| Occupational safety and regulatory compliance in US commercial fishing. | |
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PMID: 22014193 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study explored occupational safety practices and regulatory compliance in a representative sample of Maine commercial fishing vessels. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, safety equipment and training, and regulatory compliance during at sea boardings of working commercial fishing vessels (n = 259). Trends in safety and compliance were explored using standard comparison tests and principal component analysis. More than 40% of vessels were not in compliance with applicable safety regulations. That rate was lower for fishermen subjected to more stringent and costly safety requirements. The vast majority of fishermen were not safety trained, and many were not familiar with the proper use and maintenance of life-saving equipment. There is a clear need for better safety training in this industry. Educational efforts should be targeted at the local level at minimal cost to fishermen to encourage participation. |
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Authors:
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Mary E Davis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of environmental & occupational health Volume: 66 ISSN: 1933-8244 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Environ Occup Health Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-10-21 Completed Date: 2012-01-26 Revised Date: 2012-03-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101282564 Medline TA: Arch Environ Occup Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 209-16 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA. mary.davis@tufts.edu |
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Equipment Safety
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statistics & numerical data Fisheries / legislation & jurisprudence*, statistics & numerical data Government Regulation* Humans Maine Occupational Health / education, legislation & jurisprudence*, statistics & numerical data Principal Component Analysis Safety Management / legislation & jurisprudence, statistics & numerical data Seasons Ships / legislation & jurisprudence, statistics & numerical data United States |
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