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## [9/28/2020 7 Steps to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss “Hello! How are you doing today?” “Watch out for that car coming!” “I love you Daddy/Mommy!” Every day, we hear phrases like these which convey different meanings and emotions such as happiness,...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/7-steps-to-reduce-noise-induced-hearing-loss)

## [9/22/2020 Don't Blame Gravity: Avoiding Hidden Costs of Same-Level Falls (Webcast) Presenters: Jason Lake, CSP, Loss Control Manager, AEU Original recording date: September 22, 2020 Duration: 25:35 minutes Description: In 2019, 19% of all ALMA claims were related to slip, trip,...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/dont-blame-gravity-avoiding-hidden-costs-of-same-level-falls-webcast)

## [9/14/2020 Transitioning to Online Learning: A Safe, Effective, and Flexible Alternative This article was originally published in the September 2020 issue of Virginia Ship Repair Association’s newsletter.](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/transitioning-to-online-learning-a-safe-effective-and-flexible-alternative)

## [9/7/2020 Recent Fifth Circuit Case Challenges OCSLA’s “Substantial Nexus” Test On September 9, 2014, Furmanite American, Inc. sent their employee, James Mays, to the Lighthouse Point platform, in Louisiana state waters, to perform valve maintenance services. The natural gas...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/recent-fifth-circuit-case-challenges-ocsla-s-substantial-nexus-test)

## [8/31/2020 Three Best Practices for Managing an Aging Workforce According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one out of every four American workers will be 55 years or older by 2020 – a statistic that may be even higher within maritime operations. Consequently,...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/3-best-practices-for-managing-an-aging-workforce)

## [8/24/2020 Infographic: What is the Difference Between State Act and the Longshore Act? All U.S. states and territories have workers’ compensation laws, commonly referred to as “state acts”, for the protection of injured of workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act,...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/infographic-what-is-the-difference-between-state-act-and-the-longshore-act)

## [8/24/2020 Winds of Change: How Offshore Wind Farms Will Change the Landscape of Maritime Workers' Compensation (Webcast) Presenters: Mike Adams, EVP, Managing Director, AEU Dan Bookham, AAI - Business Development and Commercial Lines Producer, Allen Insurance and Financial Jack Martone, SVP, AEU Advisory Services, AEU](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/winds-of-change-how-offshore-wind-farms-will-change-the-landscape-of-maritime-workers-compensation-webcast)

## [8/18/2020 Use of Prosthetics in Longshore Claims (Webcast) Presenters: David L. Anderson, ATP, COO, Orchid Medical Original recording date: August 18, 2020 Duration: 52:35 minutes Description: David Anderson is the chief operating officer of Orchid...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/on-demand-webcast-use-of-prosthetics-in-longshore-claims)

## [8/17/2020 Four Ways Supervisors Impact Employee Engagement and Safety Performance Employee engagement describes a measure of the emotional investment and commitment employees have toward their company's success. Engaged employees feel a connection and involvement with their...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/four-ways-supervisors-impact-employee-engagement-and-safety-performance-at-your-company)

## [8/10/2020 The Role of Executive Leadership in Organizational Transformation: Demonstrating Integrity In a recent PwC pulse survey, 63% of organizations indicated changes were needed to existing products and services to meet revenue objectives moving forward. Among AEU LEAD workshop participants...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-role-of-executive-leadership-in-organizational-transformation-demonstrating-integrity)

## [8/3/2020 Ways to Incorporate Employee Wellness Without a Formal Program An increasing number of companies are embracing formal employee wellness programs, which are often coordinated with employee health care benefits. These programs are appealing to potential...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/ways-to-incorporate-employee-wellness-without-a-formal-program)

## [7/27/2020 Legislative Update: H.R. 7515 “MTSERA” Bill On July 9, 2020, Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/legislative-update-hr-7515-mtsera-bill)

## [7/27/2020 The Role of Executive Leadership in Organizational Transformation: Setting Direction At AEU LEAD, we help companies make needed transitions – and for many, change presents a seemingly insurmountable challenge. In this blog, the first of a three-part series, we will highlight...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-role-of-executive-leadership-in-organizational-transformation-setting-direction)

## [7/24/2020 AEU's LOOK Program Helps Employers Reduce Incidents by Increasing Situational Awareness (Webcast) Presenters: Bobby Anderson, Loss Control Manager, AEU Christian Murillo, Loss Control Manager, AEU Ray Ruiz, Loss Control Manager, AEU Original recording date: July 24, 2020 Duration: 17:05 minutes](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/on-demand-webcast-aeus-look-program-helps-employers-reduce-incidents-by-increasing-situational-awareness)

## [7/24/2020 The Role of Executive Leadership in Organizational Transformation: Providing Support Organizations don’t change, people do.](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-role-of-executive-leadership-in-organizational-transformation-providing-support)

## [7/13/2020 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...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/the-role-of-each-management-level-in-your-safety-program)

## [7/13/2020 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,...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/from-the-pot-to-the-frying-pan)

## [6/29/2020 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...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/on-demand-webcast-marine-chemist-q-a-confined-spaces)

## [6/29/2020 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...](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/office-of-administrative-law-judges-oalj-part-two)

## [6/29/2020 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.](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/infographic-helping-employees-with-bad-habits)

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