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: 2021 Claims Recap
March 03, 2022
2021 Claims Recap Each year we recap the year to provide insight to our members of the top 5 claims of the year for our Fund. This time we wanted to put it even in further perspective to give you not only the number of claims for that group but also the incurred cost. Click the below to learn more about the top 5 claims of 2021. If you have any questions or need help with your safety programs please feel free to contact our Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Awareness: Lockout/Tagout Basic Steps
March 03, 2022
Lockout/Tagout Basic Steps Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the control of hazardous energy while a piece of equipment or machinery is being serviced or repaired. OSHA’s LOTO standard can be found in 29CFR 1910.147. What are the basic steps to an effective LOTO event? Once identification has been made of the equipment or machinery that needs to be shut down, identify all its energy sources. Make sure that the equipment or machinery has properly released all its stored energy. Even after the…
MORENew Convenient Payment Options: Invoice Cloud
March 03, 2022
We Are Live! We are very excited to announce that our new electronic invoice system has gone live! Lookout for emails from AlaCOMP that will have the subject of "AlaCOMP Invoice." It's easy to Pay! To obtain portal access, click the link below, or to make a one-time payment use the link on your billing invoice: Portal Access Request Although the new electronic payment system is optional, we encourage you to opt-in and take advantage of these easy-to-use…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA TOP 5 Citations- #2
March 03, 2022
The OSHA Top 5 Citations Video Series will touch on OSHA’s most common citations. Each video in the series will help you identify what citations occur most frequently, what OSHA standard(s) addresses those citations, and how you can improve your company’s safety efforts to be compliant with these OSHA standards. In this video, AlaCOMP Risk Manager, Scott Hunter, will be talking you through the 2nd most common OSHA Citation, what OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #3
March 03, 2022
In the video below, Kyle Maske, Loss Control Technician, will be telling you about the 3rd most common OSHA Citation. He will be educating you on ways to reduce your risk of citations and injuries from improper respiratory protection. Learn how your team can become more compliant with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and Appendix D. Find additional materials to assist you with this topic in our Online Safety Library under topic index “Respiratory Protection”. < If you…
MORESafety Awareness: National Burn Awareness Week
February 11, 2022
National Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, 2023 Did you know that roughly 10% of burn injuries occur in the workplace? Observed in the first full week of February each year, National Burn Awareness Week is an opportunity for organizations and educators to share everyday burn awareness and prevention messages with the community. In the United States, over 400,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries each year. National Burn Awareness Week offers an…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #4
January 24, 2022
The OSHA Top 5 Citations Video Series will touch on OSHA’s most common citations. Each video in the series will help you identify what citations occurred most frequently, what OSHA standard(s) addresses those citations, and how you can improve your company’s safety efforts to be compliant with these OSHA standards. In this video, Loss Control Consultant, Jay Burton, will be reviewing the 4th most common OSHA citation. He will be discussing how you can implement…
MORESafety Awareness: Situational Awareness
January 20, 2022
Situational Awareness Situational Awareness can be technically defined as “the perception of the elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning and the projection of their status in the near future." Or, to put it in plain everyday English, situational awareness is simply knowing what is going on around us. Situational awareness is important to everyone. Being aware of your surroundings and aware of what is happening around you is…
MORESafety Awareness: Covid-19 ETS Update
January 18, 2022
UPDATE: United States Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA ETS on Covid-19 Vaccines and Testing This is an update to the email sent on January 7th, 2022, regarding the OSHA Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing ETS. On Thursday, January 13th, 2022, The United States Supreme Court struck down the OSHA emergency temporary standard concerning Covid-19 vaccination requirements and testing for employers with 100 or more employees. We will continue to update you with more information as it becomes…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #5
January 11, 2022
OSHA TOP 5 CITATIONS: The OSHA Top 5 Citations Video Series will touch on OSHA’s most common citations. Each video in the series will help you identify what citations occurred most frequently, what OSHA standard(s) addresses those citations, and how you can improve your company’s safety efforts to be compliant with these OSHA standards. In this video, Jim Hallford, Vice President of Loss Control, will be discussing the 5th most common OSHA citation. Click the…
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