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.
Cultivating a Drug-Free Workplace
September 05, 2024
Cultivating a Drug-Free Workplace Ensuring a safe and productive workplace starts with effective drug and alcohol programs and policies caused by impairment. Watch as Matt Graham, VP of Claims, discusses the impact of substance use on a claim and AlaCOMP's take on how to handle it. He also provides insight on tips on what to do if an employee is using drugs and/or alcohol. What is Impairment?: Watch as Matt briefly discusses impairment in the workplace and how implementing a…
MORESafe + Sound Week
July 10, 2024
It's Officially Safe + Sound Week! The Safe + Sound campaign encourages every workplace to have a health and safety program. Starting a safety program offers numerous benefits, including increased efficiency, cost savings, and a happier workplace. Our Risk Management Team is here to assist: We offer a free Online Safety Library to all of our members, which includes a vast array of safety training materials. We will demonstrate how to hold and perform effective safety…
MOREBasics of Lockout/Tagout
June 24, 2024
Join Jay Burton as he explains the basics of Lockout/tagout (LOTO), a critical safety procedure designed to prevent the accidental startup of machinery during maintenance. By understanding and implementing LOTO, you can significantly reduce workplace injuries and create a safer environment for your team. In this video, Jay will guide you through the essential steps and best practices to effectively use Lockout/tagout procedures. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to…
MORESubcontractors
June 13, 2024
Understanding the difference between subcontractors and employees is crucial for workers and businesses. Tune in as Cooper will break it down for you in this video, making it easier to grasp the key differences between subcontractors and employees. Please contact the Risk Management Team for any inquiries or suggestions. AlaCOMP is Going Paperless on July 15th! Enroll Today!
MORETop 5 OSHA Violations of 2023
June 10, 2024
Join the AlaCOMP Risk Management Team as they compare the Top 5 OSHA Violations of 2023 to the Top 5 AlaCOMP Claims of 2023. 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. AlaCOMP is Going Paperless on July 15th! Enroll Today!
MOREOSHA 2022 Preliminary Top 10 Citations
October 28, 2022
OSHA 2022 Preliminary Top 10 Citations At AlaCOMP, it is our priority to keep you informed. OSHA just released its preliminary Top 10 Citations for 2022: Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,260 violations Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,424 Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,185 Ladders (1926.1053): 2,143 Scaffolding (1926.451): 2,058 Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 1,977 Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 1,749 Fall Protection…
MORESafe + Sound Week 2022
August 01, 2022
Safe + Sound Week 2022 It is officially Safe + Sound Week! The Safe + Sound campaign encourages every workplace to have a health and safety program. We wanted to talk a little about how AlaCOMP can help you begin and implement an effective health and safety program in your workplace. We understand that starting a safety program from the ground up can seem like an overwhelming task. We are here to help. Our Loss Control team has over twenty-five years of combined health…
MORESafety Awareness: OSHA & Temporary Staffing
July 12, 2022
OSHA & Temporary Staffing Do you have questions about the relationship between OSHA and temporary staffing agencies? Or the responsibilities of a staffing company? If you are a staffing agency or if you work with a staffing company, watch the video below to learn more about which responsibilities belong to the staffing company and to understand who is responsible for OSHA violations. If you have additional questions please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Recordkeeping
April 13, 2022
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders to assist in recordkeeping, accidents, employee training, and much more. Our Loss Control Consultants will each be going through a different Safety Manager software topic to show you how the software works, various features, and how can it benefit your…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA TOP 5 Citations- #1
March 24, 2022
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. What is the number one most common OSHA citation in all workplaces? In this video, Jay Burton, Loss Control Consultant, will be discussing…
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