Xtend Safe No‑Touch Push‑Pull Tool

UNIVERSAL SAFE-USE RULES (ALL INDUSTRIES)

✅ DO (Mandatory Safe Practices)

• Use the Xtend Safe No-Touch Push-Pull Tool only for directional control (push, pull, guide, align).

• Maintain a minimum hand-to-hazard distance of 600 mm (2 ft) at all times.

• Apply smooth, controlled force in line with the intended movement.

• Ensure 100% load weight is supported by crane, hoist, rollers, or mechanical aids.

• Maintain clear line-of-fire awareness and escape path.

• Inspect tool integrity before use (shaft, handle, head engagement).

❌ DON’T (Critical Violations)

• Do NOT use the tool to lift, support, stop, or hold load weight.

• Do NOT hook the tool into slings, shackles, chains, or rigging gear.

• Do NOT side-load, twist, or jerk the tool.

• Do NOT step inside the pinch or crush zone “just for alignment”.

• Do NOT substitute hands when resistance is felt—stop and re-adjust the job.

1️⃣ OIL & GAS / PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS

Typical Hazards

• Pipe roll-over

• Sudden COG shift

• Oily, slippery surfaces

• Congested pipe racks

✅ DO

• Use the Xtend Safe No-Touch Push-Pull Tool for pipe spool alignment and valve positioning.

• Engage the load below its center of gravity to prevent roll.

• Anticipate rotation when slings slacken during landing.

• Keep feet clear of pipe movement paths.

• Apply force parallel to pipe axis for predictable movement.

❌ DON’T

• Do not try to stop rolling pipes with hands or feet.

• Do not reach between pipe and rack for “last-inch” correction.

• Do not push from the high side of an inclined surface.

HSC Rule:
If hands feel “almost safe,” they are already too close.

2️⃣ REFINERIES & SHUTDOWN / TURNAROUND OPERATIONS

Typical Hazards

• Time pressure

• Temporary structures

• Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)

✅ DO

• Use Xtend Safe during final positioning, not only during lifting.

• Maintain extended reach when working near fixed steel, supports, or foundations.

• Coordinate tool use with lift supervisor and banksman.

• Use incremental movements during congested alignment.

❌ DON’T

• Don’t rush alignment due to shutdown pressure.

• Don’t place hands inside skid or frame boundaries.

• Don’t apply force while body balance is compromised.

Engineering Control Principle:
Xtend Safe replaces instinctive hand reach during high-risk moments.

3️⃣ POWER PLANTS (THERMAL, HYDRO, NUCLEAR)

Typical Hazards

• Tight tolerances

• High-value equipment

• Fixed foundation pinch points

✅ DO

• Use the Xtend Safe No-Touch Push-Pull Tool during turbine, pump, and motor alignment.

• Keep tool face square to the load to prevent sudden slip.

• Stop immediately if resistance increases—signal mechanical adjustment.

❌ DON’T

• Don’t force alignment manually.

• Don’t stand between load and foundation.

• Don’t place hands under base plates or skids.

HSC Insight:
Most power-plant hand injuries occur after the lift, during alignment.

4️⃣ CONSTRUCTION & PRECAST YARDS

Typical Hazards

• Swinging loads

• Uneven ground

• Rebar pinch points

✅ DO

• Use Xtend Safe to control swing before landing, not after.

• Maintain distance while guiding beams, panels, or cages.

• Position body outside the drop zone.

❌ DON’T

• Don’t “catch” drifting loads with hands.

• Don’t stand downhill of heavy components.

• Don’t push perpendicular to beam length.

Extend Your Reach. Extend Your Safety.
Distance is the primary control.

5️⃣ MARINE, SHIPYARDS & OFFSHORE

Typical Hazards

• Wind load

• Vessel motion

• Wet, slippery decks

✅ DO

• Use longer reach to counter wind-induced drift safely.

• Apply force gradually, accounting for deck movement.

• Keep body positioned upwind and out of line-of-fire.

❌ DON’T

• Don’t fight wind with body strength.

• Don’t stand between suspended load and fixed structure.

• Don’t over-correct swing—small inputs only.

Offshore Rule:
If body weight is needed, the method is unsafe.

6️⃣ MATERIAL HANDLING, WAREHOUSES & MAINTENANCE

Typical Hazards

• Rollers and conveyors

• Moving parts

• Fixed structure pinch points

✅ DO

• Use Xtend Safe when guiding loads near rollers or conveyors.

• Maintain reach while aligning pallets, crates, or equipment.

• Keep hands out of shear and nip points.

❌ DON’T

• Don’t reach between moving and fixed parts.

• Don’t use pipes, rods, or scrap as substitutes.

• Don’t guide unstable loads without mechanical support.