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.
Prescription Drugs in the Workplace
March 27, 2023
The last of this series discusses Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace. We will address prescriptions drugs and their use in the workplace. The use of prescription drugs in the workplace can cause questions about how a claim is handled. Matt Graham, VP of Claims, discusses whether the use of prescription drugs can affect a claim and if you have questions about an employee taking prescription drugs what to do. Click the link below to watch the last video of this series. To watch more of our safety…
MOREWorking Near Roadways
March 23, 2023
Do you have employees working near roadways? Tune into the video below, where Senior Risk Manager, Scott Hunter discusses the dos and don'ts of working near roadways. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Risk Management Department . Don't forget to visit the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library for more safety information regarding working near roadways. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on our safety resources.…
MORE2022 Claims Recap
March 22, 2023
2022 Claims Recap Each year we provide our annual claims recap for our members about the Top 5 Claims for our Fund. To provide further insight, we have broken down the number of claims in each category and the incurred costs. Watch the video below to learn more about the top 5 claims of 2022. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Risk Management Department .
MOREForklift Safety and Complacency
March 16, 2023
Forklift Complacency Forklifts are incredibly useful machines that make moving heavy loads in warehouses, construction sites, and factories easier. However, using forklifts has inherent risks that can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. One of the most significant risks associated with forklift use is complacency, which is a tendency to become comfortable with repetitive tasks and to overlook potential hazards. Complacency can be dangerous, leading to a lack of focus and…
MORELegalization of Marijuana in the Workplace
March 13, 2023
Our next series discusses Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace. We will address impairment in the workplace, legalization of marijuana, and prescriptions drugs and their use in the workplace. As questions continue to arise about the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, Matt, VP of Claims, discusses AlaCOMP's take on handling a claim with a positive marijuana test and informs you on what we know about the situation currently. To watch the video click the image…
MOREImpairment in the Workplace
February 27, 2023
Our next series discusses Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace. We will address impairment in the workplace, legalization of marijuana, and prescriptions drugs and their use in the workplace. In this video, Matt Graham, VP of Claims, briefly discusses impairment in the workplace and how implementing a drug free program can be beneficial. Click the image below to watch the first video of this series. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our YouTube…
MORELadder Claim Case Study- Cost
February 17, 2023
In 2023, we will bring you a Claim Case Study each quarter. We will provide a brief overview of the claim, the cause of the claim, and the overall financial impact of the claim. In this last Claim Case Study Video, we discuss the financial impact of a ladder claim. We will discuss not only the cost of the injured worker (claims reserve cost) but we will also discuss other potential costs the company might incur such as damaged equipment, lost production, and more. To watch this video click…
MOREWhat is Accident Prevention?
February 17, 2023
What is Accident Prevention? What constitutes an accident? An Accident is an unplanned, unintended, and unexpected event resulting in risk exposure. Accidents can occur at any place or at any time. Accordingly, prevention would be our best defense against an accident. Prevention is the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Therefore, we want to create Accident Prevention, the application of measures designed to reduce accidents or the…
MORELadder Claim Case Study- Cause
February 17, 2023
In 2023, we will bring you a Claim Case Study each quarter. We will provide a brief overview of the claim, the cause of the claim, and the overall financial impact of the claim In this second Claim Case Study video, you will learn about the cause and effect of proper ladder safety. We discuss the details of what the injured employee did or didn't do and how this injury could have been prevented. Click below to watch the video. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to…
MOREWhy Your Retail Store Needs A Safety Program
February 17, 2023
Should You Implement a Safety Program In Your Convenience Stores? In short, the answer is yes but let us begin with a few reasons why this is true. Convenience store employees face a unique set of daily hazards that are not typically seen in other industries—for example, burglaries and the risk of assault on a daily basis. Convenience store employees are at risk from when a shift begins until it ends, especially the overnight staff. That does not include everyday…
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