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.
Focus 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…
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.
MORESafety 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…
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