Port of Tyne Annual Report and Accounts 2021

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ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2021

HEALTH AND SAFETY The Port continued to prioritise provision of a safe workplace for all colleagues. In June 2021, the Port achieved 15 months without RIDDOR Reportable Incident, the best period of performance for a decade.

This sets out the requirements for occupational health and safety management systems and best practice through effective policies, procedures and controls to ensure workplace health and safety.

During the year, the Port transitioned to the internationally recognised Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard ISO 45001.

The Port was also awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for the eighth year running.

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