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\"\"I\u2019m only in my mid-twenties, yet I have started making that struggling groaning sound whenever I bend my back or get up from a seat! It\u2019s probably more to do with the whiplash injury<\/a> I\u2019ve been suffering with over summer; but it does make you wonder!<\/p>\n

Anyway; our backs are one of the most important areas of our body. At the end of the day, the job of your back is to pretty much carry the rest of you! My understanding is that backache is relatively common, and injuring your back is unfortunately very easy to do<\/em><\/strong>. That\u2019s why we must take care when using our backs to ensure we don\u2019t do any damage to them.<\/p>\n

In a workplace scenario, there are specific rules and regulations<\/em><\/strong> that your employer must abide by to ensure you do not injure your back at work!
\n
\nManual Handling Operations Regulations 1992<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your employers must ensure that they abide by the strict and important health and safety regulations<\/em><\/strong> that are there to make sure all employees are safe in the workplace. All manual handling and lifting activities must be restricted<\/em><\/strong> as much as possible; if the task can be performed without the need for manual handling, the alternative should always be employed.<\/p>\n

If any manual handling task is unavoidable and \/ or is a necessity, the task itself must be fully risk assessed <\/em><\/strong>by your employers to ensure that the task can be completed safely without injuries. You must also be fully trained in safe lifting techniques<\/em><\/strong> to ensure that any large or awkward objects you are expected to lift are lifted in the safest way possible.<\/p>\n

Remember that general golden rule: don\u2019t lift using your back muscles.<\/p>\n

You should have regular training if manual handling is a large part of your job<\/em><\/strong>. Your employers should also keep a general eye on the health of your back and muscles to ensure you are not damaging them through your working practices.<\/p>\n

Finally, the task at hand should be manageable and achievable. You should not be expected to lift quantities over the legal weight<\/em><\/strong>, or in excess of a weight you are comfortable with. There should be enough assistance – mechanical or human – to ensure that the task can be completed safely.<\/p>\n

Got a Lifting Injury? Here\u2019s what to Do!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have been injured at work<\/a> through lifting, you need to speak with an expert injury lawyer<\/a> to find out whether you can make a claim or not. If you were injured through no fault of your own \u2013 e.g. the fault of your employers or the accidental fault of a colleague, your employers insurance should cover you for compensation<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All you need to do to make a claim is get an expert personal injury lawyer<\/em><\/strong> on your side to deal with the case. The fantastic thing about your employers insurance<\/em><\/strong>, which they are legally bound to have, is that it covers legal fees as well<\/em><\/strong>. So you get to keep 100% of your compensation<\/em><\/strong> payout if you instruct a specialist personal injury lawyer working on a Genuine No Win, No Fee<\/a> basis. Naturally, if the claim loses, you will not pay a penny.<\/p>\n

An important thing you could really benefit from with a back injury is some form of physiotherapy, chiropractic, or osteopathic treatment<\/em><\/strong>. So, here\u2019s some good news for you \u2013 if you instruct us today, we can actually organise private medical care<\/em><\/strong> for you straight away \u2013 right at the start of your case \u2013 which doesn\u2019t costs you a penny. Even if the claim loses you never pay a penny for the treatment.<\/p>\n

For us, it\u2019s not just about getting the maximum compensation<\/em><\/strong> payout we can for you; it\u2019s about getting you back on your feet, and back on the road to recovery. So don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call<\/a> if you need our advice and private medical care to compliment your claim for compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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