Maintaining eye health is crucial for seafarers, as their work often involves exposure to various environmental factors, and reliance on good vision for navigation and safety.
Leisure time onboard is precious for seafarers, as their work can be demanding and stressful. Engaging in meaningful activities, hobbies, or simply relaxing can be more rewarding and rejuvenating than scrolling through social media. Disconnecting from social media enables them to fully enjoy and make the most of their free time.
Each quarter the Missions to Seafarers publishes a “Seafarers Happiness Index.
The data from Q3 2023 show a significant drop in overall happiness to 6.66/10, down from 6.71/10 in Q2, and 7.1/10 in Q1.
Burns are injuries to the skin which can be caused by several hazards in the workplace such as heat, cold, chemicals, friction, electricity and radiation.
The severity of burn is graded according to the depth of the injury through this skin - skin changes may take a while to occur in the early stages, and can be difficult to judge hence why it's important to seek help as early as possible.
The main risks associated with burns include wound site or bloodstream infection, and significant dehydration if affecting a large proportion of your body - both have the potential to lead to death.
The action to take after sustaining a burn - especially in the workplace, is to seek medical help early - no matter how trivial it looks.
Our full bulletin on life-saving actions for minor injuries is available below for download.
Life Saving Actions for Minor Injuries
Source: https://www.ukpandi.com/news-and-resources/crew-health/crew-health-advice-life-saving-actions-for-minor-injuries/?dm_i=33T,8F8Z8,70C2K4,YRQ6G,1