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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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‘D’ for Diagnosis
Consequently, any individual who becomes ill with a fever, even slight, or a flu-like illness while travelling in a
malaria-risk area and up to 1 year after returning home
should
seek prompt medical attention and
should
tell
the physician his travel history.
When leaving the vessel, a card or letter
shall
be provided. This is to provide information of your travel
history. Keep it in your wallet up to one year after your return. In case of illness, it
shall
be handed over to the
Doctor.
The most common symptoms of Malaria are fever, chills, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you feel any
of those symptoms during or after your trip in sub-Saharan Africa, you must go and see a Doctor.
Any fever
shall
be considered as a Malaria case until proven otherwise.
Treated on time, impact on health is limited with no long-term effects. Malaria is a common and life
threatening disease in many tropical and subtropical areas. It is currently endemic in over 100 countries.
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return ho
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a Virus
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isease
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7
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Genera
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The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a virus that can be quickly transmitted. 25% to 90% of those infected are
killed.
It can be transmitted by direct physical contact with infected dead or alive people or animals, through the
blood, urine, faeces, vomit, sweat, saliva, sperm, organs or any other bodily fluids. It can also be transmitted
by eating infected bats and bush meat.
The incubation period is between 2 and 21 days after exposure. The infected person is not contagious during
the incubation period. There is no cure and no vaccine at present. Prevention is key to fight EVD.
All detailed preventive and contingency measures are defined in
BOS Ebola Virus Disease Contingency
Plan
.
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Hyg
iene Preventive
m
easures
The following preventive measures
shall
be implemented as a minimum for vessels operating in EVD
contaminated countries:
a) All employees, visitors, crew, suppliers, etc.
shall
use the washing facility or sanitizers provided before
access is granted.
Efforts
should
be made to ensure that in-between the fingers are thoroughly washed.
b) Physical contacts
shall
be avoided (ie: hand shaking, kisses, etc.).
c) Functional washing facilities (including hand washing and washing machines)
shall
be available in all
vessels accommodations.
d) Provide hygiene consumables e.g. soaps and detergents, disinfectants e.g. bleach, hand sanitizers, paper
wipes, etc. in all locations and vessels. Alcohol-based sanitizers are the standard rubs for hand hygiene.
Household bleach (a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite
—
about 5-6%). Mix a 10% solution. Use mixed
solution within 24 hours. (Always dilute and make fresh).
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