Contractors and Third Parties on port
Contractors and other parties
If your company or organisation needs to complete work on port, your port contact will advise you of additional health and safety requirements which may include:
- Completing an Authority to Access form
- The provision of your Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).
- SWMS must be submitted to swmsp2w@centreport.co.nz at least 72 hours before you intend to start work on port.
SWMS Permit Request Process map
- Permits for certain types of works including hot works, working from heights (including ladders), working in confined spaces, excavation or ground penetration, and use of drones.
- If you are applying for a Crane Lift or loading permit, you’ll need to submit a request for these at least 96 hours (4 working days) before you intend to start work.
- Staff must carry their ID card to enter the port. Anyone found to be without it will be removed from the port.
If you wish to become an accredited PCBU on port, please contact the Health and Safety Team.
Common User Safety Protocols
Our Common User Safety Protocols document (CUSP) details the requirements everyone needs to follow to ensure risks are properly managed on port. It states who is responsible for ensuring health and safety on port, and makes the rules clear to everyone.
In addition to the requirements of the CUSP, each port user is expected to maintain and operate their own health and safety procedures to ensure we always have a good health and safety culture and practice on all parts of the port.
Maritime NZ health and safety resources
We encourage contractors and third parties working at CentrePort to explore Maritime New Zealand's free health and safety learning resources. These learning resources are specific to the ports sector, and align with the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for loading and unloading cargo.
These practical e-learning modules cover hazard identification, risk management, worker involvement, and health and safety responsibilities. CentrePort is supportive of this work to help port workers and PCBUs build a stronger understanding of safe operations in the port environment.
- Understanding hazards and risks
- Risk management in the workplace
- Risk management in workplace health and safety legislation
- Being involved in risk management
These modules complement existing workplace training and development, and are not designed to replace organisational training, competency systems or qualification requirements.
Confined spaces with hazardous atmospheres
Maritime NZ has also released guidance on managing confined spaces with hazardous atmospheres, providing practical support for identifying and controlling the risks associated with confined space work.