Wales allocates £600,000 to improve health and safety in seafood industry

Fishers and aquaculture workers in Wales can now apply for funding aimed at enhancing the health and safety aspects of their work. The funding is part of the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme, with £600,000 ($734,000) allocated for this round of applications. The goal is to improve hygiene, safety, well-being, and working conditions in the Welsh seafood industry. Eligible items include life jackets with personal locator beacons and life rafts. The maximum grant is £10,000, with a minimum of £200. The application window is open until October 11, 2023, and applicants must be registered with Rural Payments Wales Online. (Business News Wales)