Improving safety training for commercial fishermen
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety TrainingProject Grants (T03)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ALASKA MARINE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSN · NIH-10553503
This study is all about making commercial fishing safer for fishermen by training new instructors and fishermen in important safety skills, giving out life jackets, and holding workshops on how to stay safe on the water.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALASKA MARINE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SITKA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10553503 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance safety for commercial fishermen, who face significant risks in their occupation. It involves training new instructors and fishermen in essential safety courses across the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast U.S., including North Carolina. The initiative includes distributing personal flotation devices (PFDs) and conducting workshops to teach safety practices, navigation, and emergency response. By pairing experienced instructors with newcomers, the program fosters a collaborative learning environment to improve safety knowledge and skills.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are commercial fishermen and instructors involved in fishing safety training in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast U.S.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in commercial fishing or do not work in related maritime occupations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce work-related injuries and fatalities among commercial fishermen.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in occupational safety training have shown success in reducing injuries in high-risk professions, indicating a promising outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
SITKA, UNITED STATES
- ALASKA MARINE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSN — SITKA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DZUGAN, JERRY — ALASKA MARINE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSN
- Study coordinator: DZUGAN, JERRY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.