According to the United States Coast Guard, many serious boating accidents to which the Coast Guard responds boil down to what might seem like minor mishaps. Boats have to be in good working order For example, a common cause of boating accidents are mechanical...
The human brain is relatively vulnerable, which is one reason why we have such strong, thick skulls to help protect it. Unfortunately, many aspects of modern life put people in positions where their skulls simply can't adequately protect their brains. Contact sports,...
The offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico can be a very dangerous place if you are a commercial fisherman. For instance, over the span of 15 years from 2000 to 2014, 164 workers died from traumatic injuries while working in fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. Of those...
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...
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...
Offshore work of all kinds usually presents workers with constant dangers, from risk of drowning to injuries common when working with heavy machinery. For many people who make a living on the water, these risks are simply part of the job, which is never completely...
Seafaring workers have a lot of stress to deal with on a daily basis. The nature of the job comes with many hazards that can make it hard to get through a shift. Knowing these risks should spur employers to take steps to ensure the safety of the employees physically,...
Life as a deckhand aboard a barge on the Mississippi River is not for the faint of heart. It's long hours toiling under the unforgiving southern sun and frigid mornings when the decks are encased in a dangerous patina of ice. It's missing out on the routines of family...
The waters off the coast of Louisiana are a major source of business revenue and employment income for people across the state. While many people work in fishing and shipping, others may work in the oil and gas industry. Locating and extracting oil and gas deposits...
As a resident of Metairie, you are probably used to seeing large commercial trucks transporting heavy loads. In addition, you probably know how devastating a wreck with one of the large vehicles can be. A collision with a semi truck can be fatal, cause a catastrophic...
