Fishing & other marine
We have resources and information on working safely in fishing and other marine industries. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, Fish Safe.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
How loud is it? Preventing hearing loss for workers in fishing and marine
Working in a noisy environment can damage your hearing over time. If you’re a worker in the fishing and marine industry, this information sheet describes some of the noise hazards you may be exposed...
Turning the Tide: PFDs in the Fishing Industry
In this video, we hear the story of two commercial fishermen whose boat capsized while fishing, one sport fisherman who fell overboard while guiding guests at sea, and a young commercial fisherman who...
Gearing Up for Safety: Safe Work Practices for Commercial Fishing in British Columbia
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....
Highlights
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
- New resource outlines shared responsibilities of vessel owners and masters for the health and safety of their crew Published on: July 29, 2020
- Guidelines for annual equipment inspections available from Engineers and Geoscientists BC Published on: January 23, 2020
- New resource to help reduce the risk of capsizing in commercial fishing Published on: January 20, 2020
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2025-03-14 23:32:07