) Warnings for noisy areas;
i) Warning alert for electrical tools;
j) Indicate binding EPI for the activity or place;
k) No smoking, no eating, no-drinking signs in certain areas;
l) Evacuation route;
m) Signs indicating location and fire fighting equipment.
5.1 The above list shows the minimal requirements. There are a number of signs
necessary to be displayed around the company indicating specific dangers and/or
that trace out areas of risk.
5.2There should be made a risk assessment before displaying signs and we should
never be certain that all people entering the premises are aware of the figurative
signs. So, awareness of the description and significance of each sign should be
available for employees, visitors, service providers and others. This can be made
through the display of a slab, with all signs described on it, and the significance on
roads. The staff should have training on significance of each sign.
ARTICLE 10-STANDARD
1. STANDARDIZED SIGNS TO BE RAISED (THESE SIGNS SHOULD BE
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VISIBLE AND THEY SHOULD BE PLACED IN STRATEGIC POSITION).
a) Binding – Blue circle with white symbols.
b) Binding – red circle with white bottom and black symbols.
c) Information – Blue rectangle with white letters or with symbols in black.
d) Danger – Red triangle with white bottom and black symbol.
e) Warning – Rectangular shape, yellow bottom and letters or symbols in black
color.
3. All managers/supervisors should ensure that signs within their area of
responsibility are maintained in good conditions of conservation.
4. All roads in the premises must have signs and their clear significance.
5. Damaged signs must be immediately removed and replaced.
6. When hiring a contractor for a task that will require additional signs, the contract
should specify the right type of signs to be demanded.
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CHAPTER 4
NOTICES AND INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS
ARTICLE 11-PREFACE
As to secure that causes of accidents are eliminated in order to prevent from new
accidents of the same nature, it is important to check whether procedures are being
followed, as well as there is a need to make records and disclose the cause of
accidents as an apprenticeship for all work teams.
ARTICLE 12-OBJECTIVE
1. Investigation of Accidents and incidents aim to help in determining the
reason for accident and incident occurrence where they happen, people
involved, and corrective measures to prevent that similar accident or
incident occur again.
2. The following are the reasons why there is a need to disclose accidents and
compulsoriness of establishing action plans:
a) Help employees to develop awareness on potential problems and
dangers at work place;
b) Spot and indicate areas where processes may be improved and give
suggestions on improvement in order to increase safety and
productivity;
c) Observe areas where training or methods are to be improved;
d) Suggest a focus for the development of safety program;
e) Reduce economical losses of damages on materials, injury and loss of
production.
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ARTICLE 13-INVESTIGATION PROGRAM OF ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Investigation program of accidents/incidents should determine who, what, where,
when, how, why and it should also determine corrective measures of any accident
or incident. This program, to be effective should include the following Basic
elements:
1. Adequate training on accident investigation for all line 1 supervision team
and other key employees, such as members of the safety team, appropriate
for each facility;
2. Development of procedures for notices in order to ensure that all material
damages and injuries on staff are immediately reported with no fear for
punishment;
3. Tracking system of actions to eliminate causes of accident in an effective
way.
4. Use of data of investigation of other accidents to develop a proactive
approach.
ARTICLE 14-COMUNICATION AND RANKING OF ACCIDENTS
1. All accidents should be immediately communicated, investigated, in
accordance with the attached procedures, and they are in compliance with
the following ranking:
a) SAF – Accidents with no time loss
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 FAC- First Aid, injuries or minor functional disorder that require first
aid by a physician or aider.
 MTC – Medical treatment. Requires specific medical treatment.
RWC – Working restriction. Injury or functional disorders that
prevent the employee from performing some of his ordinary tasks.
b) CAF- Accident with time loss
 LWC – Withdrawal from work. Any injury or functional disorder that
prevents the employee to return to work in the next working day.
 FAT – Fatality. Any injury or functional disorder decurrent from work
and results in death
2. All accidents and incidents should be recorded and reported as follows:
a) The injured person or witness should report the accident or incident
to his/her immediate superior who will inform the safety
coordinator. A reporting form should be filled in by the investigator
and a corrective action recommended.
b) All serious accidents and incidents that can be reported should be
communicated to the safety coordinator immediately. The notice,
investigation and record of those accidents and incidents will be
conducted by the accident investigation team.
c) The safety coordinator will fill in the form of investigation of
accidents and submit it to managers and safety committees created
after accident occurrence for remarks and disclosure.
d) All investigation forms of accidents should be maintained and kept by
the safety coordinator for a minimal period of three years.
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e) All accidents and incidents should be discussed in meetings of health
and safety committees.
f) All companies should have an appointed investigation committee for
accidents.
g) The safety coordinator should ensure that appointments of accident
investigators are maintained updated.
h) A statistical report should be monthly issued by the safety
coordinator.
CHAPTER 5
SAFETY REGULATION OF NACALA HARBOUR
ARTICLE 15-PREFACE
1. When handling products and materials, there are a number of risks that may
cause damages to people or materials if adequate procedures are not taken
into account.
2. This chapter on procedures applies to all vehicles and motor-equipment
used within companies.
