Workers complained that they were adversely affected by the wood, coal and manganese particles at the port. They were not satisfied with how the diseases and health problems were handled at the port. The port has a clinic with two full-time professional nurses. The nurses complained about the poor co-ordination of referrals from the Sheq (safety) officers, as they did not refer employees as frequently as expected for screening. The consulting room was too small and compromised the privacy and confidentiality of patients. There was a lack of support in terms of tools of trade, for instance a vehicle to attend to emergencies on site. The most prevalent health problem that the nurses were treating was hearing injuries.