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1.DEFINITIONS

1.1Unless the context otherwise requires:

“Application” means the application form which these terms and conditions refer to.

“Employer” means the company, irm or business which employs the applicant as stated in the Application.

“FAST” means all or any of the operations and services made available at or through PSA’s Freight Auto-Service

Terminals from time to time.

“Pass Conditions” means these PSA Pass Conditions, Terms and Conditions of PSA Safety Rules and PSA Security Rules.

“Passholder” means the person to whom a PSA Pass is issued by PSA. “PIN” means the personal identiication number issued to a Passholder. “PSA” means PSA Corporation Limited.

“PSA Pass” means a pass issued by PSA pursuant to the Application and any replacement or renewal or

amendment thereof.

“Restricted Areas” means PSA’s premises which are designated as protected places pursuant to Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Chapter 256) and/or free trade zones pursuant to the Free Trade Zone Act (Chapter 114) and any other PSA’s premises as may be determined by PSA from time to time which access requires the production of PSA Pass and/or any other documents as required by PSA from time to time.

“Sponsor” means the person who sponsors the Application.

1.2Words importing the singular number includes the plural and vice-versa.

1.3Words referring to the masculine also refer to the feminine.

1.4Reference to a person includes reference to a sole proprietor, partnership or company or other form of organisation.

1.5Reference to a Clause are for reference only and are not to be taken into consideration in the interpretation of the Pass Conditions.

2.USE AND OWNERSHIP

2.1	The PSA Pass is issued pursuant to the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Chapter 256)
	and the Free Trade Zones Act (Chapter 114) and at the absolute discretion of PSA.

2.2Only the Passholder may use the PSA Pass and only for entry into such part of the Restricted Areas as may be stipulated in the PSA Pass and then only for the speciic purpose of carrying out activities permitted or authorised by PSA and no other activity. Where the Passholder has a Sponsor, the Passholder shall personally use the PSA Pass only for entry into the Restricted Areas for the purpose of carrying out the Sponsor’s oficial business within the Restricted Areas and for no other purposes.

2.3The Sponsor and the Passholder jointly and severally accept full responsibility for all transactions made by the use or the purported use of the PSA Pass in whatsoever manner effected with or without the Passholder’s knowledge or authority and whether or not in error as if the PSA Pass had been used by the Passholder personally.

2.4The PSA Pass remains the property of PSA at all times. PSA shall have the right to invalidate the PSA Pass at any time or refuse to re-issue, replace or renew the PSA Pass without any reason being assigned therefore and without any refund of any fees paid.

2.5The Passholder shall immediately return the PSA Pass at PSA’s request made at any time. Unless otherwise stated, a PSA Pass is valid for no more than three years.

2.6If the PSA Pass is no longer required or if the Passholder is no longer in the Employer and/or the Sponsor’s employ or if the Pass is lost or stolen, the Employer and/or the Sponsor shall immediately report the same to the PSA Pass Centre.

2.7Without prejudice to clause 2.6 hereof, the Passholder shall not use the PSA Pass when the Pass is no longer required or when the Passholder is no longer in the Employer’s and/or the Sponsor’s employ and the Passholder and/ or the Employer/Sponsor shall inform PSA immediately by reporting to PSA Pass Centre and shall return the Pass to PSA.

3.FEES

3.1The applicant and/or his/her Sponsor shall pay the relevant processing fees for the application, issuance, renewal, replacement of the PSA Pass as may be imposed by PSA in its absolute discretion from time to time.

3.2PSA reserves the right to levy and other fees or charges for any service provided or action taken by PSA in respect of the PSA Pass.

3.3All fees and charges payable are subject to changes which may be made by PSA at its absolute discretion at any time and from time to time without notice and without giving any reason.

3.4Goods and Services Tax on all fees and charges shall be payable by the applicant and/or his/her Sponsor.

4.PIN

4.1If a PIN is issued to the Passholder:

(a)the PIN shall be collected by the Passholder or person duly authorised by such Passholder;.

(b)the Passholder shall not disclose the PIN to any other person and shall take all care to prevent the PIN from becoming known to any other person;

(c)the Passholder shall be liable for all transactions effected by the use of the PIN with or without the Passholder’s knowledge or authority.

4.2If the PSA Pass is lost or stolen or if the PIN is disclosed, the Passholder shall:

(a)immediately cease to use the PIN;

(b)immediately notify PSA;

(c)assist in the recovery thereof;

(d)if the lost or stolen PSA Pass is recovered, immediately return it to PSA without using it.

4.3PSA shall be entitled in its absolute discretion, to change, de-activate or revoke the use of the PIN at any time without giving any reason whatsoever and without prior notice to the Passholder.

4.4PSA’s records of the use of the PSA Pass and/or PIN shall be conclusive and binding on the Passholder and/or Sponsor.

5.APPLICATION, RENEWAL, REPLACEMENT AND AMENDMENT

5.1To apply for a PSA Pass, the applicant shall attend personally at the PSA Pass Centre and provide the following:

(a)his NRIC (for Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents) or passport (for foreigners);

(b)a valid work permit or employment pass;

(c)a letter from his Employer and/or Sponsor supporting his application;

(d)a recent colour photograph (passport-sized); and

(e)any other documents as required by PSA.

5.2To apply to renew a PSA Pass, replace a lost or damaged PSA Pass or to amend a PSA Pass, the Passholder shall attend personally at the PSA Pass Centre with:

(a)his NRIC or passport;

(b)a letter from his Employer and/or Sponsor (if applicable) supporting his application;

(c)a recent colour photograph (passport-sized);

(d)where renewal and amendment is concerned, the existing PSA Pass; and

(e)any other documents as required by PSA.

6.INVALIDATION, ETC

6.1PSA may at any time in its absolute discretion without notice and without giving any reason invalidate or refuse to renew, amend or replace the PSA Pass without giving any explanation thereof.

