EVALUATION OF THE REST CONDITIONS OF THE ACCOMMODATION AREAS ON-BOARD SHIPS
Öz
Ergonomics studies have widely been addressed to the job-specific fields. This situation is also observed in the maritime industry due to the fact that focus point of the studies is bridge ergonomics. Statistics have shown that the main reason for maritime accidents is fatigue as a reflection of human factor, thereby rest and rest conditions on board have become a vital issue. However, in the literature, accommodation areas used for rest on board and their rest conditions including ergonomic criteria have been overlooked. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which seafarers find the conditions of the rest areas satisfying. To do this, a survey study has been applied. Through the survey, the perceptions of seafarers of the conditions of the rest areas within the accommodation on board ships have been analyzed. The findings indicate that comfort perception of seafarers varies. Moreover, seafarers’ marital status and education level have been found to be the basic determinants of their comfort perception.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Maritime accidents,fatigue,ergonomics,accommodation areas on board,rest conditions
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