Keep hands out of the line of fire.
Hands-free safety tools for drilling, LNG, refining, and offshore operations across Qatar — engineered to guide, position, and control equipment without placing a worker's hands in the hazard zone.
Qatar's energy sector runs on constant contact with heavy equipment.
Drill pipe, suspended loads, valves, pumps, compressors, and pressure vessels — every shift, workers guide, steady, and align this equipment by hand. That's where most hand injuries begin.
Suspended Loads
- Crush injuries
- Hand trapping
- Pinch points
- Line-of-fire exposure
- Caught-between incidents
Pipe Handling
- Pinched fingers
- Crush zones
- Unexpected pipe movement
- Manual positioning injuries
- Hand contact with moving loads
Drilling Activities
- Pipe movement
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment positioning
- Dynamic load movement
- Restricted workspaces
Maintenance & Shutdowns
- Positioning equipment
- Removing heavy components
- Installing replacement parts
- Handling valves
- Guiding machinery into place
Gloves don't stop a crush point.
- Heavy suspended loads
- Mechanical pinch points
- Crush zones
- Moving equipment
- Unexpected load movement
- Line-of-fire hazards
The most effective way to reduce these risks is to remove the worker's hands from the hazard altogether. Instead of relying on behaviour, engineered hands-free tools change how the task itself is performed — letting operators position, guide, and control equipment from a safe working distance.
Three tools. Three high-risk tasks.
Application-specific engineering controls — not one-size-fits-all products — built for the tasks that generate the most hand injuries on site.
TubularGuider®
- Drill pipe handling
- Casing installation
- Pipe alignment & positioning
LoadGuider™
- Equipment installation
- Module & vessel positioning
- Structural steel erection
Guide-It™
- Mechanical maintenance
- Module installation
- Equipment replacement
Every stage of the operation.
Drilling & Exploration
- Rig maintenance
- Pipe handling
- Tubular movement
Pipeline & Transfer
- Pipeline construction
- Compressor stations
- Valve maintenance
LNG & Refining
- Process plants
- Refineries
- Shutdown maintenance
Construction
- Structural steel erection
- Module installation
- Mechanical commissioning
Platform Operations
- Platform maintenance
- Rigging
- Crane lifting
Safer to work with, easier to justify.
Reduced hand injury risk
Less direct hand contact with moving equipment across routine and high-risk tasks.
Better load control
Improved positioning accuracy during lifts, landings, and final alignment.
Lower line-of-fire exposure
Greater separation between personnel and moving or suspended equipment.
Safer pipe handling
Controlled tubular movement across drilling, fabrication, and pipeline work.
Smoother shutdowns
Consistent positioning methods support faster, safer turnaround execution.
No loss of productivity
Engineering controls built around real workflows, not against them.
Common questions.
What are hands-free safety tools? +
Engineered devices that help workers guide, position, handle, or control equipment from a safer working distance — reducing direct hand exposure to moving equipment, suspended loads, and pinch points.
Why do they matter for Qatar's oil & gas sector? +
Lifting, pipe handling, drilling, and maintenance activities routinely expose workers to line-of-fire hazards, suspended loads, and crush zones. Hands-free tools reduce that exposure while supporting safer work practices.
Which applications benefit most? +
- Pipe handling & drilling support
- Suspended load control
- Equipment positioning & heavy lifting
- Mechanical maintenance, shutdowns & turnarounds
How do engineering controls differ from PPE? +
Engineering controls change how the work is performed, removing or minimising direct interaction with a hazard — rather than relying solely on worker behaviour or protective equipment as a last line of defence.
Can these tools be used during shutdowns and turnarounds? +
Yes. Most PSC solutions suit equipment positioning, suspended load guidance, and mechanical maintenance tasks commonly performed during planned shutdowns.
Build a safer oil & gas workplace with PSC.
Speak with our specialists to identify the right hands-free safety solutions for your pipe handling, suspended load control, and equipment positioning applications.