Ship Sanitation, Health and Hygiene

This book has been written to account for improvements in the regulatory regime for shipboard health, safety and welfare. It considers the various regulations and statutory requirements for sanitation, the provision of potable and non-drinkable water, food and provisions, disease and infectious transfer, management of vectors and general health and safety onboard modern merchant and cruise ships.

Focus on safety and health Provides knowledge and procedures for crew welfare Written by an experienced training professional

Autorentext

Fidaa Karkori is a training and development professional with experience of the maritime and aviation domain. She has supported and co-authored several publications.

Inhalt

Part 1: Context of Health and Safety in the Maritime Environment.- General duties and responsibilities for crew safety, health and welfare on ships.- Health and safety and the maritime environment.- Shipboard emergencies and emergency equipment.- Health and safety during the carriage of dangerous goods.- Means of access, safe movement, and enclosed spaces.- Manual handling, tools, and deck maintenance.- Working in dangerous conditions.- Part 2: Healthy Living at Sea.- Importance of good health and hygiene on ships.- Water management practices for ships.- Water safety planning. <p