ALF MAGNE HORNELAND We have touched upon the issue of using additional laboratory tests for screening purposes in the pre-employment medical examination of seafarers. We will have a closer look at that ...
... evidence for a better understanding of the selection process and its basis. Screening tests are widely used in enhanced PEME schemes, often without a justification and with a dubious evidence basis using ...
... Most companies have developed their own enhanced PEME standards. Some of these are very detailed, including many laboratory tests. With reference to the discussion of laboratory testing in this chapter ...
... is usual to carry out cognitive or psychometric tests in many clinics, mainly in the typical crewing countries and mainly du to enhanced PEME requirements. However, at present there is no evidence that ...
... work Relevant cut-off points are lacking in published scientific articles considering tests used for screening for working ability. The approved doctor faces quite a challenge when trying to substantiate ...
... Contrary to some statutory programmes that require laboratory tests on indication only, the majority of these enhanced PEME programmes include a list of mandatory laboratory tests. Such laboratory tests ...
... be less than perfect. Key tests of validity There are several facets of validity. Any information or analysis needs to be assessed in terms of these. Is the data from a population that is representative ...
... of list to develop. Simple tests can be conducted at the loading port, but an experienced surveyor should be employed to monitor the loading and test the cargo. If the moisture content is too high then ...
... appropriate availability and use of rapid tests, medication and vaccination should also be considered in conjunction with TMAS and other shore based medical expertise. Malaria - Human-infective Plasmodium ...
... Local health authorities may initiate the tests in cooperation with the shipping company. 2. An X-ray on persons with a positive blood test will demonstrate any manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis. ...
... reported 1996 in a cross-sectional study in 260 Ethiopian sailors found an HIV-1 prevalence of 9.6% as assessed by blood-testing (6) A study from Poland analyzed serological HIV tests from 1992 to 1996. ...
... work on a ship, and at regular intervals after that. A satisfactory examination attests that the seafarer is medically fit to perform the duties that they are to carry out at sea. Further information on ...
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 ...
... based medicine and with a broad knowledge base covering many specialities. He must be skilled in history taking and clinical examination as there is often not time for additional tests. If further tests ...
... work at sea. This will include a flag state medical and may involve an examination and tests required by the government in jurisdiction, the respective principal/ ship owner, the employer and the P&I Club. Further ...
... after an electrical injury. Other diagnostic tests and treatment will depend on the symptoms and severity of the electrical injury. Other health effects Induced currents: Strong low frequency electric ...
... The results of a 2006 study[11] involving 18,000 audiography tests on French seafarers confirmed the findings of the previous studies. This study confirmed that fishers are at greater risk than commercial ...
... can weigh over 30 kilos, and the nozzle can weigh 2.5 kilos. Electromyography tests on welders show heavy strain on the trapezium, deltoid and finger flexor muscles[10]. Lower back injuries Effects ...
... taking physical examination additional tests: biochemistry, imaging etc. assessment of fitness to work at sea and of any health related limitations. This may require judgements about the probability ...
... by testing, and if they are blood group O negative or positive and potential donors, they are then screened for HIV and Hepatitis B and C using rapid tests. Appropriate consent for these investigations ...