Fishers are at highly increased risk for drownings and work-related traumatic injuries.
Isolated working conditions, long shifts without sufficient rest, adverse weather, lack of formal safety training, inadequate personal protective equipment, and work-related stress have been attributed to increase the risks associated with fishing. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current literature related to the health impacts of occupational hazards in the fishing industries, and to highlight current intervention initiatives focused on improving these conditions.