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, and is the subject of safety
regulations in most countries

See also
Crane
Fly system
Lewis (lifting appliance)
Simple machine
Safe working load
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