We have all seen vacuum pads picking up objects in factories or trade shows and probably give little thought as to how they pick up those objects. Some of us may assume they employ a vacuum to just ...

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 ...

In Part 2, we built a small A-Frame Gantry for a practice session. In this article, we will put the gantry to work to move a load. As should be noted for any kind of technical rescue training, these ...

Training showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not prevent back injuries, according to a systematic review published on bmj.com today. Back pain is a highly prevalent complaint and a ...

Moving day is challenging enough without worrying about throwing out your back or damaging your floors while lifting that massive sofa or dresser. Whether relocating to a new home or simply ...