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Scaffolding Safety Tips
Whether you have worked on it or simply seen it, it seems pretty obvious that working on scaffolding can be a very dangerous job. Falling from these structures, even when you are not too far up, can result in some fairly serious injuries, even death. As such, there are specific…
Proper lifting techniques to save your back
For many workers, lifting heavy objects is just another part of the job. Whether you have been unloading trucks for 20 years or just started a warehouse job, it is vital to use proper lifting techniques. Not doing so could lead to a spine injury and other problems, which could…
From Disability to Retirement
If an individual is approved for social security disability benefits, his or her social security retirement benefits are protected by the earnings freeze, technically known as the “period of disability.” What this means is that an individual can receive full social security disability benefits up to his/her normal retirement age…
How to handle a head injury on the jobsite
A head injury on a worksite can cause everything in the vicinity to come to a standstill. These are very dangerous — potentially fatal — injuries that should be addressed immediately. It is important for both the injured person and anyone around to stay calm; inducing panic will not be…
Long Term Disability Offset Part 4
Even though the LTD carrier receives significant benefit from an award of social security disability benefits to a disabled person, there are still reasons why an award of SSD benefits is beneficial to an individual. First, unlike LTD benefits, SSD benefits are subject to cost of living adjustment increases, which…
What to do after a workplace injury
Workplace accidents can be some of the scariest experiences in a North Carolina resident’s life. But it is vital to remain calm and make sure you take the proper steps in order to receive proper care and workers’ compensation. Here are just a few quick points to remember if you…
What is the role of the North Carolina Industrial Commission?
Workers who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses in North Carolina and who seek to file workers compensation benefit claims have two options available to them in seeking assistance. One is to use the North Carolina Industrial Commission, specifically its Workers Compensation Information Specialists Section. Beyond the information generally available on…
Long Term Disability Offset Part 3
Often, an individual will be receiving long term disability benefits during the time that his social security disability claim is pending. In an employer funded plan, the eventual receipt of social security disability benefits will result in an obligation to repay the LTD insurance company from back benefits, less the…
Long Term Disability Offset Part 2
If an individual is receiving long term disability insurance benefits from a plan provided through employment, an award of social security disability benefits often results in a dollar for dollar reduction of LTD benefits. This does not occur as frequently with long term disability plans directly purchased by an individual…
OSHA protects workers from ergonomic hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration protects people from a variety of workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. One type of injury that is covered by OSHA and that you may not be familiar with is an ergonomic injury. The term ergonomic injury is used to describe any injuries or illnesses…
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