Holiday Ladder Safety
Holiday Ladder Safety Are you planning on hanging Christmas lights this year? Remember to place your ladder on a level, stable surface. Breaking an arm in a fall (or worse) is no fun anytime, let alone during the holiday season.…
Safety Awareness: 3rd Quarter Claims Recap
For our 3rd quarter claims recap, we have reviewed our claims statistics. We have provided the top 5 types of injuries and injury causes and compared them to our 2nd quarter top 5 claims to look at the trends developing…
Focus Four Video Series: Electrical Safety
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…
Safety Awareness: Documentation
Documentation There is an old adage in the world of administration. The saying is: “If it isn’t in writing, it isn’t!” That fact has never been more accurate than in today’s litigious society. Documentation should begin with your safety program. Your safety…
Focus Four Video Series: Fall Safety
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…
Safety Awareness: Workers Compensation Fraud
Wondering what is and what isn’t work comp fraud? Watch the video below where Matt Graham, VP of Claims, describes the differences between what isn’t work comp fraud and the three elements of what he looks for to determine what…
OSHA 2022 Preliminary Top 10 Citations
OSHA 2022 Preliminary Top 10 Citations At AlaCOMP, it is our priority to keep you informed. OSHA just released its preliminary Top 10 Citations for 2022: Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,260 violations Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,424 Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,185 Ladders (1926.1053): 2,143…
Safety Video Series: Machine Guarding- Interlock Guards
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…
Safety Video Series: Machine Guarding- Fixed Guards
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…
Safety Video Series: Machine Guarding- The Basics of LO/TO
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…
Safety Reward Program
SAFETY REWARD PROGRAM As you are probably already aware, AlaCOMP-OSAA is continuing its Members’ Rewards and Recognition Programs this year. We wanted to remind you about the details so you can be sure to get entered to win: LOSS RATIO DRAWING: We…
Safety Awareness: Emergency Action Plans
Emergency Action Plans Most businesses are required to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place when disaster strikes. Below we will define what an EAP is, why you need an EAP, and what should be included in an EAP. What…