lifting

13 Feb, 26

Lifting isn’t just a work problem

When we talk about lifting, most people picture warehouses, construction sites, or manufacturing environments. We think about boxes, pallets, and maybe even lifting load limits. But for many people, the most frequent and most physically demanding lifting we do doesn’t happen at work at all. It happens at home, with family. Family Day prompts us […]
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10 Jun, 25

Lift assist devices

written by Christina Timmons Credit to Joey Prange MS HFE, AEP,  Tesla (Presented at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, 2025, in Orlando, Florida) Lift assist image above used with permission of Givens Engineering Inc., London, ON. From an ergonomics standpoint, lift assists offer a mechanical advantage for lifting awkward and heavy loads. The goal when implementing […]
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18 Sep, 23

What is the maximum weight a worker can lift? (Nationally, Provincially, and Practically)

This is a question that is often asked of ergonomists. Many people believe that the maximum is 23 kg, or 50 lbs. Here are the facts: Nationally (Canada) Nationally, certain regulations apply to federally regulated organizations, such as airlines and banks, as defined by the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304), specifically Division III, […]
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