Occupational health and safety portrait of lobster fishers from a St. Lawrence Gulf community.
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
; 30(3): 907-915, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-38956927
ABSTRACT
Lobstering industry workers are known to have poor overall health and low safety records, but there is still a gap in information concerning Canadian lobster fishers. This study aimed to report occupational health and safety characteristics of an Atlantic Canada community of lobster fishers and to assess differences between captains and deckhands. Twenty-eight participants (10 captains, 18 deckhands) were questioned and self-reported on lifestyle, general health status, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and traumatic injuries. The data collected reveal both groups' high prevalence of cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal health issues. Captains reported more occupational exposition and health issues, and showed poorer lifestyle habits than deckhands. Fishers reported potential solutions to reduce occupational risks, presented as three types lifestyle, working behaviours and leadership. This study evaluated a community of Canadian lobster fishers regarding their occupational health and safety. Potential avenues for mitigating occupational risk specific to this community will nurture future implementation.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Laboral
Límite:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido