Safety training programs for the fishing industry in the Mid-Atlantic region
Official title: Community-Based Safety Training for the Mid-Atlantic Fishing Industry
Funded at Fishing Partnership Health Plan · NIH-10914444 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating safety training programs to help fishermen stay safe and reduce accidents while they work, especially in remote areas where they might need extra support.
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 | 2T03OH011922-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914444 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishermen working in the Mid-Atlantic region who have not received adequate safety training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the commercial fishing industry or who are not located in the Mid-Atlantic region may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing community-based safety training programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in the commercial fishing industry. The program will address the unique health and safety needs of fishermen, particularly in isolated communities, by providing practical training opportunities. It will enhance the quality and availability of safety training, including specialized courses like Safety & Survival Training and Drill Conductor Certification Training. The initiative seeks to increase both the supply and demand for safety training, ultimately fostering 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.