Health & Safety

Sampson, H., Ellis, N. (2022) Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry, Cardiff: SIRC. 

Abila, S.A. and Acejo, I. (2021) 'Mental health of Filipino seafarers and its implications for seafarers' education', International Maritime Health, 72(3): 183-192, DOI: 10.5603/IMH2021.0035

Turgo, N. (2021) Manning the waves: Masculinity shift amongst Filipino seafarers in the age of precarity, Gender Work Organ., 1–17, DOI: 10.1111/gwao.12710

Sampson, H., Ellis, N. (2020) 'Stepping up: the need for Proactive Employer Investment in Safeguarding Seafarers' Mental Health and Wellbeing, Maritime Policy & Management, DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2020.1867918.  

Sampson, H., Ellis, N. (2019) Seafarers' mental health and wellbeing, Full Report, IOSH. 

Sampson, H., Ellis, N. (2019) Seafarers' mental health and wellbeing, Summary Report, IOSH.

Sampson, H., Ellis, N. (2019) 'Fatalities and injuries among seafarers in the period 2000-2016', Cardiff: SIRC, February, ISBN: 1-900174-52-9. 

Acejo, I., Sampson, H., Turgo, N., Ellis, N., Tang, L. (2018), 'The causes of maritime accidents in the period 2002-2016', Cardiff: SIRC, November, ISBN: 1-900174-51-0.

Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Turgo, N., Tang, L. (2018) 'The working and living conditions of seafarers on cargo ships in the period 2011-2016', Cardiff: SIRC, October, ISBN: 1-900174-20-2.

Sampson, H. (2018) Seafarers' Stress: Psycho-social and Occupational Health relating to Seafarers, Helen Sampson, MARI-WEL Professional Development Programme, ITF Seafarers' Trust and the World Maritime University, June.  

Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, A., Turgo, N. (2017) 'Changes in seafarers' health 2011-2016: A summary report', Cardiff: SIRC, July, ISBN: 1-900174-49-9.

Akamangwa, N. (2016) ‘Working for the environment and against safety: How compliance affects health and safety on board ships’, Safety Science, 87(2016): 131-143. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2016.03.027.

Baldauf, M., Schroeder-Hinrichs, J. U., Kataria, A., Benedict, K. and Tuschling, G. (2016) ‘Multidimensional simulation in team training for safety and security in maritime transportation’, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security, 8(3): 197-213. DOI: 10.1080/19439962.2014.996932.

Chhetri, P. Jayatilleke, G. Gekara, V. Manzoni, A. and Corbitt, B. (2016) 'Container terminal operations simulator (CTOS) - Simulating the impact of extreme weather events on port operation', European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 16(1): 195-213.

Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. (2016) 'The use of mandatory equipment on board cargo ships: An outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016', Cardiff: SIRC, April, ISBN: 1-900174-74-2. 

Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. (2016) 'The relationships between seafarers and shore-side personnel: An outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016', Cardiff: SIRC, April, ISBN: 1-900174-48-0.

James, P., Walters, D., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. (2016) ‘Supply Chain leverage and Regulating Health and Safety Management in Shipping’, Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 71(1): 33-56, DOI: 10.7202/1035901ar.

James, P., Walters, D., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. (2015) 'Regulating the employment dynamics of domestic supply chains', Journal of Industrial Relations (Special Issue) Supply Chains, HRM and Labour Standards, 57(4): 526-543. DOI: 10.1177/0022185615582235.

James, P., Walters, D., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. (2014) Protecting workers through supply chains: Lessons from two construction case studies, Economic and Industrial Democracy, 36(4): 727-747. DOI:10.1177/0143831X14532296.

Abila, S. S. and Tang, L. (2014) ‘Trauma, post-trauma, and support in the shipping industry: The experience of Filipino seafarers after pirate attacks, Marine Policy, 46(2014): 132-136. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2014.01.012.

Tang, L., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Turgo, N. and Sampson, H. (2013) 'Behind the Headlines? An Analysis of Accident Investigation Reports', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 3-4 July, ISBN 1-900174-46-4.

