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: Types of Forklifts
August 01, 2022
The Forklift Training Series will go over some of the different aspects that should be present in a forklift training program. Forklift operators should be trained to ensure that they are able to operate forklifts safely and effectively. There are many types of forklifts that can be used in the workplace. This video will discuss the different types of forklifts, and why it is important that employers train potential operators on the type of forklift they will be…
MORESafety Video Series: Evaluations for Forklift Training
August 01, 2022
The Forklift Training Series will go over some of the different aspects that should be present in a forklift training program. Forklift operators should be trained to ensure that they are able to operate forklifts safely and effectively. Evaluations are required by OSHA to be a part of your forklift training program. This video will discuss what evaluations should cover and how often evaluations should be completed for operators. < Visit the Online Safety…
MORESafety Video Series: Hands On Forklift Training
August 01, 2022
The Forklift Training Series will go over some of the different aspects that should be present in a forklift training program. Forklift operators should be properly trained to ensure that they are able to operate forklifts safely and effectively. Forklift hands-on training ensures potential operators can identify the parts of the forklift and understand how the controls work. This video will discuss why hands-on training is essential to proper forklift…
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: 5 Tips for Accident Prevention
July 15, 2022
There are always ways to help prevent accidents from happening. Watch the video below to learn 5 tips on accident prevention. Visit the Online Safety Library for more information on accident prevention. If you have additional questions or need help logging into the Online Safety Library please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: Forklift Classroom Training
July 12, 2022
The Forklift Training Series will go over some of the different aspects that should be present in a forklift training program. Forklift operators should be trained to ensure that they are able to operate forklifts safely and effectively. Classroom training is essential for an effective forklift training program. This video will discuss how classroom training can ensure potential operators understand the necessary functions of operating a forklift. Visit the Online…
MORESafety Awareness: Office Safety
July 12, 2022
Office Safety Do you think the office setting has no risk of injury? Unfortunately, over the years, the office setting has become an overlooked hazard in the workplace. The video below will review the top hazards in an office safety setting and how to prevent them. If you have additional questions please contact the Loss Control Department.
MORESafety Video Series: Loading Dock Safety Walk-Throughs and Inspections
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Jim Hallford is reporting straight from the loading dock to discuss the importance of loading dock safety. Jim will be discussing: What causes fatalities on loading docks? How can OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.28 help improve loading dock safety? What should you really be looking for when inspecting your loading…
MORESafety Awareness: Subcontractors Vs. Employees
July 12, 2022
Subcontractors vs. Employees Subcontractors and employees may seem like similar terms, but they are vastly different when it comes to employment law and your responsibilities as an employer. The person you hire can affect your business in various ways. Sometimes, it may be better to hire a subcontractor, or other times, an employee is appropriate. Without knowing the difference, you may not know who you should hire. So, what's the difference between…
MORESafety Video Series: Construction Site Walk-Throughs and Inspections
July 12, 2022
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Construction sites present hazards that may not be present in other workplaces. In this video, Kyle Maske is reviewing what some of these unique hazards are. He will be discussing the basics of conducting a construction site inspection, why these inspections are so important to worker safety, and how you can ensure…
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