... College of Ireland, Co. Cork, Ireland. Introduction A ship is a ‘hole’ in the water that we put people into. It contains the complex work dynamics of any group of people working on a common task. ...
... 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 ...
... very strong and they define the knowledge, responsibility and authority required. New systems and ways of working have to be introduced carefully and, in many cases, this is not done in a sympathetic way, ...
... - only one provocative conflict? Brain Research Bulletin 1998 ; 47: 481-7 Wertheim A. Working in a moving environment. Ergonomics 1998; 41: 1845-58 Buyuklu F, Tarban E, Ozlioglu L. Vestibular functions ...
... programmes widened in scope. The core purpose of the ILO is to ensure that workers have decent working conditions in terms of risk reduction, fair employment practices and the absence of discrimination. ...
... service in place. As an example, this means that the Flag State has an important responsibility when it comes to the living and working conditions on board sanitary conditions medical stores ...
... Hague in 1978. This agreement dealt mainly with the enforcement of shipboard living and working conditions, as required by ILO Convention no. 147. However, just as the Memorandum was about to come into ...
... development and networking. Among those professions specific to the sector examples include: International Federation of Ship Masters Association[9] International Maritime Pilots Association[10] ...
... they are able to work. Hazards specific to this ship type tend to relate to the large number of moving parts when working with cargo, such as wires, hatches and associated lifting gear. Other hazards ...
... under the Boatswain, completing tasks such as working mooring lines, operating deck gear, standing anchor details, and working cargo. An AB also stands a navigational watch, generally as a lookout or helmsman, ...
... workload caused by irregular and often long working hours, seafarers prefer using their leisure time for recreation and sleep. Due to the better communication possibilities in the coastal area, contact ...
... their work periods12,p2. Long contracts and working days in combination with the solitary nature of life at sea, makes it challenging to cope regardless of cultural background. However, for people from ...