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[Second Report on Italian Sea Workers: Activities and risk factors]
Lorenza Fiumi1, Antonio Leva2, Giuseppe Campo2
1Istituto di Ingegneria del Mare, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Roma; lorenza.fiumi@cnr.it.
Epidemiologia E Prevenzione
|July 12, 2024
Summary
This report analyzes maritime worker safety, examining accident data, risk perception, and occupational diseases. It highlights key risk factors and asbestos exposure on ships for improved occupational health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Maritime Industry Studies
- Risk Assessment
Context:
- The Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (Inail) published the 'Second report on maritime workers' in March 2024.
- This report is a result of collaboration between multiple Italian research bodies.
- It provides a comprehensive overview of safety and health within the maritime sector.
Purpose:
- To analyze accident data and reporting forms within the maritime industry.
- To assess maritime workers' perception of occupational risks.
- To monitor occupational diseases using the MalProf system and investigate asbestos exposure on ships.
Summary:
- The report details accident trends, including an analysis of the event reporting form.
- It evaluates workers' risk perception and monitors occupational diseases via the MalProf system.
- An in-depth investigation into asbestos exposure on ships is presented.
Impact:
- Aims to improve safety and health standards for maritime workers.
- Provides data-driven insights for occupational disease prevention in the maritime sector.
- Contributes to a better understanding of specific risks like asbestos exposure in seafaring professions.
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