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Lack of training and the incidence of maritime accidents

On Behalf of | Feb 23, 2021 | Admiralty & Maritime Law |

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has declared that the maritime industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States. People working in this sector are at risk for many different types of accidents, and those mishaps are often attributable to a lack of training. Of course, there are regulations in place to help prevent maritime accidents from happening, and most companies do have training programs. Unfortunately, those programs aren’t always adequate.

What types of accidents happen in the maritime industry?

Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a type of law that handles issues pertaining to private maritime businesses, nautical matters and accidents that take place on open waters. Such accidents include the following:

  • Someone may slip and fall from a height because they were not following safety procedures or equipment wasn’t properly secured.
  • Due to improper training or lax safety protocols, people sustain injuries when using various types of machinery on vessels.
  • People can get hurt when they fall overboard. This often occurs because they were not given the training needed to prevent it from happening.

How can the maritime industry reduce the number of accidents?

One of the most effective ways to help cut down on a large number of maritime accidents is to provide better and more thorough training for the people working on these vessels. By providing these workers with the tools and equipment they need and ensuring they know how to handle it, the number of accidents could be reduced dramatically.

Where can people turn for help?

The maritime industry is known for being a tough workplace in more ways than one, and maritime law can be complex. People who have suffered maritime accidents and believe they deserve better compensation may benefit from the representation of an attorney familiar with this area.