If you're carrying a load that's too heavy for you, there's an increased chance that you will drop it, and this in turn can lead to all sorts of injuries ( broken toes are an obvious one - many a heavy object has been dropped onto the feet of the person carrying it!) And, of course, accidentally dropping the load you're carrying can result in damaged goods, too.
Back injury is a particularly common complaint in people who handle heavy loads on a regular basis. Here are some of the risks you run when you lift a heavy load without the proper assistance and/or equipment. Heavy lifting is serious business, and you can really hurt yourself if you don't do it in the right way. You're pretty strong, and after all, you're only carrying it a short distance - what could go wrong?
When presented with a heavy load, you may occasionally be tempted to just lift it on your own, rather than calling for help or using the proper lifting equipment.
