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BOS-PRD-0304.900001
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site.Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSE Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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De
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It is the crew's responsibility to look after their own health and fitness. High standards of personal cleanliness
and hygiene
should
be maintained.
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Med
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ions
All crew
shall
undergo regular medical examinations at a Company approved medical center according to
Flag State and Company regulations.
Failure in any medical examination may cause the prevention of employment in accordance with Company
requirements.
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The consumption of alcohol and drugs is totally prohibited and the Company
Drug and Alcohol Policy
shall
be strictly adhered to.
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C
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O
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ga
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f
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s
All Company employees involved in shipping operations are subject to the same policy conditions as
seafarers when engaged on Company business.
All Company employees visiting or sailing on Company vessels are subject to the same policy conditions as
seafarers.
Visitors who have no official business onboard and supernumeraries who are carried in addition to the crew
complement are subject to the same policy conditions as seafarers.
No person who is attending onboard to assist with the navigation, business, operation, repair or maintenance
of the ship
shall
be allowed to carry out his task if his/her behaviour or demeanour gives rise to reasonable
concern that his/her capability is impaired by drugs and/or alcohol.
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4
Sm
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in
g
All restrictions on smoking both onboard and ashore
shall
be strictly adhered to as per the Company
Smoking Policy.
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Med
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p
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The
Off
ic
e
r
appointed as the
Med
ic
a
l
Off
ic
e
r
shall
:
x
Be in possession of a recognized first aid certificate;
x
Have a thorough knowledge of the use of the contents of the:
International Medical Guide (WHO, ILO, IMO) for Ships and/or equivalent national publication;
Medical Section of the International Code of Signals;
Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (IMO/WHO/ILO).
x
Be responsible to the
Ma
s
te
r
for the following:
Following up the treatment for all onboard personnel;
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