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The Role of Each Management Level in Your Safety Program
Management commitment is one of the strongest contributors to an effective safety program. If this is an area of opportunity for your company, know that it won’t happen overnight. Here are some...
From the Pot to the Frying Pan
There are circumstances in life where one can go from a bad situation to a worse one, despite even the best intentions. For organizations countering marketplace trends resulting from COVID-19,...
Marine Chemist Q&A: Confined Spaces (Webcast)
Presenters: Larry Russell, Principal Specialist, National Fire Protection Association Original recording date: June 29, 2020 Duration: 24:37 minutes Description: Confined spaces are among the most...
How Longshore Act Claims Are Adjudicated: The ALJ Decision
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through the Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DLHWC), in the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), administers the Longshore and...
Infographic - Helping Employees With Bad Habits
Many problems supervisors routinely deal with as a supervisor are the result of habits. More appropriately, bad habits. Everyone has them, and we’re constantly struggling to overcome them.
Common Questions: Maritime Workplace Safety During a Pandemic
Four members of AEU's loss control team – John Bloess, Jimmy Burgin, Terry Guidry, and Christian Murillo – recently recorded a webcast discussing their insights and observations around...
Infographic: 5 Fundamental Truths About Leadership Development for Front-line Leaders
At AEU LEAD, our mission is simple: to enable transformation. Transformation is the process of creating and sustaining desired changes for the purpose of growth and improvement. Whether it involves...
The Key to Performance Management on the Front Line
In an earlier blog post, we outlined a process that can be used for coaching employees. As a brief overview, the AEU LEAD coaching model has three distinct objectives: Communicate expectations ...
DOL Introduces Efficiencies for Claims Processing
Recent Industry Notices from the DOL The DOL’s Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (DLHWC) recently issued two industry notices which will potentially benefit both...
How to Deliver Feedback to Employees from Different Generations
One indicator of a manager's strength as a leader is their ability to effectively deliver feedback to employees. They must learn how to adjust their approach based on the personality of the employee....
ADCI Audit Initiative: Driving Safety and Compliance in the Commercial Diving Industry (Webcast)
Presenters: Phil Newsum, Executive Director, Association of Diving Contractors International Original recording date: May 28, 2020 Duration: 34:29 minutes Description: The Association of Diving...
Shipbuilders Council of America: An Advocate for Shipyards During COVID-19 and Beyond (Webcast)
Presenters: Matthew Paxton, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP; President, Shipbuilders Council of America Rob Stuardi, Vice President, Managing Director, AEU Original recording date: May 22, 2020 ...
How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Longshore Claims Handling and Medical Treatment? (Webcast)
Original recording date: May 5, 2020 Duration: 14:18 minutes Description: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in the maritime industry are considered essential. And as employees continue...
Safety Roundtable: Continuing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Webcast)
Presenters: • John Bloess, Senior Loss Control Manager, AEU • Jimmy Burgin, Senior Vice President, Director of Loss Control, AEU • Terry Guidry, Senior Loss Control Manager, AEU • Christian...
Consistency is Key: Pitfalls to Avoid when Dealing with Injured Workers
I am a father to two young men, ages 21 and 17. My wife and I try our best to treat them equally. I coached both in youth sports, we drove carpool for both sets of friends, and we’ve offered them...
10 Qualities of an Excellent Team Player
Every organization relies on effective teams to drive it toward success. But what does being a team player really mean? Yes, these individuals perform well within a team, but if we break that down,...
The Rise of Virtual Mediation (Webcast)
Presenters: Brian McElreath, Partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU Original recording date: May 5, 2020 Duration: 9:47 minutes Description:
Concurrent Jurisdiction in the Longshore Act Explained (Webcast)
Presenters: Brian McElreath, Partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU Original recording date: May 5, 2020 Duration: 7:07 minutes Description:
State of Longshore Litigation During COVID-19 (Webcast)
Presenters: Brian McElreath, Partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU Original recording date: May 5, 2020 Duration: 18:17 minutes Description: