Observer Health, Safety and Welfare

Background and Objectives

The work of the Observer Health, Safety, and Welfare APO focus area is centered about initiating and managing projects intended to provide resources regarding and investigate and take action upon important initiatives meant to foster the health, safety, and general welfare of Fisheries Observers, like: at-sea working conditions and emergency procedures; safety training, rules, and standards; drills and inspections; and, compliance and enforcement of rules and standards that have bearing on the safety of observers and their professional livelihood.

Projects

Current Projects: For details and resources specific to each of the current ongoing projects of the Observer Data APO Focus Area, please navigate to each project page found at the following links:

Past Project Actions and Outputs: This page is also currently under construction. Soon you will be able to link here to find a chronologically ordered list (with associated resource links for some) of past completed APO project actions and outputs, now categorized under the Observer Health, Safety, and Welfare APO focus area heading.

Membership and Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or feedback, and if you have any interest in participating in the developments of this APO Focus Area.
Focus Area Board Member Representatives: Listed here are members of the APO Board who are the current primary contacts for activities conducted by the Observer Health, Safety, and Welfare APO focus area:
Ebol Rojas: ebolred@yahoo.com.ar
Mark Wormington: siberio@hotmail.com
Keith Davis: lblegend@yahoo.com

Outlook

In the future, this APO Focus Area aims to center more on international outreach, meant to foster a more broadened approach for all APO projects. If there is a particular project that you would like to see addressed, we wholeheartedly welcome your suggestions. We need your help with the Observer Health, Safety, and Welfare APO focus area. The time and level of commitment you can provide is up to you. Become involved with the Observer Health, Safety, and Welfare APO focus area today!!!

General Resources and Links

This section is currently under construction and should be available soon.