Safety training programs for the fishing industry in the Mid-Atlantic region

Community-Based Safety Training for the Mid-Atlantic Fishing Industry

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · FISHING PARTNERSHIP HEALTH PLAN · NIH-10914444

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

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorFISHING PARTNERSHIP HEALTH PLAN (nih funded)
Locations1 site (New Bedford, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10914444 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishermen working in the Mid-Atlantic region who have not received adequate safety training.

Not a fit: 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.

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 performed: 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

New Bedford, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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