Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I Club, discusses contact dermatitis, its symptoms as well as its treatment and prevention.
In a costly new trend, California plaintiffs' attorneys refer clients to expensive, lien-based medical providers to get around Howell v Hamilton Meats decision
Tyler Tanner of Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel and Noreen Arralde of Thomas Miller (Americas) explain why it is time to retire the Maintenance and Cure Jury Instructions.
Crew Health Advice: Contact Dermatitis
29/11/2021
The WHO International Medical Guide for Ships* reports most cases of dermatitis seen onboard ship arise from irritation of the skin by substances that have been handled or misused; this article explains what contact dermatitis is, the causes, treatment available and possible prevention methods
It's our worst case scenario - someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing - this advice outlines how to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and what equipment and medication is available.
This is one of a number of accidents notified to the Club relating to the explosive failure of glass fittings, pressure gauge glasses, manometers and light bulbs resulting in serious injuries to crew.
The UK P&I Club recently held the 16th in our series of Live Webinars, this time in collaboration with the Mission to Seafarers which focussed on Crew Health matters and in particular mental wellbeing.
Crew Health Advice: Hernias
08/07/2021
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
Day of the Seafarer 2021
23/06/2021
The International Day of the Seafarer is a rare opportunity for the industry to educate, raise awareness and "showcase" the vital work of seafarers - those who keep the World supplied with essential and non-essential goods
Lessons Learnt: Fall in Cargo Hold
16/06/2021
In this lessons learnt video the crew were instructed to clean the vessel's cargo holds in preparation for the next cargo, during the procedure a seaman on top of the staging fell down suffering serious injuries.
Crew Health Advice: Panic Disorders
04/06/2021
A life at sea entails dangers that are not present in many other occupations, this advice outlines what a panic disorder is, the symptoms to looks for, the characteristics of such disorders, the treatments and how seafarers can get help