Article 35
United Kingdom
The requirements of this Article shall apply to all fishing vessels, taking into account the number of fishermen on board, the area of operation, and the duration of the voyage.
The competent authority shall:
after consultation, require that the fishing vessel owner, in accordance with national laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements and practice, establish on-board procedures for the prevention of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases, taking into account the specific hazards and risks on the fishing vessel concerned; and
require that fishing vessel owners, skippers, fishermen, and other relevant persons be provided with sufficient and suitable guidance, training material, or other appropriate information on how to evaluate and manage risks to safety and health on board fishing vessels.
Fishing vessel owners shall:
ensure that every fisherman on board is provided with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment;
ensure that every fisherman on board has received basic safety training approved by the competent authority; and
ensure that fishermen are sufficiently and reasonably familiarized with equipment and its methods of operation, including relevant safety measures, prior to using the equipment or participating in the operations concerned.