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Proper ladder safety practices
Portable ladders are perhaps one of the most common tools found on North Carolina construction sites. Yet, ladder falls remain a common source of injuries throughout the country. OSHA has set out specific rules regarding ladder use to make sure you are staying safe. First, make sure you are using the…
Death and Title XVI Benefits
When an individual seeking SSI benefits under Title XVI passes away, underpayments of SSI benefits are payable only to the surviving spouse if the surviving spouse was living in the same household with the claimant at the time of death or within six months immediately preceding death. There are other…
What is benzene?
Every day thousands of workers in North Carolina are subject to toxic substances. Most of the time, proper precautions are taken to make sure no harm comes from working with these chemicals. One such substance is benzene. Benzene is naturally found in volcanoes and forest fires. But it is also…
Death and Title II Benefits
Benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act do not die with the claimant. If there are back benefits due and owing at the time of death, these will be paid to a surviving spouse who is living with the decedent. If there is no spouse, the law provides…
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…
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