Fishermen Cavalry

Safer work clothing for fishermen.

The fisherman's work environment consists of many potential risks. A study of occupational accidents in the Norwegian fishing industry in the nine-year period from 1998 to 2006 shows that more than 3/4 of the deaths were caused by loss of fishing vessel or man-overboard accidents. Furthermore, the greatest risk of drowning is found in the smallest fleet. The aim of our project was to develop sa...

The NHS plan--the sound of cavalry or zebras?

Siblings of children with speech impairment: cavalry on the hill.

PURPOSE The purpose of this article was to examine the experiences of siblings of children with speech impairment, an underresearched area of family-centered practice. METHOD Using naturalistic inquiry, we interviewed 6 siblings and 15 significant others. Interview transcripts were analyzed for meaning statements, and meaning statements were coded and organized thematically. RESULTS Four ma...

Cavalry Transformation : Are We Shooting the Horse Too Soon ?

Cavalry Transformation: Are We Shooting the Horse Too Soon? by Major Louis B. Rago, II, United States Army, 67 pages. The transformation of the Army from its current “legacy” structure to the Objective Force is predicated on the realization of significant technological advances and the evolution of a “general-purpose” combat force. Today’s forces, “Legacy Forces” in the transformation lexicon, ...

The workload of fishermen: a cross sectional survey among Danish commercial fishermen.

BACKGROUND Fishery has always been perceived as a physically demanding industry of a manual character. In recent years the physical work environment has developed positively and consequently the current situation in not fully described in the existing literature. This study aims to describe the work environment of Danish fishermen with regard to their physical workload and ergonomic factors. ...