Gard Guidance to Masters

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Gard Guidance Masters

3.11.4.2 EVIDENCE TO BE COLLECTED

In addition to regulations requiring entries to be made in the vessel’s medical log when somebody falls ill, including details of the medication provided, the following further evidence should be collected

name, gender and duties of the person having fallen ill

date and exact vessel’s time when the illness was first reported and by whom

position/location of the vessel

prevailing weather conditions (keep any weather records)

any sudden movements of the vessel

work or activity the person was engaged in prior to falling ill

time the work or activity was commenced by the person falling ill

was the work authorised under the permit-to-work system

names, ranks, duties and other details of any witnesses

details of the hospital or doctor who treated the sick person ashore

information about the general physical condition of the sick person

medical treatment given prior to and after the person fell ill and by whom

indications of fatigue, intoxication or drug abuse

record of the working hours of the person before falling ill.

3.11.4.2 Evidence to be collected