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Document ID (ISN)104474
CIS number 05-575
Year 2002
Convention or series no. Marine Guidance Note MGN 237
Title Working and protective gear for fishermen
Bibliographic information Fishing Vessel Safety Branch, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG, United Kingdom, June 2002. 5p.
Internet access http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-mld-Page.htm?textobjid=2AEDD2478CD0B7A0 [in English]
Abstract This guidance note provides general advice on the supply and use of working gear and personal protective equipment on board fishing vessels. It describes how to assess the need for protective gear, types of protective gear and factors to be considered in the supply, use and maintenance of working and protective gear. The provisions of relevant regulations are outlined.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; fishing; personal protective equipment; trawlers
Descriptors (secondary) protective clothing; safety guides; supply of personal protective equipment; legal aspects
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Personal protection
Fishing