Risk factors and Prevention for Seamen Back Injuries
Many of us have suffered back pain or a back injury at some point. Too often we ignore the signs of serious injury, because we think it is normal and …
Risk factors and Prevention for Seamen Back Injuries
February 17th, 2012
Many of us have suffered back pain or a back injury at some point. Too often we ignore the signs of serious injury, because we think it is normal and the pain is bearable, at least at first. The problem is that back injuries left untreated can worsen until eventually they become completely debilitating. Seamen back injuries are common because of the rigorous and physical nature of their work and the hazards of working on vessels at sea.
If you’re a seaman, back injury can impair your ability to work and cause a lot of pain. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can protect yourself from injury, as well as measures that your employer should be taking to protect workers. If you have injured your back as a result of negligent work conditions or poor training, contact the maritime lawyer of Lamothe Lea Aertker LLC to see if you’re eligible for compensation.
Oh My Back!
Manual Handling Operations (MHOs) include pushing, pulling and lifting. Any of these actions put you at risk for musculoskeletal disorders, and according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), four out of five of those injuries are back injuries. When you are moving around large or heavy objects, it is easy to hurt yourself.
OHSA compiled a list of 15 factors that contribute to back disorders:
- Reaching while lifting
- Poor posture
- Stressful living and working activities
- Bad body mechanics when lifting, pulling, pushing or carrying
- Poor physical condition
- Poor design of job or work station
- Repetitive lifting of awkward items
- Twisting while lifting
- Bending while lifting
- Maintaining a bent posture
- Heavy lifting
- Fatigue
- Poor footing
- Lifting with forceful movement
- Vibration
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Lousiana Truck Accidents, Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
February 17th, 2012
On January 31, 2012, two Louisiana truck drivers lost their lives when they collided on La. Highway 28. The accident occurred early, at 4:10 a.m. Friends of the two drivers mourn the loss, as both were valued members of the community and respected drivers.
There is No Such Thing as a Semi Fender Bender
Louisiana truck accidents are relatively rare, accounting for only one percent of fatalities and three percent of injury accidents. There is, however, significant potential for serious injury or fatality when a trucking accident does occur. A fender-bender with a semi has far greater consequences than one with a four-door sedan.
Truck drivers go through extensive training to handle the big rigs, but they also take on a tough job. Long hours behind the wheel as well as weather and road conditions can cause fatigue and make it more difficult to control the rig. Here are some safety tips to make sharing the road with trucks safer: Read the rest of this entry »
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2012 Louisiana Jury Summit
February 15th, 2012
Frank E. Lamothe, III recently served on a panel at the 2012 Louisiana Jury Summit, which was offered to the Louisiana Judiciary through the Louisiana Judicial College. The Jury Trial Summit was to present innovative ways to try and manage jury trials. It was put on by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Experienced trial lawyers such as Mr. Lamothe and National Jury Trial Experts were a part of the panel. Mr. Lamothe is currently the President of the Louisiana Chapter of ABOTA.
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