Exploration Drilling and Production

Common Exploration Drilling and Production Hazards

Find the right MCR Safety product that protects you against these common hazards.


Abrasive Handling

Heavy-duty wearing gloves are essential on a drilling rig.   Check out our reinforced thumb-crotch ensuring added durability and longevity.  Our premium leather gloves are not too shabby either!

Learn More About Abrasive Handling Protection

Common Applications:

  • Wear and tear when handling heavy tools, pipe and rigging.

MCR Safety ForceFlex® Mechanics Gloves D3O® Back-of-Hand and Padded Palm Two-Way Spandex...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves CutPro® UltraTech® 13 Gauge HyperMax® Shell Red Sandy...

MCR Safety CutPro® 15-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion and Puncture Resistant Polyurethane...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves CutPro® UltraTech® 13 Gauge Lime HyperMax® Shell Orange...

Chemicals and Liquids

Hydrogen sulfide occurs naturally in oil and gas.  You will need chemical gloves, face shields, and goggles when handling chemicals and opening pressurized systems. Check out our chemical permeation database.

Learn More About Chemicals and Liquids Protection

Common Applications:

  • Collecting mud samples from the shakers, tank cleaning, sludge handling, treating wells, parts cleaning, sampling and analyzing oil, lab activities, working near mud pumps and desanders.

Ninja® Alchemy Work Gloves 15-Gauge Nylon Shell Fully Double Coated with PVC TPR Back-of-Hand...

PredaStretch™ Work Gloves 18-Gauge Seamless Nylon Shell Full PVC Coating with Sandy Finish 12...

"XO Skeleton" Headgear Clear 1 Piece Molded Face Shield MAX6® Premium Anti-Fog CoatingMAX6®...

Crush and Impact

Blunt force impact is an everyday concern for a rigger.  Impact protection is this worker’s best friend.  Are you ready for the new impact standard?

Learn More About Crush and Impact Protection

Common Applications:

  • Tong and Spinning chain, Moving heavy objects, unloading, assembly and disassembly of drilling pipes, Heavy Chains,  lifting gear with chain hoists, sledge hammering, working around equipment and loads that swing, motor operated valves!

MCR Safety ForceFlex® Mechanics Gloves D3O® Back-of-Hand and Padded Palm Two-Way Spandex...

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Impact Resistant Work Gloves Tire Tread TPR on Back,...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves CutPro® UltraTech® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Gripping Latex...

Cutting and Welding

Joining metal components on an oil rig demands the best welding gear.

Learn More About Cutting and Welding Protection

Common Applications:

  • Handling jagged material, Construction work.

MCR Safety Blue Beast Leather Welding Work Gloves Jersey Lined Select Side Split...

Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Top Grain Cowhide Palm, Split Leather Back 4 Inch Split...

MCR Safety Welding Heavy Weight Leather Welding Apron 24 Inches Wide x 36 Inches Length Center...

Memphis MP1 Series Black Welding Safety Glasses with Green Lenses Filter Shade 5.0 Dark Safety...

Drilling Fluids, Oil and Water-Based Muds

Exposure to fluids is a definite concern for oil production workers.  Examples include drilling fluids, water-based mud, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and grease.  You will need safety gear made to last!

Common Applications:

  • Blowouts, working around mud pits/tanks retaining drilling fluids and shale shakers shaken drilling cuttings, transporting drilling fluids, tripping pipe.

Mustang Utility Leather Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Double Palm Fleece Lined with a...

Premium PVC Coated Work Gloves Double Dipped with Sandy Black PVC Soft Jersey Lining 12 Inch...

MCR Safety Work Gloves 13 Gauge Seamless Cotton Polyester Shell MicroFinish® Full Nitrile...

Ninja® Ice Insulated Work Gloves 15-Gauge Black Nylon with Acrylic Terry Interior Fully Coated...

Dust

Silica is the basic component of sand and rock, meaning dust exposure is common during hydraulic fracturing operations.  Conveyor sand, operating engines and motors are all concerns for getting dust in your eye.  Lined eyewear will keep it out of your eyes!

Learn More About Dust Protection

Common Applications:

  • Heavy Construction Work, Machine Operators, Equipment Maintenance, Loading and Unloading Material.

Swagger® SR5 Series Gray Foam Lined Safety Glasses Gray MAX6® Anti-Fog Lenses Spoggle Strap Slot...

Swagger® SR5 Series Black Foam Lined Safety Glasses Clear MAX6® Anti-Fog Lenses Spoggle Strap...

Swagger® RP2 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Mirror Lenses MAX36™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch...

Fire and Explosion

Explosions caused by a spark igniting certain vapors or gases is a major concern for workers.  Flame resistant gear is mandatory across all production platforms, drilling rigs, and construction barges.  Max Comfort gear will keep you safe!

Learn More About Fire and Explosion Protection

Common Applications:

  • Equipment Maintenance, Rig Installation, Deck Crews, Floor Hands.

