Working on ships can be bad for your ears. It does not matter whether you work on them at sea or on the dock – they are always noisy. Many work environments are noisy at times, but ships can be louder than most, and the noise can be more constant than most. Combined,...
Month: December 2022
3 types of injury a commercial fisherman might face while at sea
Working on a commercial fishing boat is an inherently risky profession. You spend a lot of time out on open waters. Those same waters can often be unpredictable and you’re left at the mercy of the weather and the waves. The pressures of the job also mean working long...
What boaters should know about carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, colorless and outright deadly if you breathe too much of it. Unfortunately, according to a 2018 report on recreational boating, it’s the fifth leading cause of death among boaters and one of the most common causes of injury. By its...
Fishing nets can be a major risk when out on the open ocean
Commercial fishing operations, especially on offshore vessels, are among the most dangerous employment opportunities. The good pay workers often command is compensation for the elevated risk of a workplace fatality or a disabling injury. Especially when people fish...