... from winches or pulleys Injuries due to slips, trips and falls or being struck by moving objects Exposure to stressful environmental conditions when working on deck, for example, heat, cold, strong ...
JAROSLAW KRZYŻAK AND KRZYSZTOF KORZENIEWSKI Edited by Jon Magnus Haga Introduction (by editor) Individuals in or on water run the risk of exposure to the marine life. Particular risks to health ...
... wind direction and the position of the subject on board . Given the complexity of the phenomenon, there are no satisfactory threshold exposure values. An evaluation of exposure of individuals to whole-body ...
... as ship-owners' exposure to third party claims was negligible. However, legal developments during the latter half of the 19th century resulted in a significant increase in ship-owners liabilities and the ...
... and indemnity exposure. administer crew and all their related issues including but not limited to: travel arrangements to and from the ships payroll matters medical needs replacement, including ...
... manage any loss of containment or contamination of seafarers. In addition, chemical cargoes can be carcinogenic in nature and long-term low-level exposure to such cargoes can be hazardous. Between cargoes, ...
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 ...
... relate their signs and symptoms, can be treated customary to their beliefs and medical treatment exposure, and most importantly, can heal with the help, care, and support from family members in an ...
... exposure, although occasionally it may be immediate, as with exposure to an acutely toxic substance such as carbon monoxide. This delay may be because the harm is the effect of cumulative exposure over ...
... of exposure. However, information is not always available, particularly on the risks from bulk cargoes in confined spaces or on cleaning operations. In addition, the effect of some complex exposures, ...
... damage that also need to be taken into account. A risk assessment is required to determine the risk of exposure and if it is at a level that can be expected to cause harm. This must include: Can ...
... knowledge on electromagnetic fields and produces recommendations for exposure to such fields on a regular basis. The recommendations are made to ensure that the exposure allowed is not known to cause ...
... the wardroom, 86 dB in the steerage compartment, 84 dB on the fishing deck, 82 dB in the crew quarters and 106 dB in the engine room. The most relevant exposure measurement in relation to the risk to ...
... exposure Noise exposure is one of the major occupational risks to which workers are exposed, particularly those involved in repair. The source of noise may be machines used as tools for cutting wood,120 ...
... and from exposure to novel infections. Isolation and the work demands within the maritime setting can threaten wellbeing. The recognition, evaluation and management of the risks and demands of being ...
... Are those with a particular medical, social or risk exposure history over-represented among those presenting with the condition being studied? A case series may form the basis for a more formal case/control ...
... loss that the hazard is able to cause if there is human or environmental exposure to it. In considering the potential for harm and loss, the following factors should be taken into account: How can ...
... it is essential to compare the incidence or prevalence of events with those in similar populations with different patterns of exposure (cross reference knowledge base). Such information can be vital to ...
... conditions on board ships, job demands and the hazardous conditions and exposures that are related to health. There is an unfulfilled need to train all doctors who are in contact with seafarers on how ...
... contraception and post exposure prophylaxis (anti-retroviral and antibacterial medications). Further information on crime at sea is available in Ch 9.7. Dental care Passengers or crew members with ...