The use of personal flotation devices in the Northeast lobster fishing industry: An examination of the decision‐making process

Weil, R.; Pinto, K.; Lincoln, J.; Hall‐Arber, M.; Sorensen, J.

doi:10.1002/ajim.22537

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The use of personal flotation devices in the Northeast lobster fishing industry: An examination of the decision‐making process

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2015
By Weil, R. ; Pinto, K. ; Lincoln, J. ; ...

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Journal Title:

American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Personal Author:

Weil, R. ; Pinto, K. ; Lincoln, J. ; Hall‐Arber, M. ; Sorensen, J.
NOAA Program & Office:

Sea Grant
Sea Grant Program:

MIT (MIT Sea Grant)
Description:

This study explored perspectives of Northeast commercial lobstermen regarding the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs). Researchers sought to identify factors contributing to low PFD use, and motivators that could lead to increased use of PFDs.
Keywords:

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Source:

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 59(1), 73-80
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22537
ISSN:

0271-3586 ; 1097-0274
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PDF
Publisher:

Wiley
Document Type:

Journal Article
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Accepted Manuscript
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