Predictors of personal flotation device (PFD) use among workers in the Alaska commercial fishing industry

Lucas, Devin L.; Lincoln, Jennifer M.; Carozza, Susan E.; Bovbjerg, Viktor E.; Kincl, Laurel; Teske, Theodore; Somervell, Philip D.; Anderson, Paul J.

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2012.10.002

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“…These use rates do, however, reflect the higher observed life jacket use rates in the Pacific Northwest. (Quan et al 2011) We were encouraged to note that several observations gleaned from the focus groups echo previous research in other study populations about life jacket design and fit, (Responsive Management 2001, Nguyen et al 2002, Lucas et al 2012, Lucas et al 2013) as well as the lack of an effect of near-death experiences or “close calls” on life jacket use. (Responsive Management 2001) Other researchers have observed that participants cited concerns that life jackets were not effective at preventing drowning as a reason for non-use.…”

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Low life jacket use among adult recreational boaters: A qualitative study of risk perception and behavior factors

Quistberg

Bennett

Quan

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Accident Analysis & Prevention

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Background Life jackets may prevent one in two drowning deaths, however, 85% of recreational boating-related drowning victims in the United States in 2012 did not wear a life jacket. This study explored behavioral factors and strategies to encourage consistent life jacket use among adult recreational boaters. Methods We conducted a qualitative study among boat owners who boat regularly, and explored factors associated with life jacket use by adults and child or adolescent passengers. Sixteen boaters participated in four focus groups. Results Most boaters reported inconsistent use of life jackets, using them only when conditions were poor. Each described episodes of unpredictable boating risk which occurred despite favorable conditions. Most required younger child passengers to wear a life jacket, but reported resistance among older children. Barriers to consistent life jacket use included discomfort and the belief that life jacket use indicated inexperience or poor swimming ability. Participants stated that laws requiring life jacket use would change behavior especially for children. The only demonstrated behavior change among group members was associated with use of inflatable life jacket devices. Conclusions Boating risk is inherently unpredictable; therefore interventions should focus on strategies for increasing consistent use of life jackets. Passage and enforcement of life jacket legislation for older children and adults is likely a promising approach for behavior change. Designing more comfortable, better-fitting, more appealing life jackets will be paramount to encouraging consistent use.

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Low life jacket use among adult recreational boaters: A qualitative study of risk perception and behavior factors

Quistberg

Bennett

Quan

et al. 2014

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…Lack of PFD use is associated with workers’ negative perceptions and attitudes toward PFDs. Many fishermen recognize the effectiveness of PFDs to prevent drownings, but concerns regarding discomfort, cost, work interference, and potential for entanglement hinder widespread adoption throughout the industry ( 6 , 7 ). In 2008, NIOSH conducted a study in which participants in several Alaskan fisheries wore and evaluated various PFD types.…”

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Fatal Falls Overboard in Commercial Fishing — United States, 2000–2016

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Lincoln

Lucas

2018

MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep.

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“…In previous studies on the barriers to personal flotation device use, fishermen have expressed various concerns about personal flotation devices, including discomfort, cost, and possibility for increased chances of entanglement. 21–22 The lack of personal flotation device use in all man overboard fatalities since 2000 highlights the need for more research to understand fleet-specific barriers and develop innovative, wearable personal flotation devices to voluntarily increase use, as there are currently no regulatory mandates for fishermen to wear personal flotation devices. Because of the many fishermen who died after falling overboard as single operators or while working alone on deck, man overboard systems should be considered to alert others of a fall overboard and potentially shut off the engine.…”

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Work‐related mortality in the US fishing industry during 2000‐2014: New findings based on improved workforce exposure estimates

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2017

American J Industrial Med

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Background Commercial fishing is a global industry that has been frequently classified as high-risk. The use of detailed surveillance data is critical in identifying hazards. Methods The purpose of this study was to provide updated statistics for the entire US fishing industry during 2010–2014, generate fleet-specific fatality rates using a revised calculation of full-time equivalent estimates, and examine changes in the patterns of fatalities and in risk over a 15-year period (2000-2014). Results During 2010–2014, 188 commercial fishing fatalities occurred in the US. Vessel disasters and falls overboard remain leading contributors to commercial fishing deaths. The Atlantic scallop fleet stands out for achieving substantial declines in the risk of fatalities over the 15-year study period. Conclusions This study found fatality rates in fishing fleets during 2010–2014 ranging from 21 to 147 deaths per 100,000 FTEs, many times higher than the rate for all US workers.

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Predictors of personal flotation device (PFD) use among workers in the Alaska commercial fishing industry

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Low life jacket use among adult recreational boaters: A qualitative study of risk perception and behavior factors

Low life jacket use among adult recreational boaters: A qualitative study of risk perception and behavior factors

Fatal Falls Overboard in Commercial Fishing — United States, 2000–2016

Work‐related mortality in the US fishing industry during 2000‐2014: New findings based on improved workforce exposure estimates

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