Lifting and carrying objects are among the main causes of accidents in the British workplace, but with some care and diligence most of these injuries are avoidable. A few simple measures such as clear planning and the use of proper lifting techniques can help reduce the risk of injury and keep you safe and healthy at work.

Although lifting injuries are commonly associated with moving large pieces of equipment, almost anybody can get hurt at work after pulling, pushing, lifting or carrying something in the wrong way.

Preparation
Initially your employer should have made some preparations for you if the job involves any sort of manual handling. Under the legal regulations employers must:

• Carry out a risk assessment to identify any possible hazards
• Look at other ways of moving the load to avoid manual handling
• Provide alternative means of carrying out the task, if any are available

You should also:

• Know your own limitations because there are no general weight limits that can be applied to everyone
• Identify and use any equipment that might help
• Ensure you have a good grip before lifting
• Get help from others when lifting heavy loads.
• Avoid repeating the same task over and over again

Expert Advice
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We help people every day claim compensation following all types of accidents, injuries and illnesses sometimes in the most unusual of circumstances.