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News and Updates from the NL-FHSA

Find news and updates about projects, information, events, and more, on this page!

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Marine Institute Survey

The Marine Institute is inviting all fish harvesters to complete the 2nd survey on PLB and PDF usage. CLICK HERE to participate and for a chance to win an inflatable PFD.

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The Fishing Vessel Safety Designate Program

The NL-FHSA has officially launched the Fishing Vessel Safety Designate Program in December 2023. It is a free online training program you can find on WorkplaceNL's Certification Training Registry website. Visit our FVSD info page to learn more!

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2023 PLB Campaign Update

For the first time, the PLB campaign is now open to owner/operators AND crewmembers wishing to purchase PLBs at a subsidized cost.

A limited number of PLBs are available for purchase.

To place your order, complete the forms found on our PLB Campaign page!

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Testing and Activating Your PLB

Check out the NL-FHSA Youtube channel to watch fish harvester Jim Chidley demonstrate how to test and activate your McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB or click here to watch it on our website!

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The Broadcast with Paula Gale

Click to listen to a podcast episode of The Broadcast with Paula Gale in which fish harvester Terry Billard recounts how a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) helped him to safety after an incident on board his vessel.

A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is an Emergency Distress Signalling device that alerts Sea

PLB Campaign Update

This may be your last chance to purchase a

Personal Locator Beacon at 60% off the purchase price!

A limited number of PLBs are available for purchase.

The Impacts of Hearing Loss

Click to listen to the Impacts of Hearing Loss episode of WorkplaceNL's health and safety podcast The Signal. The episode features NL-FHSA Executive Director Brenda Greenslade and fish harvester Larry Pinksen, who speak on the risks of noise in the workplace and the effects of hearing loss.

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TSB Watchlist

The Transportation Safety Board's 2022 watchlist identifies key safety issues that require government and industry attention. Click here to watch the video.

EPIRB Project

Read about the Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company Limited's EPIRB memorial project here.

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PLB Campaign

Learn more about the importance of Emergency Distress Signalling and the campaign to put PLBs in the hands of fish harvesters here.

Safety Starts With Me

Click here to download a printable version of of our safety activity book for kids—Safety Starts With Me!

AED Draw

Check out the list of recipients of our AED draw here!

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Noise Exposure in the Fish Harvesting Industry

Watch the NL-FHSA's video about evaluating the risk and impact of occupational noise exposure for fish harvesters here.

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Identifying and Controlling Noise Exposure in the Fish Harvesting Industry

Watch the NL-FHSA's video about identifying and controlling the risks of occupational noise exposure in the fishing industry here.

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Harvester Safety with the
NL-FHSA (Webinar)

Listen to executive director, Brenda Greenslade, discuss safety initiatives in a FFAW webinar here.

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