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Primary prevention of fishing vessel disasters: Evaluation of a United States Coast Guard policy intervention

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Lucas, Devin L., Kincl, Laurel D., Bovbjerg, Viktor E., Branscum, Adam J., and Lincoln, Jennifer M.

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Primary injury prevention strategies are needed to improve worker safety in the fishing industry by reducing the occurrence of vessel disasters. In 2006, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) implemented a novel safety policy intervention for two fleets of freezer-trawlers and freezer-longliners in Alaska. The Alternate Compliance and Safety Agreement...

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Work-Related Traumatic Injuries Onboard Freezer-Trawlers and Freezer-Longliners Operating in Alaskan Waters during 2001-2012

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Lucas, Devin L., Kincl, Laurel D., Bovbjerg, Viktor E., Lincoln, Jennifer M., and Branscum, Adam J.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Workers onboard freezer-trawl (FT) and freezer-longline (FL) vessels in Alaska may be at high risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries. METHODS: Traumatic occupational injuries onboard vessels in the FT and FL fleets were identified through two government data sources. RESULTS: The annual risk of fatal injuries was 125 per...

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