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 Video Series: Machine Guarding- Fixed Guards
August 31, 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. Fixed barriers are one type of guard that can protect workers with machine guarding. In this video, Jim Hallford will show you an example of a fixed barrier and how that barrier protects workers from the hazards…
MORESafety Video Series: Machine Guarding- The Basics of LO/TO
August 31, 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. In the Basics of LO/TO (lockout/tagout) video, Jay Burton will cover six basic steps that should be included in every energy control program. He will also discuss the OSHA standard related to LO/TO and the types of…
MORESafety Reward Program
August 31, 2022
SAFETY REWARD PROGRAM As you are probably already aware, AlaCOMP-OSAA is continuing its Members' Rewards and Recognition Programs this year. We wanted to remind you about the details so you can be sure to get entered to win: LOSS RATIO DRAWING: We will review all members' loss ratios on Sept. 30, 2022. Each member in the top 3 categories (excellent, good, and satisfactory) will be entered for a drawing to win a specified amount off their 2023 renewal…
MORESafety Awareness: Emergency Action Plans
August 30, 2022
Emergency Action Plans Most businesses are required to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place when disaster strikes. Below we will define what an EAP is, why you need an EAP, and what should be included in an EAP. What is an Emergency Action Plan? An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by OSHA Standard 1910.38. The purpose of an EAP is to organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. An emergency is any…
MORELoss Control Resources
August 30, 2022
Are you aware of the many services our Loss Control Department at AlaCOMP offers our members? The AlaCOMP Loss Control Department is essential to what we do and how we do it. The resources that AlaCOMP provides are an integral part of helping our members achieve a safety culture that fosters an environment of accident prevention. AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Resources include: Onsite Visits: The team can conduct onsite visits at your location(s) to assist with accident…
MORESafety Awareness: 2nd Quarter Claims Recap-2022
August 10, 2022
For our 2nd quarter claims recap, we have reviewed our claims statistics and have provided the top 5 types of injuries, injury causes, and trends developing across the fund. To learn about the top 5 claims for the second quarter please click the image below: Each of the five categories listed can cause devastating, life-altering injuries for your employees. The AlaCOMP Online Safety Library provides information so that you can train your employees and prevent hazards in all the…
MORESafety Reward Program
August 10, 2022
SAFETY REWARD PROGRAM As you are probably already aware, AlaCOMP-OSAA is continuing its Members' Rewards and Recognition Programs this year. We wanted to remind you about the details so you can be sure to get entered to win: LOSS RATIO DRAWING: We will review all members' loss ratios on Sept. 30, 2022. Each member in the top 3 categories (excellent, good, and satisfactory) will be entered for a drawing to win a specified amount off their 2023 renewal…
MOREYouTube Giveaway: Subscribe & Win
August 10, 2022
YouTube Giveaway: Subscribe & Win As we continue to grow our YouTube Channel, we are having a contest – subscribe to our channel, and you could win a $25.00 Amazon gift card! Go to our YouTube page, subscribe, and you are entered to win. The contest starts on August 8, 2022, and ends on Aug. 31, 2022. We will announce two winners on Aug. 31, 2022. If you have additional questions about the contest or need help subscribing, please contact Hope. *If you are a private YouTube user,…
MORESafety Awareness: Safety Library
August 02, 2022
One of the best resources AlaCOMP provides for our members is our FREE Online Safety Library . It has an abundance of safety materials, including videos, safety briefs, PowerPoints, manager software, learning management system and more. To learn or refresh yourself on the safety library please click on one of the videos below. Overview of how to use the free Online Safety Library Overview on how to use the Safety Manager Software Overview on the Learning Management system If you have additional…
MORESafety Awareness: Safety Data Sheets
August 01, 2022
Do you have hazardous chemicals in your workplace? Do the hazardous chemicals have the proper SDS sheet? To ensure you understand the SDS sheets and the proper requirements watch the video below. Visit the Online Safety Library for more information on SDS Sheets. If you have additional questions or need help logging into the Online Safety Library please contact the Loss Control Department.
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