Özet:

Commercial fishing is one of the most hazardous occupations causing over 24,000 fatalities each year, the large majority of which occur aboard small fishing vessels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is the United Nations body that has the primary responsibility for maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment, has taken on the responsibility of redressing the situation. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) can simply be defined as providing secure working conditions for the employees. Employee safety issues are becoming more and more important every day, not only in working environments but also in every activity within the societies. Safety can be considered at both individual and institutional levels. The fishing industry (or fishing sector) is extraordinarily diverse. At one extreme are large, multinational joint ventures, utilizing large factory trawlers and numerous other vessels, employing thousands of workers on several oceans. At the other are small, wooden canoes and other boats used by individual fishermen' to catch sufficient food for their families and perhaps more to sell in their local communities. Most fishing operations fall somewhere between these extremes. The technology used can be simple and traditional, or it may be highly sophisticated, incorporating the most advanced electronic and other equipment. This paper analyses the role of OHS, occupational accidents, occupational diseases, risks and legislation are mentioned in the fishing industry.

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