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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?
- To provide a safe working environment (correct)
- To provide financial compensation
- To provide mental health support
- To provide work-life balance
What is the primary goal of the ILO Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188)?
What is the primary goal of the ILO Convention on Seafarers' Welfare (C188)?
- To protect seafarers from physical risks
- To ensure employers provide a safe working environment (correct)
- To promote work-life balance for seafarers
- To provide legal updates and consultation
What organization is responsible for setting guidelines for the maritime industry?
What organization is responsible for setting guidelines for the maritime industry?
- International Labour Organization
- International Maritime Organization (correct)
- Maritime Labour Convention
- National laws and regulations
What type of risks are addressed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines?
What type of risks are addressed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines?
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?
What is the most important action for the maritime industry to take when it comes to psychosocial issues of seafarers?
What is the most important action for the maritime industry to take when it comes to psychosocial issues of seafarers?
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- 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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