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 Alert: Online Safety Library - Learning Management System
July 07, 2021
Need a way to train employees virtually or need another outlet for light duty...check out the LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM in the online Safety Library. The LMS is located in the FREE online safety library and is customizable and provides a way to document, complete, and record-keep employee training all within a virtual setting. The LMS is also an excellent tool to ensure remote employees are able to complete safety training when in-person training is not possible and provides the ability to…
MORESafety Alert: Claims Crash Course
June 24, 2021
Do you have questions or need assistance when an on-the-job-injury occurs? Click below to watch the Claims Crash Course video that covers all the details on what to do, how to file an FROI and who to contact when an on-the-job injury occurs. Click here for a cheat sheet/checklist for a quick easy way to know what to do when an on-the-job injury does occur. For any other questions regarding claims please contact our Claims Department. If you need additional assistance with our Online…
MORESafety Alert: Country Club Safety - Seasonal Worker
June 17, 2021
Summer is quickly approaching and summertime often means increased business for country clubs and golf courses alike. While everyone appreciates an uptick in customers, this increased workload can present additional hazards to employees that may be amplified by longer hours, change in weather, and a higher number of patrons. Additionally, to address an increased workload, facilities often look to hire seasonal workers. While seasonal workers can help reduce the…
MORESafety Alert: Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck Safety and Training
June 08, 2021
It is NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY so what better to review than safety and training for Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks. Don’t forget to provide proper safety and training for all employees. Remember to: Train workers on all site specific safety hazards such as slopes, inclines, and other hazardous areas Provide classroom and hands-on training to all new employees Re-train after any change in equipment or facilities, any observed unsafe acts, and at least every three years…
MORESafety Alert: First Report of Injury (FROI) What to do and not to do if an Accident occurs in the workplace
May 20, 2021
What to do when a work injury occurs: Determine the best course of medical action, i.e., first aid, general occupational physician, emergency room. Direct appropriate care. Complete an accident investigation. Fill out the proper forms and get the proper statements. Do not make a final decision. We are here for your protection. Do not deny a claim without filing it first. Consult us before proceeding past the immediate medical treatment and…
MORESafety Buzz – May 2021
May 13, 2021
Top 10 Accident Causes of 2020 Each year we review a number of different metrics and data points from the previous year that are related to different claim types. This helps us to pinpoint areas of concern and where we are best suited to focus our efforts for safety messages and resources as it relates to accident prevention. Below, you will find the top ten causes of injuries for the fund year 2020. You will see that most of the usual suspects are again found in the top 10. Slips, trips, and…
MOREHazard Alert: Powered Industrial Truck Safety
May 06, 2021
As we are quickly approaching the mid-point of the 2021 year, we would like to point out a trend we are seeing this year as it relates to on-the-job injuries. We are experiencing an increase of severe injuries related to the operation of powered industrial trucks (forklifts). Now is the time for our members to act and review your organizations powered industrial truck safety and training programs. This training should not be limited to those who operate powered…
MORESafety Alert: Accident Investigation Tips
April 29, 2021
One of the most important components of a comprehensive safety program is to have a strong set of accident investigation procedures in place. Every incident should be investigated and employees should be encouraged to report all incidents, no matter how minor the incident appears. In every accident investigation, some simple rules should apply to your method: Use an unbiased approach during the investigation. Conduct a walkthrough of the accident as soon as possible…
MORESafety Alert: Focus Four
April 12, 2021
OSHA has identified four hazards that are responsible for the majority of losses and fatalities in the workplace each year. What OSHA calls the “Focus Four Hazards” are Fall Hazards, Caught-In-Between Hazards, Struck-By Hazards and Electrical Hazards. In fact OSHA has attributed 90% of all workplace fatalities to the hazards classified as the Focus Four. OSHA places special emphasis on safety training when it comes to these four…
MORESafety Alert: How to use the AlaComp Safety Library
April 02, 2021
Do you have questions on our Online Safety Library? How to use it? How to Login? Please click the image below for a video on how to use the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library. Also, download our Safety Library Cheat Sheet for quick answers on the safety library. If you have any questions or need help logging in, please feel free to reach out to one of our Loss Control Team Members:
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