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Lockout/Tagout and Worker Safety

February 2, 2026

Machine operators and maintenance technicians face job hazards that can cause catastrophic injuries and even death. Protective safety equipment and operating procedures help keep workers safe while engaged with heavy industrial and manufacturing equipment, but workers involved with the maintenance and servicing of this type of machinery need to be protected as well.

Lockout and tagout safety initiatives are designed to prevent accidents from happening when machinery is not in use or is being actively serviced. » Read More

Chemical Exposure Injuries for Maritime Workers

January 13, 2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for worker safety and health. The standards are set to ensure maritime workers have a work environment where they are protected against recognized safety and health hazards. OSHA expects maritime employers to prevent exposure of hazardous substances known to cause harm. Determining whether this obligation is being met involves evaluating working conditions and whether adequate precautions have been taken to prevent maritime injuries. » Read More

A Closer Look at OSHA’s Fatal Four Construction Hazards

January 5, 2026

Construction workers face a range of serious workplace hazards every time they show up at the construction site. However, some hazards are more dangerous and can cause more injuries and fatalities than others. For many of their workplace injuries, construction workers can file for Workers’ Compensation benefits.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), » Read More

What is the Doctrine of Unseaworthiness?

December 8, 2025

The Doctrine of Unseaworthiness stems from the premise that shipowners have an absolute duty to provide and maintain seaworthy vessels for seamen. It allows seamen who have been injured due to a ship’s unseaworthiness to recover damages from shipowners by filing an unseaworthiness claim. Such claims are filed under general maritime law, and therefore differ from state Workers’ Compensation claims or Jones Act negligence claims in several ways. » Read More

Social Media and Workers’ Compensation Cases

December 1, 2025

Social media can be a double-edged sword. While it can be a tremendous aid in keeping in contact with an extended network of friends and family, it can also be a potent weapon used to deny your Workers’ Compensation claim.

Access to Social Media

While some are familiar with social media privacy settings, » Read More

Person in Water Procedures

November 17, 2025

People who work as loggers, linemen, lashers, and in the various maritime and fishing industries run an increased risk of falling into water during the course of their workday. Drowning, hypothermia, and death can happen quickly when workers fall into cold and deep bodies of water. Safety procedures and prevention are pivotal to keeping maritime workers safe on the job. » Read More