How To Prevent Burn Injuries Onboard?

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The nature of seafaring means that any unexpected incident, such as a burn injury, may take place while the ship does not have immediate access to medical facilities, says an article published on Safety4sea.

What is a burn injury?

WHO defines burn injury as an injury to the skin or other organic tissue, caused by contact with heat, radiation, electricity, chemicals, or other sources of extreme temperature. It can range from a minor (first-degree) to a more serious...

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Mishandled Flammable Materials Cause Severe Burns!

The UK & PI CLUB has given a brief report titled “Risk Force: Burns” concerning the recurring fire accidents that had taken place in ships due to various reasons. The report emphasizes that adequate measures should be taken to reduce the risk of seafarers suffering from burns.

Galley cleaning

The mess man was cleaning in the galley while the vessel was experiencing heavy weather.

During an alteration of course, the vessel rolled heavily causing a large electric kettle to topple from a nearby work...

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