Fishing Risks
By Gear Type
Knowing what could seriously injure or kill you on a commercial fishing vessel is essential to helping you manage your risks.
No two fishing vessels are exactly the same, but there are similarities between common gear types and fisheries.
Below, you will find the 6 major gear types WorkSafeBC uses to capture injury information related to claims made by injured fishermen.
Click on the gear type that interests you and learn what fishing that gear type looks like (video provided), what the most common injuries are and how to best manage your risks.
