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Safety Management in Norwegian Fish Farming: Current Status, Challenges, and Further Improvements
Trine Thorvaldsen1, Kristine Størkersen2, Trond Kongsvik3
1SINTEF Ocean, PO Box 4762 Torgarden, 7465, Trondheim, Norway.
Safety and Health at Work
|March 18, 2021
Summary
Safety management in Norwegian fish farming is increasing, but practical relevance varies. Involving workers in procedure design and considering all risks can improve occupational health and safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Aquaculture Management
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Safety management is crucial for personnel in Norwegian fish farming.
- Limited research exists on the status and practical application of safety measures in this sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perceptions of safety management activities among employees in Norwegian fish farming.
- To identify the practical relevance of various safety measures from both managerial and operational perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 35 employees across different company levels.
- Exploration of perceptions regarding safety management activities.
Main Results:
- Both managers and operational personnel acknowledge an increase in safety measures.
- The practical relevance of safety activities is perceived differently, with measures aligning with work reality being better received.
- A gap exists between the quantity and perceived practical utility of safety interventions.
Conclusions:
- Involving operational personnel in procedure design is recommended.
- A comprehensive approach to risk assessment, considering all occupational health and safety dimensions, is advised.
- The value of specific safety activities should be critically evaluated based on the unique work practices in fish farming.
