QUESTION:
Hi! We are two fifth grade students doing a project on the Polar 
Duke.We were wondering if you could send us the several risks aboard the 
Polar Duke because we could only find three. 
 
 
 			From Drew  W. & Matthew V.

ANSWER from Janet Barnes, Aboard the RV Polar Duke 
            Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:30:34 +0000 (GMT)

Hi Drew and Matthew!

Working on a ship down here in the Antarctic can be very hazardous.  One
must be careful at all times not to be injured or to fall overboard.  The
cold water will cause hypothemia in minutes.  The water tight doors are
very heavy and can crush hands if one is not careful.  Sea sickness is
very common when the seas are rough.  The climate is so cold and dry one
can become dehydrated or easily become sunburned or frostbitten if your
skin is not protected.  We work with heavy equipment, cranes, and cables
and must work safely with these items.  We must work safely with all of
the different types of chemicals in the ship's laboratories.  These are
only some of the hazards and all of us attend safety classes and see
safety videos to train us so that we can work safely on the ships. 

Thanks for your question.
Janet Barnes