In Part 1, we discussed theory involved in building and using an A-Frame Gantry. In this article, we will build one to practice with. At the risk of sounding like we're concocting a recipe, we are ...

TASK: Given a heavy object, the rescue team shall lift, move and stabilize the object utilizing only cribbing blocks, wood timbers, and 60-inch pry bars. This University of Extrication column is Part ...

Humans have built cranes capable of lifting ridiculously heavy objects and moving them around with ease. We have also designed massive ships to transport large, heavy cargo across thousands of miles ...

Training showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not prevent back injuries, according to a systematic review. Back pain is a highly prevalent complaint and a cause of much suffering. In the ...

We're always looking for the trendiest new gadget to help make our lives easier, right? Well, here's one of our new favorites: the Gorilla Gripper. This nifty little tool helps you lift heavy objects ...

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

Women who work more than 40 hours a week or routinely lift heavy loads may take longer to get pregnant than women who don’t, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers followed 1,739 nurses who were trying to ...