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.
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
May 24, 2023
With slips, trips, and falls ranking as one of the most common accidents in the workplace, training your employees on proper housekeeping and hazard awareness is vital. To learn more about these hazards and how to prevent your employees from slip, trip, and fall related injuries, watch the video below. 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…
MOREDriving Claim Case Study- Cost
May 08, 2023
In our next Claim Case Study Series, the Risk Management Team dives into the events surrounding an automobile driving accident. Scott Hunter, Jay Burton, and Kyle Maske will provide a summary of the claim, ways the claim could have been prevented, and the financial impact of the claim. In the final installment of this series, Kyle Maske discusses the financial impact of the claim and shows you what specifically led to those costs. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe…
MOREDriving Claim Case Study- Prevention
April 24, 2023
In our next Claim Case Study Series, the Risk Management Team dives into the events surrounding an automobile driving accident. Scott Hunter, Jay Burton, and Kyle Maske will provide a summary of the claim, ways the claim could have been prevented, and the financial impact of the claim. In the second installment of the Driving Claim Case Study Series, Jay Burton breaks down the claim to its root cause and explains why it occurred. He will also discuss control measures that could have helped to…
MOREDriving Claim Case Study- Summary
April 10, 2023
In our next Claim Case Study Series, the Risk Management Team dives into the events surrounding an automobile driving accident. Scott Hunter, Jay Burton, and Kyle Maske will provide a summary of the claim, ways the claim could have been prevented, and the financial impact of the claim. In this first installment, Scott Hunter introduces the claim by summarizing what occurred and discussing what you will see throughout the rest of this series. To watch more of our safety videos and series,…
MOREProtect Your Team From Hidden Hazards at the Office
April 06, 2023
Office Safety On the surface, the office setting may look like it has no risk of injury, but unfortunately, many hazards in the office are often overlooked. Ensuring that your office employees have proper safety training is crucial. In the video below, Jim Hallford discusses hidden dangers in the office and the importance of proper safety training. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Risk Management Department .
MOREPrescription 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…
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