ARTICLE 16-REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS
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1. All applicants for machine operators position should have the following
requirements before their initiate any training:
2. All powered-equipment operators should be submitted to routine medical tests,
as determined by medical surveillance protocol
a) Operators should not have visual adverse problems that may not be
remediated with glasses or contact lenses;
b) Operators should not have hearing loss that may not be remediated with
hearing aid;
c) Operators should not have any physical defects that may imperil a safe
operation of machines;
d) Operators should not have neurological disorders which affect balance or
consciousness;
e) Operators should not take any medicine which affects perception, sight
or physical capacity;
3. All operators should ensure that are not operating defective equipment. Many
accidents occur due to small problems on equipment, such as broken indicators,
faulty beacons, etc. Where there is a need to use systems /control devices, these
should be available and operational for use in order to reduce occurrence of
accidents and incidents.
4. Speed limits specific for equipment should be established, taking into
consideration the type of machine and operation conditions;
5.
Operators should always look to their voyage direction keeping a clear sight to
avoid collisions, especially when reversing. Convex mirrors should be used to
help visibility in sharp-curves;
6.
The operator should maintain his machine away at a safe distance when driving
behind other vehicles on motion;(10 meter)
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7.
Operators should avoid quick driving off, sudden stops or excessive motion of
the vehicle;
8. When operating on slopes or inclination, operators should be extremely prudent;
9.
Reverse gear should never be used as breaking regulator;
10. All vehicles should have a sound alarm when reversing
11.
Operators should keep a lookout man for pedestrians and hoot whenever
approaching pedestrians;
No passenger should be carried on machines, fork or trailers, unless the operator
had been specifically authorized to do so.
ARTICLE 17-REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS AND EQUIPMENT
MANAGEMENT
1. All area managers and supervisors should ensure that their operators of
powered equipment are trained and competent to carry out the task;
2. Copies of the operators external or internal licences should be submitted to
occupational safety sector for examination and filling;
3. Each vehicle is provided with a checklist:
 Equipment operator should fill in this list prior to the use of the vehicle
 The operator should observe and report all faults and unsafe conditions
found in the equipment and, if necessary, take into account the use of other
equipment with prior authorization from the supervisor.
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4. No individual is authorised to operate any powered equipment without
adequate qualification.
5. A scheduled maintenance program should be kept for each equipment in
accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.
CHAPTER 6
MANEGEMENT AND ANLYSIS OF RISKS
ARTICLE 18-OBJECTIVE
To define criteria to identify risks and losses, classify the importance of risks to
determine what causes or what can cause damages to health, safety or property.
ARTICLE 19-DESCRIPTION
1. Identify porocesses and activities;
2. Identify potential risks and damages;
3. Characterize risks and their relevance;
4. Estimate and rank results of risks;
5. Identify and propose actions necessary for eliminating and controlling risks.
CHAPTER 7
EMERGENCY PLAN
Emergency plan is a document containing a set of guidance to be followed in case of
accident, misfortune, or incident. This document also contains guidance on how to
minimize the effects of accidents and incidents. All companies operating in the
harbour are compelled to keep an emergency plan to minimize human and material
losses.
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ARTICLE 20-OBJECTIVE
To minimize undesirable effects of accidents, misfortune or incidents.
ARTICLE 21-DESCRIPTION
1. Identify processes and critical activities;
2. Identify potential damages and risks;
3. Set up measures of control and proceedings for each type of risk;
4. Carry out simulation exercise for emergency situations every six months.
CHAPTER 8
PROACTIVE TOOLS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY
THESE ARE PRECEEDED BY SPECIFIC STRATEGIC TRAINING PRIOR TO
THEIR USE.
DSS – DAILY DIALOGUE ON SAFETY
ARTICLE 22- -DESCRIPTION
1. Short meetings carried out on daily basis prior to the beginning of activities;
2. DSS should obey a monthly based schedule which should have all employees
contribution;
3. Attendance sheet should be signed by all participants.
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ARTICLE 23-OBJECTIVE
1. Promote communication amoung employees;
2. Proceed in a proactive way;
3. Inform employees of risks and monitoring measures;
4. Promote cautiousness of injuries and diseases.
REC – RECORD OF CONDITION AND UNSAFE ACT
ARTICLE 24-DESCRIPTION
1. REC is a methodology used to identify risks, condition or unsafe acts;
2. Records should be submitted to the immediate superior;
3. Assessment and elimination of risks, acts or unsafe conditions should be
carried out;
4. All collaborators should help in this process;
5. Immediate actions should be carried out in accordance with the seriousness
of the accident/incident;
6. Information on irregularities should be shared with all members of the
organization.
ARTICLE 25-OBJECTIVE
Neutralise and/or eliminate condition of risk in order to prevent accidents and
occupational diseases through the identification of records and communication on
unsafe conditions at the working environment.
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DC – BEHAVIOURAL DIALOGUE
ARTICLE 26-CONCEPT
1. This is a conversation carried out between observer(s) and the person being
observed, based on joint reflection, exchanging of opinions and behavioural
observation, with focus on health and safety. Through dialogue, the
employees perceive and share experiences aiming at solutions to problems
encountered and continuous refinement of individual and collective
behaviour.
2. Opportunity dialogue: Behavioural dialogue that occurs depending on
perception of the observer with regard to unsafe conditions that represent
risk to a certain employee. It must be immediate.
