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I injured my back by heavy lifting at work. Can I bring a manual handling claim?
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Your employer is under an obligation to protect all employees from unnecessary injury – and to provide you with a safe system of work. If your job involves lifting the law says you should receive proper training (sometimes referred to as called manual handling training). This makes certain you know the correct lifting techniques to minimise any risk of injury.
And on top of that your employer should also carry out risk assessments – simply a review of any potential risks with the aim of taking appropriate steps to minimise or eliminate any risks to you. This could be training or the provision of lifting equipment or something as simple as ensuring that someone helps you.
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