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Safe + Sound Week

It’s Officially Safe + Sound Week! The Safe + Sound campaign encourages every workplace to have a health and safety program. Starting a safety program offers numerous benefits, including increased efficiency, cost savings, and a happier workplace. Our Risk Management Team is…

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Safety Alert: Machine Guarding

In 2019, machine guarding ranked #9 on OSHA’s list of most frequently cited violations in the U.S. (OSHA, 2020).  Moving parts of machines have the potential to cause severe injuries in the workplace such as amputations, crushed fingers and more.  While these…

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Machine Guarding Hazard Alert

Machinery-related injuries are some of the worst in the industry. Over the past months, AlaCOMP has experienced a rash of machinery related injury claims. Workers get caught in machines and suffer severe injuries such as crushed arms, legs, severed or…

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