The death of a crew member aboard Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess has renewed conversations about safety risks throughout the maritime industry and the risks faced by the thousands of men…
Read More
Dangerous summer temperatures across the United States are renewing concerns about heat-related illnesses in outdoor workplaces, particularly highlighting the importance of Extreme Heat Safety for Maritime Workers to ensure their…
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S, or “sour gas”) is one of the most lethal hazards on oil tankers and offshore vessels. It is colorless. At low concentrations, it smells like rotten eggs….
A wrench. A shackle. A length of pipe. On a vessel with multiple levels of deck and work platforms, anything left near an unguarded edge can become a projectile. Toe...
Read More
A man overboard incident can go from an ordinary workday to life-threatening in seconds. It remains one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the maritime industry,...
Read More
Standing water on a pipe deck isn't just an inconvenience. When drainage systems go uncleared and non-skid surfaces wear down without being replaced, workers slip, and the back injuries that...
Read More
If you've ever locked through on the Mississippi River or the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, you know how tight those spaces get. What you may not have thought about is how...
Read More
You walked away. The fire was put out, the smoke cleared, and you felt okay enough to keep working. No broken bones, no visible burns. As far as your employer...
Read More
Most offshore workers on the Gulf Coast know they are doing dangerous work. What they often don't know is what happens legally the moment they are hurt, and how quickly...
Read More
Every spring, the Mississippi River rises, and for the deckhands, tow boat crew, and dredge workers on that water every day, it becomes one of the most dangerous stretches of...
Read More