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Lessons from offshore: Challenges and opportunities in linking data to promote understanding of accidents and injuries among Newfoundland and Labrador fishers 1989-2001

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  • Binkley, M.
  • Bigney, K.
  • Neis, B.
  • Bornstein, S.

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The Newfoundland fishery has always been a dangerous industry, but since the collapse of groundfish stocks the pattern of risks has changed. To understand these changes we developed the Fishing Vessel Safety Longitudinal Analysis, a linked database comprising Department of Fisheries and Oceans catch and effort records, Search and Rescue Information System records, and Newfoundland and Labrador Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission claims. This paper discusses the methodological challenges and solutions associated with linking these databases. We conclude that improved coordination between these agencies is a prerequisite for linking their respective databases, which would in turn offer greatly enhanced opportunities to contribute to fishing safety.

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  • Binkley, M. & Bigney, K. & Neis, B. & Bornstein, S., 2008. "Lessons from offshore: Challenges and opportunities in linking data to promote understanding of accidents and injuries among Newfoundland and Labrador fishers 1989-2001," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 32(6), pages 905-912, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:32:y:2008:i:6:p:905-912
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