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: 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…
MORESafety Awareness: AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Services
January 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Here at AlaCOMP, we are getting back into the swing of things. One of the benefits of having AlaCOMP on your team is that we provide excellent Loss Control services to all of our insureds. We are here to assist you with on-site visits, help with training programs and much more. Again, this year we are continuing with our Rewards programs To learn more about our Loss Control Department and the rewards programs we offer click the video below. If you have questions or need…
MORESafety Alert: OSHA Update- Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing
December 29, 2021
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing for Employers with 100 or more Employees Any company with at least 100 employees that fails to comply with the ETS for Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing may be subject to fines up to $13,653 per serious violation. Keep in mind that OSHA fine increase each year in January by the rate of inflation. We can expect fines for serious violations to exceed $14,000 in 2022. If a company acts in “good faith” to…
MORESafety Alert: Retail Safety
December 16, 2021
Retail stores are not typically considered an “unsafe” work environment. However, department stores and main street retail stores can present many hazards, as with any industry. Each workplace is different, and employers should know what dangers exist to create a safe workplace. Here are some of the most common hazards in the retail industry: Ladders - all employees should be trained on how to use a ladder properly and safely, including the 4 to 1 rule (4ft up =…
MORESafety Alert: Pinch Points
December 09, 2021
Join us for a pinch point safety video where AlaCOMP Risk Manager Scott Hunter discusses the various types of pinch point injuries, what pinch point hazards are covered under OSHA regulations, and best practices to prevent pinch point injuries. If you have any questions or need help logging in, please feel free to reach out to one of our Loss Control Team Members:
MORESafety Alert: Restaurant Safety
December 02, 2021
With the food service industry being such a fast-paced business, many restaurants and restaurant owners may not be focused on employee safety. Still, restaurant workers encompass one the largest groups of injured workers in the nation. Restaurants are one of the fastest-growing industries, and that number will continue to grow. Safety should be at the forefront of any industry but especially in the food service department. Restaurant employees face many hazards every day in…
MORESafety Alert: Safety Library
December 01, 2021
Don't forget about the Free Online Safety Library when you are looking for help with safety programs, meetings and much more. The online library offers thousands of different pieces such as powerpoints, safety briefings, videos, and much more to help with safety in your workplace. 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…
MORESafety Alert: Monthly Reporting
November 19, 2021
Does your payroll fluctuate monthly? We have the solution for you! Monthly Reporting What is monthly reporting? Monthly reporting is exactly what it sounds like – you report your actual payroll, each month, rather than estimating annually. Why should you do monthly reporting? Premium is based on actual payroll resulting in more accurate premium payments Reduces the risk of large additional premium audits Could improve cash flow by allowing smaller deposits and…
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