Maintain a safe distance: Securely control loads without putting your hands at risk.
Versatile lifting and maneuvering: Push, pull, or position loads with confidence.
Our only goal is to manufacture a line of safe hand tools to provide HSE Managers, Rigging and Slinging Trainers real solutions to create safer working conditions. The Stiffy Hand Tool is crucial to implementation of Hands Free and Hands Off Policies.
When used effectively and as designed, the Stiffy Hand Safety Tool™ provides a buffer zone of safety where personnel can guide, maneuver and spot suspended loads while avoiding pinch points and crush points. The Stiffy Hand Safety Tool™ gives operators a way to mitigate risk by equipping and training workers to not place themselves in danger by working in an unsafe proximity to hazardous suspended loads.
Safe Hand Tools
We manufacture versatile tool styles in multiple sizes to meet your material handling needs. We also offer custom tooling. Let us assist you in designing a custom tool to handle the job and keep your employees safe.
WHY USE STIFFY
SAFE HANDS TOOLS?
SAFE HANDS TOOLS?
…injuries to arms, hands, and fingers accounted for 26% of the total incidents submitted…
Stiffy Hand Safety Tool: Hands-off Tool to Spot Objects & Loads
HSE Bulletin | 12/26/2011
In 2011, injuries to arms, hands, and fingers accounted for 26% of the total incidents submitted in the Gulf of Mexico. Variable deck loads can thoroughly cover the main deck area with tubular, cutting boxes, tote tanks, etc. This equipment is continually being transferred which creates hazardous risks (pinch points) when spotting. The limited deck space means that Roustabouts have used their hands, fingers, and bodies in at-risk-positions to spot or remove loads.
New to our industry is a hands-off tool called the “Stiffy”, a fiberglass push pole. Hercules 173 has field tested the “Stiffy” for six months with significant success in eliminating hand and fingers injuries when transferring loads. This tool uses opposing grab hooks to grasp taglines and slings.
Before placing hands on loads that are moving or have the potential to move, always stop and consider if an alternative method is available. Using the Hercules Power Tools, particularly the Job Safety Analysis process, pinching and caught-between hazards can be mitigated by use of proper planning, sound lifting procedures, taglines, signaling, and the “Stiffy Hand Tool” as an alternative method of final spotting assistance.
Applications: Simply Put…
Anywhere there is a suspended load to guide!
Perfect for maneuvering loads in the shop, on-site pipeline construction, and especially drilling Platforms:
- Offshore & onshore-loading/unloading OTR trucks
- “Hands-Free” Guiding: spotting & landing suspended loads
- Maneuvering all types of tubular pipe (racked or on-platform)
- Snagging taglines & sling legs
- Handling mooring lines at the dock
Ratings & Usage
Load testing: Static Pull = 400 lbs. / Compression = 600 lbs.
Our tools are not lifting / load bearing tools, SWL cert not required. Major components tested to ASTM standards,
Country of origin: USA
Instructions for use
Always wear proper personal protective equipment as the job requires. Inspect the tool before each use and use both hands when operating tool.
Stand with both feet firmly planted on the ground and use only in straight push /pull applications Inspect and clean tool after each use and store in clean, dry environment
Warnings
Do not use the tool if damaged, Do not use the tool as a pry bar
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
Do not over reach
Inspection and maintenance
Inspect the tool before each use
Inspect all components of the tools for damage and wear. Clean tool after each use and store in clean, dry environment. If tool has been damaged: report – remove – replace
Save on Time & Manpower
Comment from an operator about the STIFFY HAND TOOL
“I observed the crane crew offloading a boat load of 9.625 casing. During this operation only having one SHT, the man using it spotted every load on his end without help. The push – pull features of The STIFFY HAND TOOL made a big difference.”