3. Scheduled dialogue: Behavioural dialogue that occurs for a length of time
taken by an observer to observe a certain activity for a long period.
RIGHT TO REFUSAL
ARTICLE 27-OBJECTIVE
1. Offer employees the right to refuse carrying out a task when there is an
imminent and serious risk;
2. Unsafe conditions should be immediately communicated so that decisions can
be taken. The person in charge should examine the situation and find out
solutions to eliminate or minimize risks;
3. The employee should have a training on how to enjoy his/her rights
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4. In case no immediate solution is encountered, the task should not be carried on.
5S
ARTICLE 28-OBJECTIVE
1. What are 5 “Ss”?
This is a practice developed in Japan aiming to develop cleanup standards and
organization to provide well-being to all. This practice was adopted in our harbour
operations.
2. What is the significance of the 5 “Ss”?
a) SEIRI (UTILIZATION): Separate necessary things and eliminate
unnecessary ones.
We should only keep what we need by distinguishing what is
necessary from what is not, avoiding material waste and the waste of
our own efforts.
b) SEITON (TIDENESS): Tidy up necessary things by gathering them to
facilitate their access and handling.
›
Liberation of physical room
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Reduction of accidents
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Decrease of mantainance costs
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Reuse os resources
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Improvement in working environment
c) SEISO (CLEANUP): Eliminate dirt, dust, oil spots on the ground and
equipment.
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Keep the workplace and equipment clean and appropriate for immediate
use. This offers an opportunity to identify reasons for dirt and
malfunctioning of equipment.
Cleanup should be viewed as a form of inspection. If cleaning up is
systematic we can easily detect faults on equipment and machines.
d) SEIKETSU (HEALTH AND HYGIENE): Keep the environment clean by
creating standardization.
This is also considered as collaboration sense, which allows creating
commitment among employees so that they establish and keep cleanup
standards. The concern is physical, mental and emotional health of the
collaborators including aspects related to environmental pollution.
e) SHITSUKE (SELF-DISCIPLIN): Accomplish strictly with what have
been determined in accordance with the established standards.
The main objective is to bring about respect and commitment to the
company, by fulfilling in a disciplined way what has been determined.
Habits are vice. For us to make changes, we use tactics called “I will make a
difference today”. So, our brain easily accepts changes in our habits. With this
tactics we practice new habits and behaviour of self-organization and this
will create new habits which turns behaviours easy to follow.
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INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT -EPI
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ARTICLE 29-DEFINITION
When collective protection measures are not sufficient enough to minimise the
possibility of protection to employees, it is required the use of individual protection
equipment which comprises all individual equipment or device used to protect
employees’ health or their physical integrity against existing risks on the work
environment. There will be signs indicating compulsoriness to use such appropriate
equipment depending on the areas.
ARTICLE 30-RANKING
Head Protection, eyes and face, hearing, respiratory tract, thorax, arms and legs.
CHAPTER 10
BASIC RULES OF TRANSIT
Basic rules of traffic are guidance that should be fulfilled within harbour premises.
This guidance aims to minimize risks of accidents involving
vehicles/people/equipment.
ARTICLE 31-BASIC RULES
1. Drivers or machine operators should:
a) Comply with traffic signs;
b) Always give priority to pedestrians;
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c) Never use cell phone while driving;
d) Never take alcohol or drugs, narcotics and/or psychopathic substances.
The limit is zero. The limit of alcohol on blood is zero.
e) Always fasten your safety belt;
f) Maximal speed allowed at the harbour premises is 20 Km/h. Any driver
driving beyond the limit speed shall be subject to legal actions.
No vehicle is allowed to drive under the jib, unless when vehicles are involved in
load operations.
Harbour authorities have the right to give verbal orders or instructions to ensure
safety to people and vessels in the harbour.
2. Lifebuoys and first aid equipment:
No employee is allowed to touch or handle first aid equipment and lifebuoys.
Lifebuoy should not be removed or replaced unless authorised by the harbour
authorities.
3. Safety nets:
All vessels alongside should provide safety nets under ladders to avoid falling over
of people and merchandise.
5. Swimming:
Swimming on harbour is not allowed.
6. Wild animals:
Wild animals are not allowed in the harbour premises. In addition, those animals
should be maintained on board or landed under effective control and approval of
harbour authorities.
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6. Weapons:
Loaded weapons are not allowed on board while vessel is at harbour. The captain
will inform all involved authority on all weapons on board, which shall be kept in a
safe room and sealed by marine and customs authorities.
7. Provisions/Supplies:
Only authorised companies by harbour authorities are allowed to supply
vessels, under marine authority supervision. The master should obtain approval
in writing, from harbour authorities prior to the provisioning and should
comply with related international procedures of safety.
Handling of dangerous cargo should comply with the international and national
legislation which exists within the harbour and indicated areas.
8. Precaution for stormy weather:
All harbour interveners should take all necessary and additional measures in case
of stormy weather conditions.
A summary of these rules may be found on the leaflet passed on to users of the
harbour at the main hold. Non accomplishment of the present rules shall result in
immediate expelling from the harbour.
All visitors walking on the harbour area shall do so at their own risk and are bound
to wear reflector waistcoat.
Patrimonial safety team carries out validation receipts and outgoings of cargo at the
main gate.
