AlaCOMP provides news and OSHA Updates to all members. Each entry is packed with vital safety tips, updates to claims processes and information on the annual seminar devoted to safety and workers’ compensation subjects.
Safety Awareness: Subcontractors Vs. Employees
July 12, 2022
Subcontractors vs. Employees Subcontractors and employees may seem like similar terms, but they are vastly different when it comes to employment law and your responsibilities as an employer. The person you hire can affect your business in various ways. Sometimes, it may be better to hire a subcontractor, or other times, an employee is appropriate. Without knowing the difference, you may not know who you should hire. So, what's the difference between…
MORESafety Video Series: Construction Site Walk-Throughs and Inspections
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Construction sites present hazards that may not be present in other workplaces. In this video, Kyle Maske is reviewing what some of these unique hazards are. He will be discussing the basics of conducting a construction site inspection, why these inspections are so important to worker safety, and how you can ensure…
MORESafety Awareness: OSHA & Temporary Staffing
July 12, 2022
OSHA & Temporary Staffing Do you have questions about the relationship between OSHA and temporary staffing agencies? Or the responsibilities of a staffing company? If you are a staffing agency or if you work with a staffing company, watch the video below to learn more about which responsibilities belong to the staffing company and to understand who is responsible for OSHA violations. If you have additional questions please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: Manufacturing and Industrial Walk-Throughs
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walkthrough Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walkthroughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Different environments present unique hazards and “trouble areas” that need to be addressed when conducting a workplace inspection or walkthrough. Each video in the series will give you a better understanding of the high-risk hazards present in different environments, common causes of failed workplace inspections,…
MORESafety Video Series: Hot Work Permits
July 12, 2022
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders to assist in recordkeeping, accidents, employee training, and much more. Our Loss Control Consultants will each be going through a different Safety Manager software topic to show you how the software works, various features, and how can it benefit…
MORESafety Awareness: What to Look for in an Accident Investigation
May 09, 2022
What to Look for in an Accident Investigation Conducting an accident investigation is crucial for determining the cause of a specific accident and helping to prevent future accidents. Accident investigations should be conducted for all workplace incidents, not just ones that result in an injury. When conducting an accident investigation, most of the time, it will be determined that the events surrounding the accident were predictable and that the accident could have been prevented if…
MORESafety Awareness: Heat-Related Illness
May 04, 2022
Heat-Related Illness As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, there is no better time to ensure your team is educated on heat stress in the workplace. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rashes. Besides the direct hazards associated with heat stress, heat stress can also lead to workplace injuries in other ways. Heat can increase the risk of injury to workers as it may result in sweaty palms, foggy safety glasses, and dizziness which can all…
MORESafety Video Series: Safety Budget
May 04, 2022
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders to assist in recordkeeping, accidents, employee training, and much more. Our Loss Control Consultants will each be going through a different Safety Manager software topic to show you how the software works, various features, and how can it benefit…
MORESafety Awareness: 2022 1st Quarter Claims Recap
May 04, 2022
2022 1st Quarter Claims Recap When we are reviewing claims data for trends, we often find trends that begin during the first quarter of the year and remain constant as the year progresses. In 2022, we will review our claims statistics from each quarter with you to display the top types of injuries, injury causes, and trends developing across the fund. For the first quarter of 2022, the following are our top five claim types by total incurred value: Slip, trip, and fall – 87 claims for…
MORESafety Awareness: AlaCOMP Drug Free Program
May 04, 2022
AlaCOMP Drug Free Program AlaCOMP’s Drug Free Credit is available for all members that implement a drug testing policy. To do this is simple. You, as the employer, would inform all your employees that after a work-related accident a post-drug test will be performed. Helpful tips on post-accident screening guidelines: Have a written Drug-Testing Policy. We recommend having all employees sign your company’s drug testing policy annually and place it in their…
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