Bridge, Road, and Highway Construction

Common Road Construction Hazards

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


Cold Weather

When Old Man Winter arrives, anyone working on a construction site needs their hands and body warmed with balaclavas, insulated gloves, and garments.

Luminator® Series Two Tone Value Bomber Jacket ANSI/ISEA 107 2020 Type R Class 3 Quilted Rain...

Polyester Fleece Lined Balaclava Black with Reflective Binding One size fits all250-gram...

MCR Safety Insulated Mechanics Gloves 200 gram Thinsulate™ lining MAXGrid™ material palm Inner...

Vortex Hi-Vis Rain Gear Winter Jacket Jacket with Detachable Hood Zip Out Fleece Liner Double...

Crush and Impact

Demolition operations are part of the revising process when refurbishing bridges and roads. So it makes sense to keep the back-of-hand protected when picking up and moving all the loose debris.

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Predator® Mechanics Work Gloves Textured PVC Coated Synthetic Palm High Visibility Spandex...

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

Falling Objects

Every construction site requires steel toe boots, as there is always the possibility that tools, items, or material may fall onto a worker’s feet.

** 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...

  **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...

Harmful Substances

Exposure to toxic substances causes 12% of all injuries in this industry. Whenever a worker is spraying or exposed to chemicals, they should consider wearing chemical-resistant gloves. We've got a vast lineup!

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

14 Inch Butyl Rubber Glove 5 mil Smooth Finish Gauntlet Rolled Cuff Excellent Glove Protection...

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

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

Heat

Asphalt absorbs the sun's rays, making conditions hot for those working on the blacktop. To avoid heat-related illnesses, workers should consider wearing moisture-wicking hi-vis clothing that can go a long way in keeping the body cool.

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Reflective Lime Safety Vest Manufactured with Recycled Materials Meets...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Safety Work T-Shirts Soft Polyester Birdseye Mesh Fabric Meets ANSI/ISEA...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Reflective Orange Safety Vest Manufactured with Recycled Materials Meets...

Heavy Objects

When lifting and carrying heavy items such as equipment and materials, it helps to have some extra padding in the palm of a pair of protective work gloves.

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

MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves Goatskin leather padded palm Nylon Spandex Back Adjustable Wrist...

Predator® Mechanics Work Gloves Impact Resistant Gloves Premium Honey Gold Goatskin D3O® Foam...

MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves with TaskFit™ Design  Military 499 Tan Synthetic Leather Palm Nylon...

Hot Objects

The industry ranks 5th for thermal burns. Bitumen burns are common for workers, as it is heated to 232°C for spray applications and only slightly lower temperatures for road paving.

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

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

MCR Safety CutPro® Leather Driver Cut Resistant Work Gloves Padded Double Palm with TPR...

Impaired Vision

Flying asphalt and broken rock from jackhammers are all over in road construction. Keeping eyes protected with safety glasses is a must. A face shield is also necessary to protect one's eyes and face when cutting or grinding.

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

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

Memphis MP1 Series Black Safety Glasses with Gray G14 Lenses Wrap Around Lens Design Soft,...

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

Inclement Weather

Working in the rain is no fun. Workers turn to MCR Safety’s hi-vis rainwear, bomber jackets, and raincoats to keep them dry.

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Vortex Hi Vis Rain Gear Winter Jacket Jacket with Detachable Hood Zip Out Fleece Liner Double...

Luminator® Series 2-in-1 Bomber Jacket Removable Zip Out Fleece Liner PU/Cotton Polyester...

Luminator® Hi-Visibility Rain Gear .38mm PVC Polyester PVC 3 Piece Suit 3 Piece Hi Vis Reflective...

Luminator® Hi-Visibility Rain Gear .40mm PU / Cotton Poly Blend Stretch Fabric 2 Piece Hi Vis...

Material Handling

Have you seen the number of materials stacked up next to a road under construction? Abrasion injuries are common across this industry as someone has to move and place all those materials in the appropriate spot. This task requires hand protection.

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 Polyurethane...

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

Overall Visibility

Anyone working close to a federally funded highway must wear Class 2 or Class 3 hi-vis clothing. Flaggers, the workers who control traffic and signaling others to drive, must wear reflective clothing, as must anyone operating near mobile construction equipment. We have an entire product line workers can choose from, including safety vests, hi-vis shirts, and hi-vis jackets.

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Hi-Vis Reflective Lime Safety Vest 4-Inch Orange Silver Stripes Zipper Front Closure Meets...

Luminator® Hi Vis Rain Gear Elastic Waist Pants with Drawstring Breathable Polyester / PU Hi Vis...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Safety Work T-Shirts Soft Polyester Birdseye Mesh Fabric Meets...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Reflective Lime Safety Vest Surveyor Vest with 9 Pockets Sturdy Metal...

Puncture

Splinters, small metal chips, and burrs are found all over road construction sites. Sharp pointed metal can rip through low puncture-rated gloves! Workers should wear higher puncture-rated gloves to protect their hands.

MCR Safety CutPro® 10-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology with Steel Cut Resistant Work...

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

Predator® Mechanics Work Gloves Impact Resistant Gloves Synthetic Leather Palm, MAXGrid™ Palm and...

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

Sharp Objects

Many road workers come across jagged rebar and other sharp objects on the job.  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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Leather Drivers Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin  Dyneema® Diamond Technology Lining Cut...

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

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

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