Workplace safety articles, training resources, and OSHA updates.
Safe + Sound Week 2022 It is officially Safe + Sound Week! The Safe + Sound campaign encourages every workplace to have a health and safety program. We wanted to talk a little about how AlaCOMP can help you begin and implement…
There are always ways to help prevent accidents from happening. Watch the video below to learn 5 tips on accident prevention. Visit the Online Safety Library for more information on accident prevention. If you have additional questions or need…
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. Classroom training is…
Office Safety Do you think the office setting has no risk of injury? Unfortunately, over the years, the office setting has become an overlooked hazard in the workplace. The video below will review the top hazards in an office safety…
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Jim Hallford is reporting straight from the loading dock to discuss the importance of loading dock…
Subcontractors vs. Employees Subcontractors and employees may seem like similar terms, but they are vastly different when it comes to employment law and your responsibilities as an employer. The person you hire can affect your business in various ways. Sometimes, it may…
The Proper Walk-Through Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walk-throughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Construction sites present hazards that may not be present in other workplaces. In this video, Kyle Maske…
OSHA & Temporary Staffing Do you have questions about the relationship between OSHA and temporary staffing agencies? Or the responsibilities of a staffing company? If you are a staffing agency or if you work with a staffing company, watch the…
The Proper Walkthrough Video Series is a three-part series to help your team conduct walkthroughs and inspections of your facilities regardless of your environment. Different environments present unique hazards and “trouble areas” that need to be addressed when conducting a workplace…
The Safety Manager Series is a guide to assist you in utilizing the Safety Manager Software in the AlaCOMP Online Safety Library . The Safety Manager Software is a tool for safety leaders, human resource professionals, and other business leaders…
What to Look for in an Accident Investigation Conducting an accident investigation is crucial for determining the cause of a specific accident and helping to prevent future accidents. Accident investigations should be conducted for all workplace incidents, not just ones that…
Heat-Related Illness As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, there is no better time to ensure your team is educated on heat stress in the workplace. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat…
