Issue 28 - A good surveyor
Integrity, professionalism and transparency
Issue 28 - A good surveyor
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ResourceWinners and losers an oft mentioned perception
This article considers how the human element relates to my role running the Assessment and Inspection department in BP Shipping. The department is responsible for approximately 3,500 bespoke pieces of assessment a year, largely SIRE ship inspections.
ResourceThe need for human element competence among Classification Society Surveyors
One way for the human element to make an impact on a large scale is through the inclusion of ergonomic design requirements in Classification Rules and Regulations. Class provides a means, with corresponding verification, to make far-reaching ergonomic improvements, benefiting a large number of seafarers. A consideration of ergonomics in ship design will help to enhance operational safety, reduce the risk of error and improve efficiencies and situational awareness.
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In many respects, the surveyor/ inspector is the epitome of what the human element is all about, because he/she is one of the few whose role it is to interact directly with other humans, primarily the seafarers. The surveyor therefore needs to possess many human element attributes plus the knowledge and skills to do the job.
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