6.2Without prejudice to the foregoing, PSA may invalidate or refuse to renew, replace or amend the PSA Pass upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:

(a)where PSA is of the view that the Passholder has breached or may have breached any terms of the Pass

Conditions (including PSA Safety Rules and PSA Security Rules) and/or any other terms and conditions as may be implemented by PSA at any time and from time to time;

(b)where the Passholder has breached any legislation of Singapore;

(c)where the Passholder is no longer employed by the Employer or Sponsor;

(d)where the Passholder is no longer required to enter the Restricted Areas for oficial purposes;

(e)where the PSA Pass is lost or stolen; and

(f)where the PIN has been disclosed.

6.3Not withstanding anything to the contrary provided in the Pass Conditions, PSA may at its sole discretion at anytime withdraw the PSA Pass forthwith if the Passholder shall have offered or given, or agreed to give to any person, or shall have received or agreed to receive from any person a gratiication within the meaning of the Prevention of Corruption Act (Chapter 241) as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do, or for having done or forborne to do anything in relation to his work or business in PSA’s premises, or for showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation thereof, or if the like acts shall have been done by any of the employees or temporary workers of the Passholder with or without his knowledge, or if the Passholder shall have abetted or attempted to commit such an offence, or shall have given or received any fee or reward the giving or receipt of which is an offence under the Act, PSA shall be the sole arbiter whether or not any such acts shall have been committed.

7.ACTIVITIES

7.1“Operational Areas” means any place within the Restricted Areas where the conveyance, loading, unloading, handling or storage of goods takes place and include wharves, wharf aprons, container freight stations, transit and backup warehouses, alleyways, eaves of container freight stations, roadways, hardstandings, container yards, chassis yards, interchange areas, any place on board vessels and any other place deemed as such by PSA.

7.2While the Passholder is in any Operational Areas, the Passholder shall exercise due care and diligence for his own safety and that of others and shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to his safety, health and welfare including the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and all its regulations, rules, orders, directions promulgated pursuant thereto and observe generally accepted safe work practices. The Passholder shall also comply with all safety rules, practices and requirements that may be implemented by PSA at any time and from time to time.

7.3A Passholder below 18 years and above 62 years of age shall not work in any Operational Area. Exceptions may be made for such Passholder who is 62 years old and above on such terms and conditions as PSA may in its absolute discretion requires, provided that he has obtained all the relevant certiication to the satisfaction of PSA, including medical certiication by a registered medical practitioner on PSA’s prescribed form and other necessary training and/or safety certiication from the relevant authorities and/or the accredited agencies at his own expense.

7.4A Passholder who is 62 years old or above shall not work as a stevedore and/or on board vessels in the Operational Areas save as winch/deck crane operators. Exceptions may be made for such Passholder who is 62 years old or above on such terms and conditions as PSA may in its absolute discretion requires, provided that he has obtained all the relevant certiication to the satisfaction of PSA, including medical certiication by a registered medical practitioner on PSA’s prescribed form and other necessary training and/or safety certiication from the relevant authorities and/or accredited agencies at his own expense.

7.5A Passholder who is between 62 and 64 years of age and engages in any of the occupations listed in Appendix A (which Appendix may be modiied at any time and from time to time by PSA at its absolute discretion) may operate mechanical/lifting equipment or perform stevedoring/ cargo handling operations in the Operational Areas on such terms and conditions as PSA may in its absolute discretion requires, provided that he has obtained all the relevant certiication to the satisfaction of PSA, including medical certiication by a registered medical practitioner on PSA’s prescribed form and other necessary training and/or safety certiication from the relevant authorities and/or accredited agencies at his own expense.

7.6A Passholder who is between 60 and 64 years of age and employed as a safety supervisor, supervisor, ship foreman or chief foreman may continue their supervisory work in the Operational Areas on such terms and conditions as PSA may in its absolute discretion requires but may not operate mechanical/lifting equipment or handle cargo manually in the Operational Areas.

7.7A Passholder of 55 years of age or above and employed to perform lashing/unlashing operations may only continue to perform such operations in the Operational Areas which exclude any place on board vessels. Exceptions may be made for such Passholder who is 55 years old or above to continue to perform lashing/unlashing Operations on board vessels on such terms and conditions as PSA may in its absolute discretion requires, provided that he has obtained all the relevant certiication to the satisfaction of PSA, including medical certiication by a registered medical practitioner on PSA’s prescribed form and other necessary training and/or safety certiication, including but not limited to the Functional Capacity Evaluation, from the relevant authorities and/or accredited agencies at his own expense.

7.8A Passholder may not work as a mobile crane operator, prime mover driver and/or forklift driver in the Operational Areas unless he is 18 years of age or above, possesses a valid driving licence and duly authorised by PSA to do so.

7.9As and when deemed necessary by PSA, the Passholder shall undergo a medical examination at his own expense by a PSA medical oficer.

7.10The Passholder shall, upon entry into the Restricted Areas, declare to the PSA security oficer all articles (except goods for shipment or storage and personal effects) which he is bringing into the Restricted Areas and, upon exit from the Restricted Areas, produces proof of purchase or receipt of all such articles as and when required by PSA.

7.11The Passholder shall have the PSA Pass, work chit (if applicable), NRIC or passport and work permit/employment pass with him at all times while in the Restricted Areas and must produce the same for inspection as and when required by PSA. The Passholder shall also display his PSA Pass prominently at all times in the Restricted Areas.

7.12The Passholder shall not photograph or ilm any part of the Restricted Areas without a valid PSA Photographer’s Pass. The Passholder is also prohibited from posting any photograph and / or video of PSA and / or its related events in any social media platforms and to refrain from commenting and / or responding to any discussions on or about PSA on the internet.

7.13A Passholder shall not drive a motor-vehicle into and/or within the Restricted Areas without a valid PSA Car Entry Permit and shall only park at authorised parking lots designated by PSA in its absolute discretion at any time and from time to time.

7.14The Passholder shall not drive a motor-vehicle into and/or within the Operational Areas in Tanjong Pagar Terminal, Keppel Terminal, Brani Terminal and Pasir Panjang Terminal without prior written approval of the respective Terminal Managers.

