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Port safety indicators for terminal operation: A case study of Kuantan Port
N.H. Usman
Dr. K. Mokhtar
Bachelor of Management (Maritime)
School of Maritime Business and Management
Container terminal is known for the heavy workload that involved the process of
transporting the goods using complex equipment and machineries. Therefore, safety
is very crucial for terminal operation to prevent any risks and accidents from occuring
at terminal that can disrupt terminal activities and cause loss to the organization.
Safety at workplace has been a main concern in every terminal operation to ensure
smooth port operation. This is because hazard and risks during terminal operation can
lead to accidents and injuries to the workers at terminal. This paper aims to analyse
the level of safety at terminal in Kuantan Port and examine what are the impacts of
the level of safety to the terminal operation. Thus, port safety indicators are identified
to analyse the safety level at terminal in Kuantan Port. Through this paper, the
outcome shows that the level of safety at Kuantan Port is high and the high safety
level gives positive impacts to the performance of the terminal operation in Kuantan
Port.
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