Britain's dock workers could be left without the specialist safety protection they need if plans to water-down safety regulations go ahead.
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) says proposals by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to axe safety rules specific to dockyards could have “tragic consequences”.
“Five times more dock workers die than the national average for workplace deaths so the last thing the port industry needs is weaker safety measures,” said APIL president Karl Tonks.
Under the plans, regulations which are specific to docks, such as those ensuring ladders are in place as a means of escape if workers fall into the water, will be scrapped and replaced with guidance.
“Guidance isn't compulsory, and an industry as dangerous as this needs robust rules to protect its workers,” said Karl.
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