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.
Impairment in the Workplace
February 27, 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. In this video, Matt Graham, VP of Claims, briefly discusses impairment in the workplace and how implementing a drug free program can be beneficial. Click the image below to watch the first video of this series. To watch more of our safety videos and series, subscribe to our YouTube…
MOREWhat is Accident Prevention?
February 17, 2023
What is Accident Prevention? What constitutes an accident? An Accident is an unplanned, unintended, and unexpected event resulting in risk exposure. Accidents can occur at any place or at any time. Accordingly, prevention would be our best defense against an accident. Prevention is the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Therefore, we want to create Accident Prevention, the application of measures designed to reduce accidents or the…
MOREWhy Your Retail Store Needs A Safety Program
February 17, 2023
Should You Implement a Safety Program In Your Convenience Stores? In short, the answer is yes but let us begin with a few reasons why this is true. Convenience store employees face a unique set of daily hazards that are not typically seen in other industries—for example, burglaries and the risk of assault on a daily basis. Convenience store employees are at risk from when a shift begins until it ends, especially the overnight staff. That does not include everyday…
MOREPersonal Protective Equipment
December 28, 2022
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the least effective control measure according to the hierarchy of controls. However, in addition to other control measures, PPE can effectively protect employees from workplace injuries. In this video, Jay Burton will discuss commonly used PPE in the workplace and how a Job Hazard Analysis can help determine what PPE your company should utilize. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact our Loss Control Department . You can find…
MOREService Industry Claims
December 28, 2022
Service Industry Claims The new year is right around the corner, and it's a great time to see which injuries might affect your industry the most. We have taken the time to break down the most reoccurring causes of injuries and the most costly for our service industry accounts, including dine-in and take-out restaurants. Typically, we write a “Top 5” list, but it became apparent during our gathering of the claims data that three causes far outweighed the rest for service…
MOREModified/Light Duty
December 28, 2022
What is modified/light duty? Do you have modified/light duty for injured employees to return to work? Modified/light duty is a great platform to implement in your workplace to help injured employees who are not fully recovered (per their doctor) return to work with limited capacity duties. Various modified/light-duty tasks can be implemented depending on the scope of work at your place of business. To learn more about modified/light duty, click the video below: We understand there are…
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.…
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…
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…
MORESafety Video Series: Machine Guarding- Interlock Guards
September 07, 2022
The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and other employees in the work area from hazards created during the machine’s regular operation. In the Machine Guarding Series, we will cover LOTO, fixed barriers, and interlocked guards in the workplace. Interlocked guards automatically shut down a machine’s operation to prevent a worker from being exposed to potential hazards. In the video below, Scott Hunter will explain how interlocked guards work,…
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