# Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 implementing the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 of the International Labour Organisation, concluded on 21 May 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 34

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Each Member State shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures concerning:
(a) the prevention of occupational accidents, occupational diseases and work-related risks on board fishing vessels, including risk evaluation and management, training and on-board instruction of fishermen;
(b) training for fishermen in the handling of types of fishing gear they will use and in the knowledge of the fishing operations in which they will be engaged;
(c) the obligations of fishing vessel owners, fishermen and others concerned, due account being given of the safety and health of fishermen under the age of 18;
(d) reporting and investigation of accidents on board fishing vessels flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction; and
(e) the setting up of joint committees on occupational safety and health or, after consultation, of other appropriate bodies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2017/159/annex/article/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2017-159/annex/article-34
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