WorkSafeBC - Gearing Up for Safety in Commercial Fishing

Click here to download the WorkSafeBC Gearing Up for Safety in Commercial Fishing Handbook

This publication has been updated in 2026 by WorkSafeBC.

This handbook was produced by WorkSafeBC in collaboration with Fish Safe and other fishing industry representatives. The safety steps included here are a direct result of industry input, and reflect what are commonly seen in BC waters as safe work practices.

Working together, we can help make commercial fishing in BC safety for everyone.