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...

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. That’s one injury every 10 minutes...

Employee engagement is a strong indicator of a company’s success and is a direct reflection of the relationship that exists between managers and their direct reports. Join us as we talk with...

2020 was a relatively routine year, at least with respect to jurisprudence involving the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA or the Longshore Act), extensions Defense Base Act...

We’re all given the same amount of time each day. Utilizing that time effectively is critical to be a successful supervisor. The most effective and successful supervisors know how to properly manage...

Front-line supervisors are more than just skilled hands: They're leaders. Their abilities, human and technical, are essential to success on the job site and your company's overall well-being. But...

The skills used to identify and select employees for promotion into management roles share little in common with those required for success as a supervisor or manager. For success, managers must...

A recent study of all ALMA claims from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 showed that strain injuries accounted for 23.5% of the total incurred cost of claims, with strains from lifting making...

Improving employee experience ranks as a top-five priority for HR professionals in 2021, according to a study by Gartner. An upstream focus, the topic has been linked to a number of pain points...

Safety management has evolved with time. As a profession, it has arguably helped drive down the number of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Frequency rates are currently one-fourth of what...

Return on investment should be a primary concern for those looking to invest time and money into leadership training for managers or supervisors. In this episode, we interview Jay Greene,...

The Defense Base Act (DBA) (42 U.S.C. 1651) is a workers’ compensation law that extends the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) to employees outside of the...

A supervisor who is effective at training and coaching employees will skyrocket the team’s productivity. The idea is simple: a well-trained team is a good team. Want to build a team of...

Studies consistently show most managers lack the skills needed to effectively communicate with direct reports. Where this exists, employee engagement, operational performance, and customer...

Workplace injuries are most often the result of employee actions, not conditions. At-risk behaviors or those involving unnecessary levels of risks are predominantly the underlying cause and have...

Stanley X, a division of Stanley Black & Decker has positioned itself as a thought leader in learning innovations and is taking on some of the biggest challenges facing blue-collar industries today....

Repetitive strain injuries occur from an extended buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves due to repetitive work activities. They are among the most common type of workplace injury. A...