Stress
In this lesson you will learn all about the effect of the human element onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about safety culture and the importance of it onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of human relations onboard and the factors which affect that. Additionally, the importance of teamwork will be discussed.
In this lesson, you will learn all about communication onboard and how to use it effectively. The communication barriers will also be discussed.
In this lesson, you will learn about cultural barriers and how to act to ensure good human relations onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about onboard rights and social responsibilities.
In this lesson, you will learn about fatigue and stress that affects crew members onboard ships and how it can be reduced.
In this lesson you will learn all about the effect of the human element onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about safety culture and the importance of it onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of human relations onboard and the factors which affect that. Additionally, the importance of teamwork will be discussed.
In this lesson, you will learn all about communication onboard and how to use it effectively. The communication barriers will also be discussed.
In this lesson, you will learn about cultural barriers and how to act to ensure good human relations onboard.
In this lesson, you will learn about onboard rights and social responsibilities.
In this lesson, you will learn about fatigue and stress that affects crew members onboard ships and how it can be reduced.
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Exposing any individual to physical, social or environmental stress for an extended period will make it difficult for the person to continue generally in their life. Seafarers are unfortunately exposed to various stress factors due to the demanding working environment onboard. These factors may include but not be limited to:
When a person is stressed, they usually feel some of the following symptoms:
Unfortunately, for seafarers onboard, it is not as easy to get help compared with a person ashore. It is of the utmost importance to have some basic knowledge of how to make themselves feel better. This can be done by addressing the Effects & Causes of stress.
Effects of stress can be dealt with as a team, with the help of fellow crew members onboard. This is done by having a good social network onboard, including people who can support and help you feel better to ease the stress of your contract. Exercise and, where possible, taking time off will also assist in dealing with stress.
When addressing the causes of stress, a person would need to identify what is causing it in the first place. Addressing the problem and managing one's time most efficiently will aid in stress relief.
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