Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Schedules

Eighth Schedule

Work In Fishing Convention, 2007

Medical Care, Health Protection and Social Security

Part VI

Occupational Safety and Health and Accident Prevention

Article 31

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Each Member shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures concerning:

(a)the prevention of occupational accidents, occupational diseases and work-related risks on board fishing vessels, including risk evaluation and management, training and on-board instruction of fishers;
(b)training for fishers in the handling of types of fishing gear they will use and in the knowledge of the fishing operations in which they will be engaged;
(c)the obligations of fishing vessel owners, fishers and others concerned, due account being taken of the safety and health of fishers under the age of 18;
(d)the reporting and investigation of accidents on board fishing vessels flying its flag; and
(e)the setting up of joint committees on occupational safety and health or, after consultation, of other appropriate bodies.