Painting

Common Painting Hazards

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


Abrasive Handling

Whenever you're using tools during sanding, a nice pair of MCR Safety leather gloves comes in handy!  Nobody wants abrasion injuries after sanding.  For those who like to increased hand dexterity, our seamless nitrile gloves are an excellent choice!

Ninja® BNF Evolution Work Gloves 15 Gauge Ingenia™ Shell NFT® Palm and Fingertip...

Road Hustler Premium Grain Leather Leather Drivers Work Gloves Keystone Thumb Keystone thumb...

Ninja® BNF Work Gloves 18 Gauge Nylon / Spandex Shell NFT® Palm and Fingertip Coated 47% Greater...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge Black Kevlar® / Stainless-Steel Cut Resistant Work Gloves Nitrile...

Chemicals

Thousands of chemical compounds are used to manufacture paint products like pigments, extenders, binders, additives, epoxies, isocyanates, and solvents. Whenever you're handling paint thinner or solvents (toluene, xylene, ketones, alcohols, esters, and glycol ethers), be sure you're wearing chemical-resistant gloves.

Orange Neoprene Latex Gloves 28 mil Flock Lined 12 Inch Length Straight CuffNeoprene and latex...

Nitri-Chem™ Flock Lined Green Nitrile Gloves Industrial Grade 13 Inches in Length 15 mil...

PredaStretch™ Work Gloves 18-Gauge Seamless Nylon Shell Full Red Coating of PVC Second Black PVC...

Chem-Tech™ Neoprene over Latex Gloves Yellow Flock Lined Latex Dipped in Blue Neoprene 28 mil...

Cold weather

There is no off-season for painters, which means these workers need insulated gloves and winter jackets during the colder months. Have you seen our top-selling Ninja Ice gloves?

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

Ninja® Ice Insulated Cut-Resistant Work Gloves 15-Gauge HyperMax® Shell 7-Gauge Acrylic Terry...

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 Fully Coated...

Dropped Objects

Most construction sites require workers to wear steel toe boots. Painters can often get away with wearing comfy sneakers as they work inside. However, there are times when painters need the protection of boots. We offer white steel toe boots to match the white attire painters wear!

  **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...

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

Dust

Sanding off old paint increases the amount of dust in the air. A nice pair of sealed eyewear or goggles makes a big difference in keeping eyes protected.  We do offer dust masks and KN95 respirators.  However, it’s important to note, MCR Safety’s dust masks are not designed for use around paint. Only specially-designated paint respirators should be used, and these are not a form of PPE that MCR Safety stocks. We Protect People, which is why we remind you to use the proper mask type for your painting project!

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

Exposed Skin

MCR Safety carries a wide array of apparel, including Henley t-shirts and long sleeve hi-vis shirts. We also offer white Tyvek® coveralls and shoe covers to protect your body and clothes from paint.

DuPont™ Tyvek® Coverall with Zipper Front Elastic Sleeves and Ankles Attached Hood

MCR Safety FR Gear Flame Resistant (FR)Work Shirt Long Sleeve Henley Shirt 100% Cotton, Tan Flame...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Safety Work T-Shirts Long Sleeve and Tagless Design Meets ANSI/ISEA 107...

DuPont™ Tyvek® Coverall with Collar Open Sleeves and Ankles Zipper Front Closure

Hand Fatigue

It may not seem like an immediate hazard, but painters use their hands a lot for drywall taping, sanding, and painting. When hand pain and fatigue starts to kick in, people start making mistakes, and those hands can face dangers! Thin protective gloves are a painter's best friend. And check out the drywall gloves we have to offer!

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...

Ninja® BNF Work Gloves 18 Gauge Nylon / Spandex Shell NFT® Palm and Fingertip Coated 47% Greater...

MCR Safety CutPro® Ninja® BNF Work Gloves 18-Gauge Kevlar® Shell NFT® Coated Palm and...

Heat

Heat-stripping guns can reach up to 1,200°F!  Heavy-duty leather gloves offer excellent heat protection.

MCR Safety High Heat Welding Double Wool Lined Palm Treated Green Split Leather Sewn with DuPont™...

Leather Drivers Work Gloves Select Grade Cow Grain Leather Lined and Sewn with DuPont™...

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

Mustang Leather Drivers Utility Work Gloves Grain Goatskin Double Palm, Unlined Sewn with DuPont™...

Impaired Vision

Sanding debris, spills, and splashes are always a concern during painting.  Painters turn to MCR Safety goggles, safety glasses, and face shields to keep paint out of their eyes. Whenever you're operating abrasive blasters or looking up during spray painting, the hazards to your eyes are even more significant.

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

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

22 Series Safety Goggles with Clear Lens UV-AF® Anti-Fog Coating Adjustable Rubber StrapIndirect...

Liquids

Skin irritation from spills, splashes, and sprays is all too common for painters. Dermatitis and skin rashes can occur when harsh or caustic elements come into contact with the skin. Even if you're wearing a traditional work glove, it makes sense to wear it over the top of a disposable glove.  That way, the lightweight disposable keeps the paint or liquids from touching your hands.

6 mil (6.3 g) NitriShield™ with Grippaz™ Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Industrial Food Service...

5 mil (4.9 g) SensaTouch™ Gloves Powder Free Disposable Latex Industrial Food Service...

Sun

Painters may find themselves working outside and having the sun glaring down on them, which means the body needs covered up with cool, breathable fabrics. Polarized safety glasses also help minimize the glare and keep the eyes protected!

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

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

Mossy Oak® Blades® Swagger® UD1 Series Camouflage Safety Glasses Mossy Oak Shadow Grass® Blades®...

Hi Vis Safety Work T-Shirts Soft Polyester Jersey Knit Fabric Short Sleeve and Tagless...

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.

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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.