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Document ID (ISN)104491
CIS number 05-588
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Title Health and safety in the maritime sector
Original title Santé et sécurité au travail maritime [in French]
Bibliographic information Direction des Affaires maritimes et des Gens de mer, 3 Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris 07, France, Sep. 2001. 44p.
Abstract This booklet identifies some of the hazards faced by seafarers and outlines preventive measures. Contents: function of the Service de Santé des Gens de Mer (Seafarers' Health Service); technical and medical approaches to safety and health; the role of maritime safety and health committees; the role of labour inspection; dangerous substances; noise; protection against occupational accidents; and sources of medical help at sea.
Descriptors (primary) France; plant safety and health organization; sea transport; ships
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; safety and health committees; labour inspection; plant health services
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Transport and communications
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Water transportation