<![CDATA[Small-scale fishing is crucial for global food security yet remains one of the most hazardous occupations. Despite constant exposure to environmental dangers, the relationship between fishers’ risk perception and their compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices remains underexplored. This study investigates this dynamic through the lens of the sociology of risk, viewing hazards not as objective probabilities but as socially constructed phenomena. For small-scale fishers, risk perception is deeply embedded in social norms, religious beliefs, and economic pressures. Dangers are often interpreted as inevitable fate rather than critical threats—a process of "hazard normalization." Consequently, formal safety regulations often fail because they overlook these specific cultural contexts. This research examines how fishers interpret risk and how these constructions shape their everyday safety practices. By situating occupational safety within the sociocultural realities of fishing communities, the study aims to inform more context-sensitive, participatory OSH policies. Bridging the gap between formal regulations and lived experiences is essential for enhancing safety in this vital sector.]]>
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