Answer:

tenfootpole

Answer	Crossword Clue
TENFOOTPOLE	Something not to touch with, according to a saying
TENFOOTPOLE	What not to touch something with
TENFOOTPOLE	Proverbial distancer

TENFOOTPOLE	"I wouldn't touch that with a . . ."
TENFOOTPOLE	Staff you wouldn't want to employ?