Porters and baggage handlers (longshoremen) working in cruise ship terminals experience a high rate of occupational injuries. These workers lift and carry heavy objects, such as baggage and supplies, and often work in environments that force them to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions. This fact sheet highlights safety measures workers and should take to prevent strains, sprains, and back injuries.
OSHA provides a fact sheet and CCTI, Inc. offers a variety of training to assist your cruise ship personnel and proper lifting, slips trips and falls, and overall safety.
