Heavy Lifting
Back injuries at work are often caused by heavy or unstable loads. They can also be caused by poor posture and improper lifting technique. Victims of heavy lifting accidents can also sustain hernias and strain injuries, as well as damage to the hands, arms and upper body.
The most common manual handling injury is to the back. Back injuries of this kind can be incredibly painful; where your job role involves heavy manual labour, it can damage your work prospects as well, often resulting in time off work and a loss of income. To prevent such injury, training should be provided, covering good lifting posture, the use of lifting equipment and guidance for managing heavy and awkward loads.

