Causes of injuries to employees in sea ports

Abstract

Statistical data on accidents in Ukrainian ports were analyzed. The reasons for the high level of injuries among port workers were considered. Seaports are one of the most dangerous workplaces due to the high concentration of transport, heavy equipment and labor intensity. Work in the port can take place in difficult weather conditions, which increases the risk of injuries. Physical and psychological stress associated with the need to quickly perform operations to ensure uninterrupted movement of cargo increases the risk of injury. The port territory may be subject to increased pollution due to emissions from transport, dust from cargo overloading and other factors, which can negatively affect the health of workers. The value of the risk of injury was calculated. The effectiveness of existing protection mechanisms was analyzed and the main directions for improving safety were proposed. It was emphasized that an important element of accident prevention is the implementation of an occupational safety management system, which provides for constant risk monitoring, regular briefings and training of workers. Additionally, it is worth implementing modern technologies that will help automate safety control, such as sensors for monitoring equipment status and software for risk assessment.