“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,...

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,...

This article was originally published in the September 2020 issue of Virginia Ship Repair Association’s newsletter.

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...

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,...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Organizations don’t change, people do.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...