Health and Safety

It is the Port of Virginia’s objective that people who work in our terminals and facilities will not be injured at work.  The safety of our activities will be referenced as a pre-condition, without exception.

POV front line leaders are expected to be in the field on a regular basis and to carry a message of concern for the well-being of employees.  These same leaders are expected to take action when we detect any uncontrolled risk in our work environment that could lead to injury.  We will fix it promptly…and those on the terminals who are accomplishing the work every day will be challenged as safety champions and asked to report to the CEO/COO via the Health and Safety team regarding reported safety issues that are not being addressed in a timely manner.

We will emphasize a climate in which every employee is treated with dignity and respect, every day, in everything that we do…regardless of rank or position.  Employees will be provided with the necessary training to promote safe and productive job performance as well as organizational recognition to enable a contribution that gives additional meaning to our lives in the honorable mission of bringing commerce to Virginia.

Ronald Babski
Vice President, Health and Safety
Email: rbabski@vit.org
Phone: 757-635-4544

Health and Safety Team Contact Information

Please report Mishaps, Near-miss events, and Hazards 24/7 at 757-440-7070 or healthandsafety@vit.org.

Important Documents 

1. The Port of Virginia Operations and Maintenance Standards
2. The Port of Virginia Response Guide
3. Terminal Safety Excellence Program
4. Health and Safety Rules – Terminal Patrons
5. Health and Safety Rules – Motor Carriers
6. The Port of Virginia Health and Safety Equipment Maps
7. Safety Data Sheets

Pre-Shift Safety Talks

• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – General Part 1
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – General Part 2
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Vessel Part 1
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Vessel Part 2
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Yard/Gate Part 1
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Yard/Gate Part 2
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Rail
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – OOG
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Maintenance Part 1
• Pre-Shift Safety Talks – Maintenance Part 2