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ABP partners with Hull Uni in safety study

[ January 21, 2026   //   ]

Associated British Ports (ABP) has partnered with the University of Hull to gain new insights on safety. It is working with the team of psychologists at The Centre for Human Factors based in Lampada Digital Solutions, a University of Hull subsidiary, to carry out a survey across all ABP’s 21 ports and other locations. It uses a diagnostic safety climate tool designed to help assess and improve safety culture, measuring employees’ perceptions of safety in the workplace, focusing on factors such as organisational commitment and usability of procedures. The survey adopts the best practice approach from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). 

Sally Ford, Group Head of Health Safety and Environment for ABP, said “We’ve made good progress over recent years but we know our focus must be relentless. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Centre for Human Factors – to bring a new perspective firmly grounded in rigour and evidence.

“We’re also particularly pleased to be working with a University in one of our port locations, Hull. Working with a local university in Hull is about more than research, it’s about investing in our community, developing lasting partnerships and supporting the local innovation ecosystem.”

Professor Fiona Earle, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and director of the Centre for Human Factors added: “Over the past two decades, we have developed extensive expertise in translating research into practical, industry-relevant solutions. We understand that effective safety goes far beyond policies and formal processes—it requires a deep understanding of the unique context within each organisation.”

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