Bhattacharya, S. and Tang, L. (2013) ‘Middle managers' role in safeguarding OHS: the case of the shipping industry’, Safety Science. 51(1): 63-68. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2012.05.015.

Thomas, M., Bloor, M. and Little, K. (2013) 'Sexual risk among female workers on cruise ships', WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 12(1): 87-97. DOI: 10.1007/s13437-013-0037-6.

Walters, D.R., Wadsworth, E.J.K., Sampson, H. and James, P. (2012) 'The Limits of Influence: the role of supply chains in influencing health and safety management in two sectors', report submitted to the IOSH Research Committee.

Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Gould. E., Tang, L., Turgo, N. and Zhao, Z. (2012) Safety and Shipping 1912-2012, Report commissioned by Allianz, which underpins their subsequent publication ‘Safety and Shipping 1912-2012: From Titanic to Costa Concordia, an insurer’s perspective from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty’ available from Allianz GCS.

Bailey, N., Ellis, N. and Sampson H. (2012) 'Exploring differences in perceptions of risk, and its management, amongst personnel directly associated with the operation of ships', Cardiff: SIRC, April, ISBN 1-900174-42-1.

Bhattacharya, S. and Tang, L. (2012) ‘Fatigued for safety? Supply chain occupational health and safety initiatives in shipping’, Economic and Industrial Democracy, 34(3): 383-399. DOI: 10.1177/0143831X12439760.

Bloor, M. (2011) 'An essay on ‘health capital’ and the Faustian bargains struck by workers in the globalised shipping industry', Sociology of Health & Illness, 33(7): 973-986. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2011.01347.x.

Sampson, H. (2011) 'Spilling oil, spilling blood: Cost and corporate decision making concerning safe working practices', Policy and Practice in Health and Safety9(1): 17-32(16). DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2011.11667754.

Wadsworth, E.J.K., Marsh, K.L., Turgo N. and Walters, D.R. (2011) ‘Supply chain management for health and safety’, [Online], London 2012 website [October 2011]. London: IOSH.

Acejo, I., Sampson, H., Turgo, N. and Wadsworth, E. (2011) 'The Health and Self-medication Practices of Seafarers', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University 6-7 July, ISBN 1-900174-39-1.

Ellis, N., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. (2011) 'Fatalities at Sea', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 6-7 July, ISBN 1-900174-39-1.

Walters, D., Bhattacharya, S. and Xue, C. (2011) 'Managing Health and Safety Through the Supply Chain: A Case Study of Supply Chain Influence in the Shipping Industry', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 6-7 July, ISBN 1-900174-39-1.

Bailey, N., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. (2010) 'Safety and Perceptions of Risk: A Comparison Between Respondent Perceptions and Recorded Accident Data', Cardiff: SIRC, October, ISBN: 1-900174-38-3.

Bloor, M., Fincham, B. and Sampson, H. (2010) ‘Unprepared for the worst: risks of harm for qualitative researchers’, Methodological Innovations Online, 5(1): 45-55. DOI: 10.4256/mio.2010.0009.

Oltedal, H. and Wadsworth, E.J.K. (2010) 'Risk perception in the Norwegian shipping industry and identification of influencing factors', Maritime Policy & Management, 37(6): 601- 623 DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2010.514954.

Ellis, N., Bloor, M. and Sampson, H. (2010) 'Patterns of Seafarer Injuries', Maritime Policy & Management, 37(2): 121-128. DOI: 10.1080/03088830903533742.

Ellis, N. (2010) ‘Seafarers’ Well-Being – The role of ship design'. Seaways, January 2010, 14-16.

Bhattacharya, S. (2009) 'The Impact of the ISM Code on the Management of Occupational Health and Safety in the Maritime Industry', PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.

Ellis, N. (2009) ‘Life at Sea: Room for Improvement? ', Nautilus International Telegraph, London: August 2009, pp 24-25.

Tang, L. (2009) ‘Training and technology: potential issues for shipping’, SIRC Symposium 2009, Cardiff University, 8-9 July, ISBN 1-900174-36-7.

Ellis, N. (2009) 'Vessel design and the wellbeing of seafarers', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 8-9 July, ISBN 1-900174-36-7.

