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Gearing Up for Safety in Commercial Fishing

Commercial fishing boats can be hazardous work environments. This book describes strategies for keeping everyone on board safe. By wearing personal flotation devices, carrying the right safety equipment, and making sure crewmembers know how to start and stop machinery, everyone can play a role in preventing injuries.

For more information and resources, see our webpages for the Fishing & other marine industries.

Publication Date: Dec 2025 File type: PDF (6 MB) Asset type: Book Reference: BK44