August 3, 2026
Construction is certainly not a risk-free industry. Although accidents can occur under a variety of circumstances, there are certain factors common among construction site accidents. Construction workers injured on the job are likely eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, if the accident was caused by the negligence of a third party, » Read More
July 13, 2026
Today, there are more maritime jobs than ever. The decision to enter this field should be informed by both the benefits and risks associated with the work. Benefits of maritime work often include a six-figure salary along with health care coverage and a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Among the wide variety of maritime work available, » Read More
July 8, 2026
Most injured workers want to get the best treatment possible, recover, and move on with their lives. However, for those who have spent years with one doctor, the thought of depending on a stranger for care after a devastating work injury may seem overwhelming.
The good news is, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law does make allowances for injured workers to receive treatment from the doctor of their choice, » Read More
June 15, 2026
After analyzing injury data among maritime workers gathered over several years, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), researchers from Lamar University, and insurance group American Club, are hoping to use this data to improve worker safety. Together, researchers looked at thousands of injury and near-miss accident reports. While they learned a lot about what types of accidents are harming maritime workers, » Read More
June 3, 2026
The Chemical Safety Board is currently looking to better understand why efforts that have been made to manage and control combustible dust hazards are not working – often failing to prevent deadly workplace explosions.
In May 2017, an explosion and fire killed five workers and injured 14 others at the Didion Milling Company facility in Cambria, Wisconsin. The Chemical Safety Board implemented the program it called Call to Action: Combustible Dust, » Read More
May 11, 2026
The workplace can be many different places. Land-based work is generally under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or state agencies under its purview. OSHA and state equivalent agencies set workplace standards, perform inspections, and issue citations requiring corrective action to protect workers. However, there are exceptions to OSHA’s jurisdiction over water-based workplaces. » Read More