7.15The Passholder shall comply with all rules, regulations and lawful directions given by any authorised oficer of PSA or as indicated by any signboard upon entering and/or within the Restricted Areas.

8.LIABILITY

8.1The Passholder enters the Restricted Areas entirely at his own risk and the Passholder and the Employer and/or Sponsor shall indemnify PSA and absolve PSA from all liability and any loss or damage to any property or death or injury of any person arising directly or indirectly out of any act, omission, negligence of or default on the part of any person (including the Passholder, the Employer and/or the Sponsor and PSA, its servants or agents) including any:

(a)any use or misuse of the PSA Pass; and/or

(b)breach of any provision of the Pass Conditions and/or any other terms and conditions as may be set by PSA at any time and from time to time on the part of the Passholder; and/or

(c)any act of enforcement or protection of PSA’s rights and remedies against the Passholder and/ or Sponsor under the Pass Conditions.

8.2Without prejudice to the generality of clause 8.1, PSA shall not be liable in any way:

(a)for any inconvenience, loss, damage or embarrassment of any nature suffered by the Passholder, the Employer and/or Sponsor due or arising from the PSA Pass or PIN not being accepted or honoured or being invalidated or withdrawn for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to the error, defect, failure or interruptions in any operations facilities services resulting or arising from any breakdown, repair, servicing, mechanical or other defect of the computer terminal communications lines or any equipment whether or not belonging to PSA or from any other cause and whether or not PSA, its servants or agents shall have been negligent.

(b)If PSA is unable to perform its obligation under the Pass Conditions due directly or indirectly, to the failure of any machine, system of authorisation, data processing or communication system or transmission link or any industrial dispute, war, Act of God or anything outside the control of PSA, its servants or agents.

9.VARIATION OF THE PASS CONDITIONS

9.1PSA may vary any part of the Pass Conditions at any time in such manner as PSA may decide and such changes may be notiied to the Passholder in writing or by publication thereof or by any other means or manner as PSA may decide.

10.GENERAL

10.1The Passholder is deemed to have read and understood the current editions of the Pass Conditions and agreed to abide therewith.

10.2If any provision of the Pass Conditions or any part thereof is declared to be void, invalid, illegal or otherwise

unenforceable under any applicable law, such provision or part thereof shall be severed and the remaining provisions or the remaining parts of the provision shall remain in full force and effect.

10.3The rights and remedies of PSA under the Pass Conditions are cumulative and are not exclusive of other rights and remedies available to PSA at law.

10.4The PSA Pass is neither transferable nor assignable. Its unauthorised possession, use, retention or transfer to another person are penal offences.

10.5No forbearance or failure or delay by PSA in exercising any right, power or remedy is to be deemed a waiver or partial waiver thereof on the part of PSA. No waiver by PSA of any breach of the Pass Conditions on the part of the Passholder is to be deemed as waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of the Pass Conditions.

10.6The Pass Conditions are governed by Singapore law. The Passholder submits irrevocably to the non-exclusive jurisidiction of the Courts of Singapore.

PC.1-092015

INDIVIDUAL SAFETY SYSTEM

Any breach by an individual of the Safety Rules (Individual) shall result in demerit points accruing to, and enforcement charges levied on, such individual, as set out in the table below in relation to less serious offences (indicated by an “L” preix to the safety rule number), serious offences (indicated by an “S” preix to the safety rule number) and very serious offences (indicated by a “V” preix to the safety rule number):

Type of Safety & Trafic Offence		Penalty
Less Serious Offence (L)		2 demerit points + $75 enforcement charge
Serious Offence (S)		4 demerit points + $150 enforcement charge
Very Serious Offence (V)		8 demerit points + $300 enforcement charge
On accumulation of 24 demerit points or more for offences committed within a 24-month period :-
1st infringement period		3 months debarment & Safety Refresher Course
2nd infringement period		6 months debarment & Safety Refresher Course
3rd infringement period		Permanent debarment (immediate)
Serious infringement resulting in		Fine and immediate debarment irrespective of whether or not it is the irst
death or serious injuries or serious		infringement. (The Offender must attend a Safety Refresher Course and
damage to equipment or property		the PSA Pass may be re-issued to such offender thereafter.)

SAFETY RULES (INDIVIDUAL)

1Proper Protective Apparel

L101 To ensure that a safety helmet is properly worn in compulsory “Safety Helmet” areas at all times.

L102 To ensure that suitable protective footwear acceptable to PSA are properly worn at all times.

V103 To ensure that a safety belt/harness is properly worn at all times when working from heights or when riding

on quay crane spreaders.

V104 To ensure that a seat belt is properly worn at all times when driving any equipment/vehicle.

S106 To ensure that a high visibility vest acceptable to PSA is properly worn at all times.

V107 To ensure that a life jacket acceptable to PSA is properly worn at all times when working at all ship edge/ wharf edge.

L149 To ensure that all other suitable protective apparels acceptable to PSA are properly worn at all times.

2Safe Lifting Equipment/Slinging Operations

L201 To ensure that proper guide ropes of adequate length are used when handling heavy or lengthy loads.

S202 To ensure that only lifting machines/appliances/gear marked with “SWL” and with valid test certiicates are used.

S203 To ensure that appropriate lifting machines/appliances/gear/method e.g. self-locking spreaders, etc. are used for container-handling.

S204 To ensure that lifting machines/appliances/gear and pallets used for the slinging,

loading and stacking of goods/materials are free from defects and properly used.

S205 To ensure that the 3-step lifting operational procedure is properly observed and that loads are lifted with due care and attention.

S206 To ensure that lifting operations are properly guided by a signaller, lifting supervisor and/ or Ship Trafic Assistant and Wharf Operations Supervisor.

S207 To ensure that any person performing the duties of a signaller, lifting supervisor, Ship

Trafic Assistant or Wharf Operations Supervisor is stationed at the proper vantage position.

