Roofing

Common Roofing Hazards

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


Abrasive Material Handling

Handling asphalt, tar paper and wood shingles will scrape up your hands. 

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MCR Safety CutPro®  13-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Shell Cut Resistant Work...

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...

Big Jake A+ Side Leather Palm Work Gloves 2.75-Inch Safety Cuff Palm Lined with DuPont™...

Chemicals

Roof installation involves chemical sealants, adhesives, and cleaners.  Be prepared when this specific application comes into play!

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

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

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

Cut and Crush

Lifting and carrying metal panels presents definite dangers to a worker’s back-of-hand when installing.

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

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

Dirty Gloves

Worn out gloves can easily soil and scratch a metal panel’s surface. 

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 Nitrile Foam...

MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves Mossy Oak Shadow Grass® Blades® Camouflage Pattern Grain Goatskin...

Dust

Roofing produces a lot of dust.  Lined eyewear that fits close to your to your cheeks and eyebrows is a must for these workers.

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

Swagger® UD2 Series Safety Glasses Provides Ultra Defense Ballistic Impact Protection Silver...

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

Exposed Lower Body

MCR Safety’s coveralls, jeans and Hi-Vis pants will keep a roofer’s lower legs from being exposed.

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

MCR Safety FR Gear Flame Resistant (FR) Coveralls Navy Blue 100% Cotton Material Long Sleeve...

MCR Safety FR Gear Vintage Flame Resistant FR Jeans Light Weight and Stretchable Material Blue...

Luminator® Hi Vis Clothing Polyester Safety Pants with Elastic Waist Meets ANSI/ISEA 107 2020...

High Visibility

Work performed around moving vehicles, means workers need to be seen.  Hi-Vis gear alerts workers to a worker’s presence. Don’t forget about Hi-Vis gloves too!

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Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Reflective Lime Safety Vest Breakaway Design with Hook & Loop...

Luminator® Series Hi-Vis Mesh Reflective Orange Safety Vest Trimmed with Silver Reflective...

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

MCR Safety HyperFit® Hi-Vis Orange Mechanics Work Gloves Synthetic Leather Palm Reflective Logo...

Hot Metal

Materials heated by exposure from the sun are always a concern.  Be sure to check out our blog piece on ITC Heat Testing.

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

MCR Safety CutPro® 7-Gauge Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Split Leather Palm Kevlar®...

MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves Supple Grain Deerskin Palm Adjustable Hook and Loop Wrist...

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

Hot Temperatures

Short-sleeved Hi-Vis shirts with Wicking properties ensure workers stay comfortable.  

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

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

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

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

Impact

Heavy lifting exposes your hands to back-of-hand injuries.  Check out our Impact protection page!

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Predator® Mechanics Work Gloves Premium Cow Grain Leather Palm D3O® Foam Padded Palm Tire Tread...

MCR Safety CutPro® Leather Drivers Cut Resistant Work Gloves Grain Goatskin Leather with...

Impaired Vision

Flying material and debris are everywhere in construction.  Roofers using a nail gun, shingle strippers, tin snips, power saws and air compressors must always be prepared and protected. 

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Checklite® CL4 Series Lightweight Safety Glasses Clear UV-AF® Anti-Fog Lenses Earplug Retaining...

Dominator™ DM3 Series Clear MAX6® Lenses - Anti-Fog Safety Glasses Clear Frame Color with Blue...

Inclement Weather

The weather is always changing.  Might make sense to have some breathable raingear close-by. 

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Concord Series Rain Gear .35mm Neoprene / Nylon Rainwear Waterproof Yellow Rain Jacket Attached...

Luminator® Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket ANSI/ISEA 107 2020 Type R Class 3 Insulated Rain...

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

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

Kneeling

Our Ultratech rain suit comes pre-made with knee inserts.

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UltraTech® Hi Vis Rain Pants ANSI/ISEA 107 2020 Class E Bib Style Pants with Zippered Front Full...

UltraTech® Hi-Vis Rain Jacket ANSI/ISEA 107 2020 Type R Class 3 Jacket with Hideaway Attached...

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

MCR Safety HyperFit® Hi-Vis Orange Mechanics Work Gloves Synthetic Leather Palm Reflective Logo...

MCR Safety NXG® Work Gloves 15 Gauge Gray Nylon Shell Sandy Foam Nitrile Palm and Fingertips NXG...

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

Noise

The CL4 eyewear style is equipped so earplugs serve as the eyewear lanyard.

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Checklite® CL4 Series Safety Glasses with Indoor Outdoor Clear Mirror Lens Earplug Retaining...

Checklite® CL4 Series Lightweight Safety Glasses Clear UV-AF® Anti-Fog Lenses Earplug Retaining...

Checklite® CL4 Series Safety Glasses with Gray Lens Earplug Retaining Technology Temples Hold...

Checklite® CL4 Series Safety Glasses with Silver Mirror Lens Earplug Retaining Technology Temples...

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

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

MCR Safety CutPro® 10-Gauge Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Latex Coated Palm and...

MCR Safety CutPro®  10-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut and Puncture Resistant Work Gloves Nitrile Foam...

Sharp Objects

Metal roofing material is pre-formed sheet metal.  Metal Roof installation can cut up one’s hand on the sharp edges real quick!

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MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut and Abrasion-Resistant Gloves 13-Gauge...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Orange Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Latex Foam Coated Palm...

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

UV Radiation

Standing on a roof puts you just a little closer to the Sun.  Polarized eyewear is this worker’s best friend and reduces eye strain, along with glare from metal panels.

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Swagger® UD1 Series Safety Glasses Provides Ultra Defense Ballistic Impact Protection Blue...

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

Roofing Focused Industry-Leading Protection

Eye Protection

From ANSI to military ballistic impact resistance, we offer an assortment of function and fashion. Assorted lens offerings as well as multiple frame sizes provide a style for both work and play.

Magnifiers / Readers

MCR Safety Magnifiers enhance the wearer's overall vision. This technology allows one to see more precisely and closer to the fine print!

Polarized

A polarized lens blocks out glare from above and reflected light from below.

Sealed Eyewear

Flying debris, dirt, dust and flying materials can impair your vision and cause hazards that can be avoided with the proper protection with sealed eyewear.

MAX6™

MAX6™ technology offers 6x greater Anti-Fog Protection without sacrificing style and comfort.

MAX36™

MAX36™ technology offers 6x greater Anti-Fog Protection and 3X better Anti-Scratch protection without sacrificing style and comfort.

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.

Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR)

Superior back of hand protection, the "Forgotten Zone", with Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR). Full flexibility and range of motion derived from rubber's elasticity.

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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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