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.
What is an Experience Mod?
March 22, 2024
Do you know what an Experience Mod is or how it is determined and relates to your premium? If not, NOW is your time to learn about Experience Mods from Carol Maske and Scott Hunter. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up to date. Please contact the Risk Management Team with any questions. Have an accident and need to submit a First Report of Injury? PORTAL To obtain portal access click the link below: Portal Access Request…
MORESafeguarding Eyes and Faces in the Workplace
March 06, 2024
Ensuring the safety of employees is a fundamental responsibility in any workplace, encompassing the protection of vulnerable areas such as the eyes and face. The exposed nature of these features makes them particularly susceptible to various workplace hazards, ranging from chemical exposure to mechanical risks and radiation. Chemicals pose a significant threat, capable of causing burns, irritation, and lasting damage to the eyes upon contact. Similarly, industrial activities like cutting,…
MORELadder Safety Month: Insights from a Real Accident Claim
March 06, 2024
Ladder Claim Series With March being Ladder Safety Month, we want to bring you another one of our Claims Case Series. This 3 part series will be on a Ladder Accident. Click below to watch Kyle Maske discuss how the ladder accident occurred and what injuries the employee suffered. In the 2nd video, Scott Hunter discusses some things that could have been done to possibly prevent this accident from happening. Lastly, in the 3rd video, Cooper Humphrey dives deeper into the financial repercussions…
MOREWorkplace Burn Prevention
February 05, 2024
In the professional sphere, burns can stem from various sources. Electrical burns may arise from faulty wiring or malfunctioning equipment. Chemical burns may result from exposure to corrosive substances common in certain work environments. Additionally, employees may face the risk of burns due to fire-related incidents or contact with hot surfaces and materials. Prevention Strategies: Education and Training: Implementing thorough training programs ensures that employees are…
MOREHoliday Safety
December 21, 2023
MOREAre you using Proper Lifting techniques?
December 14, 2023
Taking care of your back is vital to your health and well-being. Don't let improper lifting habits jeopardize it! Join Kyle Maske, Risk Manager, as he discusses safer lifting practices you can implement at work and home. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up to date. Please contact the Risk Management Team with any questions or topics you would like to see us cover.
MOREProper Documentation
November 30, 2023
Documentation There is an adage in the world of administration. The saying is: “If it isn’t in writing, it isn’t!” That fact has never been more accurate than in today’s litigious society. Documentation should begin with your safety program. Your safety program must be in writing, not only for protection against litigation but also for OSHA compliance. We are here to make sure that you know what is required. All training must be documented. Only…
MOREHappy Thanksgiving
November 17, 2023
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MORE3rd Quarter Claims Recap
November 16, 2023
We are back again with our quarter Claims Recap. Join Scott Hunter as he reviews and compares the Top 5 Claims of the 3rd quarter to the Top 5 Claims of the 2nd quarter. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up to date. Please contact the Risk Management Team with any questions or topics you would like to see us cover.
MOREDid You Miss Our LOTO Amputation Case Study?
November 06, 2023
Watch as the Risk Management Team discusses a workplace accident that led to an amputation. Learn about some of the preventive measures they could have taken and the claim's financial impact on the employee and company. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our Safety Channel to stay up to date. Contact our Risk Management Team with any questions or topics you would like to see us cover.
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