Abstract: A torso sling for lifting, supporting and moving a physically disabled or handicapped person by a hoist or lift having a hanger, from which the torso sling is suspended, has a torso support strap which extends around the torso of the wearer between the waist and armpits, leaving the lower body of the wearer unencumbered for removal of the wearer's clothing from the waist down. Suspension straps attached to the torso support strap extend upwardly on both sides of the wearer in front of and behind the wearer's armpits and are connected at their upper ends to the hanger of the hoist. Underarm support members attached to the suspension straps extend beneath and support the armpits of the wearer on both sides. An optional thigh support strap has opposite ends which extend upwardly on both sides of the thighs of the wearer and has an intermediate portion which extends beneath and supports the thighs and the upper ends of the thigh support strap are connected to the hanger of the hoist.