... in the obese compared to 56 years in those with a healthy BMI – an accelerated decline of 9 years in the obese. Ergonomics design principles and processes (Earthy) Ergonomics is the scientific discipline ...
... impressive mathematical formulae processed using powerful computers. Concepts introduced include MSI (Motion Sickness Incidence), which is the percentage of passengers who vomit within two hours, the formula ...
... trade in intermediate goods for further processing has grown steeply and in parallel with the so-called fragmentation of the production processes. Fragmentation is the splitting of the production process ...
... This means that they do not need to go through the slow process of ratification that characterises the adoption of ILO instruments. The International Safety Management (ISM) Code The human factor is ...
... of the crew as well as the marine environment. Port State Control is the process by which a nation exercises authority over foreign ships when those ships are in waters subject to its jurisdiction. Nations ...
... bodies. In case of an accident with a ship that does not meet the classification standards, the society will not take any responsibility. Classification Process Classification Societies set technical ...
... petroleum, fires and explosions are a constant and serious threat. These accidents can cause severe burns and respiratory distress from the inhalation of smoke and toxins. Fish processing vessel A ...
... and apply skills for the process of becoming a skilled officer in the future. Boatswain: The boatswain, who may also be known as the Bosun or ‘Chief Petty Officer’ (CPO), is the highest ranking unlicensed ...
... and expectations regarding health, sickness and cure vary greatly. Health and sickness bring together biological, cultural and individual processes. Cultural values about “proper” treatment may be guided ...
... it and then taking appropriate actions that usually require movement of their hands, limbs, head or body. Fig 20.1 Information processing and actions throwing a mooring line Thus performance depends ...
... their colleagues. Psychological impact on the seafarer The injured / ill seafarer will have multiple feelings that all need to be addressed to enhance the healing process. These may include one or ...
... to use this in the process of defining learning outcomes / competences in those Model courses too. If the learning outcomes are defined, each country will be able to design its own training programs or ...
... and experience from telemedical maritime assistance services, and perception of current best practice within this field. Location of the medical facility In the process of designing and building a ...
... reduced. The disadvantage is the slowness of the process. Pictures, video and vital data can also be transferred and add great value when appropriate. Voice communication Radio communication with ...
... the evacuation process. This can be particularly dangerous at the point of transfer or in the confined space of a helicopter. Appropriate personnel may be necessary to use restraint or medication as required. ...
... Hospitalisation and ongoing care of seafarers Whenever a seafarer is hospitalised the maritime physician should closely follow-up the case and actively participate in the process of diagnosis and ...
... so it is best to identify the preferred airline early in the process and meet their requirements. Generally, using the airline of the seafarer's own country is a good idea if it is feasible. Many airlines ...
... present a challenge to the biological processes of the body, which are not always able to respond to them and so become damaged. It is for this reason that harm sometimes only becomes apparent long after ...
... enter the body? The main routes of entry are: Inhalation This is the most important route of exposure. The surface area of the lungs is very large and designed for the process of gas exchange. Any ...
... as noise from the combustion process, there is a high-frequency noise created by turbo blowers. In addition to noise created by the engine itself, we should take into account the noise transmitted via ...