1. Can I terminate an employee for filing too many workers’ compensation claims, or even one claim? Absolutely not. This would be a clear violation of Section 948(a) of the United States Longshore...

“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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...