Despite your best efforts, manual handling injuries may still occur, and they can often be quite serious. No matter the injury, it’s important to report the accident straight away to ensure the incident is on file in case it develops into something more serious.

In this lesson, you’ll learn about why it is important to report all manual handling injuries, the common ways to report injuries and the process reporting should follow.

Whether you work in front of house, back of house or in the management team, understanding the risks of lifting and moving heavy objects is crucial to keeping yourself and your team safe.