Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Lyttelton Port Company
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On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company Limited prioritises a review of their safety management system to ensure that:
• documented procedures are consistent and reflect all critical aspects of the work as done
• all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable
• adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed
• supervisory oversight is effective and not compromised by competing operational demands
• radio communications used for safety-critical tasks are consistent and reliable.
• documented procedures are consistent and reflect all critical aspects of the work as done
• all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable
• adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed
• supervisory oversight is effective and not compromised by competing operational demands
• radio communications used for safety-critical tasks are consistent and reliable.
Reply Text
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of its safety management system to ensure that documented procedures are consistent and reflect all critical aspects of the work as done.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• The appointment of a Training Manager for Lyttelton Container Operations
• Review of training material, Safe Work Method Statements, and operational procedures to reflect all critical aspects of work.
• Introduction of improved document control processes
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of its - safety management system to ensure that all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• All operational risk registers are undergoing a current review as part of the wider migration to LPC’s new integrated Safety Management System
• Indication of the actions intending to take.
• Identification of administrative controls and review to see if higher hierarchy of controls are suitable.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of its safety management system to ensure that adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• The appointment of a Training Manager for Lyttelton Container Operations
• Verification of Competency programme commenced August 2023
• Increased in field operational oversight for high-risk activities.
• Creation of Verification of Competency framework
• Indication of the actions intending to take.
• Embed ongoing review process.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of their safety management system to ensure that supervisory oversight is effective and not compromised by competing operational demands.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Indication of the actions intending to take.
• A review to be taken to understand competing demands in operational areas which may impact the level of supervisory oversight.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• The appointment of a Training Manager for Lyttelton Container Operations
• Review of training material, Safe Work Method Statements, and operational procedures to reflect all critical aspects of work.
• Introduction of improved document control processes
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of its - safety management system to ensure that all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• All operational risk registers are undergoing a current review as part of the wider migration to LPC’s new integrated Safety Management System
• Indication of the actions intending to take.
• Identification of administrative controls and review to see if higher hierarchy of controls are suitable.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of its safety management system to ensure that adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Description of the action taken:
• The appointment of a Training Manager for Lyttelton Container Operations
• Verification of Competency programme commenced August 2023
• Increased in field operational oversight for high-risk activities.
• Creation of Verification of Competency framework
• Indication of the actions intending to take.
• Embed ongoing review process.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company prioritises a review of their safety management system to ensure that supervisory oversight is effective and not compromised by competing operational demands.
Accepted: The recommendation was accepted (wholly or in part) and is being, or will be, implemented
Indication of the actions intending to take.
• A review to be taken to understand competing demands in operational areas which may impact the level of supervisory oversight.
Date of expected implementation
End of Feb 2024
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