Investing in mechanical lift equipment for the safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents can cost tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the number of residents in your facility. But ...

Make certain that all lifts are subject to a regular program of scheduled maintenance. There are seven key steps that anyone working on commercial vehicles should observe before lifting heavy-duty ...

It has long been recognized that back injuries account for a disproportionate share of worker’s compensation dollars paid in permanent disability, in questionable worker’s compensation claims, and in ...

Responding to a need for more information related to health care practitioners' safe lifting and handling of patients, a Web site called the "Safe Lifting Portal" has added a new library section ...

Portable car lifts like QuickJack are transforming DIY and professional auto work, pairing convenience with certified safety features. The newest models can handle up to 8,000 lbs and include ...

There may be times when it is necessary to lift someone or help them to transfer out of a wheelchair to another location. Anytime you need to assist someone in transferring or if someone has to be ...

Construction workers do a lot of lifting on the job, and the construction industry has one of the highest incident rates of back injuries. Most of the time, construction workers probably don’t think ...

Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among health care workers, a small study suggests. Researchers analyzed data ...

Patients who arrived Friday at Bay Area hospitals affiliated with Sutter Health were greeted by chanting nurses on picket lines under the watchful eyes of security guards. Hundreds of registered ...