Lessons from offshore: Challenges and opportunities in linking data to promote understanding of accidents and injuries among Newfoundland and Labrador fishers 1989–2001 |
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| Authors: | M Binkley K Bigney B Neis S Bornstein |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4H6;2. Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University, Room 314, Henry Hicks Building, 6299 South Street, Halifax, NS, Canada, Canada B3H 4H6;3. SafetyNet, Inco Innovation Centre, Memorial University, P.O. Box 4200, St. John''s, NL, Canada A1C 5S7;4. Department of Sociology, Memorial University, St. John''s, NL, Canada A1C 5S7;5. Department of Political Science, Memorial University, St. John''s, NL, Canada A1B 3X9 |
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| Abstract: | The Newfoundland fishery has always been a dangerous industry, but since the collapse of groundfish stocks the pattern of risks has changed. To understand these changes we developed the Fishing Vessel Safety Longitudinal Analysis, a linked database comprising Department of Fisheries and Oceans catch and effort records, Search and Rescue Information System records, and Newfoundland and Labrador Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission claims. This paper discusses the methodological challenges and solutions associated with linking these databases. We conclude that improved coordination between these agencies is a prerequisite for linking their respective databases, which would in turn offer greatly enhanced opportunities to contribute to fishing safety. |
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| Keywords: | Linked database Newfoundland Health Safety Fishers |
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