1. RIGGING & HEAVY LIFTING (Construction, EPC, Fabrication Yards)

Typical Applications

• Beam, skid, vessel, or module positioning

• Structural alignment during landing

• Equipment placement near foundations

✅ DOs

• Use HandHelmet® Push-Pull Tool only after the load is fully crane-supported

• Apply force below the load’s center of gravity

• Maintain operator position outside swing and drop zones

• Guide loads only during controlled crane movement

• Withdraw tool only after full seating and stability

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not grab beams, shackles, or slings by hand

• Do not use push-pull tools to counter sudden crane motion

• Do not stand between the load and concrete/steel structures

• Do not rush final alignment to “save time”

HSE Insight:
Most rigging amputations occur when workers switch from tool → hand in the last 50 mm.

2. REFINERIES & PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS

Typical Applications

• Pump, valve, exchanger positioning

• Skid alignment in pipe racks

• Shutdown / turnaround lifting

✅ DOs

• Use push-pull tools to keep hands away from hot, sharp, contaminated surfaces

• Maintain distance in congested pipe corridors

• Use incremental force to avoid unexpected rotation

• Coordinate closely with crane operator due to restricted visibility

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not touch suspended loads even if they appear “light”

• Do not assume gloves protect against crush or pinch

• Do not overreach between live or residual-energy equipment

• Do not guide loads near flanges or nozzles by hand

HSE Insight:
Refinery hand injuries often combine crush + thermal hazards—distance controls both.

3. PORTS, TERMINALS & MARINE OPERATIONS

Typical Applications

• Cargo positioning

• Pallet and crate alignment

• Load landing on trailers or decks

✅ DOs

• Use push-pull tools to guide loads with momentum

• Maintain distance from rolling or shifting cargo

• Position body offset, never inline with load travel

• Pause operations during excessive wind or vessel movement

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not attempt to stop moving cargo by hand

• Do not use push-pull tools as brakes

• Do not stand downhill or down-slope of suspended loads

• Do not replace tag lines in open swing conditions

HSE Insight:
Momentum multiplies crush force—hands have zero tolerance.

4. POWER PLANTS & UTILITIES

Typical Applications

• Turbine components

• Generator and motor placement

• Outage maintenance lifts

✅ DOs

• Maintain extended distance near high-energy systems

• Use push-pull tools to avoid residual heat exposure

• Guide loads only after confirming energy isolation

• Maintain stable footing during outage congestion

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not assume equipment is safe to touch post-shutdown

• Do not lean toward loads for “precision”

• Do not rush alignment during outage pressure

• Do not apply side-loading force

HSE Insight:
Energy isolation does not remove gravity or stored mechanical energy.

5. MANUFACTURING & FABRICATION

Typical Applications

• Fixture and die placement

• Machine component alignment

• Assembly positioning

✅ DOs

• Use push-pull tools near rollers, presses, and fixtures

• Maintain clear escape paths

• Apply force inline with intended movement

• Combine with lockout where applicable

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not bypass guards for alignment

• Do not place hands near settling components

• Do not use tools on unsupported parts

• Do not overreach across machines

HSE Insight:
Most manufacturing hand injuries occur during setup, not production.

6. WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS

Typical Applications

• Pallet positioning

• Rack alignment

• Conveyor landing

✅ DOs

• Use push-pull tools to maintain distance from pinch points

• Maintain balanced posture

• Apply slow, controlled movements

• Use tools in narrow aisles and racking zones

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not reach between pallets and racking

• Do not pull loads toward the body

• Do not use damaged or improvised tools

• Do not rush peak-hour movements

HSE Insight:
High-frequency, low-severity injuries accumulate into major lost-time incidents.

7. DATA CENTRES & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Typical Applications

• Rack positioning

• Battery module handling

• Cabinet alignment

✅ DOs

• Use push-pull tools in tight access zones

• Maintain distance near live equipment

• Coordinate with spotters

• Apply micro-movements only

❌ DON’Ts

• Do not place hands between cabinets

• Do not rely on dexterity for control

• Do not work blind

• Do not sacrifice posture for access

HSE Insight:
Injury risk is low-visibility but high-impact—one incident halts operations.

FINAL NON-NEGOTIABLE RULE (ALL INDUSTRIES)

✅ ALWAYS

• Treat reachable suspended loads as active hazards

• Use push-pull tools to maintain distance

• Apply slow, aligned force

• Stay out of load paths

❌ NEVER

• Touch suspended loads by hand

• Use tools to stop movement

• Stand inline or beneath loads

• Rush final positioning