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First results of the research of the Human Element Industry Group on the deaths of seafarers occurred in closed rooms
Among the causes, excessive dependence on procedures, their complexity and pressure to reduce working time
December 13, 2021
The research, which will be presented at the IMO, highlighted, among the main problems identified, that of excessive reliance on the procedures for the management of entrances to premises closed, that of the excessive complexity of these procedures, that require a lot of time and work and active management and that may require the use of specific equipment and teams of trained rescue, and pressure to reduce working time.
In particular, the research pointed to an excessive dependence on procedures and in the course of work you are examined the problem using the model of the hierarchy of risk controls that is based on the premise that eliminate a danger is better than accepting it and relying on controls procedural to handle a dangerous situation. Following the work have been identified a number of rough changes the design of ships and equipment in order to improve the security and to cope with specific risks.
A risk factor that continues to be a reason for concern is also the "time factor", with the Continued pressure on the entire supply chain to accelerate different stages of transport and delivery of goods. In this regard, the working group created a template that highlights how excessive pressure to speed up operations affects the security and identified the various sources that exercise such pressure, which may include charterers of ships, ports, port terminals and cargo owners. A risk factor - specified the HEIG - which is not only primary in the cases of deaths in closed rooms, but which affects the whole navigation activities. To address this risk, the Working group will present some proposals to modify the regulation and practices in order to reduce excessive pressure on the timing of naval operations.
"For too long - commented the secretary general by InterManager, Kuba Szymanski - we blamed the seafarers deceased of having made a mistake for which they paid the higher price. HEIG is delving into this issue for analyse the most complex reasons for fatal accidents and We welcome these initial results. We trust that the Continued work of the committee will enable the shipping to define best practices and to identify solutions to prevent these largely avoidable deaths."
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The research, which will be presented at the IMO, highlighted, among the main problems identified, that of excessive reliance on the procedures for the management of entrances to premises closed, that of the excessive complexity of these procedures, that require a lot of time and work and active management and that may require the use of specific equipment and teams of trained rescue, and pressure to reduce working time.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
