Concrete

Common Concrete Hazards

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


Abrasive Handling

One of the most abrasive materials one can handle is a concrete block. We’ve got your hands covered with the most advanced abrasive coatings.

Common Applications:

  • Block Handling
  • General Material Handling

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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. Concrete workers, especially those in Demolition and Repair, face a multitude of close quarter environments resulting in pinch point injuries.

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Common Applications

  • Material Handling like Concrete Blocks
  • Unsecure Materials that fall
  • Working in close quarters
  • Using loose tools that break apart

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Hot Weather

Summer months mean hot working conditions for construction workers.  Keep cool and safe this summer. 

Common Applications

  • Any outdoor application

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Impared Vision

Flying debris and dust is everywhere on a jobsite causing a loss of visibility. Cement dust causes the most common eyewear injury across the concrete industry. Let us help keep your eyes fixed on the job at hand.

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Common Applications

  • Opening Portland Cement bags
  • Dust and Debris from everyday worksite jobs
  • Working around liquids

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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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Common Applications

  • Concrete Grinding and Cutting
  • Using Sharp Blades
  • Handling Rebar
  • Brick Ties
  • Electric Wires
  • Steel Mesh
  • Rotating Machines

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Wet Environment

71% of the earth is water. Combine this with wet cement and concrete pouring; you will most definitely need some liquid protection. You might want to consider some waterproof gloves and rain gear.

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Wet Cement

Wet Cement is the #1 cause of hand injury in the concrete industry. We have featherweight and waterproof gloves, and boots you have to see!

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Common Applications

  • Concrete Finishing
  • Placing and Smoothing
  • Mortar Rinsing
  • Cement Mixing and Pouring
  • Decorative Concrete Applicator and Resurfacing
  • Splashing Concrete
  • Concrete Pumping
  • Polishing

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Concrete Focused Industry-Leading Protection

Cut Protection

Cut hazards are everywhere in daily life. You can't afford to be using the wrong safety gear.

Impact Protection

Protect your hands from falling objects and pinch points with MCR Safety's impact resistant technology.

Insulation

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

Liquid Protection

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

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