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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Work Safety for Contractors in Norwegian Fish Farming
Trond Kongsvik1, Kristine Størkersen2, Trine Thorvaldsen2
1Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Journal of Agromedicine
|January 7, 2025
Summary
Contractors in Norwegian salmon farming face similar injury rates but higher near-accident risks and efficiency pressures than employees. Safety improvements must involve all workers and address contractor framework conditions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Aquaculture Industry
- Risk Management
Background:
- Norwegian salmon farming relies heavily on contracted services, raising questions about contractor work safety.
- Previous research indicates contractors often face greater work pressure and hazardous conditions compared to permanent employees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate specific safety challenges and risks faced by contractors in the Norwegian salmon farming industry.
- To compare the safety experiences of contractors with those of fixed employees in the same sector.
Main Methods:
- A digital questionnaire survey was distributed to 979 employees and 304 contractors.
- Descriptive and bivariate analyses (chi-square, t-test) were used to compare experiences related to injuries, near-accidents, and efficiency demands.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in work absence due to injuries between contractors and employees.
- Contractors reported a higher incidence of near-accidents and perceived greater efficiency demands and work pressure.
- Contractors frequently reported feeling undervalued and identified procedural breaches and lack of cooperation as safety threats.
Conclusions:
- While injury rates are similar, contractors in salmon farming experience distinct safety challenges, including higher near-accident rates and pressure from efficiency demands.
- Safety improvement initiatives should be inclusive of all workers, addressing the specific needs and framework conditions influencing contractors.
- Fish farming companies must recognize their role in shaping the safety environment for contracted personnel.
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