Fishing is, according to an ILO report published in 1999, amongst the most dangerous of all professions. As many as 24,000 people are killed each year around the world while working in the fisheries sector.
We provide guidance in the following areas:

• Identifying and avoiding risks - combating risks at source by replacing dangerous practices, substances or equipment with less or non-dangerous ones
• Risk assessment - taking action to identify and reduce unavoidable risks
• Procedural adaptation - using new technology and other changes to improve working practices, equipment and the working environment
• Vessel management - logical approach that takes account of health and safety at every level
• Protective measures - prioritise collective measures over individual
• Training and information - appropriate and relevant for all workers