CABS Subtask descriptions for OCS time codes

Code

CABS Subtask Description Fishing

type

Activity BO Bend over Begins when worker bends down to grab

basket or bin. Ends when worker grips the basket and changes direction to lift it up.

Both Load/unload

CAR Carry Begins when basket/tote is at waist height. Ends when worker releases object or lifts the object over waist height to place it on the ledge.

Both Load/unload

CD Closes crab pot door*

Begins as worker moves hand to door clip. Ends when worker grabs the pot with both hands.

Crab Pull/set gear D Drive Begins when worker touches the steering

or accelerator. Ends when worker lifts hand from steering.

Both Pull/set gear FNR Feed line into the

net reel

Begins as worker grabs line/net and pulls toward net reel. Ends when hand releases line/net.

Gillnet Pull/set gear FPP Feed line into pot

puller*

Begins as worker pulls the buoy up to the boat. Ends when the hook releases the rope. Performed one handed or two handed.

Both Pull/set gear

GA Grab the anchor* Starts when worker reaches for the anchor (bends down). Ends as worker stands. 3- D and NIOSH models will distinguish between postures in this task.

Both Pull/set gear

GB Grab the bait* Begins when worker turns towards the bait box to grab a fish. Ends right before worker lifts their arm to put bait in the pot.

Crab Pull/set gear

GH Grab hook* Begins after hand leaves steering to grab the hook. Ends after worker brings the hook around and just as worker changes direction to reach out with the hook.

Both Pull/set gear

GL Guides line through puller

Begins when worker grabs line or buoy. Ends after worker swings the rope from out of the puller and guides the pot around the puller.

Both Pull/set gear

GR Grab rope* Starts just as worker starts to bend over and grab the rope (no hook used here). Ends just as worker is standing at a neutral position getting ready to feed the pot puller or begins pulling the rope in by hand.

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change direction to pull the buoy toward the boat. Performed one handed or two handed.

HN Handle gill net Used when person is handling net (not pulling or picking). Used when

untangling the net or laying net out before setting. Worker may be sitting or

standing or bent over for this task. 3-D and NIOSH models will distinguish between postures in this task.

Gillnet Pull/set gear

LB Load bait into crab pot*

Begins as worker's arm raises toward the pot. Ends when worker bends to sort the crabs.

Crab Pull/set gear LD Lift down

basket/tote*

Begins when worker puts both hands on basket/bin and grips it. Ends after object is lifted down and reaches the ground.

Both Load/unload LPS Lift crab pot to

edge*

Begins when worker begins to pull the pot up towards the boat. Ends after the pot hits the table.

Crab Pull/set gear LTS Lift, tilt, shake crab

pot*

Begins as worker's arms begin upward motion to lift/tilt the pot. Ends when the pot touches the table or worker's hand is released to close the door.

Crab Pull/set gear

LU Lift up to edge at waist height/or lifted to waist height*

Begins after worker grips the basket/bin and movement is started in upward direction. Ends when the object is placed on the ledge/or stopped at waist height for a carry.

Both Load/unload

OD Open crab pot door Begins when worker moves hand to door clip. Ends when worker grabs the pot with both hands to lift the pot.

Crab Pull/set gear PBO Crab pot and buoy

off*

Begins when worker grabs the pot with both hands sliding the pot over and off the boat. Ends when worker grabs the rope or buoy coming through the pot puller.

Crab Pull/set gear

PIC Pick fish from gill net*

Anytime worker is handling the catch in the net and trying to pick it out. 3-D and NIOSH models will distinguish between postures in this task.

Gillnet Pull/set gear

PN Pull gill net* Begins when worker pulls net in the boat or towards body. Ends when worker stops to pick the net or handle the net in the same place. 3-D and NIOSH models will distinguish between postures in this task.

Gillnet Pull/set gear

PPH Pulling the pot in by hand*

Start when worker begins pulling the rope in or up from the water. Ends before worker changes direction to start lifting the pot to the edge.

PUL Pull object towards body*

Begins when worker grips the basket/bin with one hand ready to pull it towards body. Ends when motion of basket/bin stops and worker lets go or grabs it with two hands--one on either side.

Both Load/unload

S Stand Begins as worker straightens or ceases movement. Ends as activity starts. Key: in general, neutral posture, not walking or sitting.

Both

SC Sort catch* Begins when worker bends or moves arms to sort catch. Ends when worker releases catch and straightens up to stand.

Both Pull/set gear SDH Set down hook Begins after the rope is released. Ends

when the hook is as close to horizontal as possible and hands touch steering.

Both Pull/set gear SET Set gill net* Begins as worker moves to set net in

water (not pulling or handling net). Includes dropping net in water, tossing net in water, or feeding net out by hand. If driving boat out to set the net then use code for drive.

Gillnet Pull/set gear

SL Slide basket/bin Begins when worker has a grip on the basket/bin and begins to move it in a direction along a surface. Ends when motion of basket/bin stops.

Both Load/unload

TG Turn and grab basket/tote

Begins when worker lets go of basket/bin. Ends after worker rotates and flexes trunk down and grabs the basket/bin.

Both Load/unload TP Tilt/flip pot* Begins after worker grabs the pot and

moves to flip or tip pot up. Ends when pot comes to rest or worker's hand reaches down to open the door.

Crab Pull/set gear

TS Tuck sack with tool Use a tool (hook, pole, or oar) to tuck the sack into the box. Body in upright posture with arms pushing tool downward.

Both box change

WA Walk Begins when activity before is stopped. Hands are free and unweighted. Ends when worker begins another task.

Both Load/unload *Indicates tasks simulated with the Lumbar Motion Monitor

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