When someone is injured while lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving something at work, the first question they usually ask is whether they have a valid claim. It’s a fair question, and one we hear often at Faircloughs. Most people don’t want to “blame” their employer...
When we look back at the manual handling cases we’ve handled at Faircloughs, one theme appears again and again: the workplace itself made the task unsafe long before the injury happened. People often assume manual handling injuries are caused by “lifting wrong” or “not being...
When we speak to workers after a manual handling accident, one of the first questions we ask is whether they received any training. The answers vary, but the pattern is familiar: a quick video shown years ago, a brief demonstration during induction, or a session...
Most workplaces will tell you they carry out manual handling risk assessments. On paper, that might even be true. But when we speak to people after an accident, a different picture usually emerges. Workers often say they’ve never seen a risk assessment for the job...
Most workers have heard of “manual handling regulations” at some point, usually during a rushed induction or a training session that hasn’t been updated in years. But when we speak to people after an accident, it’s clear that many don’t actually know what the law...
Manual handling injuries are something we come across constantly at Faircloughs. They happen in places you’d expect — warehouses, construction sites, hospitals — and in places you might not think about at all, like small retail stockrooms or offices where staff are asked to move...
Manual handling accidents are one of the issues we deal with most often at Faircloughs, and they tend to follow a familiar pattern. Someone is asked to lift, carry, push, or move something that isn’t as straightforward as it looks. The task might be rushed,...
In workplaces around the world, manual handling is a common task. From lifting and carrying objects to pushing and pulling loads, employees often engage in manual handling activities as part of their daily routines. While these tasks may seem routine, they can pose significant risks...
In a busy workplace, slips and trips might seem like minor inconveniences. However, they can lead to serious injuries and even long-term disabilities. According to the Health and Safety Executive, slips, trips, and falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries, comprising over a...
Workplace accidents are an unfortunate but common aspect of the professional world. Although your employer has a duty of care and all health and safety regulations should be complied with, some accidents are inevitable. They can have a significant impact on an employee’s day-to-day life...