S208 To ensure that the handling of heavy equipment, including overheight containers, hatch cover, etc., is properly supervised.

V209 To ensure that no lifting equipment/gear/machine is to be loaded beyond the safe working load.

V210 To ensure that no load is suspended over or near any person at all times and that no person is allowed to work under or near a suspended load.

S249 To ensure that lifting machines/appliances/gear are operated in a safe manner and compliant with relevant safety requirements at law and/or stipulated by PSA.

3Safe Equipment Operations

(Including Prime Movers, Forklifts, Mobile Cranes, etc.)

S301 To ensure that any equipment used is installed with proper and standard safety features e.g. brakes, horns, meter gauges, blinker lights, reverse buzzer, etc.

S302 To ensure that headlights of all equipment are switched on when operating in or around the warehouse/ freight station/vessel between 7.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m. and whenever visibility is poor.

S303 To ensure that only proper equipment for the intended work purpose is used and that such equipment is used carefully according to its function and operational instructions.

S304 To ensure that the engine of a piece of equipment is promptly switched off and the hand brake is engaged during refuelling or before leaving the cabin.

S305 To ensure that loads are lifted or transported in a stable and safe manner and within the load limit.

L349 To ensure that all equipment are driven or operated with due care and attention and compliant with safety procedures/guidelines/instructions of the law and/or stipulated by PSA

S349

V349

4Safe Work Method/Procedures

L401 To ensure that means of access and ire/life-saving appliances are free from obstruction at all times.

L402 To ensure that work areas are kept free from obstruction and tripping hazards at all times.

S403 To ensure that work areas or any unguarded openings are adequately illuminated/barricaded before work. S404 To ensure that safety warning signs/devices, including trafic cones/blinkers, etc., as required by PSA are

placed in appropriate places.

S405 To ensure that prompt action is taken to rectify any unstable stacking, obstruction to ire ighting/life saving equipment and means of access, and any other sub-standard condition.

S406 To ensure that wheel chocks and/or proper support stands are used for vehicles or other equipment under repair.

S407 To ensure that there is compliance with all ire safety requirements, safety instructions, permit to work system and hot work procedures required at law and as stipulated by PSA.

S408 To ensure that safe work practices are adopted when working at a height.

S409 To ensure that signallers, Ship Trafic Assistants or Wharf Operations Supervisors are to remain at the relevant work stations during operation at all times unless there are suitable and proper replacement.

S410 To ensure that all trailer twistlocks are properly unlocked before ofloading of containers and properly locked after loading of containers.

S411 To ensure that no person is to perform work for more than 12 continuous hours.

S412 To ensure that save-all nets are properly rigged at the shipside as required by PSA.

S413 To ensure that safety devices are not tampered with and suitable and proper tools and equipment are used. V414 To ensure that proper and safe means are used to access to and from high work places.

S415 To ensure that no tool, gear or equipment and means of access (e.g. ladder, platform, man-cage, gondola, scaffold, etc.) which is defective, untested or uncertiied is put into use, and any such item is immediately removed from PSA premises.

S416 To ensure that proper tools, receptacles and aids for lashing/unlashing are used.

S417 To ensure that there is a suficient number of trained workers to handle each stevedoring/lashing/berthing

operation.

S418 To ensure that all loose items on the surfaces of, or which are not properly secured to, the hatch covers or containers are removed before such hatch covers or containers are handled.

S419 To ensure that no equipment or tool is thrown or dropped from any worksite at a height.

S420 To ensure that only quay crane spreaders are used to get to and from container tops and workers using such spreaders are properly secured within the man-cage by safety belt/harness before such spreaders are activated. No more than 2 workers are to use one such spreader at any one time.

V421 To ensure that no Ship Trafic Assistant performs Ship Trafic Assistant duties and worker duties

simultaneously.

V422 To ensure that deep tanks or conined spaces are properly ventilated and certiied safe before allowing workers to enter.

L449 To ensure that all necessary precautionary measures are taken at all times when working in PSA premises. S449

V449

5Safe Stacking/Unstacking Operations

L501 To ensure that goods are stacked within safe height limits.

L502 To ensure that adequate space clearance is provided between stacks and between stacks and walls.

S503 To ensure that adequate space clearance is provided between incompatible goods/materials.

S549 To ensure that goods/materials are properly stacked and compliant with safe work practices required by PSA.

6Authorised/Trained Workers

S601 To ensure that any person who performs or is permitted to perform stevedoring works is properly trained and within the authorised age limit.

S602 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person performs or is permitted to perform wharinger duties and/or berthing/unberthing.

S603 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person performs or is permitted to perform the duties of a Safety Supervisor, Foreman or Ship Checker.

S604 To ensure that any person who performs or is permitted to perform plug/unplug jobs onboard vessel and/or in the yard is properly trained and has obtained the prior requisite authorisation.

S605 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person performs or is permitted to perform the duties of Ship Trafic Assistant or Wharf Operations Supervisor.

S606 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person performs or is permitted to perform engineering or hot work only after obtaining the requisite authorisation.

V607 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person drives or operates or is permitted to drive or operate forklifts, machines, vehicles, prime movers or other port equipment.

V608 To ensure that the requisite authorisation is obtained before any person operates or is permitted to operate winches, cranes or other lifting equipment.

V609 To ensure that any person who performs or is permitted to perform stevedoring works, including lashing/ unlashing works, etc., is properly trained and obtains the requisite authorisation before performing such works.

S649 To ensure that only persons authorised by PSA perform or are permitted to perform work in PSA premises.

7Submission Of Documents

L701 To ensure that an accurate and current checklist of safety measures and other requisite measures is submitted in the form, and within the time, required by PSA.

L702 To ensure that an accurate and current Labour Attendance Sheet is submitted in the form, and within the time, required by PSA.

L703 To ensure that any safety document, report or plan as required by PSA is promptly updated at all times. V703

8Safety Behaviour/Conduct

L801 To ensure that a safe distance from equipment gantry paths is maintained at all times.

