A manual handling injury that has a long-term impact (lasting, or likely to last, at least 12 months) on a worker’s ability to carry out day-to-day activities is likely to be a disability, entitling the injured worker to protection under the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010). In particular, the EA 2010 imposes on employers a duty to make reasonable adjustments to remove the disadvantage caused by the disability. Tribunals should take a broad view when interpreting “day-to-day activities”, remembering that the aim of the legislation is to facilitate disabled people’s ability to participate in work and daily life alongside the non-disabled.