Running a shipyard means managing a workforce that faces real hazards every day. Welding sparks, heavy rigging, confined spaces, and overhead loads are part of the routine. Federal law requires you...

When working in the heat, sometimes “I’m fine” means “I’m not.”

There are employers who need coverage under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) (33 U.S.C. sections 901 et seq.) but don’t have it. These employers have employees who met the...

A March 17, 2026, Jones Act waiver has stirred conversation across the U.S. maritime industry, and with it, some understandable confusion.

Spring cleaning is a familiar tradition this time of year. At home, it usually means clearing out clutter, organizing neglected spaces, and finally dealing with the things that have been building up...

Maritime employers, brokers, and claims professionals often find that Longshore terminology sounds familiar until a claim puts those words to the test. Terms such as situs, status, injury,...

March 4, 1927: Waterfront Workers’ Comp Begins March 4, 1927 is the enactment date of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, commonly called USL&H. The date marks the moment the...

In a world where every dollar spent is scrutinized, learning and development can no longer be seen as a low-value expenditure. In this episode, host Joe White shares why demonstrating a clear return...

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...