Worker satisfaction with personal flotation devices (PFDs) in the fishing industry: Evaluations in actual use

Lucas, Devin L.; Lincoln, Jennifer M.; Somervell, Philip D.; Teske, Theodore

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2011.11.008

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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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confidence: 65%

“…(Responsive Management 2001, USCG 2003, Lucas et al 2012) Several participants, however, described interest in inflatable life jackets. Regardless of the drawbacks participants mentioned about inflatable life jackets, all expressed interest and even enthusiasm about this type of life jacket.…”

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“…Peer reviewed studies of commercial fishermen and other recreational water users found similar reasons for life jacket non-use, including the belief that life jackets may not work or may be irrelevant due to cold water conditions. (Nguyen et al 2002, Baker et al 2009, Lucas et al 2012) These studies have not addressed or investigated the underlying reasons for these views or what might contribute to changing life jacket use behaviors. A better understanding of how recreational boaters view life jackets is needed to increase life jacket uptake and 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

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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

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Bennett

Quan

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“…In 2008, NIOSH conducted a study in which participants in several Alaskan fisheries wore and evaluated various PFD types. Although preferences differed by fishery, each identified favorable PFDs that were acceptable to work in ( 8 ). On the basis of this research, one manufacturer worked collaboratively with the fishing industry and developed an innovative PFD that was responsive to workers’ concerns ( 9 ).…”

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

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Lincoln

Lucas

2018

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“…The authors recommended that campaigns to increase PFD use provide personal experience of the initial phases of cold water immersion [47]. The four stages leading to death after a FOB in cold Alaska waters are as follows: cold shock → swimming failure → hypothermia → post-recue collapse [48]. Regarding swimming ability, Bye and Lamvick referred to a 2004 study in which 13% of fishers did not know how to swim [24].…”

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Gulf of Mexico Seafood Harvesters: Part 3. Potential Occupational Risk Reduction Measures

Myers

Durborow

Kane

2018

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1. Background: Fishers face many occupational hazards that include a high risk of fatal and nonfatal injuries and a variety of adverse health effects. Our purpose is to provide an overview of potential countermeasures for the control of hazards that threaten the health and safety of Gulf of Mexico (GoM) fish harvesters. 2. Method: Search terms were used to identify relevant literature; two previous reviews regarding injuries and health risk factors also inform this review. 3. Results: Countermeasures against these hazards include winch guards, lifting devices, job redesign, non-slip decks and vessel stability controls as well as using personal flotation devices, wearing gloves and high-friction footwear, increasing sleep time and using vessel motion to assist lifting. Knowledge about secondary prevention (such as rescue, first aid and making mayday calls) is also important. Learning through experience is a crucial factor that incorporates other fishers' experiences with innovations. Fatigue and lack of sleep contribute to vessel disasters and injury-related errors. 4. Conclusions: The prevention of injuries and diseases among GoM fishers depends on a combination of focusing on work-processes, instilling a broader safety culture, engineering controls, identifying and sharing fisher innovations, promoting fall overboard prevention and protection and providing culture-based incentives, training and narrative outreach.

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Worker satisfaction with personal flotation devices (PFDs) in the fishing industry: Evaluations in actual use

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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

Gulf of Mexico Seafood Harvesters: Part 3. Potential Occupational Risk Reduction Measures

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