Industry statistics
45,000+ workers
Workforce
Extreme
Risk level
Vessel-based
First aider ratio
Maritime FA
Certification
Most common injury scenarios
Pre-empt the predictable. These are the scenarios you should be ready for in this industry.
- Drowning & man overboard
- Hypothermia
- Crush injuries from containers & machinery
- Burns from offshore drilling equipment
- Helicopter evacuation injuries
- Decompression sickness from diving operations
- Marine animal injuries
- Remote-location extended care (days to evac)
Industry-specific first aid guides
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