AlaCOMP Drug Free Program
AlaCOMP Drug Free Program AlaCOMP’s Drug Free Credit is available for all members that implement a drug testing policy. To do this is simple. You, as the employer, would inform all your employees that after a work-related accident a post-drug test will…
Safety Video Series: OSHA TOP 5
As we get close to the end of the 1st quarter, don’t forget to view the OSHA Top 5 Citations Video Series. Each video will touch on one of OSHA’s most common citations and include tips to help you identify…
Ladder Safety Statistics
Ladder Safety Statistics With March being National Ladder Safety Month, we thought it would be essential to review some ladder injury statistics in the workplace. While ladders are one of the most dangerous tools in the workforce, ladder safety is often…
Safety Awareness: 2021 Claims Recap
2021 Claims Recap Each year we recap the year to provide insight to our members of the top 5 claims of the year for our Fund. This time we wanted to put it even in further perspective to give you…
Safety Awareness: Lockout/Tagout Basic Steps
Lockout/Tagout Basic Steps Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the control of hazardous energy while a piece of equipment or machinery is being serviced or repaired. OSHA’s LOTO standard can be found in 29CFR 1910.147. What are the basic steps to an effective…
Safety Awareness: National Burn Awareness Week
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…
Safety Awareness: Situational Awareness
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,…
Safety Awareness: Covid-19 ETS Update
UPDATE: United States Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA ETS on Covid-19 Vaccines and Testing This is an update to the email sent on January 7th, 2022, regarding the OSHA Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing ETS. On Thursday, January 13th, 2022, The United…
Safety Awareness: AlaCOMP’s Loss Control Services
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…
Safety Alert: Restaurant Safety
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…
Safety Alert: Monthly Reporting
Does your payroll fluctuate monthly? We have the solution for you! Monthly Reporting What is monthly reporting? Monthly reporting is exactly what it sounds like – you report your actual payroll, each month, rather than estimating annually. Why should you do monthly…
Safety Alert: Do You Have the Proper Lighting?
Improper Lighting When we think of hazards in and around the workplace, often times we consider heavy machinery, power tools, chemicals, and electrical hazards, just to name a few. One item that is easily overlooked is proper lighting. Whether it…