I am a forklift mechanic, work at the customers sight. Quite often I putgood sized crowfoot prybar, 18" with a big wedge on the end, in a strategic spot while working in bad locations. I also keep the hammer and another prybar in cirtan spots. The van also gets parked in a good location, I like to only have to look one direction, for the most part.
Any heavy object, one that swings easily,is a better weapon than my fists.
Tony