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crashes. NIOSH testimony that influenced OSHA's logging standards is cited. Three
government publications on prevention of logging injury and death prevention
were produced in 1976, 1994, and 1998.
NIOSH seems to have reached a plateau in relation to logging research and
programs in 2002. The issues or challenges for the logging industry seem to be
specific to that sector, and the industry has been responsive to proposed improve-
ments. However, there are significant changes in logging procedures and practices
that need to be addressed in the future.
Fishing
A number of articles have been published in a variety of media and range
from scientific publications to industry trade articles. Five conferences centering
on fishing vessel safety have been sponsored by the AFF Program. Seven selected
outputs are highlighted by NIOSH with various levels of development, comple-
tion, and impact:
Fishing Industry Safety and Health Workshop
In 1992, a conference was held to raise awareness and promote injury and
disease prevention programs, and resulted in workshop proceedings. There were
77 attendees from Alaska and the West Coast.
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin
A decline in the fatality rate in commercial fishermen has been noted since
1998, when the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act was passed. The
implication is that NIOSH work in this matter has contributed to the decline
in fatalities. However, the number of vessel sinkings has not decreased. The AFF
Program made 11 recommendations regarding improvements in vessel stability,
training, avoidance of harsh weather, falls overboard, and other issues associated
with deck safety. The document has been used as a resource by six states and by
federal, academic, and private organizations. Eight of the 11 recommendations
were adopted by USCG.
FISH Workshop
The Second National Fishing Industry Safety and Health Workshop (FISH
II) was sponsored and organized by the AFF Program in 1997; the proceedings
became available in 2000. Attendance at the workshop is not given, but attendees
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