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...

On May 15, 2020, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) with a 208 to 199 vote. The $3 trillion bill, designed...

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...

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 ...

The last several hurricane seasons have seen an increase in the activity in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The 2019 Pacific hurricane season featured 19 named storms, and the 2019 Atlantic...

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...

There is a principle basic to the concept of workers’ compensation laws that must be resolved at the initial stage of a claim: In order for compensation to be payable under a workers’ compensation...

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...

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...

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:

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:

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:

By 2020, an estimated 42% of the workforce will be over 55 years of age, with two-thirds of people planning to work beyond age 65. As workers age, they experience physical changes that can impact...