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.
Claim Case Study Series Pt. 1 Overview
January 23, 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. March is Ladder Safety Month, and in honor of that, we are bringing you our first quarter Claim Case Study on Ladder Safety. In this first video series, we will provide a brief overview of the claim and the injuries the worker received due to the accident. Click below to watch the video. To watch more of our safety…
MOREHoliday Ladder Safety
November 29, 2022
Holiday Ladder Safety Are you planning on hanging Christmas lights this year? Remember to place your ladder on a level, stable surface. Breaking an arm in a fall (or worse) is no fun anytime, let alone during the holiday season. According to World Health Organization, the US leads the world in ladder deaths. Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths caused by ladders. Falls from ladders are the leading cause of death on construction sites.…
MORELadder Safety Statistics
March 24, 2022
Ladder Safety Statistics With March being National Ladder Safety Month, we thought it would be essential to review some ladder injury statistics in the workplace. While ladders are one of the most dangerous tools in the workforce, ladder safety is often overlooked. In the last fiscal year, OSHA reports there were 2,026 citations written involving ladders. OSHA has mandated employee training, had manufacturers place safety stickers on the ladders, and required…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #5
January 11, 2022
OSHA TOP 5 CITATIONS: The OSHA Top 5 Citations Video Series will touch on OSHA’s most common citations. Each video in the series will help you identify what citations occurred most frequently, what OSHA standard(s) addresses those citations, and how you can improve your company’s safety efforts to be compliant with these OSHA standards. In this video, Jim Hallford, Vice President of Loss Control, will be discussing the 5th most common OSHA citation. Click the…
MORESafety Alert: 5 Steps to Ladder Safety
October 11, 2021
Ladders in the workplace are used commonly and often the safety aspect and training are often forgotten. 20% of fatal and lost workday injuries are from falls from ladders. Most of these accidents can be prevented if we follow the safety training and procedures. Below are 5 steps to ladder safety: Choose the Proper Ladder for the Job. Performing a quick job safety anaylsis (JSA) will help determine whether a step ladder or extension ladder is appropriate for the job. Inspect the…
MOREThree Points of Contact Rule: The Do’s and Don’ts
March 23, 2020
When using a ladder, make sure to pay attention. Use the ladder safely and ensure the ladder is in good working condition. The Three Points of Contact rule exists for safety. Following this rule helps employees reduce and prevent falls. Below find a “do’s and don’ts” outline for the Three Points of Contact rule: Do: Keep three points of contact with the ladder: two hands and one foot, or two feet and…
MOREReminders: Ladder Safety
March 01, 2020
March is National Ladder Safety Month. Below find appropriate information about ladder inspection and safety. Failure to properly inspect, set-up or use a ladder can cause serious injury or death. Ladder inspection points: Non-skid feet No loose, broken or missing parts No wet or slippery treads or rungs Non-metal siderails when working around electricity Appropriate ladder weight rating …
MORESafety Awareness: Slips, Trips and Falls
April 04, 2019
With slips, trips and falls ranking as one of the most common accidents in the workplace and home, prevention is important. These accidents account for about 15 percent of all accidental deaths per year and about 25 percent of all reported injury claims per fiscal year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. About 65 percent occur as a result of same-level falls, and more than 1 million individuals experience a slip, trip or fall injury every year. Slips, trips and falls can occur in…
MORESafety Awareness: Ladder Safety Month
March 01, 2019
March is known as Ladder Safety Month. Over the years, industries have seen an increase in ladder-related accidents in the workplace. These types of accidents kill an average of 3 workers every week and injure more than 50 workers every day in the United States. For the past 2 years, Ladder Safety was number 5 on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations. Ladder-related accidents can be prevented if you take the time to choose the proper ladder for the job. Always ensure that the ladder is set up…
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