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What is the primary goal of laws and regulations related to psychosocial risks faced by seafarers?
What is the primary goal of laws and regulations related to psychosocial risks faced by seafarers?
True or false: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188) addresses the psychosocial risks faced by seafarers in the maritime industry?
True or false: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188) addresses the psychosocial risks faced by seafarers in the maritime industry?
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What is the main purpose of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188)?
What is the main purpose of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188)?
True or false: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188) is designed to protect seafarers from psychosocial risks.
True or false: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188) is designed to protect seafarers from psychosocial risks.
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True or false: Employers are not legally obligated to provide a safe working environment and support to seafarers who are experiencing psychosocial risks.
True or false: Employers are not legally obligated to provide a safe working environment and support to seafarers who are experiencing psychosocial risks.
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What organization is responsible for setting guidelines for the maritime industry?
What organization is responsible for setting guidelines for the maritime industry?
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According to the text, which of the following is NOT a psychosocial risk faced by seafarers?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a psychosocial risk faced by seafarers?
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True or false: Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment for seafarers?
True or false: Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment for seafarers?
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True or false: Regular updates and consultation with legal experts is not important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers.
True or false: Regular updates and consultation with legal experts is not important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers.
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True or false: It is important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers?
True or false: It is important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers?
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What is the most important step for the maritime industry to take when addressing psychosocial risks of seafarers?
What is the most important step for the maritime industry to take when addressing psychosocial risks of seafarers?
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What is important for employers to do in order to ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations concerning seafarers' psychosocial risks?
What is important for employers to do in order to ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations concerning seafarers' psychosocial risks?
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Study Notes
- The psychosocial risks faced by seafarers in the maritime industry are addressed by a number of laws and regulations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, National laws and regulations, and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006).
- These laws and regulations aim to protect seafarers from psychosocial risks, such as work-life balance issues, mental health concerns, and safety risks.
- Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment and offer support and assistance to seafarers who are experiencing psychosocial risks.
- It is important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers, for this reason, regular updates and consultation with legal experts is important.
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Test your knowledge about the laws and regulations addressing psychosocial risks faced by seafarers in the maritime industry, including the ILO Convention on Seafarers' Welfare, IMO guidelines, National laws, and the Maritime Labour Convention. Understand the legal obligations of employers and the importance of staying updated with the legal framework.
