Any worker employed by the railroad finds themselves faced with a lot of dangerous situations, from loading the trains to working on the tracks to being the engineer of a train. However, there is one risk that railroad workers face that has been growing in ever-greater numbers in recent years: the r …
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Even if you’re surrounded by water, fire safety is a massive concern onboard cargo vessels. Any vessel in navigation needs to be careful about fire hazards, due to the equipment being used onboard including the engine of the vessel itself. Cargo ships, however, are at an even greater risk for fires …
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The Jones Act is no doubt the backbone of our entire industry. A series of laws designed, in part, to make sure any commercial shipping done within American waterways is done on American-made vessels using entirely American crews, the Jones Act is the center of trade, commerce, and employment on the …
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Out of all the dangerous working conditions a maritime worker will encounter during their employment – rough seas, hazardous weather, etc – one of the most dangerous environments is right aboard their vessel. The ship’s engine room is home to a variety of machinery and systems, all working together …
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Oil rig work is one of the most dangerous areas of employment you’ll encounter on the water – or anywhere. With constant exposure to harsh weather, hazardous conditions, and dangerous machinery onboard the rig itself, oil rig workers are faced with a unique set of hazards and challenges not seen any …
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Summer means a lot of things to a lot of people, but for any American maritime worker who sails through our oceans, the summer months can just as easily be called “hurricane season”. You don’t need us to tell you how dangerous hurricanes can be – dozens of lives are lost every year to these storms, …
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The maritime industry is an important source of economic trade and employment all throughout the country – and an unfortunately common source of accidents and injuries. Cargo ships, a common sight among all of America’s waters from our rivers to our lakes, could be said to be the backbone of this in …
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Maritime work – it’s rewarding, it’s lucrative, it’s a huge part of American history, and it can be very dangerous. Regardless of what you do or where you do it, there’s a lot of risk that comes along with working on the water. Any maritime career comes with it a number of inherent dangers, and than …
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A recent federal appeals court ruling has affirmed that Pan Am Railways has engaged in retaliatory practices against a worker who reported safety violations to OSHA. Much like how the Jones Act is designed to protect injured maritime workers, railroad workers have similar protections such as the Fed …
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