Machine Shops

Common Machine Shops Hazards

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


Chemicals and Liquids

Cleaning, wiping off, and degreasing machines expose workers to harsh chemicals.  In addition, machine and metalworking fluids affect workers hands.

Common Applications

  • Finisher polishing metal
  • Laborer cleaning machines after use

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

MCR Safety Work Gloves 13 Gauge Seamless Cotton Polyester Shell MicroFinish® Full Nitrile...

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

Computer Controlled Panels

We’ve got featherweight and touchscreen gloves to help you operate control panels.

Common Applications

  • Operators working around electronic metalworking equipment

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

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

Cutting Oils

Keep those hands safe from cutting oils and keep your grip with Grippaz technology.

Common Applications

  • Laborers cleaning up work areas
  • Maintenance Worker around metalworking fluids

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

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

Heat, Burns and Hot Objects

Machine parts and work pieces get a little hot!  You will some nice heat protection when touching that hot drill bit next time.

Common Applications

  • Handling hot metal work pieces 

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

Black Jack® Series Black Neoprene Coated Work Gloves Multi-Dipped Etched Rough Neoprene 14 Inch...

MCR Safety Blue Beast Leather Welding Work Gloves Jersey Lined Select Side Split...

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Synthetic Leather Palm Tire Tread Pattern TPR Back of Hand...

Impaired Vision

Working around metal exposes you to flying fragments, particles and projectiles.

Common Applications

  • Machinist machining metal
  • Milling Operator installing metal work pieces

Hulk® HK3 Series Clear MAX6® Anti-Fog Foam Lined Lenses Frameless Safety Glasses with Clear...

Swagger® RP2 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Lenses MAX36™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch...

Indoor Outdoor Transition

Going inside and outside is a nightmare for those needing clear vision inside, then dealing with outdoor glare while retrieving materials.  Max 36 Indoor/Outdoor glasses are here!

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Common Applications

  • Laborers moving materials

Swagger® RP2 Series Black Safety Glasses with Clear Mirror Lenses MAX36™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch...

Swagger® RP2 Series Black Safety Glasses Indoor / Outdoor Lenses AV-AF® Anti-Fog Coated...

Swagger® SR1 Series Black Safety Glasses Indoor Outdoor Clear Mirror Lenses UV-AF® Anti-Fog...

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

Material Handling

Transporting material onto the machine shop floor can rough up your hands. You will need gloves when unloading and transporting metal!

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Common Applications

  • Material movers handling heavy metal parts
  • Lather Operators handling metal parts
  • Machinists handling metal components

MCR Safety Blue Beast Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather 4.5 Inch Split...

MCR Safety CutPro® Ninja BNF Cut Resistant Work Gloves 15 Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology NFT®...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Cut Resistant Work Gloves  Sandy Nitrile...

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

Moving Rotary Parts

Gloves, Sleeves, Arm Guards, and Aprons are not recommended when working around moving machines and rotary parts.

Common Applications

  • Machinists operating machines

Glove Clip / Utility Clip 12 Inch Orange Nylon Strap Metal Clip

MCR Safety Black Glove / Utility Clip Secure Clip on One Side Dielectric with No Metal...

MCR Safety Orange Glove / Utility Clip Secure Clip on One Side Dielectric with No Metal...

MCR Safety Orange Glove Clip Secure Clip on Both Ends Dielectric with No Metal Parts

Oily Machine Parts

Metalworking fluids, coolants, cutting oils and drilling oils are commonly found around machine parts.

Common Applications

  • Industrial Mechanics working around oily metal parts

MCR Safety CutPro® Ninja BNF Cut Resistant Work Gloves 15 Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology NFT®...

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

Ninja® BNF Work Gloves 15 Gauge Nylon / Spandex Shell NFT® Coated Palm and Fingertips 47% Greater...

Pinch Points

Working on gears, chains and pulleys put your hands in immediate harms way.  Check out our high dexterity, high cut resistance and back-of-hand protection.

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Common Applications

  • CNC operators installing metalwork pieces
  • Deburring metal
  • Handling rough machined parts

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

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

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut and Abrasion-Resistant Gloves 10-Gauge...

Puncture

Metal splinters, small metal chips and burrs are found all over metal.  Might be smart to wear some high rated ANSI puncture gloves. 

Common Applications

  • Grinding operators sharpening edges  
  • Punching operators handling metal burrs
  • Handling metal scrap

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

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

Predator® Mechanics Gloves Cut Resistant Work Gloves Made with Alycore™ Cut and Puncture...

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

Sharp Objects

Machine shop workers deal with sharp edges on work pieces, sharp metal chips, and cutting tools.  ANSI A2 to A9 cut resistant gloves are your answer.

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Common Applications

  • Miller and Milling Operator installing metal work pieces

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

Leather Drivers Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin  Dyneema® Diamond Technology Lining Cut...

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

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Cut Resistant Work Gloves  Sandy Nitrile...

Small and Sharp Metal Part Handling

Not every user requires an ANSI Cut A5 glove. Our Featherweight cut gloves are the answer and will give you ultimate feel and sense of touch!

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

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Cut Resistant Work Gloves  Sandy Nitrile...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Shell Cut Resistant Work...

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

UV Radiation

Radiation from high-temperature surfaces are always a concern.  Our UV rated face shields and eyewear will keep you protected.

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

Swagger® RP2 Series Welding Safety Glasses with Green Lenses Filter Shade 5.0 Dark Safety...

Welding Sharp Objects

Welders are working around sharp metal. The perfect solution is welding and cut protection gloves.

MCR Safety Red Ram® Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather Kevlar®...

MCR Safety Blue Beast Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather 4.5 Inch Split...

A Select Shoulder Leather Split Leather Palm Work Gloves DuPont™ Kevlar® Fiber Plaited...

Mustang Leather Drivers Utility Work Gloves Grain Goatskin Double Palm Lined and Sewn with...

Welding Sparks

Hot sparks are no match for MCR Safety's welding gear.

MCR Safety Blue Beast Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather 4.5 Inch Split...

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

MCR Safety Welding Gear 9 Ounce Green Sateen Finish Cotton 18 Inch Sleeves with Elastic...

MCR Safety Mustang Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Top Grain Cowskin Leather 4.5 Inch Split...

Lack of Safety Knowledge

The saying goes, "You don't know what you don't know". Let our 360 team help you know more abut PPE.

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Machine Shops 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.

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.

D3O®

D3O® technology delivers the highest performing impact protection to protect from hazards at work.

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.

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