| Document ID (ISN) | 66137 |
| CIS number |
96-197 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Törner M., Karlsson R., Sæthre H., Kadefors R. |
| Title |
Analysis of serious occupational accidents in Swedish fishery |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1995, Vol.21, No.2, p.93-111. Illus. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
The present study analyses causes and effects of severe accidents in the Swedish fishing industry during 1986 and from 1988 to 1990, to serve as a basis for preventive measures at a later stage. Hauling of the trawl stood out as the most accident-prone activity, followed by shooting of the trawl and repair work/dockside work. The most common direct cause of injury was falling. Jamming between part of the ship and the otter boards was a predominant cause of injury, as were pricks and cuts. Getting caught in mechanical equipment, musculo-skeletal overload, or getting caught in the trawl and pulled up on the trawl drum were other important hazards. Hands and wrists were the most exposed body parts followed by lower legs or knees and lower arms or elbows. A predominant primary cause of accidents was motion of the ship. Being engaged in unfamiliar work tasks or working with high levels of noise did not seem to have contributed to a significant degree to accidents. Safety equipment to avoid the accident was usually lacking and must be identified as a serious problem. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; causes of accidents; fishing; Sweden |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
accident research |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Norway; Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Fishing
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