Seafarer working and living rights
The 'human element'
The term ‘human element’ covers anything to do with the interaction between a human and any system aboard ship, and is of high importance in maritime safety and security.
Factors which affect the human element include:
- recruitment and selection policies and methods
- crew competence, training and experience
- conditions of service, motivation and morale
- design, construction and ergonomics
- standards of build and certification
- maintenance
- stress and fatigue
- security
- living and working conditions
- manning levels and hours of work
- management policies
- safety management systems
- operational systems
- organisational and safety culture
- culture of continuous improvement and workforce engagement
For more information read ‘The human element: a guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry’.