2021 OSHA Fines/Updates
February 04, 2021
About Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Act Improvements Act in 2015 to increase the effectiveness of monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. Based on 2021 cost-of-living adjustments, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the civil penalty amount adjustments for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Penalties In 2021, OSHA has increased the maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations from $13,494…
MOREAlaCOMP Introduces New Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
October 19, 2020
AlaCOMP Introduces New Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Montgomery, AL - October 20,2020 AlaCOMP, a Montgomery-based Alabama Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund, is now offering multi-state coverage for existing members as well as new clients. The new coverage option offers workers’ compensation solutions in all states, excluding New York. The multi-state program is cost-effective, providing a seamless solution for business owners with the…
MOREOSHA Update - COVID-19
September 08, 2020
As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 related employee complaints. The complaints generally focus on these specific areas: Employers not following CDC social distancing guidelines Employers not requiring face coverings per CDC recommendations Employers not regularly cleansing the facility per CDC guidelines Employers failing to utilize contact tracing following a positive…
MOREOpening Alabama - Phase 1
April 30, 2020
As of April 30 at 5:00 PM, there will be a limited amount of businesses in Alabama allowed to reopen with specific guidelines. As we are all focused on the proper protection and social distancing, we also need to remember there are other safety issues that we can encounter within a day of work. Below are a few reminders and recommendations to help you with reopening your business to ensure the safety of your employees and customers/patients to stay safe from COVID-19 as…
MORELoss Control Resources: Claims Review Assistance
November 22, 2019
Since inception, AlaCOMP has been applying a teamwork-oriented approach by coordinating the efforts of its Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims Departments to provide comprehensive services that lower cost and reduce risk. With that stated, one of the resources that AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Department provides is the ability to offer claims review assistance. Claims review assistance includes our Loss Control consultants working in conjunction with members of AlaCOMP’s…
MORELoss Control Resources: Safety Program Assistance
November 14, 2019
AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Department offers assistance to our members on several different levels. One of the critical points we focus on when visiting a member's location is to determine if they have a strong safety program in place, or if they need to implement a safety program for the benefit of the company and its employees. The implementation of a strong written safety program is critical to the overall success of the company. A complete safety program can…
MOREAgents Corner
March 22, 2019
We wanted to remind you that AlaCOMP’s appetite for new business is very broad. We will consider all types of risks excluding framing, roofing, mining, demolition, municipalities, and USL&H exposure. We even have a ghost policy program that is designed for entrepreneurs with no employees. Please forward your submissions to quotes@alacompins.com. Our underwriting team is ready to assist and we have an excellent turnaround time. Don’t forget we…
MOREOSHA Update: Electronic Filing and Penalties Increase
February 15, 2019
Just in case you missed the most recent releases from OSHA, we wanted to make sure that you were up to date on a few changes they have made. Below we recap and provide the OSHA links regarding the new ruling for the electronic filing for employers with 250 or more employees as well as the new increased OSHA penalties. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the AlaCOMP Loss Control Department. The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health…
MOREHelpful Tips: OSHA ELECTRONIC FILING
February 05, 2019
By now, all members should be aware of the requirement to electronically file OSHA 300 forms. Members may not know this filing is not retroactive. If the 2018 300A form is not yet filed, do not attempt to file. First, the system will not allow this filing. Second, attempts to file may flag the account for failure to meet filing requirements. Instead, document the missed filing, or lack of prior knowledge of the E-file requirement. Make sure the document is accurately completed and available for…
MORENew Reward Programs & Quarterly Recognition
January 15, 2019
AlaCOMP-OSAA will be implementing NEW Rewards and Recognition Programs for its members this year. LOSS RATIO RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Each quarter we will sort members by loss ratio into four categories – excellent, good, satisfactory, and critical. We will notify each member regarding the category they fall into and offer suggestions for improvement, if necessary. LOSS RATIO DRAWING: We will review all members' loss ratio on Sept. 30, 2019. Each member in the top 3…
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