Bloor, M. (2009) 'Patterns in injury reporting', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 8-9 July, ISBN 1-900174-36-7.

Bailey, N. (2009) 'Making sense of differences in perceptions of risk', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, 8-9 July, ISBN 1-900174-36-7.

Sampson, H. (2009) 'The modern day challenges to seafarers' health', The Sea, issue 197, Jan/Feb, p 4.

Walters, D. (2009) ‘Supply chains and best practice in the management of health and safety’, SIRC Symposium 2009, Cardiff, 8- 9 July, ISBN 1-900174-37-5.

Bailey, N., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. (2008) 'Training and Technology Onboard Ship: How seafarers learned to use the shipboard Automatic Identification System (AIS)', Cardiff: SIRC, July, ISBN: 1-900174-34-0.

Bloor, M. (2008) 'Fatalities at sea: the good and the bad news', The Sea, issue 194, Jul/Aug, p 4.

Walters, D. (2008) ‘Within Reach? Managing Chemical Risks in Small Enterprises’, New York: Baywood/Amityville.

Bailey, N . (2007) 'Maritime incidents: Ways of seeing', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-31-6.

Bailey, N. (2007) 'Changing views - the world through a porthole', The Sea, issue 187, May/June, p 4.

Bailey, N., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. (2007) 'Perceptions of Risk in the Maritime Industry: Personal Injury', Cardiff: SIRC, October, ISBN: 1-900174-32-4.

Wu, B. (2007) 'Thoughts on safety: the views of Chinese seafarers', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-31-6.

Bhattacharya, S. (2007) 'Seafarers' participation in safety management on board cargo ships', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-31-6.

Ellis, N. (2007) 'Accident and incident data', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-31-6.

Walters, D. (2007) 'Managing the risks from hazardous chemicals', The Sea, issue 190, Nov/Dec, p 4.

Walters, D. (2007) 'Chemical risk management', SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-31-6.

Walters, D.R. and Nichols, T. (2007) Worker Representation and Workplace Health and Safety. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 978023000194-7.

Westerholm, P. and Walters, D.R. (eds) (2007) Supporting Health at Work: International Perspectives on Occupational Health Services, Leicester: IOSH, ISBN 9780901357397.

Walters, D.R. (2007) ‘EU systems for compensation and rehabilitation; an Overview’, Occupational Health Review, 129: 19-24.

Walters, D.R. (2007) ‘Merger proposals in the spotlight’, Occupational Health Review, 128: 16.

Ellis, N., Jain, A. and Leka, S. (2006) ‘Work Stress Prevention and Management: A Practical Guide for Organisations’, Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, University of Nottingham, ISBN 0-9554365-0-8.

Bhattacharya, S. (2006) 'How well does the safety code really work?', The Sea, issue 182, Jul/Aug, p 4.

Bailey, N., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. (2006) 'Perceptions of Risk in the Maritime Industry: Ship Casualty', Cardiff: SIRC, August, ISBN: 1-900174-29-4.

Bailey, N. (2006) 'Risk perception and safety management systems in the global maritime industry', Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 4(2): 85-101, ISSN (print): 1477 3996; (online): 1477 4003.

Sampson, H. (2006) 'Why we should talk about swimming pools', The Sea, London: Mission to Seafarers, Issue 184, Nov/Dec pp 4-5.

Dahlgren, A., Kecklund, G. and Akestedt, T., (2006) ‘Overtime work and its effects on sleep, sleepiness, cortisol and blood pressure in an experimental field study’, Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 32(4): 318-27.

Bailey, N., Housley, W. and Belcher, P. (2006) ‘Navigation, interaction and bridge team work’ Sociological Review, 54(2), 342-362. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-954X.2006.00617.x.

Walters, D.R. and Grodzki, K. (2006) Beyond Limits? Dealing with chemical risks at work in Europe, Oxford: Elsevier, ISBN 13:978-0-08-044858..

Walters, D.R. and James, P. (2006) ‘Optimism misplaced? Labour and the Promise of Change’, Health and Safety Bulletin, 347, pp 7-9.

Walters, D.R. (2006) ‘Evolution of chemical safety data systems for SMEs’, Occupational Health Review, 122, July/August, pp 19-20.

