Lacerations and cuts occur regularly in the maritime industry varying from scratches and abrasions to puncture wounds and amputations. Historically, laceration injuries are relatively small...

Employee engagement is one of the most important human factors impacting operational performance. By definition, it’s the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed...

According to a National Safety Council report, only one out of every of two employers prepare their managers to recognize and appropriately respond to mental health needs. At a time when stress,...

A "striking against" event occurs when there is forcible contact or impact between an individual and an object or piece of equipment that creates an injury. In a study of ALMA claims from...

An undeniable reality is that most organizations don’t have a formal training program for new supervisors. Even among those that do, few fully understand what’s required to succeed in the role. While...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or the Longshore Act), 33 U.S.C. 901 et seq., is enforced and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Longshore Insider...

Would you believe that conflict in the workplace is healthy? As much as we dislike having conflicts, an organization that is free of them is not geared toward growth. In the workplace, conflicts...

Workers' compensation is widely regarded as a non-discretionary expense. For some, it’s an unfortunate cost of doing business that adversely impacts the bottom line. For others, however, it’s a...

Congress made two attempts last year to expand coverage of the Longshore Act to employees diagnosed with or quarantined because of COVID-19. Those proposed amendments would have made COVID-19 claims...

In a recent study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was determined that approximately 16% of fatal work injuries involving forklifts were cases where workers were struck by falling...

An unintentional byproduct of organizational “rightsizing” is fewer promotional opportunities for those within. Companies across a wide range of industries have removed layers of management limiting...

Running a successful construction company requires skilled job-site supervision. Construction management training programs provide managers with the skills they need to deliver, promoting safer and...

In a wide range of labor-dependent industries, frontline managers routinely meet with employees at the start of the day to discuss workflow priorities and to highlight matters of importance. Often,...

Safety observations in the workplace help employees learn to identify both unsafe acts and conditions in the workplace or job site. A safety observation is an engaging activity that allows employees...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are more than 50,000 “struck by falling object” recordable injuries every year in the United States. There are nearly 116 injuries caused...

Goodconstruction supervisors help you make the most of your workforce. With the right mix of people skills and technical know-how, front-line leaders create cultures of productivity, safety, and...

Your construction supervisor likely rose through the ranks with hard work, loyalty, and expert labor—but they may not know how to effectively manage groups of people.

Companies must find ways to provide for the ongoing development of employees and front-line managers need the skills to provide the feedback and coaching required for it to occur. In this episode,...

We’ve discussed many times the coverage requirements for recognizing exposure under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), i.e., situs and status. We’ve also periodically...

A supervisor who has strong people skills or “soft skills” can be the difference between an underperforming team and one that is productive and motivated. People skills are much harder to define than...