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Title:   160 Fishing Vessels Capsized 1975 - 2009
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  Description:   This poster illustrates the sizes and types of fishing vessles that capsized along the coast of British Columbia between 1975 and 2009. It also summarizes what owners, masters and crew can do to prevent capsizing.
       
Title:   Attention B.C. Fishermen: Do we have you covered?
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  Description:   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.
      (PDF 145kb)
       
Title: Fish harvesting alert: 84 fatalities 1991-2009
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  Description:   This poster illustrates the types of fatal incidents that occured on fish harvesting vessels from 1991 to 2009. It also summarizes the correct safety procedures for owners, masters and crew members of fishing vessels to follow.
       
Title: Gearing Up for Safety: Safe Work Practices for Commercial Fishing in British Columbia Revised
  Order #:   BK44
  Description:  

Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in British Columbia. Gearing Up for Safety addresses many common safety and health hazards in the commercial fishing industry in B.C. waters. WorkSafeBC revised this manual in collaboration with Fish SAFE and members of the Fish SAFE Advisory Committee. The safety steps included here are a direct result of industry input, and reflect what are commonly seen in B.C. waters as safe work practices.
       
Title: Marine Quick Reference Guide
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  Description:   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.
      (PDF 341kb)
       
Title:   Report on STD, LTD, and Fatal Claims in the Fishing Industry (1993-1995)
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  Description:   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.