Davis Mary E
Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA.
Arch Environ Occup Health. 2011;66(4):209-16. doi: 10.1080/19338244.2011.564237.
This study explored occupational safety practices and regulatory compliance in a representative sample of Maine commercial fishing vessels. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, safety equipment and training, and regulatory compliance during at sea boardings of working commercial fishing vessels (n = 259). Trends in safety and compliance were explored using standard comparison tests and principal component analysis. More than 40% of vessels were not in compliance with applicable safety regulations. That rate was lower for fishermen subjected to more stringent and costly safety requirements. The vast majority of fishermen were not safety trained, and many were not familiar with the proper use and maintenance of life-saving equipment. There is a clear need for better safety training in this industry. Educational efforts should be targeted at the local level at minimal cost to fishermen to encourage participation.
本研究探讨了缅因州商业捕鱼船只代表性样本中的职业安全实践和法规遵守情况。在对作业中的商业捕鱼船只（n = 259）进行海上登船检查期间，收集了有关人口统计学特征、安全设备与培训以及法规遵守情况的数据。使用标准比较测试和主成分分析探讨了安全与合规方面的趋势。超过40%的船只不符合适用的安全法规。对于受到更严格且成本更高的安全要求的渔民来说，这一比例较低。绝大多数渔民未接受安全培训，许多人不熟悉救生设备的正确使用和维护。该行业显然需要更好的安全培训。教育工作应以地方层面为目标，以最低成本促使渔民参与。