Walters, D.R., and Nichols, T. (2006) ‘Representation and consultation on health and safety in chemicals: an exploration of the limits to the preferred model’, Employee Relations, 28(3): 230-254. DOI: 10.1108/01425450610661225.

Walters, D.R. (2006) ‘One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Worker Representation and Health and Safety in the United Kingdom’, International Journal of Health Services, 36(1): 87-111. DOI: 10.2190/9QP7-B16X-MXJ1-DEDJ.

Walters, D.R. (2006) ‘Rovers no more?’, Health and Safety at Work, March, pp 21-22.

Walters, D.R. (2006) ‘The efficacy of strategies for chemical risk management in small enterprises in Europe: evidence for success?’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 4(1): 81-116. DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2006.11667677.

Bailey, N. (2005) ‘Understanding shipboard risk’, The Sea, issue 175, May/June, p 4.

Ellis, N. (2005) ‘Key concerns about safety at sea’, The Sea, issue 177, Sept/Oct, p 4.

Ellis, N. (2005) ‘Safety and perceptions of risk’, SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-26-X.

Thomas, M. (2005) ‘The Sexual Health of Cruise Ships Crews’, SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-26-X.

Thomas, M. (2005) ‘Improving access to health care’, The Sea, issue 176, July/Aug, p 4.

Walters, D.R. (2005) International developments and their influence on occupational health and safety in advanced market economies, in Peterson, C.L. and Mayhew, C., Occupational health and Safety: International Influences and the “New Epidemics”, New York: Baywood/Amitville.

Walters, D.R. (2005) Milestones in policy and practice in health and safety: a special issue, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 3(2): 1-6. DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2005.11667664.

Walters, D.R. (2005) More consequences of globalisation for health and safety policy and practice, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 3(2): 1-2. DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2005.11667658.

Walters, D.R. (2005) The challenge of change for strategies on health and safety at work in the 21st century?, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 3(2): 3-19. DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2005.11667659.

Walters, D.R. (2005) Listening to the discourse?, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 3(1): 1-3. DOI: 10.1080/14774003.2005.11667652.

Walters, D.R., Nichols, T., Connor, J., Tasiran, A.C. and Cam, S. (2005) The role and effectiveness of safety representatives in influencing workplace health and safety, HSE Research Report 363, Sudbury, HSE Books.

Walters, D. (2005) ‘Occupational health and safety at sea’, SIRC Symposium, Cardiff University, July, ISBN 1-900174-26-X.

Ellis, N. (2004) ‘Fatigue: what’s known and what’s being done’, The Sea, London: Mission to Seafarers, Issue 172, Nov/Dec, pp 4-5.

Bailey, N. (2003) ‘The prudent mariner takes avoiding action’, The Sea, Issue 164, July/Aug, p 4.

Sampson, H. and Thomas, M., (2002) ‘Health and Safety at Sea: Social Factors a Neglected Dimension’, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors on Board (ISHFOB), Bremen, ISBN 3-00-008365-0.

Bloor, M., Lane, A. D. and Thomas, M. (2000) ‘Health Risks in the Global Shipping Industry: An Overview’, Health, Risk & Society, 2(3): 329-340. DOI: 10.1080/713670163.

Mayhew, C. (1999) 'Work-related Traumatic Deaths of British and Australian Seafarers: What are the causes and how can they be prevented?', Cardiff: SIRC, ISBN: 1-900174-11-1.

Baulk, S. and Reyner, L. (1998) ‘Fatigue in Ferry Crews: A Pilot Study’, November, ISBN 1-900174-04-9.

Roberts, S. (1998) ‘Occupational Mortality Among British Merchant Seafarers: A Comparison Between British and Foreign Fleets' (1986-1995)’, June, ISBN 1-900174-01-4.

Roberts, S. (1998) ‘Occupational Mortality Among Merchant Seafarers in the British, Singapore, and Hong Kong Fleets 1981-1995’, November, ISBN 1-900174-02-2.

Wickramatillake, H.D. (1998) ‘Infectious Diseases Among Seafarers’, June, ISBN 1-900174-01-1.

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