XtendSafe™
No-Touch Push/Pull Tool
A field-ready hands-free tool for pushing, pulling, guiding, and aligning loads while helping workers keep their hands away from pinch points, crush zones, and line-of-fire areas.
What Is XtendSafe™?
XtendSafe™ is a no-touch push/pull tool designed for industrial teams that need to control, guide, or align objects without placing hands directly on the load or into the hazard zone.
The tool extends the worker's reach so that hands can remain at a safe distance while still maintaining directional control of the object being moved. It is commonly used during the final stage of a lift — when loads are being lowered, landed, or positioned — which is when the majority of hand contact injuries occur.
XtendSafe™ is a TechMRO Inc. hand safety brand focused on no-touch push/pull tools that help workers extend reach, improve control, and reduce direct hand contact during industrial tasks.
This tool is not PPE. It is a practical engineering-control aid designed to create distance between the worker's hands and the hazard.
- Rigging operations
- Maintenance activities
- Shutdown and turnaround tasks
- Material handling
- Equipment alignment
- Industrial installation
- Offshore and yard operations
Distance Is the Control
| Hazard | Common Unsafe Action | XtendSafe Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pinch point | Worker places fingers near gap | Use tool to guide from distance |
| Suspended load | Worker steadies load by hand | Use tool for controlled push/pull |
| Moving part | Worker reaches near rollers | Use tool to maintain separation |
| Alignment point | Worker inserts hand during landing | Use tool for final directional control |
Key Features
Helps reduce direct hand contact with moving or unstable objects. Supports safer positioning during load control tasks and helps keep hands outside pinch and crush zones.
Helps maintain a minimum 600 mm (2-foot) hand-to-hazard separation. Improves directional control without requiring the worker to step closer to the hazard.
Designed for directional control only — not lifting. Enables smooth, incremental movement and supports safer final positioning during landing and alignment.
Built for refinery, petrochemical, and heavy-industry environments. Durable shaft and handle for high-frequency use. Designed for consistent, predictable performance under working loads.
Designed to reduce wrist strain and over-reaching. Supports better body positioning and balance during directional tasks. Appropriate grip and weight for extended field use.
Designed specifically for no-touch directional control. Not a substitute for — and safer in use than — pipes, rods, timber, or other improvised push/pull tools.
Universal Safe-Use Rules
- Use only for directional control: push, pull, guide, align
- Maintain a minimum 600 mm / 2 ft hand-to-hazard distance at all times
- Apply smooth, controlled force in line with intended movement
- Ensure 100% load weight is supported by crane, hoist, roller, or mechanical aid
- Maintain line-of-fire awareness and a clear escape path at all times
- Inspect shaft, handle, and head engagement before each use
- Do not use 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 for final alignment
- Do not substitute hands when resistance is felt — stop and re-adjust the job
Typical Applications
- Load positioning during rigging operations
- Final alignment of equipment, skids, and panels
- Guiding loads during landing
- Pipe spool and valve positioning
- Maintenance and shutdown activities
- Material handling near fixed structures
- Work near rollers, conveyors, and moving parts
- Offshore deck and shipyard load control
- Construction and precast handling
- Warehouse and plant maintenance tasks
- Suspended load guiding during crane operations
- Equipment installation and retrieval
- Crate and pallet positioning
- Directional control near conveyors and nip points
Industry-Wise Usage
Available Sizes
| Size | Approx. Reach | Suggested Application |
|---|---|---|
| 21″ | ~533 mm | Close-range controlled positioning where working space is limited |
| 42″ | ~1,067 mm | General maintenance and workshop use |
| 50″ | ~1,270 mm | Medium-distance industrial handling and alignment |
| 72″ | ~1,829 mm | Rigging, yard operations, and larger load-control tasks |
| 96″ | ~2,438 mm | Extended reach for wider hazard zones and suspended-load control |
Not PPE. A Distance Tool.
Gloves may reduce injury severity when contact happens. XtendSafe is designed to help reduce the need for hand contact in the first place. The two serve different roles and should not be treated as alternatives to each other.
- Worn on the hand
- Protects during contact with hazard
- Last layer of protection in the hierarchy
- Useful when contact is unavoidable
- Does not increase distance from hazard
- Keeps the hand away from the hazard zone
- Helps reduce the need for direct contact
- Practical engineering-control aid
- Useful when contact can be avoided
- Creates physical distance between hand and hazard
Frequently Asked Questions
Need the Right XtendSafe Size for Your Task?
Share the task, object, load condition, working height, and hazard area. TechMRO can help recommend the suitable XtendSafe™ No-Touch Push/Pull Tool for your application.