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SKY HOOK Provides Manufacturers with Immediate Lifting Solution for Social Distancing Requirements

April 2, 2020

Manufacturers all over the country are in full swing bringing medical supplies, equipment, and other necessities to market as quickly as possible to assist the growing number of individuals impacted…

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The Bottom Line: Squat vs Stoop Lifting: Which is Safer?

August 31, 2018

Written by: humantech on February 1st, 2017 Humantech ergonomist Blake McGowan shares the ground-breaking results from a 2016 study that measured the spinal loads during both squat and stoop lifting…

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The Bottom Line: Lifting Height & Low Back Pain: What’s the Effect?

August 30, 2018

Written by: humantech on October 17th, 2017 Certified ergonomist Blake McGowan summarizes the findings of a recent study that measured the effects of lifting materials from various heights on low back…

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The Bottom Line: Research Interview: Lifting Height & Low Back Pain

August 29, 2018

Written by: humantech on October 24th, 2017 Humantech ergonomics researcher Binh Ngo explains the results of his study on lifting heights  and low back pain in this special installment of…

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What’s the Best Lifting Technique?

August 28, 2018

Written by: Binh Ngo on February 20th, 2018 A common myth heard in the workplace, and even at home, is to “lift with your legs” to prevent back injuries. To…

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Reduce Lifting Injuries and Back Issues with these Three Techniques

April 12, 2018

A toolbox talk writer provides a few tips on reducing back injuries and other lifting-related incidents Back injuries are one of the most common types of workplace injuries. They are…

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