Thermophysiological responses and work strain in fishermen on deep-sea fishing vessels

Høye, Erik U; Sandsund, Mariann; Heidelberg, Cecilie Thon; Aasmoe, Lisbeth; Reinertsen, Randi Eidsmo

doi:10.5603/imh.2016.0020

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“…Previous studies based on Norwegian coastal fishing have shown that work on the trawl deck can be characterised as an intermittent activity with average levels of cardiac strain. A newer study of thermophysiological responses and work strain during work on trawl deck [30] showed that workers are periodically exposed to high work strain, manifested as raised core temperature and heart rate when working on the trawl deck. These results show that cardiovascular strain among fishers is moderate to heavy.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms among workers in the commercial fishing fleet of Norway

Sandsund

Øren

Thorvaldsen

et al. 2019

International Maritime Health

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Background: Fishers exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions may suffer negative health effects. This study aimed to identify musculoskeletal symptoms in professional fishers in Norway using data from several sources; register data, telephone survey and questionnaire. Materials and methods: Professional fishers (n = 25,971) registered in the period 2008-2013 were selected by Statistics Norway (SSB). An age-and gender-matched control population (n = 77,913) was also selected. Outpatient consultation and hospitalisation data were received from the Norwegian Patient Registry (NPR). To obtain information about self-reported symptoms, 832 registered fishers on board Norwegian fishing vessels were interviewed by telephone, and a questionnaire was distributed to the crews of 5 trawlers (n = 153). Results: Data from NPR showed that fishers, compared to the control population, suffered significantly more acute incidents related to musculoskeletal disorders (5.4% vs. 4.8%, respectively), injuries to arms (11.3% vs. 9.8%), feet (8.4% vs. 8%), and back (0.9% vs. 0.7%). In the telephone survey, 61% and 43% reported that they performed monotonous work operations and heavy lifting often or very often, respectively. Thirty-three per cent had experienced pain in neck/shoulders/arms often or very often during the previous 12 months, and 93% believed this was fully or partly due to their work situation. The questionnaire among trawler crew members showed that 57% and 60% had experienced stiffness and/or pain in neck/ /shoulders and lower back/small of the back respectively during the previous 12 months. Conclusions: Data from the register study, telephone survey and questionnaire all confirmed that musculoskeletal problems are common among fishers and related to their work situation. However, 77% of the fishers in all vessel groups and on board the 5 trawlers reported their own health as being very good or good.

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“…Field studies were carried out on board 5 factory trawlers in the Norwegian and Barents Sea [30,31]. Before fishing commenced, 153 crew members were recruited to participate in the questionnaire study.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms among workers in the commercial fishing fleet of Norway

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International Maritime Health

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“…OPA have traditionally been assessed by questionnaires or other subjective evaluations, but there is an increasing focus on the added value of including objective measurements to quantify OPA. A practical assessment of OPA and the individual physical workload can be done by continuously heart rate (HR) recordings 10,11) . Different guidelines for work-intensity and duration of work have been suggested, and it appears that a workload taxing 30-40% of the individual's maximal oxygen uptake is a reasonable average upper limit for physical work performed regularly over an 8-h working day 12) .…”

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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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Physiological reactions to long-term fishing in the Barents Sea

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Hansen

Isaacson

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Thermophysiological responses and work strain in fishermen on deep-sea fishing vessels

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Musculoskeletal symptoms among workers in the commercial fishing fleet of Norway

Musculoskeletal symptoms among workers in the commercial fishing fleet of Norway

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

Physiological reactions to long-term fishing in the Barents Sea

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