WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Back injury at work claims are one of the most common claims seen. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over a third of claims reported to them where an employee took over 3 days, or more, off work was due to manual handling. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 are designed to protect employees who are involved in manual handling and covers lowering, pulling, pushing as well as the more obvious lifting of objects. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work; 80 percent of the general population will suffer from a severe […]