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.
Claim Case Study Series Pt. 1 Overview
January 23, 2023
In 2023, we will bring you a Claim Case Study each quarter. We will provide a brief overview of the claim, the cause of the claim, and the overall financial impact of the claim. March is Ladder Safety Month, and in honor of that, we are bringing you our first quarter Claim Case Study on Ladder Safety. In this first video series, we will provide a brief overview of the claim and the injuries the worker received due to the accident. Click below to watch the video. To watch more of our safety…
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…
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…
MOREFocus Four Video Series: Caught In/Between
October 28, 2022
" Have you heard of the Focus Four? OSHA recognizes the Focus Four as the reasons the majority of injuries occur in the construction industry. These hazards include falls, caught-in-between, struck-by, and electrical. In this series, AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Department will discuss each of the Focus Four hazards and explain how your team can implement control measures to protect your employees from these common injury causes. What is a caught-in or caught-between hazard? Watch…
MOREFocus Four Video Series: Electrical Safety
October 28, 2022
Have you heard of the Focus Four? OSHA recognizes the Focus Four as the reasons the majority of injuries occur in the construction industry. These hazards include falls, caught-in-between, struck-by, and electrical. In this series, AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Department will discuss each of the Focus Four hazards and explain how your team can implement control measures to protect your employees from these common injury causes. Electrical hazards contribute to 9% of fatalities in…
MOREFocus Four Video Series: Fall Safety
October 28, 2022
Have you heard of the Focus Four? The Focus Four are recognized by OSHA as the reasons the majority of injuries occur in the construction industry. These hazards include falls, caught-in-between, struck-by, and electrical. In this series, AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Department will discuss each of the Focus Four hazards and explain how your team can put control measures in place to protect your employees from these common injury causes. In the first video of this series, Loss…
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,…
MORESafety 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 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…
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