Lifting equipment






Lifting a heavy timber with a block and tackle on a tripod.


Lifting equipment, also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used to lift loads. This includes jacks, block and tackle, vacuum lifts, hoists, rotating screws, gantries, A frames, gin poles, shear legs, sheerleg, windlasses, lifting harnesses, fork lifts, hydraulic lifting pads, air lift bags, and cranes.


Lifting equipment can be dangerous to use,[1] and is the subject of safety regulations in most countries



See also



  • Fly system

  • Lewis (lifting appliance)

  • Simple machine

  • Safe working load



References





  1. ^ Heavy Lifting "Heavy Lifting vs. Risky Lifting"












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