The water may have subsided, but the impact of Victoria’s recent flooding may be felt for a long time to come. The clean-up from the damage caused by flood waters can be a physically demanding task for both home owners and workers alike that may result in injuries not counted in the initial reports. Those engaged to assist with the recovery must be vigilant in taking care, not only from obvious hazards like broken glass and debris by wearing protective clothing and shoes, but also from manual handling risks. An increase in back injuries is expected given the amount of lifting and moving of water sodden articles, and people are reminded to take care when lifting and seek assistance whenever possible. Adviceline Injury Lawyers have previously assisted workers injured from lifting sandbags, but compensation may not always be available.