All vehicles and people are subject to inspection at the main entry gate of the
harbour.
1) Individual Protection Equipment (EPI) standard:
 Helmet
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 Refrector waistcoat
 Safety boots
 Protective Goggles
2) All ordinary users of the harbour should have protection equipment on
their vehicles.
The following are ordinary users of the harbour:
 Staff from Portos do Norte
 Staff from Caminhos de Ferro
 Staff from CDN – Marine services and Railway
 Staff from Terminais do Norte (North Terminal)
 Team of Agents /harbour clients, including companies renting warehouses/
room at the harbour.
 Contractors of harbour and their users.
 Truck drivers, trimmers, under contracted staff, including officers.
 Marine Migration Authority, Customs
3) All companies bringing in visitors to the harbour should have EPI surplus to
distribute to visitors with no personal EPI.
9. The following compels to all harbour staff and visitors:
a) Comply with the rules and other legal dispositions of health, safety and
environment;
b) Make use of the dispositions of safety such as RPI and EPC provided to
them;
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c) Inform the person in charge of the operation for breakdowns or faults
that may represent risks to employees or harbour operation;
d) Employees or hired staff acting adversary to management and
coordination of harbour operations, and thus causing damage to cargo,
vessel or harbour facilities or by negligence expose to danger the physical
integrity of people, shall be subject to disciplinary penalty including
temporary interdiction or ban into the harbour, depending on the
seriousness of the act.
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NORTH QUAY 4 – TERMINAL OF LIQUID BULKS
ARTICLE 32-GENERAL ANALYSIS
Quay 4 of the terminal of general cargo in Nacala harbour designated as Quay of
liquid bulks is under management and operation of Portos e Caminhos-de-Ferro – E.
P. (CFM) company.
CAHAPTER 12
OBJECTIVE AND OBJECT OF SAFETY REGULATION OF QUAY 4.
The purpose of this regulation, as a tool, is to examine and identify risks covering all
actions of prevention, fight against and mitigation aiming at a safe operation of quay
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4, and the establishment of the respective liabilities and real tasks of the involved
parties; develop a structure, mechanisms and adequate means for the safety of
operations of tank vessels, physical integrity of the facilities for handling of liquid
bulks and all staff involved in permanent improvement of working conditions.
ARTICLE 33-SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This clause is particularly applicable at quay 4 of the Porto de Nacala, i.e, Quay for
liquid bulks of Porto de Nacala where specialized facility for handling liquid bulks is
located,
Fuel and vegetable oil.
Definition
1. The Quay is an area of common administration between CDN and CFM-EP,
2. The following main areas are intended to be quay for liquid bulks of Porto de
Nacala:
a) Operational area which comprises 25 meter of edge of the quay alongside of
quay 4 up to the warehouse 4, extending for about 180m along the quay.
This area is delimited by access barriers during operation of tank vessels.
b) Operation area also comprises the area of general access to offices of CDN
marine services and the respective car-park.
c) The course of unloading lines of liquid bulks in the harbour area perimeter.
CAHAPTER 13
RISK ASSESSMENT
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Assessed and identified risks for quay 4 take into account the following:
 Impact – damages, consequences, financial effects, etc.
 Probability of occurrence which can be certain, likely or remote.
 Management – Under our control (depends on internal organization); under
our influence (factors that demand external coordination of entities and
behavioral attitudes of people) and beyond our control = force major
(natural disasters, global economical crisis, etc.).
Impacto
DESCRIÇÃO DO RISCO
R1 Derrames
alto
R2 Incêndios
R3 Acesso de pessoas estranhas
R4 Rompimento de cabos de amarração
R5 Terrorismo, sabotagens e pirataria
R6 Quedas de pessoas para o mar
R7 Colisão de navios
R8 Encalhamento de navios
R9 Higiene e Saúde Ocupacional
R5
R2
R7
R8
R1
R4
R6
R3
R9
baixo
baixa
alta
Probabilidade
NB: O tamanho do círculo representa a escala do perigo do risco.
Chart 1 – Risk X management
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Risco
DESCRIÇÃO DO RISCO
R1 Derrames
alto
R2 Incêndios
R3 Acesso de pessoas estranhas
R4 Rompimento de cabos de amarração
R5 Terrorismo, sabotagens e pirataria
R6 Quedas de pessoas para o mar
R7 Colisão de navios
R8 Encalhamento de navios
R9 Higiene e Saúde Ocupacinal
R2
R9
R3
R1
R6
R5
R8
R4
R7
baixo
fora do controlo sob nossa influência
sob controlo
Gestão
NB: O tamanho do círculo representa a escala do perigo do risco.
Chart.2
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Risks or dangers that may occur on liquid bulks quay result largely from physical and
chemical properties of handled products which are petroleum products (a mixture of
hydrocarbon) such as paraffin, diesel oil, petrol and aviation gasoline -avgas- (Jet-A1)
and vegetable oil such as raw palm oil (Crude Palm Olein = CPO) and Palm Fatty Acid
Distillate (PFAD).
ARTICLE 34-CHARACTERIZATION OF RISKS AT THE QUAY OF LIQUID
BULKS
1. Assessed and identified risks are as follows:
a) Spilling of fuels and vegetable oil during the process of handling.
