There is to be no walking on the Container Terminals when a ship is working containers at the terminal. Workers walking on the terminal when a vessel is working containers will be charged with violation of the Safety Rules & Regulations and dealt with by … Continue reading
Bulletin Bunny Bus
Bunny Bus Operators must stay on the job until the end of the shift. Failure to remain on the job will lead to a charge of abandoning the job and will be dealt with by the Membership & Grievance Committee ILWU Local 500 … Continue reading
Dunnage
ATTENTION During discharge of cargo there is to be no ship dunnage, steel bands or garbage of any kind put on top of loads leaving the hatch. Dirt nets and/or dirt boxes are to be lowered into the hatch and … Continue reading
TSI Bombcarts
Spotting for 45′ Containers at Gantry “OLD” Trailers get 40′ light backup 2 1/2 feet (NO MORE!!!) watch can coming down “NEW” Trailers get 40′ light go forward 2 1/2 feet watch can coming down PAY ATTENTION TO RADIO MESSAGE … Continue reading
Rail Movement
RTGs & RMGs are to be in a STOP position while rail movement in yard. When blue lights are flashing, RTGs& RMGs shall NOT be in production. When blue lights go off, then rail movement has stopped and RTGs & … Continue reading
Attention: All Gantry, RMG, RTG, Top Picks, & Container Handlers
SAFETY BULLETIN ALERT! When lifting off of Bombcarts, lift very gently at first and ensure the can is fully free from the Bombcart before hoisting at full speed. Recent back-to-back accidents illustrate the importance of ensuring the container does not … Continue reading
Discharge of Long Steel Pipes
Local 500 Safety BULLETIN Attention Brothers & Sisters It has been brought to the Union’s attention that on two occasions there have been load failures during the discharge of long steel pipes Pipes: Slings must be double wrapped on the … Continue reading
Cellular Phones, Mobile Equipment, Containers, Accident Reporting
SAFETY BULLETIN MAY 2005 The use of cellular phones while at work has reached epidemic proportions especially for equipment operators. All workers are reminded to leave your phone off while at work. This is the policy of the Joint Industry … Continue reading
Walkways
SAFETY NOTICE All Labourers working at Vancouver Wharves will use the Safety Walkways to cross the Rail Line. Thank you, Local 500 Business Agents.
Cellular Phones & Audio Devices
NOTICE CELLULAR PHONES It has become apparent to the Safety Committee the need to re-emphasize the Joint Industry Safety Committee’s Rule: “NOT TO USE CELL PHONES WHILE OPERATING ANY TYPE OF EQUIPMENT” This Rule also complements the one of: “NO … Continue reading