Posted on 1/12/2016
Seafaring is often recognized as one of the world’s most hazardous occupations. Crewmembers contend with machinery, heavy equipment, slippery surfaces and harsh outdoor conditions that increase the risk of injury on the job, and illnesses often spread quickly in confined spaces. But one primary factor makes working on a ship especially perilous: isolation from medical facilities
Telematic Medical Applications, based in Athens, Greece, is improving access to healthcare for shipping companies and other employers in remote locations. Its TMA Telemedicine Case, featuring Handheld Group’s Algiz 10X rugged tablet computer, is enabling workers on offshore oil ships, cargo fleets and other vessels to consult with physicians across long distances. The re...