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 ...

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How a 370-year-old science experiment provides the principles for pick-and-place machines. We have all seen vacuum pads picking up objects in factories or trade shows and probably give little thought ...

Many of the nation’s fire departments and rescue squads provide technical rescue services to their respective communities. Working in the world of rescue, a member understands that rescue is the ...

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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 ...

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Constructing the 316-foot Cline Avenue Bridge span over the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal, while keeping the canal open to barge traffic, allowed heavy lift specialist Engineered Rigging to prove the ...

Pulling, pushing and incorrectly lifting and carrying heavy tools, equipment, bags of feed or fertiliser can lead to severe muscle strain as can repetitive tasks.unknown According to the New Zealand ...