INJURY PLACARD
APPLIES TO: ALL COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS
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REQUIREMENTS:
-Must be at least 5"x7"
-Must be posted in a highly visible location, accessible to
crew.
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STANDARD:
NOTICE
REPORT ALL INJURIES
UNITED STATES LAW, 46 UNITED STATES CODE 106035 REQUIRES
EACH SEAMAN ON A FISHING VESSEL, FISH PROCESSING VESSEL, OR
FISH TENDER VESSEL TO NOTIFY THE MASTER OR INDIVIDUAL IN
CHARGE OF THE VESSEL OR OTHER AGENT OF THE EMPLOYER
REGARDING ANY ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR INJURY SUFFERED BY THE
SEAMAN WHEN IN SERVICE TO THE VESSEL NOT LATER THAN SEVEN
DAYS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THE ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR
INJURY AROSE.
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-Have copies available to give to the fishermen.
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REFERENCES: 46 CFR 28.165
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