Noise Management Plan - Port Nelson

ix.
Forklift Driving Training Module;
x. Fertiliser Unloading Training Module;
xi.
Yardman Training Module.
15.2. PNL Meetings
As part of normal PNL operations, PNL will schedule regular meetings to enable proactive consultation
between staff members and departments. Meetings at which noise may be discussed include the following:
i. Daily ‘9.15’ Operations meeting held between all departments;
ii.
iii.
iv.
Quarterly Cargo Operations briefings;
Foremen’s Meetings (stevedoring);
Internal Environment Committee.
15.3. Internal PNL Documentation
Internal documents will be used by PNL to keep staff aware and up to date with noise issues, and as a forum
for sharing best practice. Examples of these are as follows:
i. Best Practice ‘Soft Touchdown’;
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iii.
iv.
Stevedoring Health & Safety Audit;
Noise Audits completed during stevedoring operations;
Mobile Harbour Crane Driver Expectation Agreement;
v. Staff Environmental Induction.
15.4. PNL Staff Expectations
PNL’s expectations of staff with regard to noise will be included in future employment documents. Staff will
be inducted and trained on these expectations. Where staff are not meeting these expectations then this will
be managed directly with staff as a performance issue and may result in disciplinary action. These
expectations will be clearly set out in PNL employment documentation, including but not limited to:
Employment Agreements, Job Descriptions, and PNL’s Policy and procedures.
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