lack of training

d1965

not sure if i'm putting this in the right place ? but here goes. a few days ago i injured my back in my workplace i have had no training in this area so where do i stand? i don't no how long i'll be off work as i am in severe pain constantley any advice would be appreciated thank you

Oldernotwiser

Is lifting part of your job? Was the injury recorded officially? Have you discussed this with your union?

juliescot

d1965 wrote: »

not sure if i'm putting this in the right place ? but here goes. a few days ago i injured my back in my workplace i have had no training in this area so where do i stand? i don't no how long i'll be off work as i am in severe pain constantley any advice would be appreciated thank you

What were you doing when you injured your back?
Was what you were doing part of your job?
Have you seen your GP?

And as above everything that Oldernotwiser says

neiljc_2

Hi

to add to juliescot's questions

is lifting and handling training not part of the induction process for all new employees?

how long have you worked there?

is there a risk assessment for the activity you were doing?


What were you doing when you hurt your back?

is the activity part of your normal duties?

are you a permanent employee or Agency?

is it recorded in the accident book?

d1965

i have no manual handling training despite asking on 4 or 5 occasions to do this. i am speaking to my union nxt week an accident form hasn't been filled in by myself as i had to go home after being in acc n emergency due to the pain i was in. work dont seem to b interested wen i rang today to see if any forms had been filled in they just said no

d1965

I have been employed for 2 years with this company and I am a permanent staff

DVardysShadow

Enter it into accident book and add the words 'lack of training'.

Raquela

and then phone a personal injury lawyer!

juliescot

To whom did you report the accident? You don't need to fill in the form/book yourself.
Do you have a safety officer/advisor someone who would investigate the accident?
What did the people say A&E say?
What does your GP say?

Was what you were doing part of your duties?

If you are off work, for more than 3 days, as a result of this accident the company have a duty to report it http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/