2. During the process of handling of liquid bulks there may occur accidents such as
bursts on flexible hoses of connexion or tubing, leakage on valves and welded
connections, spill over of liquid due to carelessness on truck or wagon loading
and operation faults due to faulty functioning of devices such as valves and
buoys, and/or even leakages due to tubing sabotage that originates spilling.
3. Consequences of spilling and leakages of liquid bulks are pollution and
contamination at the local where spilling and leakages take place. This can result
in environmental disasters such as basement water contamination, damages to
the eco-system in marine and aquatic environment which may affect aquatic
organism at long term and marine fauna.
4. Spilling leading to pollution consequences of water around the vessel may occur
during the process of wash down of vessels tank, ballast and unloading of ballast.
These processes should always have prior authorisation from competent
harbour authorities in compliance with the regulation on harbour exploitation.
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5. For petroleum products, spilling is always a potential inflammable environment.
Prevention of spilling requires:
a) A permanent surveillance of leakages on valves and tube and hoses connections;
b) Appropriate maintenance of all handling systems of liquid bulks;
c) Construction of retention basins on tomas with its relating gathering drain of
spilling;
d) Provision of tubs for leakage on valves and other places;
e) Immediate suspension of operation for elimination of the cause;
f) Cleanup in all spilling areas (quay, zebra crossing, engine rooms, etc.).
ARTICLE 35-FIRE
1. Major attention goes to petroleum products which are highly volatile (Trends to
transform into gas) and inflammables (can burn easily).
2. Of these two properties, gives rise to the theory of burning process where hydrocarbon gases resulting from evaporation of liquid, react with oxygen on air
originating carbon dioxide and water. Such reaction gives rise to sufficient heat
that turns into flame which lies in gas and air mixture. When gas above the
hydrocarbon liquid is burned, or lighted, the heat produced is enough to give rise
to evaporation thus emerging fresh gas that keeps the flame and, normally, is
said that the liquid is on fire but, actually, it is the gas released from the liquid
that is continuously burning.
3. Therefore, evaporation of a petroleum product depends on its temperature,
constitution and concentration (gas volume in relation to the room where
evaporation occurs). Concentration of hydrocarbon gas on air, determines the
limit of this compound in being inflammable where, for tank vessels, 1% should
be considered the minimal and 10% the maximal per volume. Concentration
aggravates depending on the type of room, for example, closed space (tanks,
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engine- room and accommodation for the crew and vessel storeroom) or open
space (saloon-deck or vessels deck, platforms, the quay, etc.).
4. The more the temperature of petroleum product, the more is the evaporation, i.e.
the presence of inflammable gas, which is a primordial condition for fire risk.
5. Flash point of liquid is the lowest temperature where a spark may initiate a flame
on the surface indicating the presence of an inflammable mixture of gas or liquid.
6. Other aspects to be taken into account are spontaneous combustion of
materials and auto-ignition.
7. Spontaneous combustion of material is a simple subjection to ignition that does
not imply use of any external heat, but simply as a result of gradual self-heating
by oxidization. Material such as cotton residues for cleaning up, bed-clothes,
sawdust, seam bags or raffia, absorbent material for spilling, rags, etc. When
moisten or soaked with oil of vegetable origin are sensitive to spontaneous
combustion in hot or tepid places, for example, next to hot tubing. Precaution is
not to store these types of material in rooms containing oil, ink, etc. Waste bins
should not be exposed or left around on the platform of the quay and adjacent
places to heat founts when these are seen to be soaked with oil. These should be
dried up before storage or must be disposed by incineration process.
8. Auto-ignition process is common when a liquid petroleum product or
lubricating oil under pressure is in contact with a hot surface to the extent to
catch fire turning into a flame without setting any spark or fire. Focuses of fire
have been identified in cases of leakage or spilling of oil and fuel on hot surfaces
such as engines, exhaust-pipes, etc.
ARTICLE 36-FIRE, EXPLOSION,PREVENTION AND MITIGATION
Fire incidents are the major risk that petroleum products handled at quay 4
represent, given to their volatiles and inflammable characteristics. Vegetable oils
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do not have these risks for not being volatiles and inflammable but yet there may
occur spontaneous combustion or auto-ignition in the terms described above.
ARTICLE 37-MEASURES FOR PREVENTION, MITIGATION OF FIRE AND
EXPLOSIONS
1. Prevention for fire risk or explosion at quay and/or on board of vessels is the
removal of sources of ignition and any inflammable environment at the same
space and the same time. Simultaneous removal of both conditions may be
difficult but precautions may be taken to mitigate one of the conditions, mainly
the minimization of sources of ignition.
2. The following are the potential sources of ignition at the site of risk:
a) Open fires;
b) Execution of welding works using oxyacetylene or electrodes;
c) Unprotected lamps;
d) Matches or lighters;
e) Smoking in inapropriate areas;
f) Uncontrolled use of electrical equipment such as stoves and various kitchen sets;
g) Portable electrical and electronic equipment on batteries not approved to be
used in risky environment such as torches, cameras, telephones, mobile phones,
calculators, computers;
h) Use of non-intrinsic VHF or UHF radios for communication that, when switching
on their circuit, this can be a source of sparks which may cause fire;
i) Short-circuit in electrical installation at the quay and vessels;
j) Use of tools such as hammers, scrapers, etc. That may cause sparks, source of fire
setting on inflammable environments.
