Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries, including musculoskeletal disorders like injuries to arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries.

If an employee gets injured, they might experience the following costs:

• Time off work – financial implications
• GP & medical costs
• Short or long term injuries
• Mental Health concerns with long term illness and pain

If an employee gets injured, the employer might experience the following costs:

• Having to replace an injured employee
• Go through a recruitment process for a new employee
• Potential court proceedings and associated costs
• Potential compensation pay-out