Manual Handling & Lifting Claims

More than 25% of all reported accidents in the workplace are associated with “manual handling and lifting”.

Manual handling activities include carrying and moving loads, as well as pushing, pulling, lifting up and putting down.  Manual Handling injuries are therefore not employment specific and can arise in any form of workplace where lifting is involved.

The most common injury related to manual handling is a lower back injury and is caused by repeated and prolonged strain on the spine.  Over 10 million working days are lost in the UK each year as a result of back injuries.

Yet it is not just the back that may be injured.  Shoulders, arms, and legs are also involved in manual handling and can just as easily be damaged by poor lifting techniques.  Feet can also be injured from loads being dropped upon them.

If you have suffered an injury in this way, then you may be able to claim compensation.  Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, all employers now have a responsibility to ensure that the risk of injury from manual handling is minimised where it cannot be avoided and reduced to the lowest practicable level and that where it cannot be avoided.

The regulations also put a duty on employers to assess potential risks connected with manual handling and to reduce any risks which they find.

In addition to claiming compensation for you or a loved ones suffering, you may also be able to claim for medical expenses, lost wages and any other out of pocket expenses.

Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation. All you need to do is complete the simple online form opposite and the experienced and friendly claims team will handle it from there. It's that easy!