Improving safety training for fishermen in New England
Official title: Community-Based Safety Training for the New England Fishing Industry
Funded at Fishing Partnership Health Plan · NIH-10914467 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making fishing safer for commercial fishermen in New England by offering better training programs that fit their needs, especially for those in remote areas, so they can learn important safety skills and reduce the risk of injuries on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fishing Partnership Health Plan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Bedford, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $731,250 |
| NIH project number | 2T03OH011923-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914467 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this initiative are commercial fishermen working in New England who have not received adequate safety training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the fishing industry or who do not work in New England may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing safety training for commercial fishermen in New England through a community-based approach. It aims to address the high rates of injuries and fatalities in the fishing industry by providing practical training programs that meet various health and safety needs. The initiative will increase access to safety training, particularly for isolated fishing communities, and will include innovative training components such as Safety & Survival Training and Drill Conductor Certification Training. By improving the quality and availability of safety training, the project seeks to create a safer working environment for fishermen.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities among commercial fishermen.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in occupational safety training have shown success in reducing workplace injuries, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Fishing Partnership Health Plan
New Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bartlett, John — Fishing Partnership Health Plan
- Study coordinator: Bartlett, John
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.