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:- Catalogue of Observer Casualties, Injuries, and Near Misses
- Globally Outlawing Observer Harassment and Interference
- Implementation of an Observer Bill of Rights
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