At COMET, we’re dedicated to improving safety, leadership, and performance in the port industry. In collaboration with Port Skills andSafety (PSS), we’re offering specialist training courses focused on safety culture, leadership development, and incident investigation. Designed for real-world port challenges, these interactive, expert-led programmes equip teams with practical skills.

1. Building a Stronger Safety Culture

Creating a positive safety culture is about more than just following procedures, it’s about shared responsibility, communication, and trust. This one-day workshop, available in-person or online, helps port professionals understand safety culture, develop psychological safety in teams, and recognise the human factors that influence workplace safety.

Participants will learn:

  • What safety culture is and how it affects daily operations.
  • Psychological safety principles to improve situational awareness and intervention skills.
  • The impact of incidents, using real-world case studies to explore the consequences of failures.
  • Collaborative approaches to build a culture of continuous improvement.

This course is ideal for anyone in the port industry looking to influence safety behaviours and drive best practices.

Available in-person or online, Dates & locations vary – contact PSS for details.

 

2. Supervision & Leadership Training

Ready to take the next step in your career? COMET & PSS have partnered to help you unlock your leadership potential with our highly interactive and hands-on supervisor training programme.

Participants will explore:

  • The differences between supervision and management.
  • Effective communication techniques, including feedback and conflict resolution.
  • Delegation and motivation, helping teams work efficiently.
  • Leadership styles, with real-world scenarios to help identify strengths and areas for growth.
  • Practical challenges, giving participants hands-on experience in tackling leadership situations.

This programme is perfect for anyone in a leadership or supervisory role within the port industry.

Available in-person or online, dates & locations vary – contact PSS for details.

 

3. IOSH Investigation Toolkit: Strengthening Incident Investigations

A structured, thorough approach to incident investigation is essential for preventing recurrence and improving safety outcomes. This two-day IOSH-certified course equips participants with the skills to conduct robust investigations that stand up to external scrutiny.

Key learning areas include:

  • Scene management, including how to gather and preserve physical evidence.
  • Assessing equipment, personnel, and documents as part of an investigation.
  • Personnel Profiles, understanding human factors and their role in workplace incidents.
  • Documents, recovery, review and retention of relevant documents.
  • Interviewing techniques for collecting reliable witness statements.

This training is ideal for anyone responsible for conducting or overseeing incident investigations in the port industry.

Two-day course, in-person, contact PSS for upcoming dates.