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Construction Sub-Industries

Click on an application/industry below to learn more about common hazards, safety equipment, and how to stay safe with the proper safety equipment & gear.

Construction

Construction and Concrete Glove Guide

Choosing the right gloves is a critical safety step. This is even more true for concrete workers.

Construction Glove Application Guide

We offer many different glove options for construction, as the needs vary widely across the industry. Learn which glove materials offer the best protection for your specific application.

Top Construction-Related Work Injuries

Get the real stats! Learn what the top injuries are within the construction industry. Knowing is half the battle of keeping you safe.

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Eyewear Buying Guide

Each year, more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur. Protect yourself by finding the right eye protection for the job.

Common Construction Hazards

Learn more about MCR Safety product features that protect against these common hazards.
Click "Learn More" to find info on protecting yourself against these hazards and find the right gear for the job.

Crush Hazard

Crush and Impact

The most common cause of hand injuries is blunt trauma. Overall, 76% of all injuries are the result of cut and crush. Construction workers face a multitude of close quarter environments resulting in pinch point injuries.

MCR Safety Hi-Vis gear in the snow

Extreme Temperature

Most all construction workers must face Mother Nature head on. Let us help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Foggy Construction Site

Impaired Vision

Flying debris and dust is everywhere on a jobsite. Without proper eyewear, it is sure to cause a hazardous loss of visibility. Let us help keep your eyes fixed on the job at hand.

Lack of Visibility needs High Visibility

Overall Visibility

Construction is an ever-changing environment. Why risk not being seen?
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Sharp Objects

Ever come across some jagged rebar? We figured the answer was yes. Over 18% of all hand injuries are from cuts and lacerations. Construction workers come into constant contact with rough, sharp and jagged surfaces.
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Wet Environment

71% of the earth is water. You might want to consider some waterproof gloves and rain gear.

Construction Focused Industry-Leading Protection

D3O®

D3O® technology delivers the highest performing impact protection to protect from hazards at work.
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Dyneema®

Dyneema® Diamond Technology fiber makes possible higher levels of cut protection with enhanced dexterity. Proof is in the numbers...
Grippaz Dexterity to CE Level 5

Grippaz™

Disposable gloves with Grippaz™ NitriShield® technology are engineered for maximum dexterity and toughness.

Insulation

Feeling cold? MCR Safety's line of insulated gear can protect you in extreme temperatures.
MCR Safety Waterproof Boots and Pants

Liquid Protection

Don't like getting wet? MCR Safety's got your covered, literally, with premium waterproof rain & liquid protection.
MCR Safety Magnifiers

Magnifiers / Readers

MCR Safety Magnifiers enhance the wearer's overall vision. This technology allows one to see more precisely and closer to the fine print!
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MAX6™

MAX6™ technology offers 6x greater Anti-Fog Protection without sacrificing style and comfort.
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Polarized

A polarized lens blocks out glare from above and reflected light from below.
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Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR)

Superior back of hand protection, the "Forgotten Zone", with Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR). Full flexibility and range of motion derived from rubber's elasticity.

MCR Safety Logo Why MCR Safety Products? MCR Safety Logo

MCR Safety manufactures and supplies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Simply put, WE PROTECT PEOPLE!  We are known world-wide for our extensive product line depth surrounding gloves, glasses, and garments spanning across numerous industries.  We offer the total package of safety gear encompassing industrial gloves, safety glasses, protective garments, welding gear, industrial boots, Flame Resistant (FR) gear, face shields, and much more.  From a glove standpoint alone, MCR Safety manufacturers and supplies over 1,000 different style gloves. Here are some of the many reasons MCR Safety is your go to source for PPE:

  • Global PPE manufacturer, with operations stretching across 5 continents. 
  • Direct manufacturer of over 50% of all product, ensuring the highest level of quality. 
  • In conjunction with quality control measures resulting from direct manufacturing, our ITC Innovations Technology Center ensures another layer of testing glove quality. The ITC Lab is the only ISO 17025 accredited lab to perform ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 cut resistance, abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, and conductive heat resistance testing in North America. We offer no cost testing for users interested in knowing the quality level of current PPE being worn or for potential new products being considered.
  • Winner of multiple new product innovation awards, most recently being the DM3 eyewear
  • Dedicated 360° Safety Specialists ready for onsite PPE consultations.

Click here and see for yourself and learn more why our customers love our gloves!

Research Disclaimer

MCR Safety is recognized as a global manufacturer stretching across six countries, with both distribution and manufacturing facilities.  Our core competency and specialty is manufacturing and supplying protective gloves, glasses, and garments.  The information shown and provided on MCR Safety’s website, its safety articles, industry resource pages, highlighted hazards and safety equipment should be used only as a general reference tool and guide.  The end user is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any product selection for a particular application.  MCR Safety makes no guarantee or warranty (expressed or implied) of our products’ performance or protection for particular applications.