The document provides safety tips for small-scale fishers including not standing under hanging weights or cranes, using safety belts when working aloft, wearing gloves when handling ropes, lifting heavy fish from the back of the vessel, keeping a clear distance from bollards when handling ropes, not going on deck alone at night or in rough seas, and wearing safety lines in heavy weather or work conditions. It also advises not drinking sea water even in desperate situations.

1. Never stand right under hanging
weights, raised booms, derricks
and cranes. Do not use decayed
wires and ropes to lift weights.
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SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

2. Use
a
safety
belt
while
working
aloft.
If
you
slip,
your
safety
belt
will
stop
you
from
falling.
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SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

3. Wear gloves when handling ropes or wires.
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SAFETY

4. Avoid lifting a large heavy fish while facing the front of the moving vessel. Always
leave the fish abaft of the vessel from your standing position before lighting it.
This position allows you to let go the fish with the movement of the vessel in any
difficulty.
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SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

5. When surging or taking the slack of a rope, always hold the rope with clear
distance from the bollard.
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SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

6. Do not go alone onto the deck at night or
during rough seas. When heavy weather or
work conditions require, crew should wear
safety lines to protect themselves from falling
overboard.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

7. Never drink sea water even if you are in a
desperate situation. You can survive longer
without drinking water, than by drinking sea
water.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019