October Safety Awareness: Claims Reporting
When an on the job injury occurs, there are a couple steps to follow that will help not only you, the employer/employee, but will also ensure that AlaCOMP is able to control medical cost and properly investigate the claim. Ultimately,…
What is a First Report of Injury?
A First Report of Injury (FROI) is a document required by the state of Alabama to be filled out when an injury on the job occurs. This form is to be filled out by the employer, supervisor, manager, HR director, or…
Safety Statistics
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 Alabama ranked significantly lower than the national rate for non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Alabama recorded a rate of 2.7 cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers, and the national average was…
Safety Awareness: Accident Investigation
A comprehensive safety program requires an established, strong set of accident investigation procedures. Important components include the investigation of every incident and consistent reporting of all incidents by employees. Further, simple rules should be applied in every accident investigation: Apply…
Mid-Year Review
Calendar year 2018 is half over. In the business world, the end of the second quarter serves as a great time to review the first half of the year. Explore things that did or did not work, look for areas…
Helpful Tips: Self-Performed Safety Inspections
Best practice for all companies includes performing and documenting regular safety inspections. These can be done on a pre-shift daily or weekly basis, depending on the scope of the inspection. Developing a self-inspection checklist or utilizing one of the safety inspection…
Top 5 Safety Issues Noted During Loss Control Inspections
Keeping the workplace safe and reducing workers compensation loss involves scheduling a visit from the AlaCOMP Loss Control department, which will cover several points. Reviewing company operations from a safety standpoint, evaluating potential hazards and making suggestions for safety program improvements…
Establishing an Effective Safety Program
In all segments of the industry, companies should create and document an effective safety program. A safety program identifies and reduces hazards faced by employees in the work environment. Some industries must implement safety programs to comply with federal or…
Helpful Tips: Hiring Safe Employees
In a new year with the prospect of hiring new employees, think about hiring safe employees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that workers with one year or less experience represent 25 percent of the workplace and account for 34…