Very true statement... There needs to be a longer and better training and safety course between Dockworker and the Yard hosteler position. I dont know if this is the case in this incident, having no idea of the hostlers' experience or disposition... but i have seen some less than qualified and unsafe (understatement) dockworkers be pushed thru by a lazy "safety trainer". And the confrontations, and mishaps in the yard prove the point. I have been in all of these positions, at night. And its not hard to have close calls, as i have had while i was hosteling.
It takes focus and a positive, caring attitude to avoid injuries and accidents in the yard. The yard hosteler position is more important than Management/People think. With this accident, this position should be closely monitored and more safety focused training has to be required. THis the second in yard death I am aware of by this position.