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Entanglements in fishing gear and deck machinery are a leading cause of injuries in commercial fishing. Pat and his crew used an emergency stop (E-Stop) on their deck winch to prevent an injury to one of their deckhands while salmon seining in Alaska. Being able to stop deck machinery quickly and easily can mean the difference between a near miss, a career-ending injury, or even death. Total running time: 05:46
Format: MP4
Language: English (US)
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Suggested citation
NIOSH [2018]. Fishing safety success story: I reached over and hit the e-stop. Spokane: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-153.
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health