This topic are intended to share about some safety matter in the fishing industry in preventing accidents, incidents, injury, disease and death. The purposes are to secure the safety and health of persons at work against risks to safety or health arising out of the activities of persons at work.
Furthermore, it is to protect persons at a place of work, other than persons at work, against risks to safety or health arising out of the activities of persons at work. Besides, promote an occupational environment for persons at work that is adapted to their physiological and psychological needs.
Among the things that are important in fishing industry is vessel safety checks. Master is who in relation to a fishing vessel, includes every person (except a pilot or port officer) having for the time being command or charge of the vessel, or lawfully acting as the master thereof.
- Rigging is maintained and inspected regularly to ensure that it is able to safely carry out the work for which it was designed;
- Bilge strainers are routinely cleaned;
- All davits are secured and have effective locking devices;
- Personal protective equipment is maintained;
- Vessel alarm and sensor systems are in working order;
- Machinery is effectively guarded;
- Safe work practices are used by crew;
- Hatch cover seals and locking devices are maintained in good condition.
- Navigation lights are working properly
