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Tug & barge
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work on tugs and barges. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, Fish Safe.
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Resources
Commercial fishing
Describes the requirements for PPE for commerical fishing.
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Immersion suits
Describes the vessel master's and the wearer's responsibilities for immersion suit.
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Fishing: How Loud Is It?
This handout lists typical noise exposures in the fishing industry.
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Living colour
A new study suggests flourescent green marine wear - rather than standard orange, red, or yellow - offers the best bet for surviving an on-water emergency.