Safety case studies
Real safety improvements don’t just come from rules, they come from practical ideas that work on real vessels and in real workplaces. This collection of safety case studies shares how seafood businesses and crews have put safety initiatives into action to improve health, safety and wellbeing within the industry. Explore what others are doing and take away ideas you can adapt for your own operation.
Safety Hazards – Mental health
Case Study by sea safe advocate Michael O’BrienThe commercial seafood industry is widely recognised for its physical hazards, but the psychological risks of long deployments and isolation are equally significant. Long periods away from home, fatigue, isolation, and…
Safety Controls – Man Overboard
Case Study by sea safe advocate Michael O’BrienMichael O’Brien has spent decades working in the commercial seafood industry in the Northern Australia and Northen Territory, managing large trawlers that operate year-round in some of the country’s most challenging…
Life jackets and safety culture
Case Study by sea safe advocate Brett McCallumBrett McCallum has spent over four decades as an industry advocate within the Australian commercial seafood industry. Through senior positions, including CEO of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council and the…