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How Do Defense Base Act Waivers Work?
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new waiver covering the application of the Defense Base Act (DBA) in Guam. The DBA had previously been waived in its entirety with regard...
10 Things Supervisors Should Do Every Day
Have you been promoted or hired because of your excellent work ethic, your individual contributions as an employee, or maybe because of your process certifications, and yet find yourself struggling...
Why the Front Line Needs Accomplished Leaders
This article was originally published in Manufacturing Best Practices. A few years ago, Joe White was conducting a workshop for a U.S client. White’s business provides leadership training for...
Safety Focus: Preventing Falls From Scaffolds and Ladders
Falls from elevations are a persistent hazard found in all occupational settings. A fall can occur during the simple act of walking or climbing a ladder to change a light fixture, or as a result of...
Five Reasons Why Management Training and Development Should Be a Top Priority for 2021
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” That advice by Will Rogers was good nearly 100 years ago when he gave it. It’s good advice for business owners today...
Key Maritime Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act
The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) passed over President Trump’s veto to become law on January 1, 2021. The bill, which...
Five Advantages of Online Supervisor Training and Learning
Several trends will likely emerge over the next three to five years, impacting businesses across all sectors. The most probable and impactful involves an accelerated transition to technology. With...
Safety Focus: Protecting Workers from Falls From Elevations
Falls from elevations are among the highest incurred of all types of injuries in maritime facilities, and they are 100% preventable. Many times, workers that fall from elevations suffer not just a...
Top AEU LEAD Blogs of 2020
We launched our blog in 2018 to provide guidance to supervisors and managers at all levels in their journey to becoming a stronger leader. We’ve covered performance management, building influence...
Top 10 Longshore Insider Blogs of 2020
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. launched its blog in April 2009. Moderated by longshore expert Jack Martone, the blog focused on providing valuable information, advice, and commentary on the...
3 Resolutions That Will Strengthen Your Claims Strategy in 2021
As 2020 draws to a close (and good riddance, right?), we look for areas in which we can improve and set new goals to achieve. If your goal is to reduce your claims costs, here are three resolutions...
How Scaffold Safety Creates Profits (Webcast)
Presenters: Raymond Hendry, HSE Manager, Gulf South Services, Inc. Original recording date: December 16, 2020 Duration: 17:55 minutes Description: When it comes to scaffolding, safety can lead to...
What is the Defense Base Act?
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...
Year in Review: U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Longshore Program (also known as DLHWC) enacted several sweeping changes during this most interesting year. From changes to their administrative structure to...
Proactive Prevention of Unwanted Shipyard Fires (Webcast)
Presenters: Terry Guidry, Senior Loss Control Manager, AEU Original recording date: November 30, 2020 Duration: 11:21 minutes Description: There are several risks associated with the shipyard...
How to Get Supervisor Skills Training on a Budget
Has your company struggled to provide learning and development opportunities for new supervisors and front-line managers due to the cost of the training programs? Have you had difficulty retaining...
When is an Employer Required to Pay a Claimant’s Attorney Fees?
It’s surprising how cases and controversies continue to arise under the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the Longshore Act) outside of the big, basic, broad...
Motivating Employees Through Warmth vs. Strength
A dispute arose between the Wind and the Sun about who was the stronger of the two. They decided to settle the issue by seeing who could convince a passing traveler to take off his coat first. ...
10 Ways Return-To-Work Programs Reduce Claims Costs
Return-to-work programs (sometimes referred to as "light duty" or "modified duty") allow an injured worker to return to work with their employer while complying with a doctor’s work restrictions....