Commercial fishing
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work in commercial fishing. 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...
Fishing vessel stability: Reducing the risk of capsizing and lives lost
Loss of vessel stability is one of the main hazards in commercial fishing. This bulletin discusses key factors that can negatively affect vessel stability, the responsibilities of owners and masters,...
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.
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
- New resource to help reduce the risk of capsizing in commercial fishing Published on: January 20, 2020
- On deck? Put it on. Published on: October 02, 2019
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