Using the proper technique when assisting patients with physical activities is vital to ensure patient and nurse safety. Patient care frequently involves the transfer of patients to chairs, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and much more. The frequency and improper use of transfer techniques have led to the “considerable burden of occupational injury—particularly musculoskeletal disorders” (Schoenfisch et al., 2011). To mitigate this issue, there are assist devices available to assist the nurse with transferring or repositioning of heavy or disable patients. These devices are called the mechanical lifts (Schoenfisch et al., 2011). Mechanical lifts vary in design and can be extremely effective in reducing physical injuries in patient transfer.