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3. Warning and prohibition signs are evident on quay and on board of vessels. These
call attention to the interdiction of carriage and use of objects, material or
protection equipment that may be sources of ignition, which may give rise to fires
or explosions and or recommending the correct use.
ARTIGO 38-THEORY OF FIRE FIGHTING
1. It is understood that fire (fire, burning) is a combination of an inflammable
element as fuel, oxygen, an ignition source and the combustion which is a
continuous chemical reaction.
2. Fighting or to rake out the fire aims at removal or reduction of the temperature,
removal of the inflammable element, exclusion of air provision – oxygen or
interfere chemically in the process of combustion as fast as possible in order to
avoid spreading or worsening of fire.
ARTICLE 39-RANKING OF FIRE (ACCORDING TO ISGOTT)
1. Fires are ranked according to the alphabet, in:
ARTICLE 40- RANKING
a) Class A, fires that occur in common fuel substances such as:
Timber, paper, light card board, charcoal, cloths, plastic material and others that
produce ash when burned.
2. As class A material resist to fires deeply settled quite long after noticing the
flames, for cooling off and extinction of this type of fire it is used a large quantity
of water or extinguishing substances (such as foam) which absorb a large
amount of heat forming water steam on the burning material which provokes a
temporary inert zone of gaseous water on the fire and surroundings. This makes
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the temperature to decrease at a lower point of ignition therefore extinguishing
the fire.
a) Class B, are Fires that occur in mixtures of vapour, air on inflammable surfaces,
inflammable liquids such as crude oil, petroleum derivates, varnish, vegetable
oils, alcohol and inflammable gases such as butane, propane.
b) Class C, are fires involving electrical equipment in electrical current caused by
short circuit, overheating of elements of electrical circuits or of the equipment,
lightning or other spread fires of adjacent areas.
c) Class D, are fires of fuel metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium,
aluminium or their apars and dust. Those metals burn at high temperatures and
react violently with water, air and/or with other chemical products.
ARTICLE 41- FORM OF FIGHTING
1. This type of fire is extinguished by isolation or removal of inflammable material,
inhibition of release of fuel vapour or by interfering on chemical reaction of the
combustion process.
2. For class B volatile materials, slow spreading foam is the effective extinguishing
agent applied in a way to flow on the burning surface this way avoiding the
excitement of flames and their submersion. This is possible by directing foam
against vertical surfaces over or adjacent to fire. This limits the discharge or
falling over on flames, forming an isolating uniform coverage or oscillatory
discharge at the wind direction, avoiding direct falling over of foam on liquid or
burning surface.
3. A good coverage of floating foam forms a continuous sheet on the surface
impeding the loss and formation of inflammable vapours, provides cooling off of
the fuel surface by absorbing the heat, isolates the surface from receiving the
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oxygen and separates the layer of vapours from other ignition sources such as
flames and hot surfaces of metals or tubing.
4. Small scale fires of volatile liquids can be quickly extinguished with dry chemical
powder but, they are subject to resignation when their inflammable vapours are
in contact with hot surfaces.
5. Foam as electrical conductor cannot be applied on electrical equipment or
electrical installation on live.
6. Fires from non-volatile liquids, vegetable oils and lubricants that are on fire for
long period should be extinguished by nebulised water or by spraying of water
over the burning surface area. Use of water injection on burning oil leads to the
risk of spreading the fire.
ARTICLE 42-FORM OF FIGHTING
1. Prompt action on fires of electrical installations (switchboards, plugs, etc.) and
electrical equipment alive, is switching off electrical current and then use nonconductor of electricity extinguishing agent such as dry chemical powder or
carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder is an effective extinguishing agent but of
difficult cleaning after use.
2. Use of water or extinguishing agent containing water (foam) on electrical
installation is not allowed since water is an electrical conductor which may
expose the staff to danger.
ARTICLE 43-FORM OF FIGHTING
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Depending on the type of metal on fire, these fires are extinguished by dry sand
injection, dust and other inactive corps such as graphite.
ARTICLE 44-GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Quay 4 is susceptible to fires of class B and C, thus, the means of fire fighting
must match to the respective class as described above. At adjacent areas such as
warehouse 4 and fences there may occur fires of class A.
2. Accidents due to breaking of mooring cables of vessels and falling over of people
to the sea.
3. The mobility of people on duty at quay should be free from obstructions and all
holes on the surface of the quay may represent danger for stumbling and
possible falls.
4. Access to Quay /vessel should be ensured through a gangway under the vessel
responsibility which should be duly protected by a net and, the net should
normally disembogue next to crew lodgings. Special attention should be given to
the gangway ladder in different tides, this way avoiding the falling over of people
to the sea.
ARTICLE 45-SAFETY OF VESSELS AND HARBOUR FACILITIES
1. Access to operational area is restricted. The mobility of people is only allowed to
people, goods and vehicles involved in the operation, maintenance, assistance
and safety activities of the tank vessel, dully authorised and identified through
distinctive of the corresponding entity. – Badges or uniform, in compliance with
the regulation of the harbour and operative safety plan of the quay. Access to
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Quay/vessel alongside is through gangway ladder with safety net provided by
the vessel with no obstruction at any height of the tide.
