The Aggressive Behavior on Board a Ship as Factor of Origin of Psycho-Social Risks

The investigation of basis of aggressive actions and behavior at workplace targeted to cause harm to colleagues and to oneself, as well as destruction of team normal psychological climate is one of significant problems of modern medicine. Taking into account specifics of labor activity of sailors, by this problematic aspect also is concerned the International Labor Organization. The article reveals etymology of concepts “aggression” and “aggression at workplace”, identifies main causes of manifestation of uncontrolled aggression, establishes key requirements of international conventions and guidelines ensuring for sailors working conditions without fear of physical and psychological violence. Based on results of medical expertise, practical measures are formulated to prevent psycho-social risks on shipboard.