More than a third of all over three day injuries reported each year to HSE are caused by incorrect manual handling. Injuries to discs, ligaments and muscles are often of a cumulative nature rather than being attributable to any single handling incident. Some 90 per cent of back problems are attributable to disc lesions, which cause "pinching" pains. Ligaments and tendons may tear, and hernias may develop after straining the muscle wall tissue. Dropping objects on body parts can cause fractures, abrasions and cuts.

All of the above are a result of poor manual handling and this is why Ignite Training Ltd is recognised as a leading provider of both manual handling and people handling training, with course to suit all kinds of environments and all kinds of industries.

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