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
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...
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets - selection
Wearing a PFD or lifejacket can save your life if you fall overboard. This bulletin outlines some important requirements when choosing a PFD or lifejacket.
Marine Quick Reference Guide
This visual guide describes the meanings of different marine buoys, ranges, and lights. It also includes information on hypothermia and CPR. This guide is intended to be kept on vessels in a spot where...
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
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Penalties
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2024-09-27 21:23:52