A systems approach to integrating the human element into marine engineering systems

摘要

Classification Societies have played a pivotal role in marine safety ever since Lloyd's Register (LR) was founded in 1760. The process of Classification has evolved to meet emerging challenges and will continue to meet the needs of the shipbuilding and operating community. As part of this process of development, LR's Rules are developed on a continual programme and changes are introduced to reflect advances in technology and design. The Rules now encompass some explicit consideration of the human element. As an example, the Rules for the operational notation relating to crew and passenger comfort set out appropriate standards for the environmental conditions facing people on board the vessel, both in terms of occupational health and safety and the reasonable expectations of fare paying customers.