Hands Free Rigging Hsf Pull Stick Material Handling Tool

Ports run on cargo movement, and riggers make that movement possible—but they also face some of the highest industrial risks. Wind gusts, vessel motion, crane drift, tight landing zones, night operations, and electrified infrastructure make hands-on rigging extremely dangerous. One show of instinct can result in crushed or amputated hands within seconds.

Hand Safety First (HSF) is addressing this reality with a clear mandate for 2025–2026:
“Make a Rule — No Hands on Suspended Loads Without the RiggerSafe Tool.”

To enforce this rule, HSF recommends the Kong Deck Crew, paired with the HSF Pull Stick Material Handling Tool, creating a zero-contact rigging system designed specifically for port operations. Together, these tools eliminate direct hand contact while maintaining full control over suspended loads.

Ports differ from factories because conditions are constantly changing—wind, waves, crane movement, time pressure, poor visibility, and live electrical systems all increase risk. Traditional hands-on guiding fails in this environment and is no longer acceptable.

The HSF Pull Stick Material Handling Tool is engineered for port realities. Its V-shaped nylon head securely engages container corners, breakbulk cargo, and machinery without damaging surfaces. The nylon construction is non-sparking, non-abrasive, and impact-absorbing—ideal for metal-heavy and fuel-sensitive port zones.

The D-handle provides two-handed leverage, strong push-pull torque, reduced wrist strain, and reliable grip in wet, salty, or humid conditions. The center grip enables precise micro-adjustments for aligning containers, twistlocks, hatch placements, and high-value cargo—without entering the line of fire.

A non-conductive body makes the tool safe around reefer outlets, cranes, RMG systems, lighting masts, and substations, even in wet conditions—eliminating hidden electrical hazards common in ports.

Hands-free rigging delivers more than injury prevention. It reduces lost-time accidents, improves operational speed and confidence, aligns ports with global safety standards, lowers fatigue during long shifts, and prevents instinctive grabbing during sudden load movement.

The message is simple: tools touch loads—not hands.
With the HSF Pull Stick Material Handling Tool and the Kong Deck Crew, ports can protect riggers, maintain productivity, and build a safety system that works in real-world conditions.

Hand Safety First (HSF) is leading this shift toward safer, smarter, zero-contact rigging—because safe hands keep ports moving.