Maritime Industry Psychosocial Risks and Legal Framework Quiz

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What is the primary goal of laws and regulations related to psychosocial risks faced by seafarers?

  • To provide a safe working environment (correct)
  • To provide financial compensation
  • To provide mental health support
  • To provide work-life balance

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 (A)

What is the main purpose of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188)?

  • To provide a safe working environment for seafarers
  • To protect seafarers from psychosocial risks (correct)
  • To ensure employers are offering support to seafarers
  • To provide regular updates and consultation with legal experts

True or false: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188) is designed to protect seafarers from psychosocial risks.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employers are not legally obligated to provide a safe working environment and support to seafarers who are experiencing psychosocial risks.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization is responsible for setting guidelines for the maritime industry?

<p>International Maritime Organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a psychosocial risk faced by seafarers?

<p>Financial instability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment for seafarers?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is important for the maritime industry to stay up-to-date with the legal framework surrounding psychosocial issues of seafarers?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important step for the maritime industry to take when addressing psychosocial risks of seafarers?

<p>Stay up-to-date with the legal framework (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important for employers to do in order to ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations concerning seafarers' psychosocial risks?

<p>Regularly consult with legal experts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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