Reality television shows highlighting the risks of offshore employment have increased awareness of the hazards of commercial fishing. The professionals who harvest and transport seafood are among those most at risk of injury or death on the job, and more people now...
Working in the oil and gas sector comes with significant risk. Offshore professionals in all industries have a higher chance of dying on the job than many other professionals who work solely on land. Most professionals involved in oil and gas extraction are also at...
Getting hurt at work is serious business, especially when you're miles from shore with limited medical help. Maritime workers face these dangers every day, trusting their employers to keep vessels safe. When ships fail safety standards, the consequences can be...
An afternoon on the water can quickly turn tragic when a drowning event occurs. For boaters, the risk is not only immediate but long-lasting. Oxygen deprivation during a near drowning can lead to an acquired brain injury, a condition that changes lives well beyond...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent threat that many boaters may not think about until it is too late. While people often associate carbon monoxide poisoning with household incidents involving faulty furnaces or cars left running in garages, boats present their own...
We recently discussed some of the most serious injuries that people can suffer in the commercial fishing industry. These include spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Many people suffer life-changing injuries that alter the course of their career and even...
Commercial fishing remains one of the most perilous professions in the United States. Those who do this for a living have a fatality rate of over 40 times higher than the average worker. While many injuries are survivable, they often lead to long-term consequences....
Maritime and dock workers play a pivotal role in California’s economy. However, the nature of their work is also one of the riskiest and most dangerous, with regular exposure to harsh weather and heavy machinery accidents. Here are the five common types of injuries in...
Maritime work is highly demanding and often one of the most hazardous occupations, regardless of whether an employee is on open water, oil platforms or harbors. An accident can happen suddenly after a swift shift in weather, human error, fatigue, lack of training or...
When maritime professionals fall or get knocked overboard, they are at extreme risk. Particularly in cases where people do not consistently use personal flotation devices, going overboard could result in a professional drowning. Thankfully, others onboard the vessel...
