Risks and dangers in small-scale fisheries: an overview

M. Ben-Yami

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat design and construction as well as other risks and dangers. The influence of fishery management measures and economic factors, wars, pirates and other hostile acts are addressed. Makes an evaluation of these issues and recommendations for action in several areas.

Keywords: occupational safety; occupational health; hazard; fishing.; fishery; fishing vessel; hazardous work; small scale industry.; occupational accident; occupational injury; fire.; poison; equipment; technological change; accident.; safety training; labour legislation; regulation.; technical cooperation; role of FAO; role of ILO.; IMO; nongovernmental organization; sécurité du travail; santé au travail; risque; pratique de la pêche; pêche; bateau de pêche; travail dangereux; petite industrie; accident du travail; lésion professionnelle; incendie; poison; équipement; changement technologique; accident; formation à la sécurité; législation du travail; réglementation; coopération technique; rôle de la FAO; rôle de l'OIT; OMI; organisation non gouvernementale; seguridad en el trabajo; salud en el trabajo; riesgo; pesca; industria pesquera; buque pesquero; trabajo peligroso; pequeña industria; accidente de trabajo; lesión profesional; incendio; veneno; equipo; cambio tecnológico; accidente; formación sobre seguridad; legislación del trabajo; reglamento; cooperación técnica; papel de la FAO; papel de la OIT; OMI; organización no gubernamental (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 60 pages
Date: 2000
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