Drywall

Common Drywall Hazards

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


Chemicals and Liquids

Contractors face hazardous substances during most stages of drywalling. From mixing plaster ingredients to handling additives, chemicals are always around. Splashing chemicals during the cleaning and prepping stages can cause problems for workers. And, there is also a concern for cement exposure during the finishing stages of drywalling, such as taping, bedding, and sanding. Proper PPE, including safety goggles and chemical-resistant gloves, is critical!

6 mil (6.2 g) NitrileShield™ with Grippaz™ Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Industrial Food Service...

PredaStretch™ Work Gloves 15-Gauge Cut-Resistant Synthetic Shell Full Red PVC Coating Second...

Crush and Impact

Lifting heavy materials while installing drywall can bang up someone's hands. We make super-thin impact-resistant gloves, along with cut-resistant styles, too!

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Black Sandy Nitrile Foam Palm Fingertips TPR Back of Hand...

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 Black Sandy...

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

Drywall Mud

Drywallers spend substantial time mixing and applying drywall mud, which means they had better be wearing safety glasses and gloves. It's also a good idea to wear safety goggles when handling joint filler compounds, as goggles completely seal the eyes from all foreign substances.

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

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

Flock Lined Gloves Blue Nitrile over Green Latex Industrial Grade 12 Inches in Length 28 mil...

Memphis MP1 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Lenses MAX36™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch...

Dust

Sanding drywall to get rid of deficiencies is a required part of any drywall project. Lined safety glasses are perfect for protecting eyes in dusty environments.

Swagger® RP3 Series Black Foam Lined Safety Glasses Clear MAX6® Anti-Fog Lenses Interchangeable...

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

Falling Objects

Every construction site requires steel toe boots, as there is always the possibility that tools, items, or materials may fall onto your feet. For drywallers, the concern becomes real when handling large panels of heavy drywall. You don't want those falling on your feet!

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  **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...

Fogged Glasses

Drywallers work mostly indoors. However, when they go from outside to inside regularly, safety glasses and goggles can become fogged. This mostly happens during extreme temperature fluctuations, but don’t worry - we've got you covered!

Memphis MP1 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Lenses MAX36™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch...

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

Checklite® CL4 Series Safety Glasses with Clear Lens MAX6® Anti-Fog Lens Coating Earplug...

Impaired Vision

Flying particles and drywall dust cause eye irritation and are a potential hazard for countless workers. Drywallers should be wearing safety glasses and goggles at all times while on a construction worksite. However, they should definitely be wearing eye protection when cutting materials, mixing plaster, applying spackle, sanding, or finishing ceilings. Let us help keep your eyes fixed on the job at hand.

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

Memphis MP1 Series Black Safety Glasses with Light Blue Lenses Wrap Around Lens Design Soft,...

Memphis MP1 Series Bifocal Readers Safety Glasses 2.0 Diopter Clear Lenses Wrap Around Lens...

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

Material Handling

Installers are always lifting, holding, handling, and stacking materials, and their hands are always in use. It's smart to wear some form of abrasive-resistant gloves. We stock PU-dipped gloves, which provide an excellent sense of touch and protection from rough materials.

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

Ninja® Lite Work Gloves 18 Gauge Blue Nylon Shell Polyurethane (PU) Coated Palm and Fingertips18...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture-Resistant Polyurethane...

Obstructed View

When hanging vertical drywall pieces, sometimes a worker has to be looking up. In turn, safety glasses can become a problem if they’re not adjusted properly and cause an obstructed view. We make safety glasses with a ratcheting temple to avoid this problem.

Klondike® KD3 Series Black Safety Glasses Indoor Outdoor Clear Mirror Lenses UV-AF® Anti-Fog...

RT1 Series Foam Lined Safety Glasses Clear UV-AF® Anti-Fog Lens Adjustable Ratcheting Temples...

ST1 Series Safety Glasses with Clear Lens UV-AF® Anti-Fog Coating Black Temples with Non-slip...

Sharp Objects

Anytime you are working with power tools, cut injuries are a concern. Using hand tools such as spackle blades, chop saws, knives, and trowels can also easily cut workers' hands. Cutting out drywall to be replaced, cutting materials with snips, and replacing saw blades all offer injury opportunities. Don't worry; we know sense-of-touch is important for drywallers. We make featherweight cut protection that allows dexterity and sense of touch while protecting from sharp objects.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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