L802 To ensure no cycling except in authorised operational areas.

L803 To ensure that discipline and order are properly maintained at the work areas at all times.

S804 To ensure that rest is taken only at places authorised by PSA.

S805 To ensure that any person who climbs ladders, stairs, containers, stacks, spreaders or equipment does so in

a proper and safe manner.

V806 To ensure that a safe distance from a container which is lifted or lowered is maintained.

S807 To ensure that a safe position is maintained at the edge of ships, hatches, cargo stacks, container tops, unguarded openings, wharf aprons, equipment or work areas at all times.

S808 To ensure that all persons are kept clear from all areas between suspended load and stationary object. V809 To ensure that all persons are kept clear from any suspended load, path of suspended load, unstable stack

or path of moving equipment at all times.

V810 To ensure that persons who are permitted to work are not under the inluence of alcohol or drug or any substance which may impair their judgment or action at work.

V811 To ensure that no smoking is allowed at all times, except in smoking areas.

S812 To ensure that no port or other property is vandalised or otherwise tampered with, damaged, impaired

or destroyed.

S813 To ensure that there is no littering or spitting at all times.

S849 To ensure that a safe position is maintained in and around the operational areas at all times.

COMPANY SAFETY SYSTEM

Any breach by a company of the Safety Rules (Company) shall result in demerit points accruing to, and enforcement charges levied on, such company, as set out in the table below in relation to less serious offences (indicated by an “L” preix to the safety rule number), serious offences (indicated by an “S” preix to the safety rule number) and very serious offences (indicated by a “V” preix to the safety rule number):

Type of Safety Offence		Penalty
Less Serious Offence (L)		2 demerit points + $500 enforcement charge
Serious Offence (S)		4 demerit points + $1,000 enforcement charge
Very Serious Offence (V)		8 demerit points + $2,000 enforcement charge
On accumulation of 24 demerit points or more for offences committed within a 24-month period:-
1st infringement period		IThe Infringing Company must submit to PSA a letter of undertaking and
		safety improvement action plan to the satisfaction of PSA.
		PSA reserves the right to suspend or terminate all licences and/or contracts
		held by the Infringing Company.
2nd infringement period		PSA reserves the right to suspend or terminate all licences and/or contracts
		held by the Infringing Company with immediate effect.
Serious infringement resulting in		PSA reserves the right to suspend or terminate all licences and/or service
death or serious injuries or serious		contracts held by the Infringing Company with immediate effect.
damage to equipment or property

SAFETY RULES (COMPANY)

1Proper Protective Apparel

L151 To ensure that suficient quantities of safety helmets are provided to workers.

L152 To ensure that suficient quantities of other protective apparel, including high visibility clothing, etc., acceptable to PSA are provided for workers.

S153 To ensure that safety belts/harnesses are provided to workers working from a height or riding on quay crane

spreaders.

S154 To ensure that life jackets acceptable to PSA are provided for workers working at all ship edge/wharf edge. L199 To ensure that all other requisite personal protective apparel acceptable to PSA are adequately provided for

workers.

2Safe Lifting Equipment/Slinging Operations

L251 To ensure that guide ropes of adequate length and strength are used for handling heavy and lengthy loads. S252 To ensure that only lifting machines/appliances/gear marked with “SWL” and with valid test certiicates are

used.

S253 To ensure that appropriate lifting machines/appliances/gear, including self-locking spreaders, etc., are used for container handling operations.

S254 To ensure that proper and defect-free lifting machines/appliances/gear, including pallets, etc., are used. S299 To ensure there is compliance with all safety requirements of the law and as stipulated by PSA regarding the

use of lifting machines/appliances/gears.

3Safe Equipment Operations

(Including Prime Movers, Forklifts, Mobile Cranes, etc)

S351 To ensure that only equipment installed with proper and standard safety features, e.g. brakes, horns, meter gauges, blinker lights, reversed buzzer, good tyres, etc., are used.

S352 To ensure that any equipment which is not in use is properly parked and secured to prevent any unauthorised

use.

S358 To ensure that only lifting machines/appliances/gears with valid statutory certiicates are used. S399 To ensure that only proper and defect-free equipment are used.

4Safe Work Method/Procedures

S451 To ensure that workers are not deployed for more than 12 continuous hours.

S452 To ensure that proper save-all nets are used for rigging at shipside.

S453 To ensure that only proper and defect-free tools/gears/appliances are used.

S454 To ensure only proper and safe means of access to and from worksites at a height, e.g. cargo stacks,

container tops, etc., are used.

S455 To ensure that any tool, gear, appliance, machine, equipment and means of access (e.g. ladder, platform, man-cages, gondola, scaffold, etc.) which is defective and/or without valid test certiicates is immediately removed from PSA premises.

S456 To ensure that only proper lashing/unlashing tools, receptacles and aids in lashing/unlashing operations are

used.

V457 To ensure that there is at all times a suficient number of properly trained workers as required by PSA to perform cargo handling/lifting operations or other services.

S498 To ensure that all workers strictly comply with all necessary precautionary measures at all times when working in PSA premises.

L499 To ensure that all workers strictly comply with all safety requirements of the law and as stipulated by PSA at all times when working in PSA premises.

S499

V499

5Safe Stacking/Unstacking Operations

L551 To ensure the stacking of goods/materials is within the height limits.

L552 To ensure that adequate space clearance is provided between stacks and between stacks and walls.

S553 To ensure that adequate space clearance is provided between incompatible goods/materials.

S599 To ensure that goods/materials are properly and safely stacked in compliance with all safety requirements of the law and as stipulated by PSA.

6Authorised/Trained Workers

S651 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained workers who are within the authorised age limits are employed to perform stevedoring work.

S652 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed to perform Wharinger duties and/or berthing/unberthing operations.

S653 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed as Safety Supervisors, Foremen or Ship Checkers.

V654 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed to perform stevedoring works and/or lashing/unlashing.

