In episode 16, we learn about the impacts of vessel noise and vibration on fishermen's hearing, and overall mental health and well-being. We learn about techniques fishermen can use to dampen noise and vibration, and some early warning signs of hearing loss.

The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange)at the University of Guelph.

Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/)
Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org)

In this episode we heard from:
Chris Murray, long-time commercial fisherman and consultant with Soundown (https://soundown.com/)
Om Prikasiata and Dr. Desai Shan, Assistant Professor of Occupational Health Safety at Memorial University in Newfoundland

RESOURCES
NIOSH Sound Level Meter App: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html 
The NIOSH Sound Level Meter (SLM) app combines the best features of professional sound levels meters and noise dosimeters into a simple, easy-to-use package. The app was developed to help workers make informed decisions about their noise environment and promote better hearing health and prevention efforts.

NIOSH Topic Page on preventing hearing loss: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/preventhearingloss/default.html

An article on hearing loss and noise exposure amongst commercial fishermen: https://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/2016/03000/Hearing_Loss_and_Noise_Exposure_Among_Commercial.14.aspx

Transcripts for this episode are available at www.coastalroutes.org/ff-transcripts.

Episode 16 - Hearing, Noise, and Vibration

In our latest podcast episode, we invite the Fishing Forward podcast team to share important research that can help improve the safety and health for commercial fishermen and their families. The Fishing Forward team brings stories of fishermen to the community.

Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen. Fishing Forward focuses on the well-being of the commercial fishing industry and is funded by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety and produced by the team at Coastal Routes Radio at the University of Guelph.

Resources from this episode:

Listen to the Fishing Forward podcast here: https://coastalroutes.org/fishingforwardpod
Topics include: Safety Culture and Survival at Sea, Crew, Aging Fleets and Infrastructures, Health in Fishing Communities, Trauma and PTSD, Sleep, Cooking and Relationships, Hydration, Diet and Nutrition, and more!

Learn more about the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety: https://necenter.org/fishing

Visit the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association's website: https://www.mainecoastfishermen.org

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Guests: Julie Sorensen, Hannah Harrison, Monique Coombs and Rebecca Weil
Hosted and Edited by: Helen Schuckers
Produced by: Helen Schuckers and Anjali Rameshbabu
Music by: Sam Greenspan

Julie Sorensen is the Director of the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing. Dr. Sorensen was responsible for funding the podcast and assisted with identifying content experts for a number of episodes, as well as reviewing and providing feedback on content.
 
Rebecca Weil is the commercial fishing research coordinator at the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety. Along with Maryellen Driscoll, Weil co-led the meetings and outreach for the Fishing Forward team, assisting with identifying topics, fishermen and researchers for episodes.

Monique Coombs is the Director of Community Programs at the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association. Monique's programs include topics like Working Waterfront and Fishermen Wellness. She is also part of a commercial fishing family.

Hannah Harrison is a human ecologist and assistant professor of marine affairs at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is one of the hosts for the Fishing Forward podcast. She is interested in the human dimensions of small-scale fisheries and fisheries conservation. You can connect with her on most social media platforms @ fishpeopleplace

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Fishing Forward

Introducing Fishing Forward: a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, that focuses on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward is funded by The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and produced by the team at Coastal Routes Radio at the University of Guelph.

Episode 16 - Hearing, Noise, and Vibration

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