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Injury Prevention Resources for Fishing - Vessel and Crew Safety

General Safety | Vessel and Crew Safety | Diving | 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.

WorkSafe Bulletin: Cold Water Immersion WS 04-01

Falling into B.C.'s cold water can be deadly to those working on or near the water. The effects of cold water on the body happen in four stages: cold shock, swimming failure, hypothermia, and post-rescue collapse. Any of these can result in death. The bulletin suggests ways that crewmembers can avoid entering the water and describes the advantages of flotation devices in surviving cold water immersion.
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