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: 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…
MOREAlaCOMP Drug Free Program
March 24, 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…
MORESafety Awareness: 2021 Claims Recap
March 03, 2022
2021 Claims Recap Each year we recap the year to provide insight to our members of the top 5 claims of the year for our Fund. This time we wanted to put it even in further perspective to give you not only the number of claims for that group but also the incurred cost. Click the below to learn more about the top 5 claims of 2021. If you have any questions or need help with your safety programs please feel free to contact our Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Alert: First Report of Injury (FROI) What to do and not to do if an Accident occurs in the workplace
May 20, 2021
What to do when a work injury occurs: Determine the best course of medical action, i.e., first aid, general occupational physician, emergency room. Direct appropriate care. Complete an accident investigation. Fill out the proper forms and get the proper statements. Do not make a final decision. We are here for your protection. Do not deny a claim without filing it first. Consult us before proceeding past the immediate medical treatment and…
MOREMedical Protocol
July 28, 2020
Having a medical protocol in place is a step that can help make an injury on the job not as painful as it may seem. We highly recommend that all companies have a medical protocol in place not only to make it easy for you the employer but to also allow your employees to have the knowledge of where to go if an injury occurs. What is a Medical Protocol? A medical protocol outlines steps for an employee if they get injured. It helps to have a medical physician that is…
MOREThink Safe, Work Safe, Stay Safe
June 09, 2020
No matter the type of work environment, safety rules should always exist. The company’s primary objective is to provide safe and healthy working conditions for all employees. Each employee should become familiar with, and follow, all general and department safety rules. Most accidents can be prevented if everyone uses assigned safety equipment and follows safety rules. The type of business will determine necessary general and operating safety…
MOREOctober Safety Awareness: Claims Reporting
October 18, 2019
When an on the job injury occurs, there are a couple steps to follow that will help not only you, the employer/employee, but will also ensure that AlaCOMP is able to control medical cost and properly investigate the claim. Ultimately, this could end up saving you time and money. If an on the job injury does occur, having certain protocols/training in place always makes for a smoother process. Training your employees about what to do if they get injured and knowing how to handle reporting an on…
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