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Health and Safety

Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.

 

How Cruise Ships Handle Medical Emergencies

Medical Facilities and Specialized Personnel On Board Cruise ships are like floating cities equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities to handle any health emergency. Each ship has a medical center with hospital beds, diagnostic…

Heatstroke: Risks and Interventions

Health Risk Heatstroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the body cannot regulate internal temperature due to extreme heat. This risk is particularly high for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions such as…

Mosquitoes: an insidious and deadly danger

Mosquitoes: Vectors of Deadly Diseases Mosquitoes are much more than a mere annoyance during summer or nighttime. They are carriers, or vectors, of some of the deadliest diseases for humanity. It is estimated that nearly 700 million people…