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Safety at sea takes a leap forward

Posted on January 19, 2020February 4, 2020 by Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety staff in Health and Safety

First published in Landings, January, 2020 Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations, and the East Coast has the highest number of commercial fishing fatalities in the United States. For New England commercial … Continue reading →

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Researchers Launch Life Jacket Vans that Aim to make Lifejacket use Easy and Affordable for Lobstermen

Posted on February 25, 2019February 1, 2019 by Press release, NIOSH in Health and Safety

According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Lobster fishing deaths accounted for the highest number of occupational fatalities in East Coast fisheries from 2010-2014. Most of these deaths were related to … Continue reading →

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