Answer: tenfootpole

AnswerCrossword Clue
TENFOOTPOLESomething not to touch with, according to a saying
TENFOOTPOLEWhat not to touch something with
TENFOOTPOLEProverbial distancer
TENFOOTPOLE"I wouldn't touch that with a . . ."
TENFOOTPOLEStaff you wouldn't want to employ?