Background: The consequences of fatigue for the health and safety of seafarers has caused
concern in the industry and among academics, and indicates the importance of further …

Purpose The aim of this study was to summarize and evaluate the current scientific literature
on stress and strain on seafarers on board as defined by maritime field surveys. Methods …

Both workload and fatigue impair performance, and a high workload can lead to an increase
in fatigue. This paper reports on two studies regarding workload and fatigue, and their …

Research suggests that less than 5h sleep in the 24h prior to work and/or more than 16h of
wakefulness can significantly increase the likelihood of fatigue-related impairment and error …

It is estimated 1.3 million health care errors occur each year and of those errors 48,000 to
98,000 result in the deaths of patients (Barger et al., 2006). Errors occur for a variety of …

Rotating shift and permanent night work arrangements are known to compromise sleep. This
study examined the effects of work schedule on sleep duration, excessive sleepiness, sleep …

Human fatigue continues to threaten safe transport. There are claims that employers of
operators should do more to mitigate the risks, and several regulators are promoting fatigue …

Maritime shipping operates within a complex operational setting and incorporates many
types of workplaces and work roles. The maritime domain has been a bit slower than other …

Marine pilot is the person who expert on a specific region and guide the ship masters for
safe navigation. Pilot transfer (PT) operation is a process of embarkation or disembarkation …

Background Occupational fatigue is a key issue in the rail industry that can endanger staff,
passenger, and train safety. There is a need to demonstrate the relationship between …