V655 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed as Ship Trafic Assistants and/or Wharf Operations Supervisors.

S656 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed to perform engineering and/or hot works. V657 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed to drive/operate forklifts, vehicles,

machines, prime movers or other port equipment.

V658 To ensure that only duly authorised/trained persons are employed to operate winches, cranes and/or other lifting equipment.

S699 To ensure that only persons who are duly authorised by PSA are employed to perform work in PSA premises.

7Submission Of Documents

L751 To ensure that an accurate and current checklist of safety measures or other measures, that is to PSA’s satisfaction, is submitted in the form, and within the time, stipulated by PSA.

L752 To ensure that an accurate and current Labour Attendance Sheet, that is to PSA’s satisfaction, is submitted within the time stipulated by PSA.

S753 To ensure that accurate and current information, e.g. weight of equipment, load, container, etc., is provided promptly to PSA and whenever required by PSA.

L799 To ensure that any safety document, report or plan as required by PSA, and that is to PSA’s satisfaction, is submitted within the time stipulated by PSA.

S799

V799

TPSA Traffic Rules

LT01 To ensure compliance with all trafic signs and markings, trafic lights and height restrictions at all times. LT02 To ensure compliance with all trafic directions given by any authorised oficer in and around PSA premises

at all times.

LT03 To ensure that loads are properly secured when being conveyed by vehicles.

LT04 To ensure that passengers are carried on motor and/or goods vehicles only when authorised to do so and in

a safe manner.

ST05 To ensure that passengers are carried on prime movers only when authorised and in a safe manner. LT06 To ensure compliance with the speed limit of 40 kmph at all times.

ST06

VT06

LT07 To ensure compliance with the speed limit of 15 kmph or 25 kmph (where applicable) in the operational areas

at all times.

ST07

VT07

LT08 To ensure that unbroken white lines are not crossed.

LT09 To ensure that there is no obstruction to the low of trafic at all times.

ST10 To ensure that no accident is caused by any obstruction to the low of trafic. LT11 To ensure that there is no obstruction at box junctions at all times.

ST12 To ensure that there is no obstruction on gantry paths at all times.

VT13 To ensure that no accident is caused by any obstruction on gantry paths. ST14 To ensure that there is no overtaking at emerging lanes.

LT15 To ensure that vehicle lights are switched on when driving at night or when visibility is low.

LT16 To ensure that there is no driving at the wharf and in the operational areas unless permission is granted. LT17 To ensure that ambulances, ire brigades and/or police vehicles are given way to.

LT18 To ensure that persons on pedestrian crossings are given way to. LT19 To ensure that only vehicles with tyres in good condition are used.

LT20 To ensure that vehicles are parked only at authorised or designated parking areas. ST21 To ensure that there is no driving against the low of trafic.

ST22 To ensure that there is no driving under the backreach of quay cranes. ST23 To ensure that there is no cutting across from any yard block to another.

ST24 To ensure that there is no driving between any 2 quay cranes, except for the purpose of entering the wharf and where there is at least 80 feet clearance between any 2 such quay cranes.

ST25 To ensure that yard cranes engaging in cross-gantrying are given way to. VT26 To ensure that no hand-held communication device is used while driving.

ST27 To ensure that accurate and current information, e.g. weight of equipment, load, container, etc., as required by PSA is provided promptly.

ST28 To ensure that all drivers maintain road discipline in congested areas and avoid unnecessary horning. VT46 To ensure that there is no reckless and/or dangerous driving at all times.

DT47 To ensure that all drivers carry with them valid driving licences at all times. VT47

ST48 To ensure that all drivers drive with due care and attention at all times.

VT49 To ensure that no accident is caused by careless, negligent or inattentive driving.

A.Goods, Cargoes and/or Containers

A.1 To ensure that only the correct quantity or weight of goods, cargoes and/or containers are taken delivery of.

A.2 To ensure that only goods, cargoes and/or containers of the correct markings are taken delivery of.

A.3 To ensure that no goods, cargo and/or container is removed from PSA’s Restricted Areas without due

authority or permission.

A.4 To ensure that all dutiable goods, cargoes and/or containers are properly declared to the relevant authority and their requisite duties are duly paid before they are brought into or removed from PSA’s Restricted Areas.

A.5 To ensure that there is no dealing whatsoever of contraband, smuggled or unauthorised goods, cargoes and/or containers within PSA’s Restricted Areas.

A.6 To ensure that no seal or other security device of any goods, cargo and/or container is tampered with, damaged or otherwise dealt with without authority or permission

B.Port Property and Other Properties

B.1 To ensure that no port property or other property is removed from PSA’s Restricted Areas without due

authority or permission.

C.Persons

C.1 To ensure that no person enters or causes another to enter and/or remains or causes another to remain in PSA’s Restricted Areas without a valid personal PSA Pass.

C.2 To ensure that no person enters and/or remains in PSA’s Restricted Areas for purposes other than purposes for which such person is issued with a PSA Pass.

C.3 To ensure that there is no stowaway on board any vessel.

C.4 To ensure that the relevant authority and PSA are notiied immediately when a stowaway is found on board any vessel, and that such stowaway shall not leave the vessel until that stowaway is handed over to

the relevant authority.

C.5 To ensure that no person engages in any act of nuisance, coercion or harassment, or any act using force

or any act which causes or may cause fear or hurt to any other person.

C.6 To ensure that no person engages in any act which disrupts or interferes or may disrupt or interfere with any operation in or around PSA’s Restricted Areas.

C.7 To ensure that no person engages in any betting, wagering, gambling or moneylending activity in or around PSA’s Restricted Areas.

D.Environment

D.1	To ensure that there is no pollution of, or harmful emission to, the environment within or around PSA’s
	Restricted Areas at all times.
D.2	To	ensure	that there is no photo-taking,	video-taping or	capturing	of images, using electronic equipment,
	of	any part	of PSA’s Restricted Areas or	of any activity	within or	around such Restricted Areas without

authority or permission.

