A recurring issue for maritime employers continues to be the uncertain boundary separating the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. In this Longshore Insider blog,...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Director of Loss Control Jason Lake joins host Mike Jernigan to explain how incentive programs can be developed, promoted, and implemented to...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Loss Control Manager Bobby Anderson joins host Mike Jernigan to explain how injury analytics moves beyond basic incident reports to uncover...

In Part One, we reviewed the provisions in the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, the Act, or the Longshore Act) that deal with the maritime employer’s obligation to insure...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Loss Control Manager Brad Whitney joins host Mike Jernigan to explore how supervisors and safety professionals can earn trust, strengthen their...

What Is Subrogation in Workers’ Compensation In workers’ compensation, subrogation is a legal doctrine that allows an insurer to recover certain claim costs from a third party responsible for an...

Creating a learning and development strategy for supervision is essential for organizations that want to improve operational performance outcomes. In this third episode of a four-part series on...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Loss Control Manager John Bloess talks with Mike Jernigan to discuss what it takes to identify and develop an effective safety program.

Why Maritime Employers Should Prioritize Hearing Conservation Noise exposure is one of the most persistent hazards in maritime environments. From shipyards to docks, the roar of machinery and heavy...

We’ve discussed several times the provisions outlining what constitutes exposure under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). We’ve also periodically reviewed the important...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Loss Control Manager Leo Alaniz sits down with Mike Jernigan to discuss strategies to develop safety leaders through clear training, disciplined...

When an employee experiences an on-the-job injury, employers sometimes hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim right away. The concern often comes from general insurance experience with the...

In this episode of the Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU Loss Control Manager Woody Collins shares why choosing the right people for safety roles is critical in the maritime industry. Learn what traits...

Why Workplace Safety Begins with You The expectation is simple: show up to work safe, go home safe. While employers are required to provide a safe work environment, keeping that environment safe...

Recognizing learning and development needs is an essential step for those wanting to improve operational effectiveness. Translating those needs into an actionable plan, however, is the key to...

Does the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cover an employee injured on the high seas or in foreign territorial waters in the course of his maritime employment? In other words,...

If you are a maritime employer, knowing when an injury qualifies for compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is critical. This federal law governs workers’ compensation...

The term "navigable waters of the United States" might sound straightforward, but as courts continue to show, its meaning can shift significantly depending on the legal lens being applied. In...

Behavior specialists suggest habits are responsible for up to 40% of daily actions. Understanding the role of habits, how they form, and what’s required to overcome them is information any supervisor...

In today's dynamic work environment, organizations are witnessing an unprecedented convergence of five distinct generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation...