Accidents on Local Fishing in Oporto Region

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Alves, L (Author) Other; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2013

Pages: 14-16

SHO 2013 International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Guimarães, 14 e 15 de Fevereiro

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Authenticus ID: P-009-RBS

Abstract (EN): Globally, the International Labor Organization estimates that there are over 30 millions of fishermen worldwide. This study aims to identify the causes that are the source of occurrence of non-fatal accidents involving maritime workers of artisanal fishing on the northern Portuguese coast, with a focus on fishermen registered in the Captaincy Port of Leixoes. Was used a inquiry that answers to the criteria set out in ESAW. The accidents occurred mainly with workers between 35 and 54 years old (53%) and less than 6 years of schooling (100%). The main causes of accidents were falls (40%), loss control of the fish (18%) and shrapnel coming from the rupture of equipments (16%). The sway of the boat and the fat accumulated in the pavement are the main causes of the accidents.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3