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: OSHA TOP 5 Citations- #2
March 03, 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 occur 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, AlaCOMP Risk Manager, Scott Hunter, will be talking you through the 2nd most common OSHA Citation, what OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #3
March 03, 2022
In the video below, Kyle Maske, Loss Control Technician, will be telling you about the 3rd most common OSHA Citation. He will be educating you on ways to reduce your risk of citations and injuries from improper respiratory protection. Learn how your team can become more compliant with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and Appendix D. Find additional materials to assist you with this topic in our Online Safety Library under topic index “Respiratory Protection”. < If you…
MORESafety Awareness: National Burn Awareness Week
February 11, 2022
National Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, 2023 Did you know that roughly 10% of burn injuries occur in the workplace? Observed in the first full week of February each year, National Burn Awareness Week is an opportunity for organizations and educators to share everyday burn awareness and prevention messages with the community. In the United States, over 400,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries each year. National Burn Awareness Week offers an…
MORESafety Video Series: OSHA Top 5 Citations- #4
January 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. In this video, Loss Control Consultant, Jay Burton, will be reviewing the 4th most common OSHA citation. He will be discussing how you can implement…
MORESafety Awareness: Situational Awareness
January 20, 2022
Situational Awareness Situational Awareness can be technically defined as “the perception of the elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning and the projection of their status in the near future." Or, to put it in plain everyday English, situational awareness is simply knowing what is going on around us. Situational awareness is important to everyone. Being aware of your surroundings and aware of what is happening around you is…
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 Awareness: AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Services
January 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Here at AlaCOMP, we are getting back into the swing of things. One of the benefits of having AlaCOMP on your team is that we provide excellent Loss Control services to all of our insureds. We are here to assist you with on-site visits, help with training programs and much more. Again, this year we are continuing with our Rewards programs To learn more about our Loss Control Department and the rewards programs we offer click the video below. If you have questions or need…
MORESafety Alert: OSHA Update- Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing
December 29, 2021
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing for Employers with 100 or more Employees Any company with at least 100 employees that fails to comply with the ETS for Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing may be subject to fines up to $13,653 per serious violation. Keep in mind that OSHA fine increase each year in January by the rate of inflation. We can expect fines for serious violations to exceed $14,000 in 2022. If a company acts in “good faith” to…
MORESafety Alert: Pinch Points
December 09, 2021
Join us for a pinch point safety video where AlaCOMP Risk Manager Scott Hunter discusses the various types of pinch point injuries, what pinch point hazards are covered under OSHA regulations, and best practices to prevent pinch point injuries. If you have any questions or need help logging in, please feel free to reach out to one of our Loss Control Team Members:
MORESafety Alert: Restaurant Safety
December 02, 2021
With the food service industry being such a fast-paced business, many restaurants and restaurant owners may not be focused on employee safety. Still, restaurant workers encompass one the largest groups of injured workers in the nation. Restaurants are one of the fastest-growing industries, and that number will continue to grow. Safety should be at the forefront of any industry but especially in the food service department. Restaurant employees face many hazards every day in…
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