Question

violation of safety laws

Answer 1

Seamen, sailors, oil rig workers and harbor employees all operate in rather harsh conditions. This is the main reasons why strict safety standards apply. A violation of safety regulations could potentially lead to sanctions for the employer or the vessel owner.

Safety regulations are created by OSHA, but there are some specialized maritime statutes, as well. The purpose of these is to ensure the best conditions for maritime workers and to also envision reasonable compensation in the case of a safety violation.