The fishing and fish processing industry is one of the most dangerous in Nova Scotia. Every year, hundreds of Nova Scotians are injured growing, harvesting, and processing fish.

Within the past six years, 33 people have died in this industry.

Workplace injury has tragic human and financial consequences. That’s why we’re working together with our partners to change the culture in this industry.

Below are resources to help everyone in these industries stay safe.

Fisheries Safety Association of Nova Scotia

Processing Safe: Quick Facts Safety Sheet for Seafood

Fishing Safe: Quick-Facts Safety Sheet for the Commercial Fishing Sector

WorkSafeBC Safety at Work: Commercial Fishing

Heather Crout: A painter uses her art help create a culture of safety in memory of her fisherman husband by Jon Tattrie

Lewis D’Entremont’s story

Gerry Blackburn’s story