2. Permission to strangers to enter on board of the tank vessel, for operation or
supply of other services to the vessel is given by the captain of the vessel with a
prior notice and permission from CDN marine services and safety of the quay.
3. Accomplishment of elementary precautions is a must concerning the observance
of warning signs and of prohibition and speed limit for circulation of vehicles in
the area.
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ARTICLE 46-WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather conditions that affect the operation and safety of tank vessels are brave winds,
cyclone, tsunamis and heavy rains that may cause floods and land sliding.
INTERDICTION OF OPERATIONS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 47-PERMISSION TO GO ALONGSIDE IN CASE OF BRAVE WIND
Vessels up to 45 thousand DWT shall not be allowed to go alongside on winds exceeding
10 m/s (20 knots) blowing from any direction.
ARTICLE
48-
IN
CASE
OF
SEVERE
WEATHER
STATE
AND
IN
COORDINATION WITH MARINE SERVICES AND HARBOUR OPERATORS,
ARE FORCED TO
1. Interruption of operations of tank vessels handling during strong electrical
discharges and heavy rains with floods or land sliding affecting tubing and
accesses;
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2. Interruption of operations of tank vessels and consequent disconnection of hoses
during winds exceeding 20 m/s (40 knots).
3. Unmooring for anchorage of tank vessels at warnings of approach of cyclones
and tsunamis.
4. In case of earthquakes, giant sea waves, commonly called tsunamis, terrorist
attacks or piracy, act according to its impact.
ARTICLE 49-COLLISIONS AND STRANDING OF VESSELS
1. Collisions and stranding of vessels depend on good management of traffic and
assistance of vessels through their pilotage at the entrance and exits from the
harbour and also depends on the appropriateness of signs and adequate
demarcation of the access canal. There may occur collision between vessels, or
between vessels and assistance boats (tugboats, Boat for pilots, etc.) or vessels
against the Quay on docking maneuvers.
2. Collisions may also occur with vehicles against infra-structures of the Quay,
mooring device, tubing, access barriers, etc.
ARTICLE 50-HYGIENE CONDITIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF THE
STAFF
1. Liquid bulks may be a danger for being toxic (harmful to human body).
Intoxication can be by ingestion (when swallowed), or by absorption
(penetration through the skin) and by inhalation (via breathing).
2. Exposure to gases of various types (mainly gases of petroleum products such as
benzene, toluene and sulphide), present in petrol, naphtha, white alcohol and
other liquid bulks is determined by the concentration to which involved staff in
the operations of tank vessels expose themselves at once or several times, i.e.
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exposure may be for short time or for long periods of time, measured by a
convectional period of eight hours a day of work (considered as Time Weighted
Average – TWA), where allowed limits of exposure vary from minimal to
maximal that cannot be exceeded.
3. Exposure limits can be weighed as:
a) Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)
b) Average limit values (TLV)
c) Long Time Exposure Limit (LTEL) or Short Time Exposure Limit (STEL)
4. Values per exposure are quoted in parts per million – ppm, or ppm per volume
of gas on air (ppm/m³) or milligram per volume of gas on air (mg/m³).
Examples:
a) For petrol vapours it is established the limit of TLV 300 ppm (8 hours TWA) and
500 ppm (15 minutes STEL).
b) For benzene, where the concentration per volume is 0 – 2,5% and, for tank
vessels the minimal standard of the content of benzene is of 0,5%; IMO has
established 1 ppm of TLV-TWA for eight hours work and 2,5 ppm (15 minutes
STEL). On the other hand, long exposure or repetitive exposure of vapours of
benzene only in some ppm on air, affects the bone marrow and causes anaemia
and leukemia.
c) For sulphide of hydrogen - H2S the limit is 5 ppm of TLV-TWA for the period of
eight hours work. A dosage with + 700ppm of H2S is immediately fatal.
5. The effects of exposure to gases vapour and hydrogen gases are nausea,
headache, itches on eyes, dizziness, disorientation, sleepiness and in high
concentrations, paralysis, unconsciousness and death. It can also result in cancer.
ARTICLE 51- GENERAL COMMENTS
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AS A RULE:
a) The absence of smell does not mean always the absence of toxic gases.
b) Observe strictly the technical data contained in the MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheet) of the cargo to be handled by the vessel, where in general it appears the
ranking, characterization and measures to mitigate in case of exposure. MSDS must
always be available at the terminal, and should be kept by the cargo inspector and
receivers.
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ARTICLE 52-PREVENTION MEASURES AND MITIGATION OF INTOXICATION
1.
Avoid exposure of vapours and gases of liquid bulks that are harmful to health by
using appropriate protection equipment (adequate uniform, goggles with lateral
protection where there is a risk for liquid sprinkle, oxygen masks, apron, rubber
gloves, etc.).
2.
The following adequate first aid measures must be taken in cases of:
a) Eyes (wash with water ensuring that eyelids are open while washing your eyes);
b) Skin (Wash with water and soup after undressing contaminated clothes);
c) Inhalations of fumes, vapours and harmful gases that may cause nausea,
headache, sleepiness, faded sight, etc, remove the person to a fresh air area and
in case of difficulties to breathe, proceed to mouth to mouth respiration, cardiac
massage, use of oxygen equipment to help breathing.
