TIM CARTER Introduction Seafarers working at sea need to safely and effectively perform a wide variety of tasks. Most involve the seafarer receiving information about their surroundings, analysing ...
... optimal for the assessment and treatment of all patients. An important consideration when designing the sickbay is possible integration with other areas that can be used for medical purposes when necessary. ...
... sprains and strains, burns including sunburn, head injury, eye injuries or simple fractures. Improvements in risk assessment of on board procedures, and the correct use of safety equipment, should reduce ...
... There are well documented incidents of more harm done to the patient in transfer than in staying where they were[1]. Risk assessment Whether or not to evacuate and if so, the appropriate method of ...
... the Master with help in line with his demand, attempting to ensure a proper assessment of the case, a swift response and clear report with regard to the safety of the patient, the ship and the rest of ...
... to fly Before travelling, all patients must be assessed as to whether or not they are “fit to fly” - whether they are to move by air, ferry, train or car. This is a risk assessment and must take into ...
... addressed and the seafarer is repatriated home, P&I Clubs remain involved with follow up care and the assessment of disability. This is important work because most employment contracts contain disability ...
TIM CARTER Further information on the principles of health risk management is available in Ch xxx Risk assessment The health effects of many hazardous agents are well known. In some cases such as ...
... based on similar risk assessment approaches to those adopted ashore. Such work needs to be based on an assessment of hazards and risks in the working environment, and the implementation of steps taken ...
TIM CARTER, RUNE DJURHUUS, MAGNE BRÅTVEIT Risk assessment CARTER/DJURHUUS/BRÅTVEIT It is essential to establish the properties of a substance found on board. The chemical manufacturer or exporter ...