Summit Breeze® Flame Resistant (FR) Coverall Gray 7-ounce 100% Cotton Material Long Sleeve...

The Safest FR Clothing in the World! Summit Breeze® Class 3 Flame Resistant (FR) Shirt Lime...

MCR Safety FR Gear  Flame Resistant FR Tan Work Pants 7 oz. 88% Cotton and 12% Nylon Twill...

MCR Safety FR Gear Flame Resistant (FR) CAT2 Balaclava Made with Westex® TrueComfort®...

General Hazards

Dotted cotton gloves are an industry favorite for light general maintenance.  From oil absorption, cushioning and insulation, cotton gloves are still loved by many.

Learn More About General Hazards Protection

Common Applications:

  • Loading and unloading light cargo, sweeping, platform gauging activities.

Double Palm Work Gloves 18 Ounce Corded Cotton Clute Pattern with Straight Thumb Fluorescent...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Heat and Abrasion Resistant Gloves Corded...

Heat and Crush

Would you like to keep wearing your cotton gloves and have the back of your hand protected?  Checkout our MC504!

Learn More About Heat and Crush Protection

Common Applications:

  • Assembling Pipes, Heavy material handling, chaining pipe, handling iron/rigging work.

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Heat and Abrasion Resistant Gloves Corded...

Leather Drivers Work Gloves Select Goatskin Leather with Oil Block Technology  Kevlar® Lined with...

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Goatskin Leather Drivers Work Gloves Tire Tread TPR on Back, Fingers,...

MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility corded palm and reflective back TPR finger protection...

Impaired Vision

There is no shortage of activities on a drilling rig where a worker’s eyes need protected.  Splashing chemicals, flying debris, and sparks are concerns every Oil and Gas worker faces.

Learn More About Impaired Vision Protection

Common Applications:

  • Use of machine and powered tools, removing and spraying paint, de-scaling sand and shot blasting.

Dominator™ DM3 Series Safety Glasses with Polarized Fire Mirror Lenses Gun Metal Frame Color with...

Memphis MP1 Series Mossy Oak® Camo Safety Glasses Gray Lenses UV-AF® Anti-Fog Coating Wrap Around...

Hydroblast­® HB3 Safety Goggles with Clear Lens MAX6™ Anti-Fog Lens Coating Adjustable Rubber...

Memphis MP1 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Lenses MAX6® Anti-Fog Coating Wrap-Around Lens...

Inclement Weather and FR

Working in the rain and around liquids, plus staying FR compliant has always been a challenge.  Not anymore, with Big Jake rainwear protecting workers from ARC flash hazards!

Common Applications:

  • Splashes of oil-based drilling fluid, tripping out holes, conducting water-based wash-gun activities, and cleaning mud tanks. Heavy Construction Work, Machine Operators, Equipment Maintenance, Rig Cleaning.

Big Jake 2 Rainwear PVC / Meta-Aramid Fabric Flame Resistant Rain Jacket ANSI Class 3 High...

Big Jake® 2 PVC / Meta-Aramid Fabric Flame Resistant Elastic Waist Rain Pants ANSI 107 Class E...

Big Jake® 2 PVC / Meta-Aramid Fabric Flame Resistant Rain Coat ANSI Class 3 High Visibility...

Flame Resistant (FR) Safety Vest Class 2 Modacrylic / Aramid Blend 2 Inch Silver StripesARC...

Liquid and Crush

High-risk activities demand high impact gear!  56% of all recordable incidents in 2014 for Oil & Gas were attributed to "struck by" and "caught between” objects.  Back-of-hand protection is a lifesaver, when working with oils, liquids, muds and objects that roll/pinch.  Check out our brand new Ninja Alchemy.

Common Applications:

  • Drilling, Mixing Chemicals, Valve Line Maintenance and Repair, Pipe Handling, Moving and Swinging Pipes. High Pressure lines and hose

Ninja® Alchemy Work Gloves 15-Gauge Nylon Shell Fully Double Coated with PVC TPR Back-of-Hand...

Ninja® Alchemy Cut Work Gloves Cut-Resistant and Chemical-Resistant TPR Back of Hand Provides...

Liquid and Dropped Objects

You are going to need steel toed boots for protecting your feet from falling overhead objects, dropped objects and liquid exposure.

Learn More About Liquid and Dropped Objects Protection

Common Applications:

  • Valve Operators, Pressure Pumping, Derrick Hands, Drillers, Well Servicing, Pipe Handling, Shaker Maintenance, Oil Spill Cleanup.

  **Notice** Effective 12/01/2023, please source all of your PVC footwear needs from Tingley...

  **Notice** Effective 12/01/2023, please source all of your PVC footwear needs from Tingley...

** Limited Sizes Available ** 6 Inch Black PVC Boots with Lace-Up Strings Steel Toe and Steel...

Hydroblast Series Rain Gear .35mm Neoprene / Nylon Rain Wear 2 Piece Hydroblasting Rain Suit Rain...

