Manual Handling Accident Claims Glasgow

Manual handling injuries are one of the most common types of workplace accident injuries in Glasgow. They are often caused by a lack of training or proper equipment. If you have suffered a manual handling injury while working, contact Wallace Legal at 0141 2809789. Our panel of personal injury solicitors are experts in all kinds of Accidents At Work Claims Glasgow, including manual handling claims; they can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Manual handling at work involves lifting, pushing, pulling, or even moving anything (of any weight) with your hands while you are doing your job. This job can be dangerous if you do it incorrectly, especially if you are handling large weights.
It is the employers duty to follow legal guidelines such as Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to reduce the chances of accidents and injuries among the employees. They should ensure that the employees are sufficiently trained to handle the type of weights they are lifting, to avoid the chances of injury.

Here are some jobs where manual handling injuries frequently happen in Glasgow:

• Construction work: you handle heavy objects like drills, mixers, bricks, sacks of cement, etc.
• Hospitals and medical care: You will be moving patients from place to place as required.
• Warehouses: You will be handling whatever is stored in the warehouse.
• Supermarkets: You have to lift the goods, whatever they are, and move them to their respective stalls; it may involve moving heavy things upstairs.

Here are some of the most common injuries from poor manual handling in Glasgow:

• Injuries to back, neck, spine
• Strains and sprains
• Injuries to hands, wrists, feet, and legs
• Crushed fingers and toes
• Various types of Musculoskeletal disorders
• Hernias

1. Understand your task; what do you need to do? Do you need to lift the object, push it, or move it somewhere far away?
2. Assess the object you need to lift; check its weight and dimensions. Can you easily lift this object and move it to the destination? If you are not sure, don’t try; ask for help from your colleagues.
3. Next, make a plan; plot the path where you will move the object to its destination. Check for any obstructions that can make you or your colleagues slip, trip, or fall. Remove them before you perform your task. If you find it unfeasible, change your plan and chart a different course.
4. Only lift something that you can comfortably lift; you must have some extra strength to stabilize yourself and protect yourself from injury if something goes wrong.
5. Employees must have proper training on how to handle the types of objects they are expected to lift or move.
6. If you are lifting something heavy from the ground, use your legs instead of your back (to prevent back injuries).
7. If you are lifting something especially heavy or something with no proper handles, use mechanical or lifting aids.
8. Do not overwork yourself; plan regular breaks and give your body a healthy amount of time to recover.
9. Employers should keep the workspace safe; there should be no clutter or spills that can cause someone to slip or trip.
10. Employers should keep track of their employees’ individual physical capabilities and should assign appropriate and safe tasks to them.

As with any other type of personal injury claim, the amount of compensation depends on the damages and impact the accident had on the victim’s life. That is why we cannot give you an exact figure without knowing your exact situation. However, we can tell you about the various factors that affect the amount of your compensation.

• First of all, your medical bills.
• Pain and suffering
• If your injury has long-term consequences, then future medical costs
• Loss of income
• Cost of modifications to your house (if done any).
• Travel costs (for treatment)
• Loss of enjoyment of life (if applicable)
• Loss of companionship (if applicable)

If you want a rough estimate of your manual handling compensation, use our compensation calculator. If you want an accurate figure, contact Wallace Legal now at 0141 2809789.

If you have been a victim of a manual handling accident caused by someone else’s negligence, then contact us today. Do not delay; you only have three years from the date of the accident to make a claim; after that, you will likely lose your right to make a claim. If you are hesitant because of the costs, do not worry; our panel of No Win No Fee Solicitors Glasgow will take your manual handling accident claim without any upfront fees. They will only get their fees if they win your claim and you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages; let us handle your claim so you can focus on recovery.