E.Illegal and/or Prohibited Dealings or Conduct

E.1 To ensure that no person deals or engages in or assists or abets the dealing or engagement of any other act or conduct which contravenes any legislation, rule stipulated by PSA or other written law.

E.2 To ensure that no person deals or engages in or assists or abets the dealing or engagement of any activity which is or may be prohibited by PSA from time to time.

E.3 To ensure that no person brings into and/or possess and/or use within PSA’s Restricted Areas any article, item, device, equipment or property which is or may be used in any illegal or prohibited dealing or engagement or in the assistance or abetment thereof.

I.Any person who infringes any of the aforesaid Security Rules shall be subject to the following:-

(i)immediate eviction from PSA’s Restricted Areas and revocation of such person’s PSA Pass, irrespective of the number of infringements; and/or

(ii)ban from entering PSA’s Restricted Areas for:-

(a)in respect of the 1st infringement, 3 to 6 months as PSA deems it;

(b)in respect of the 2nd infringement, 6 to 12 months as PSA deems it; and

(c)in respect of the 3rd and any subsequent infringement, 12 to 18 months as PSA deems it.

II.In the event of a breach of Rule E.3, PSA may remove, coniscate and/or detain any such prohibited articles, items, devices, equipment or property from anyone or anywhere within PSA’s Restricted Areas, and dispose of them as PSA deems it.

F.Clamping and Towing of Vehicles

PSA Pass holders shall park their vehicles at designated parking lots and, failing which, their vehicles shall be wheel clamped and/or towed away and the following fees shall be charged:

				Storage Fee
	Wheel-clamping	Towage		(Impounding of Vehicle)
Type of Vehicle	Releasing	Turn-up	Towing	per day
Motorcycle	$50	-	-	-
Light vehicle (Class 3 and below)	$200	$100	$250	$40
Heavy vehicle (Class 4 and above)	$250	$150	$450	$80

1.Unless the context otherwise requires,

1.1“Application” means the application form which these terms and conditions refer to.

1.2“Authorised Vehicle” means a vehicle belonging to the Permit Holder, including a car (either belonging to the Permit Holder or to any of the Permit Holder’s employees) and a commercial vehicle, which has been pre- registered with PSA and in respect of which a relevant PSA Vehicle Permit has been issued.

1.3“OperationalAreas” means any place within the Restricted Areas where the conveyance, loading, unloading, handling or storage of goods takes place and include wharves, wharf aprons, container freight stations, transit and backup warehouses, alleyways, eaves of container freight stations, roadways, hardstandings, container yards, chassis yards, interchange areas, any place on board vessels and any other place deemed as such by PSA.

1.4“PermitHolder”means the person to whom a PSA Vehicle Permit is issued by PSA and/or the employee of such person who is duly authorised by such person to hold and use that PSA Vehicle Permit.

1.5“PSA” means PSA Corporation Limited;

1.6“PSA Vehicle Permit” means “PSA Temporary Car Entry Permit” or “PSA Car Entry Permit (Type D/E/F)” or “PSA Temporary Commercial Vehicle Entry Permit” or “PSA Commercial Vehicle Entry Permit” pursuant to the Application and any replacement or renewal or amendment thereof;

1.7“Restricted Areas” means PSA’s premises which are designated as protected places pursuant to Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Chapter 256) and/or free trade zones pursuant to the Free Trade Zone Act (Chapter 114) and any other PSA’s premises as may be determined by PSA from time to time which access requires the production of PSA Pass and/or any other documents as required by PSA from time to time.

1.8Words importing the singular number includes the plural and vice-versa.

1.9Reference to a person includes reference to a sole proprietor, partnership or company or other form of organisation.

1.10Where applicable, all matters arising from or in relation to the application, issue, use, cancellation, renewal or replacement, etc. of the PSA Vehicle Permit shall also be governed by the PSA Pass Conditions as if the term “PSA Pass” in such Conditions refers to “PSA Vehicle Permit”.

2.The PSA Vehicle Permit is issued pursuant to the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Chapter 256) and the Free Trade Zones Act (Chapter 114) and at the absolute discretion of PSA.

3.The Applicant shall not photograph or ilm any part of the Restricted Areas without a valid PSA Photographer’s Pass.

The Applicant is also prohibited from posting any photograph and / or video of PSA and / or its related events in any social media platforms and to refrain from commenting and / or responding to any discussions on or about PSA on the internet.

4.Each PSA Vehicle Permit may only be used by the Permit Holder in respect of an Authorised Vehicle and shall not in any way be transferred for use by any other person or in respect of any other vehicle. Its unauthorised possession, use, retention or transfer to another person constitutes a penal offence.

5.Each PSA Vehicle Permit may only be used by the Permit Holder for the entry of one Authorised Vehicle into PSA’s

Restricted Areas for purpose of carrying out the Permit Holder’s oficial business as approved by PSA.

6.No Authorised Vehicle shall remain in PSA’s Restricted Areas longer than necessary for the conduct of any oficial business as approved by PSA or for any other purpose.

7.Upon seeking entry into PSA’s Restricted Areas,

7.1the PSA Vehicle Permit must be displayed prominently on the left hand side of the front windscreen of the Authorised Vehicle to facilitate inspection;

7.2the driver and each passenger seeking entry into PSA’s Restricted Areas by way of the Authorised Vehicle must hold and produce their respective PSA Passes for inspection.

8.The Permit Holder shall ensure that each of its drivers, upon entering and within PSA’s Restricted Areas,

8.1drives strictly within the designated routes from the In-Gate to the intended destination and, if in doubt, seek guidance from the relevant security oficer at the In-Gate;

8.2observes the 40kmph speed limit at main thoroughfare, 15kmph at bends and all trafic directional signs, maintains a safe distance from and, where proper, gives way to other vehicles on the road;

8.3does not stop wait or park at or around gantry paths of cranes and shall only park at authorised parking lots designated by PSA in its absolute discretion at any time and from time to time;

8.4maintains a safe distance from any suspended load at all times;

8.5where necessary to stop, switches on the “keep left” signal light in advance and also reduce speed, and upon stopping, switches on the hazard lights;

8.6does not enter or remain in any Operational Areas at or around Tanjong Pagar Terminal, Keppel Terminal, Brani Terminal, Pasir Panjang Terminals and the Multi-Purpose Terminal; and

8.7to reach to the Out-Gate, drives strictly within the designated routes and, if in doubt, seek guidance from a PSA ofice.

