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.
Do you know OSHA Reporting requirements?
April 01, 2024
What are OSHA reporting Requirements? When are you supposed to report an injury to OSHA as an employer? There are requirements and timelines for reporting an on-the-job accident to OSHA. Tune in below as Jim and Scott discuss the reporting requirements for OSHA. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Risk Management Team with any questions or topics you want to see us cover. Have an injury and need to submit a First Report Of Injury (FROI)? PORTAL To obtain portal access…
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.
MORE2023 1st Quarter Claims Recap
May 24, 2023
We consistently keep our members updated about the Top 5 Claims of each quarter. Join Scott Hunter, Senior Risk Manager, as he reviews the Top 5 Claims we saw in the first quarter and see how these types of claims compare to last year's top claims. 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.
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 .
MORESafety Awareness: 3rd Quarter Claims Recap
October 28, 2022
For our 3rd quarter claims recap, we have reviewed our claims statistics. We have provided the top 5 types of injuries and injury causes and compared them to our 2nd quarter top 5 claims to look at the trends developing across the fund. To learn about the top 5 claims for the third quarter, please watch the video below: Each of the top 5 claims types can cause devastating, life-altering injuries for your employees. The AlaCOMP Online Safety Library provides information to…
MORESafety Awareness: Documentation
October 28, 2022
Documentation There is an old 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 ensure that you know what is required. All training must be documented. Only…
MORESafety Awareness: Workers Compensation Fraud
October 28, 2022
Wondering what is and what isn't work comp fraud? Watch the video below where Matt Graham, VP of Claims, describes the differences between what isn't work comp fraud and the three elements of what he looks for to determine what is work comp fraud. If you have any questions regarding work comp fraud please feel free to reach out to our Claims Department .
MORESafety Awareness: 2022 1st Quarter Claims Recap
May 04, 2022
2022 1st Quarter Claims Recap When we are reviewing claims data for trends, we often find trends that begin during the first quarter of the year and remain constant as the year progresses. In 2022, we will review our claims statistics from each quarter with you to display the top types of injuries, injury causes, and trends developing across the fund. For the first quarter of 2022, the following are our top five claim types by total incurred value: Slip, trip, and fall – 87 claims for…
MORESafety Awareness: AlaCOMP Drug Free Program
May 04, 2022
AlaCOMP Drug Free Program AlaCOMP’s Drug Free Credit is available for all members that implement a drug testing policy. To do this is simple. You, as the employer, would inform all your employees that after a work-related accident a post-drug test will be performed. Helpful tips on post-accident screening guidelines: Have a written Drug-Testing Policy. We recommend having all employees sign your company’s drug testing policy annually and place it in their…
MOREAlaCOMP Cross-Border Claims Reporting Guidelines
April 13, 2022
AlaCOMP Cross-Border Claims Reporting Guidelines If you have a claim that occurs outside of Alabama, there are different guidelines for reporting the claim. See below for the steps to report an out-of-state claim. Report all claims immediately, regardless of how minor you feel the injury is. Complete the appropriate state First Report of Injury Form (FROI). If you have an out-of-state claim, send the FROI to cbclaims@alacompins.com. Only Alabama claims may be submitted through the…
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