Pasaia, 16 December 2009. Within the Labour Risks Prevention Plan in the Fisheries Sector of the CAPV, Itsaspreben, a conference will be held on the 18th and 19th of this month in Pasaia to raise awareness and train different workers of the sector, both in ports or boats, as well as for the general public, on everything related to fishing labour safety and prevention.

The Itsasmendikoi Centre will hold this conference, in a classroom-workshop format, free to everyone. On Friday, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, technical presentations will be given directed specifically to professionals of the sector, where the risks present in fishing ports and the appropriate use of equipment and machinery in fishing boats will be covered to avoid accidents. Training focused on improving labour prevention in fishing activities will also be offered.

The classroom doors will be opened to families and anyone interested with a special section for children, who can participate in games, workshops with interactive programs and painting activities, and prizes and diplomas will be handed out.

AZTI-Tecnalia participates in the classroom-workshops providing the necessary technical consulting for the development of the material, programs and games, as well as the presentation of technological developments that make fishing boats more operative, and that allow for improved labour safety and comfort for the crew. Also, the technological centre contributes with one of the technical presentations focused on the machinery of the boats, which allows for the fishing company professionals to have a better understanding regarding fundamental safety aspects of the machinery and technology on board.

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