Dangers of Entanglement During Lobstering

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2005-137, August 2005
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Lobster fishing is a hazardous occupation that has resulted in drownings from entanglement in trap line and being pulled overboard. A survey of 103 lobstermen developed recommended work practices and controls to (1) reduce entanglement, (2) escape entanglement, and (3) provide opportunities to reboard the vessel.

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Dangers of Entanglement During Lobstering

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Spanish
Explica cómo evitar enredamientos durante la pesca de la langosta.

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NIOSH [2005]. Dangers of entanglement during lobstering. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) 2005-137.

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