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This poster illustrates the sizes and types
of fishing vessles that capsized along the coast of British Columbia between 1975 and 2008. It also summarizes what owners, masters and crew can do to prevent capsizing. |
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Attention B.C. Fishermen: Do we have you covered? |
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This brochure is designed specifically for fishermen, vessel owners, and commercial buyers. Produced by FishSafe and WorkSafeBC, it explains the requirements for vessel owners to register and pay assessments; it also details the circumstances in which a fisherman is covered in the event of injury, and occasions when they are not covered. |
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harvesting alert: 84 fatalities 1991-2008 |
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This poster illustrates the types
of fatal incidents that occured on fish harvesting vessels from 1991
to 2008. It also summarizes the correct safety procedures for owners,
masters and crew members of fishing vessels to follow. |
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This laminated one page guide is a quick reference for information on lateral, cardinal, fairway, special buoys, standard day beacons, range marks, and sector lights. It also provides information on hypothermia, CPR, and marine weather. |
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Report on STD, LTD, and Fatal Claims
in the Fishing Industry (1993-1995) |
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This report reviews the short-term
disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and fatal claims to
the fishing industry, accepted by the WCB from 1993 to 1995. The purpose
of the review is to help employers, workers, and WCB health and safety
officers identify the causes and contributing factors of injuries
and accidents in the fishing industry and develop strategies for preventing
similar incidences in the future. |
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