This study aims to reduce injuries to health care workers resulting from manul lifting and transferring of patients. “Zero-lift programs” were implemented by replacing manual lifting and transferring of patients, with modern, battery operated, portable hoists and other patient transfer assistive devices. The program produced many intangible benefits including improvements in patient comfort and safety during transfers and patient care. The nursing personnel perceived their backs were less sore and they were less tired at the end of their shifts. More pregnant and older workers were able to perform their regular duties and stay on the job longer.