... on “Infection on board ships in the 21st century” it was emphasized that important aspects of risk and intervention are different for infectious diseases in the maritime sector and for similar conditions ...
... health and this has been the core of most seafarer interventions to date. However, education is only one component and other important aspects include: Securing health promoting behaviour changes at ...
... human factors. Many aspects mentioned here are covered in greater depth in other chapters of the Textbook. Ergonomics risks associated with the design of the ship (Vu) The consideration of physical ...
... enhancing interfaces with task-based aspects of work, with threats from disease or distress and with interactions with other people respectively. This volume brings together a series of contributions, ...
... preceded by a growing body of contract law, which was mainly aimed at financial aspects and related topics such as the insurance of hulls and cargoes. From the middle ages, ports also had legal controls ...
... medical aspects of crewing in managed ships[2] Intertanko – independent tanker operators[3] OCIMF – Oil Companies International Marine Forum.[4] Intertanko and OCIMF are both active on safety and health ...
... of the ship's hull, cargo gears, accommodation and the lifesaving and firefighting appliances. The Chief Officer also trains the crew and cadets on various aspects like safety, firefighting, search and ...
... programme was created to assist seafarers and their families with the humanitarian aspects of a traumatic incident caused by a piracy attack, armed robbery or being taken hostage. In 2015, MPHRP moved ...
... regarding the practical aspects of dealing with death on board are available in Ch. 9.6 Conclusion The physical, psychological, financial and commercial impact of a medical incident on board is determined ...
... establishing a TMAS centre. For example, India, a country with approximately 13% of all officers at sea, does not offer this service. TMAS providers differ in some aspects, such as whether they are part ...
... aspects will be cost free in some countries but may incur very large costs in others port agent fees for assistance provided additional fuel for any diversion or increase in speed to reach port or ...
... demands specific knowledge and skills. It is not a recognised speciality in medicine and encompasses many different aspects of medicine. It needs an organisation and structure that meets the needs of the ...
... in place. Most types of risk and their control measures are considered in the sections that follow. Other chapters provide information that relates to certain aspects of health risk management: Infectious ...
... in the interpretation of results and to knowledge on the ethical aspects of responding to the findings. Health surveillance Where the early detection of harm can prevent it becoming more serious, assessment ...
... Safety culture and behaviourhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-based_safety Injury prevention and risk management on board ship. Health related aspects The principles of preventing navigational ...
... first duty is caring for the health of all who go to sea. More information on the ethical aspects of maritime health is available in Ch 2.9. Maritime medicine is, in its essence, a global practice and ...
... applied to those aspects of maritime health risk management and medical intervention that are within the skill set of medical and related clinical professions such as nursing and psychology. There is overlap ...
... their qualifications, practical training and experience as part of an onshore profession. No single group of professionals has the full range of in depth competence to handle all aspects of maritime ...
... 816-23. 7) Maritime Labour Convention, Manilla, 2006. 8) Stanberry B. The legal and ethical aspects of telemedicine. 2: Data protection, security and European law. J Telemed Telecare, 1998; 4(1): 18-24. ...
... with reduced mobility. However, before booking, passengers must research and evaluate many other aspects of the cruise in order to ensure a healthy vacation experience. Ships are different, even within ...