Oily Grip

Do you need excellent grip working around lubricants, muds and oil.  Our new Max Grid pattern takes first prize when it comes to gripping in oil!

Learn More About Oily Grip Protection

Common Applications:

  • Chaining Pipe, Slippery Tools, Spray from pressure leak, spray guns.

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves CutPro® UltraTech® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell 10-Gauge...

MCR Safety CutPro® 15-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Nitrile Foam...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves CutPro® UltraTech® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Black Sandy...

Ninja® BNF Work Gloves 15 Gauge Nylon / Spandex Shell NFT® Fully Coated 47% Greater Abrasion...

Pump Maintenance

High performance gloves are what these workers demand when maintaining pumps and turbines.

Learn More About Pump Maintenance Protection

Common Applications:

  • Pipe Fitters, Unloading of Valves, Heavy Tool Handling.

ForceFlex® Mechanics Work Gloves Shadow Grass® Blades® Camo Gloves Palm Reinforced with D3O® TPR...

MCR Safety FlexTuff® Mechanics Gloves Synthetic Leather Palm Silicone Tire Tread Grip TPR Back of...

Big Jake® Premium Premium A+ Side Leather Palm Work Gloves Full Leather Back with 2.5-Inch Safety...

Repelling Water

Working outside involves facing Mother Nature head on, meaning wet conditions are always a concern.  HPT coated gloves repels liquids providing a firm wet or dry grip!

Learn More About Repelling Water Protection

Common Applications:

  • Turning Valves, Transporting Materials.

Ninja® Ice Insulated Work Gloves Hi-Vis 15-Gauge Lime Nylon Acrylic Terry...

Ninja® Ice Insulated Work Gloves 15-Gauge Black Nylon with Acrylic Terry Interior Fully Coated...

Ninja® Ice Insulated Work Gloves 15-gauge Orange Nylon Acrylic Terry Interior Fully Coated with...

Ninja® Ice Insulated Work Gloves 15-Gauge Black Nylon with Acrylic Terry Interior HPT Palm and...

Sharp Objects

Upstream workers are always exposed to sharp metal.  Cuts and Lacerations make up 7 percent of all oil and gas injury claims.. Rest assured, we simplify the selection process on our cut protection page.  Grip with confidence next time you are handling heavy iron, jagged material and sharp metal!

Learn More About Sharp Objects Protection

Common Applications:

  • Site clearing, construction work, broken steel wire, hand tool operation.

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Goatskin Leather Drivers Work Gloves Tire Tread TPR on Back, Fingers,...

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut Resistant Work Gloves Tire Tread TPR on Back,...

Predator® Insulated Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Impact Resistant Work Gloves Cut Resistant...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion and Puncture Resistant Polyurethane...

Visibility

Hi-Viz garments distinguish oil & gas workers keeping them seen across drilling operations.

Learn More About Visibility Protection

Common Applications:

  • Construction workers.

Flame Resistant (FR) Safety Vest Class 2 Break Away Pattern Modacrylic Blend with 2 Inch Silver...

MCR Safety FR Gear Flame Resistant Work Shirt Class 3 Hi-Visibility Protection 2 Inch Silver FR...

Flame Resistant (FR) Safety Vest Class 3, Mesh Modacrylic / Aramid Blend 2 Inch Silver StripesARC...

Watch Your Hands

By incorporating a "Watch Your Hands" logo on the back of the glove, oil and gas workers are reminded of the constant hazards faced.

Learn More About Watch Your Hands Protection

Common Applications:

  • Rigging, Construction Work, Crane Operators, Anytime where being seen is critical.

Leather Drivers Work Gloves CV Grade Grain Pigskin Orange Fingertips and Watch Your Hands...

Hi-Visibility Palm Work Gloves 15 Gauge Gray Nylon Shell Hi-Vis Orange Nitrile Foam Palm and...

Leather Drivers Work Gloves CV Grade Cow Grain Leather Watch Your Hands Logo with Orange...

Windy Conditions

Goggles are excellent for overhead work where particles might fall.  They also keep the wind from distracting high-risk work!  Impact and chemical protection is a nice feature too.

Learn More About Windy Conditions Protection

Common Applications:

  • Heavy Construction Work, Machine Operators, Equipment Maintenance.

Hydroblast­® HB3 Safety Goggles with Clear Lens MAX6™ Anti-Fog Lens Coating Adjustable Rubber...

Hydroblast­® HB3 Safety Goggles with Clear Lens MAX6® Anti-Fog Lens Coating Adjustable Elastic...

Spoggle Strap for Swagger SR5 Eyewear Elastic and Fully Adjustable Adjusts to Fit...

Swagger® SR5 Series Gray Foam Lined Safety Glasses Gray MAX6® Anti-Fog Polarized Lenses Spoggle...

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