OBJECTIVES: To describe the types and circumstances of traumatic work related fatalities in Australian commercial fishermen. METHODS: Work related traumatic fishing fatalities were studied as part of a larger study of all work related traumatic fatalities in Australia from 1982 to 1984. Data on 47 cases were obtained from inspection of coroners' files. RESULTS: The incidence of fatality of 143/100,000 person-years was 18 times higher than the incidence of fatality for the entire workforce, and considerably higher than that of the mining and agricultural workforces. 68% of decedents drowned and 13% died from physical trauma. Rough weather, non-seaworthy vessels, inadequate use of personal flotation devices, and inexperience were associated with many of the fatal incidents. DISCUSSION: Improved vessel and equipment maintenance, better training of workers, greater use of personal flotation devices, and development of improved clothing and personal flotation devices are recommended.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the types and circumstances of traumatic work related fatalities in Australian commercial fishermen. METHODS: Work related traumatic fishing fatalities were studied as part of a larger study of all work related traumatic fatalities in Australia from 1982 to 1984. Data on 47 cases were obtained from inspection of coroners' files. RESULTS: The incidence of fatality of 143/100,000 person-years was 18 times higher than the incidence of fatality for the entire workforce, and considerably higher than that of the mining and agricultural workforces. 68% of decedents drowned and 13% died from physical trauma. Rough weather, non-seaworthy vessels, inadequate use of personal flotation devices, and inexperience were associated with many of the fatal incidents. DISCUSSION: Improved vessel and equipment maintenance, better training of workers, greater use of personal flotation devices, and development of improved clothing and personal flotation devices are recommended.
Authors: Jo Steinson Stenehjem; Olav Røise; Trond Nordseth; Thomas Clausen; Bård Natvig; Svetlana O Skurtveit; Torsten Eken; Thomas Kristiansen; Jon Michael Gran; Leiv Arne Rosseland Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2021-05-18 Impact factor: 2.692
Authors: Nearkasen Chau; Gerome C Gauchard; Dominique Dehaene; Lahoucine Benamghar; Christian Touron; Philippe P Perrin; Jean-Marie Mur Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health Date: 2006-11-15 Impact factor: 2.851