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Hazardous occupations in Great Britain.

Stephen E Roberts1

  • 1Unit of Health-Care Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7LF, UK. stephen.roberts@uhce.ox.ac.uk

Lancet (London, England)
|September 21, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Fishing and seafaring are the most hazardous occupations in Great Britain. Fishermen faced a 52.4 times higher risk of fatal accidents, and seafarers 26.2 times higher, compared to other workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Maritime Safety
  • Mortality Statistics

Background:

  • Traditionally, British merchant seafaring and trawler fishing are recognized as high-risk professions.
  • Understanding the comparative mortality risks is crucial for implementing targeted safety interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most hazardous occupations in Great Britain.
  • To compare the mortality rates of seafarers and fishermen with other British workers.
  • To analyze trends in occupational fatalities over a 20-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of death causes in British merchant seafaring and trawler fishing (1976-1995).
  • Comparison with official mortality statistics from other British occupations.
  • Calculation of relative risk ratios for fatal accidents.

Main Results:

  • Fishermen exhibited a 52.4 times higher likelihood of fatal work accidents (95% CI 42.9-63.8).
  • Seafarers showed a 26.2 times higher risk of fatal work accidents (95% CI 19.8-34.7).
  • Despite a decrease in absolute numbers, the relative occupational hazard remains high for these sectors.

Conclusions:

  • Fishing and seafaring remain exceptionally hazardous occupations in Great Britain.
  • Reducing mortality requires addressing unsafe working practices, particularly operations in dangerous conditions.
  • Further research into specific risk factors within these industries is warranted.

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