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Commercial Fishermen: Could Your Job Cause Tendon and Muscle Injuries? Commercial fishermen have dangerous jobs, but the hazards aren’t limited to unpredictable seas. The repetitive nature of commercial fishing and the awkward physical positions fishers work in put them at…
Hatch Accidents, Injuries, and Recoveries Boats need hatches. A hatch provides people with a way to move themselves and freight above and below deck, and also extends ventilation and natural light to lower levels. Hatch covers vary depending on the…
Compressed Air Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Compressed air is an important device on many ships. Frequently applied as an energy source, it powers production equipment and tools for mechanical repair, safety systems, and maintenance. As blowing or active air, it’s…
Dry Dock Dangers, Injuries, and Recoveries Ships must be regularly inspected and repaired so they’re safe at sea. Sometimes, this requires a vessel to be dry docked so the appropriate maintenance work can be done. While a vessel is in…
Your Guide to Gangway Accident Injury Recoveries If you work on a commercial boat or other vessel, you must have safe passage on and off. Gangways are usually reliable, but there’s still potential for injury. For example, you may be…
Shrimp Boat Accidents and Injuries in the Gulf of Mexico Much of America’s shrimp supply comes from the Gulf of Mexico, and shrimping operations benefit the Texas economy. Unfortunately, workers in the commercial fishing industry are at serious risk of…
Safety of Fired Vessels on Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico Fired pressure vessels are necessary to safely contain liquids or gases at high pressure, and they’re prevalent in the oil and gas industry. Unfortunately, recent…
New Center for Offshore Safety Institute in Houston The American Petroleum Institute will operate the new Center for Offshore Safety Institute in Houston. (Chron.com). API President Jack Gerard said in a statement that the center will “promote the highest level…
