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This article is intended as a contribution to safety and health in small-scale/artisanal fishing in the autonomous region of Andalusia, Spain. Training is examined as a key element for reducing risks and therefore the serious number of accidents that occur in the fishery work sector as one of those that is statistically reflected as such and discusses the international and Spanish regulations. The case study focuses on the use of safety equipment in this fishing fleet and highlights the improper use of safety equipment and lack of a health and safety culture. Training is examined as a key element in promoting health and safety awareness in this group.
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Royal Decree 1216/97.
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Piniella, F. Fishermen’s training and use of safety equipment: A case-study of the Artisanal Fleet of Andalusia. WMU J Marit Affairs 6, 105–121 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03195108
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