An interesting story was recently published in The New York Times. It detailed how young athletes who are at the top of their games have special abilities to tune out background noises and focus instead on more important sounds.
Study reveals interesting concepts about our brains and sound
Maritime workers not covered by workers' comp have the Jones Act
Working on the open water is highly dangerous, regardless of what exact career you have. Whether you work on a barge or have a career as a longshoreman, your place of employment is risky, and the tasks you perform for your job drastically increase the potential for a serious injury.
Workers on the ocean may get exposed to non-ionizing radiation
When people discuss or explore the various risks associated with maritime careers, the focus is usually on the risks posed by the ocean, storms at sea or similar environmental risks. However, the ocean itself is only one of many unique risks that maritime workers need to remain aware of and vigilant about.
Emotional and psychological damage can lead to claims
There are two sides to the perception of the seafaring mariner. There is the swashbuckling conquistador with a girl in every port.
