00:00Liverpool bin collectors have suffered dozens of workplace injuries over four years, according to new figures.
00:08Thirty-seven staff were hurt between 2022 and 2025 while collecting waste across the city.
00:15Incidents include dog bites, slips, and workers being struck by objects.
00:19The data, which was released after a Freedom of Information request, shows manual handling and falls were the most common
00:27causes.
00:27Walton and Toxteth recorded the highest numbers.
00:31The council says it follows all safety laws and investigates every incident.
00:36The local authority says staff receive training and risk-assessed systems of work to reduce harm and prevent repeat accidents.
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