9.The Permit Holder and all its drivers and passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas shall comply with all rules, regulations and lawful directions given by any authorised oficer of PSA or as indicated by any signboard upon entering and/or within PSA’s Restricted Areas, including the PSA Pass Conditions, the PSA Safety Rules, the PSA Security Rules as well as any other terms and conditions as may be implemented by PSA at any time and from time to time.

10.The Permit Holder accepts full and absolute responsibility for all transactions made by the use or the purported use of the PSA Vehicle Permit in whatsoever manner effected with or without the Permit Holder’s knowledge or authority and whether or not in error, as if the PSA Vehicle Permit had been used by the Permit Holder personally.

11.The PSA Vehicle Permit remains the property of PSA at all times. PSA shall have the right to invalidate or withdraw the PSA Vehicle Permit at any time or refuse to re-issue, replace or renew the PSA Vehicle Permit without any reason being assigned therefore and without any refund of any fees paid. The Permit Holder shall immediately return the PSA Vehicle Permit to PSA at PSA’s request at any time.

12.The Permit Holder and all its drivers and passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas enter PSA’s premises entirely at their own risks, and the Permit Holder and each of its such drivers and passengers shall absolve PSA, its servants and agents from all liabilities whatsoeover in respect of any injury (fatal or otherwise) and any loss or damage to property, including the Authorised Vehicle, howsoever sustained by the Permit Holder and any of its such drivers and/or passengers while in or upon PSA’s premises.

13.The Permit Holder shall indemnify and save PSA harmless against all proceedings suits actions claims demands costs expenses whatsoever which may be taken or make against or incurred or become payable by PSA in relation to any injury (whether fatal or otherwise) to any person and loss or damage to property whatsoever caused, whether directly or indirectly, by the act default omission or negligence of any person (including the Permit Holder, any of its drivers or passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas, or PSA Applicant or any of its servants agents or contractors), including any

13.1use or misuse of the PSA Vehicle Permit; and/or

13.2breach of any provision of the these Conditions, the PSA Pass Conditions, the PSA Safety Rules, the PSA Security Rules and/or any other terms and conditions as may be implemented by PSA at any time and from time to time on the part of the Permit Holder or any of its drivers or passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas; and/or

13.3act of enforcement or protection of PSA’s rights and remedies against the Permit Holder or any of its drivers or passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas.

14.The PSA Vehicle Permit shall become invalid on the expiry of such Permit held by the Permit Holder or upon the withdrawal of such Permit by PSA or should such Permit become invalid under these Conditions. Until the PSA Vehicle Permit is returned to PSA or until the use of the PSA Vehicle Permit is cancelled or deactivated, whichever is earlier, the Permit Holder shall remain liable in respect of any use or misuse thereof whatsoever.

15.If the PSA Vehicle Permit is no longer required for whatsoever reason, the Permit Holder shall immediately report the same to the PSA Pass Centre. Any use of the PSA Vehicle Permit in contravention of this provision is fraudulent and the Permit Holder shall nevertheless continue to be responsible for all its use, payments and liabilities until such Permit is cancelled or deactivated.

16.The Permit Holder shall exercise all possible care to ensure the safety and safe use of the PSA Vehicle Permit. If the PSA Vehicle Permit is lost, stolen or for any reason liable to misuse, the Permit Holder shall immediately report the same to the PSA Pass Centre. If the PSA Vehicle Permit reported as lost, stolen or liable to misuse is recovered subsequently, it shall not be used but shall be returned immediately to the PSA Pass Centre.

17.Without prejudice to the generality of clause 12, PSA shall not be liable in any way

17.1for any inconvenience, loss, damage or embarrassment of any nature suffered by the Permit Holder or any of its drivers or passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas due or arising from the PSA Vehicle Permit Pass not being accepted or honoured or being invalidated or withdrawn for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to the error, defect, failure or interruptions in any operations facilities services resulting or arising from any breakdown, repair, servicing, mechanical or other defect of the computer terminal communications lines or any equipment whether or not belonging to PSA or from any other cause and whether or not PSA, its servants or agents shall have been negligent.

17.2if PSA is unable to perform its obligations under these Conditions due directly or indirectly, to the failure of any machine, system of authorisation, data processing or communication system or transmission link or any industrial dispute, war, Act of God or anything which PSA deems as outside the control of itself, its servants or agents.

18.PSA may vary any part of these Conditions at any time in such manner as PSA may decide and such changes may be notiied to the Permit Holder in writing or by publication thereof or by any other means or manner as PSA may decide.

19.The Permit Holder and all its drivers and passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas are deemed to have read and understood the current editions of these Conditions and agreed to abide therewith.

20.If any provision of these Conditions or any part thereof is declared to be void, invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under any applicable law, such provision or part thereof shall be severed and the remaining provisions or the remaining parts of the provision shall remain in full force and effect.

21.The rights and remedies of PSA under these Conditions are cumulative and are not exclusive of other rights and remedies available to PSA at law.

22.No forbearance or failure or delay by PSA in exercising any right, power or remedy is to be deemed a waiver or partial waiver thereof on the part of PSA. No waiver by PSA of any breach of these Conditions on the part of the Permit Holder or any of its drivers and/or passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas is to be deemed as waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of these Conditions.

23.These Conditions are governed by Singapore law. The Permit Holder and/or any of its drivers and passengers using the Authorised Vehicle to access PSA’s Restricted Areas submit irrevocably to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Singapore.