What are manual handling injuries?
Manual handling injuries can occur when lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving objects in the workplace.
- Heavy lifting accidents.
- Repetitive lifting tasks.
- Poor lifting techniques.
- Moving stock and equipment.
- Warehouse handling injuries.
- Construction material handling injuries.
Common injuries
- Back injuries.
- Neck injuries.
- Shoulder injuries.
- Muscle strains.
- Joint injuries.
- Soft tissue injuries.
Evidence that may help
- Accident book entries.
- Witness details.
- Training records.
- Risk assessments.
- Medical records.
- Employer correspondence.
- Photographs where relevant.
Workplaces commonly involved
- Warehouses.
- Construction sites.
- Factories.
- Retail stores.
- Distribution centres.
- Healthcare settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I report a lifting injury?
Workplace injuries should normally be reported through the employer's reporting process.
Do training records matter?
Training records may help establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Should I keep medical records?
Medical evidence can assist in documenting the nature and extent of the injury.
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