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Injury Prevention Resources for Fishing - Fish Processing
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the commercial fishing industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
OSH Answers: Fish Processing
"In a secondary fish processing plant, workers are involved in such tasks as the buttering, breading, stuffing and packaging of fish that has already been de-boned and filleted in a primary processing plant."Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
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Crab Asthma
"This pamphlet provides plant workers, crab harvesters and the community at large with a brief explanation of the issues related to crab asthma and the measures being introduced to address these issues."Source: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Priorities for Health and Safety in the Fish Processing Industry
"This sheet has important information for employers and employees in the fish processing industry. Your attention will be drawn to the particular aspects of the working environment which deserve special attention."Source: Health and Safety Executive (UK)
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Fish Processing Ergonomics
"Over 80% of the injuries in the fish processing industry are related to ergonomics. These types of injuries are predominant because of the extended shifts and the repetitive motion required for many tasks."Source: Toolboxtopics.com
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