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Underwater Welders Face Many Dangers

 Underwater welders play an important role in today’s offshore energy industry. They help construct, maintain, and repair underwater pipelines, the underwater sections of offshore drilling platforms, vessels of all types, canal locks and ... read more

Inadequate Training for Maritime Workers Can Result in Serious Maritime Accidents

 Working in the maritime industry often means working under less than great situations. For example, on a vessel, in a port, or on an offshore drilling platform. In such an environment, even minor maritime accidents can have big consequences, ... read more

Safety Tips to Prevent Deck Lifting Equipment Injuries

 Lifting machinery — gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick, etc. — is used to transfer cargo and personnel in port facilities, aboard vessels, and offshore drilling platforms. They are critical in many maritime operations. ... read more

COVID-19, the Jones Act, and Other Notable Maritime News Stories of 2020

 As we head into 2021, we want to reflect on what a year 2020 was for the maritime industry. Here’s a rundown of some of the top maritime news stories of the past year:  COVID-19 Outbreak Undoubtedly, the biggest maritime news story of 2020 was ... read more

A Dozen Great Gift Ideas for the Seaman or Longshoreman on Your Holiday List

 The Lambert Firm wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Yes, it’s that time of year again — time to buy those presents for the maritime worker on your gift list. With so many great items to choose from, we’d thought we’d ... read more

Preventing Barge Accidents: Some Tips to Help Barge Workers Stay Safe While On the Water

 Barges are critical to the nation’s economy, transporting vital cargos between inland and sea ports. If you ask America’s barge workers, they’ll tell you that working on a barge is a great job but one with a lot of challenges. ... read more

The Dangers of Deck Winches Accidents for Commercial Fishermen

 Deck winches are a vital piece of equipment on today’s commercial fishing vessels; winches are used to let out, adjust, and reel in the nets and lines used to gather the vessel’s catch. Unfortunately, trawl winches and other deck ... read more

Preventing Maritime Back Injuries

 Back injuries are one of the most common on-the-job injuries in any occupation, and the maritime industry is no different. Maritime work tends to be more hazardous than most land-based occupations, so maritime workers are more likely to find ... read more

Top 5 Most Common Injuries for Longshoremen

 Longshoremen and other dock workers work in ports and harbors all over the United States, unloading and loading cargo from ships, rail cars, and trucks. Physical labor is still used to transfer a lot of smaller cargos; however, larger cargos, ... read more

Crane Accidents: Two-Block and Most Others are Preventable
CATEGORIES: Personal Injury
Crane accidents are common in the maritime, industrial and commercial fields. Cranes are necessary and useful equipment but can be dangerous if operated negligently. OSHA estimates that 1 in 1,000 maritime crane operators will suffer fatal ... read more

Welding Fumes Injuries Can Occur Without Proper Ventilation

 Welding fumes are a danger to any welder, especially when working in confined spaces that are often found on ships and offshore rigs. Confined spaces such as ballast and fuels tanks, crane pedestals, mud pits, or any below deck structural ... read more

Common Shipyard Accidents and Injuries

 Working on and around a vessel in a shipyard can be just as hazardous as working aboard a vessel on the open water.  Shipyard work covers a wide range of activities, including the construction, repair, retrofitting, dismantling, and ... read more

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