Occupational health, safety and work environments in Norwegian fish farming - employee perspective

Thorvaldsen, Trine; Kongsvik, Trond; Holmen, Ingunn Marie; Størkersen, Kristine Vedal; Salomonsen, Cecilie; Sandsund, Mariann; Bjelland, Hans Vanhauwaert

doi:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735238

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“…Previous studies have documented that operations using cranes and capstans involve risk of accidents [ 3 ]. Furthermore, organizational factors such as staffing, work hours, and maintenance are documented challenges for safety in aquaculture [ 8 , 38 ].…”

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“…As documented in previous studies from the aquaculture industry, production in some operations may be prioritized over safety [ 19 , 38 , 41 ]. For example, the safety of personnel may be compromised when employees work up to 20 consecutive hours without sleep during large operations such as delousing of fish [ 8 ].…”

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“…In all, around 8,500 employees work in aquaculture production in Norway. Studies of Norwegian fish farming show that employees are exposed to various risks that may cause physical harm and that musculoskeletal complaints are common [ 3 , 8 ].…”

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Safety Management in Norwegian Fish Farming: Current Status, Challenges, and Further Improvements

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Background Safety management is required to ensure health and safety of personnel in Norwegian fish farming. However, few studies have addressed the status and practical relevance of this risk-reducing measure. Methods This article provides new knowledge through interviews with 35 employees at different company levels, addressing perceptions of various safety management activities according to managers and operational personnel. Results The interviews show that managers and operational personnel at fish farms agree that the quantity of measures aimed to improve safety has increased in recent years. However, some activities are perceived to have higher practical relevance than others. In general, measures that fit well with the practical reality are well received by the employees at the fish farms. Conclusion Suggested improvements include involving operational personnel in the design of procedures, considering all risk dimensions that may affect occupational health and safety, and challenging the value of specific safety activities based on a detailed knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of work practice in fish farming.

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“…This industry is an exposed and physical workplace, highly influenced by operational and environmental factors. Working conditions in fish farming include exposure to potentially hazardous situations, strenuous physical activity, low ambient temperatures 3 ) , noise and, in periods, long work shifts 4 ) . Such conditions may affect work performance, comfort and health.…”

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“…A high occupational physical activity (OPA) increases the risk for both cardiovascular events and musculoskeletal disorders 9 ) . A recent study on self-reported health among 447 employees in Norwegian fish farming, showed that pain in the neck/shoulders/arms as well as back pain were common 4 ) . The results also showed that 33.6% had health complaints that they believed were related to their work situation 4 ) .…”

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Work strain and thermophysiological responses in Norwegian fish farming — a field study

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Fish farming is considered as a physical demanding occupation, including work operations with high workloads and awkward work positions for prolonged periods of time.Combined with potential challenging environmental conditions, these factors may negatively affect work performance, comfort and health. This study aimed to explore work strain and thermophysiological responses in Norwegian fish farming. Fourteen workers (age 35 ± 15 yrs) from four fish farms participated in the field studies, and measurements of heart rate (HR), core-and skin temperatures were registered continuously during a work shift.Questions about subjective thermal sensation and comfort were answered. This study has shown that workers at fish farms are periodically exposed to high or low levels of work strain, where the high workloads are manifested as increased core temperature and HR when working. The results are expected to give a better understanding of work strain and environmental challenges during fish farm operations.

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Problems and Prospects of Aquaculture Development in the Russian Federation

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Occupational health, safety and work environments in Norwegian fish farming - employee perspective

Cited by 24 publications

References 22 publications

Safety Management in Norwegian Fish Farming: Current Status, Challenges, and Further Improvements

Safety Management in Norwegian Fish Farming: Current Status, Challenges, and Further Improvements

Work strain and thermophysiological responses in Norwegian fish farming — a field study

Problems and Prospects of Aquaculture Development in the Russian Federation

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