RISC Fishing
Risk Information System for Commercial Fishing
Linking Data for Risk Information
Commercial fishing incident data is collected by multiple organizations. This infographic shows how we merged data from four datasets to match information. This can help sharpen details of incidents for risk analyses.
RISC Fishing Data Linkage
This infographic shows how we merged data from four datasets to match information.
Better Training
See how commercial fishing injury data is used to inform safety trainings.
RISC Fishing Findings
What have we learned from linking injury data?
Carpal Tunnel
RISC Fishing Findings
33% of fishermen have carpal tunnel syndrome. What can be done to prevent this?
Falls Overboard
RISC Fishing Findings
18 fatalities from falls overboard were reported in OR/WA from 2000-2018. What are some risk factors?
Lower Back Pain
RISC Fishing Findings
28% of fishermen have severe lower back pain. What can you do?
Slips, Trips and Falls
RISC Fishing Findings
44 injuries involving slips, trips and falls happened in OR/WA between 2000-2018. Where on the fishing vessel do they happen?
Hazard Assessments
A hazard assessment helps you determine what tasks you are doing that may be hazardous and how to come up with ways to decrease your risk through eliminating the hazard, making substitutions, or using protective equipment.
Cleaning Buoys
Hazard Sheet
Buoys are an important part of the line. Before the season starts and during the season, the buoys need to be cleaned of algae growing on them.
Good Housekeeping
Hazard Sheet
Keeping your work area tidy can help prevent injuries. Find out how here...
Ladders and Stairs
Hazard Sheet
Ladders and stairs are a common place to get injured on a fishing vessel, check out this hazard sheet to find out ways to decrease your risk.
Slips and Spills
Hazard Sheet
Slips and spills can happen on your boat, find out ways to decrease the risk of injury.
Open Hatches and Fish Holds
Hazard Sheet
Identify your SAFE way to avoid falling into openings, considering any potential hazard.
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Hazard Sheet
Use this blank hazard sheet to look at tasks on your boat.