3. All cases require immediate medical assistance
4. Training of the staff of operation procedures on safety of liquid bulks containing
toxic substance and, the need to observe measures of prevention and yet act in
accordance with the Emergency plan, Contingency and safety plans in case of
incidents.
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5. Monitoring of air quality.
6. Periodic medical check on the implementation of occupational health.
7. Need to observe strictly cargo labeling with their respective warning and danger
signs and take adequate precautions.
8. Always keep complete first aid equipment and should be able to use it.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 53-OBJECTIVE
1. It is the responsibility of the area supervising the staff and the Human Resources,
to ensure information, training of staff that deals with handling of liquid bulks in
order to provide knowledge for the correct use of protection equipment and, to
the leadership of liquid bulks terminal the assurance of the accomplishment on
the ground, of the procedures of safety of Quay.
2. In order to improve independence, transparency, neutralism and strictness,
surveillance of the implementation of all safety procedures should be done by
the area that administrates the environment, where the manager or person in
charge produces periodic reports of monitoring of the application of the
regulation. There should also be CFM-Nacala representative within the ASSO
committee (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) at Nacala Harbour.
3. Whenever an accident occurs at work, an investigation committee involving
environment area, Human resources and the worker’s area should be created for
a fair ending of conclusions.
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ARTICLE 54-CONCEPT
1. It is an introduction of objects and concepts translated graphically and extremely
simplified, but without losing the essence of what is being figured, generally
associated to public signs, giving instructions and guidance, in short, passing on
information.
2. Pictograms of safety represent objects or warning concepts or safety
identification by those observing them tending to be understood at universal
way and thus surpassing the linguistic barriers. Generally they are symbolic
warnings of safety and they can also be prescribed. They signalize danger, warn
about interdiction of certain acts and behaviours and, give instructions for
procedures.
ARTICLE 55-DANGER SIGNS (ASSO SYSTEM)
DANGER
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SAÚDE
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FLAME
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CANCERIGENIC
CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL
ORGANS
TOXIC TO RESPIRATORY AND
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
INFLAMMABLE
EXPEL INFLAMMABLE GASES
AUTO-COMBUSTIVE
ORGANIC PEROXIDE
EXCLAMATION MARK
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IITCHES TO EYES AND SKIN
EXTRIMELY TOXIC
DANGER TO OONE LAYER
AFECTS RESPIRATORY TRACT
 PPOLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT
 TOXIC TO AQUATIC BODIES
 CONTAMINATES MARINE FAUNA
DANGER TO
ENVIRONMENT
 CCAUSES DAMAGE TO THE
SIGHT (EYES)
 CORROSIVE TO SKIN / CAUSE
SORE TO SKIN
 CORROSIVE TO METALS
CORROSIVE
DANGER OF DEATH
MORTE
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 EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
 EXTREMELY TOXIC (causes nausea,
vomits, fade vision, headache, loss of
consciousness, etc.)
 FATAL
ARTIGO 56-PROHIBITION SIGNALS
NO EMTRANCE
NO SMOKING
DO NOT PASS OVER
DO NOT CARRY KNIVES
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DO NOT TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS
NO METAL OBJECTS ALLOWED
20 KM/H
20
ARTIGO 57-WARNING SIGNALS
DANGER (HIGH VOLTAGE)
HOT SURFACE
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RADIO-ACTIVE MATERIAL
ARTICLE 58-INFORMATIVE SIGNALS
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
EMERGENCY EXIT
WEAR GLOVES
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WEAR PROTECTION GOGGLES
TELEPHONE
STAIRS
WEAR HELMET
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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SLIPPERY WHEN WET
Smoking area
CTOILET INDICATING USER’S SEX
WEAR ANTI-GAS MASK
FIRST AID KIT LOCATION
SAFE AREA TO USE MOBILEPHONE
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ARTICLE 59- FINAL PROVISIONS
1. This Regulation shall be subject to periodic review whenever deemed appropriate to suit you the
reality and the security needs of the Port perimeter and under jurisdiction of the Port Area;
2. The implementation by operators and users of port services including but not limited to employees,
visitors, contractors, consultants, companies providing service contractors for the administration of
certain port services, companies developing specific projects within the port and others access the
Port of Nacala is mandatory;
3. The entity responsible for the implementation, monitoring, supervision, control and ensuring
compliance with the Regulation by port operators and users referred to above will be the CDN, as the
Concessionaire and the Port Authority within the Port perimeter and within the area under jurisdiction
of port in which it was attributed some port Authority of powers as provided for in Decree 20/2000 of
25 July and in the Concession Agreement of the Port of Nacala
4. For the purposes of paragraph 4 of this Article the CDN through routine inspections and audits will
monitor the effective enforcement of the Regulation and in cases of default reserves the right to apply
the sanctions applicable, without prejudice to others be applied by the Authority of the Republic of
Mozambique;
5. The penalties provided for non-compliance with this Regulation may vary from fines, suspension of
access to the port, port operation suspension and other provided in the Republic of Mozambique.
6. Any and all ignored shall be construed in accordance with the substance of this Regulation, and in
accordance with the legislation in force in the Republic of Mozambique.
7. This Regulation shall enter into force on the date December 1, 2014
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