PPE Engineered for
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Machinery and equipment manufacturing involves risks like sharp edges, handling small parts, oily surfaces and more. Our specialized safety gear is designed to conquer these risks and hazards with features that boost worker safety, productivity and comfort on the job.

Keeping Workers in Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Safe

In machinery and equipment manufacturing, precision and power drive every task – but safety never takes a backseat. With workers operating heavy machinery, navigating high-impact environments and handling small sharp tools and materials, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. From high dexterity cut-resistant gloves to fog resistant safety glasses and slip resistant protective footwear, PPE shields workers from hazards while allowing them to perform their jobs with confidence and efficiency. As technology advances, so does PPE, offering enhanced protection, improved comfort and greater durability. Investing in the right PPE isn’t just about compliance, it’s about ensuring that every worker goes home safely at the end of the day – empowered to keep building, innovating and shaping the future with advanced machinery.

Protection that keeps up so you don't have to slow down

Machinery and equipment manufacturing is fast paced. If PPE can’t keep up, IT COMES OFF.

It’s no mystery why non-fatal injury rates in machinery and equipment manufacturing are double when compared against almost all other private industries. Fast-paced cycle times designed to support high efficiency, and rapid throughput can translate to strains and injuries for workers. If the safety gear is uncomfortable, doesn’t fit or allow workers to keep up with the pace of the job, they may remove it.

Introducing the G-TEK® PARADOX™

Our innovative 21-gauge glove is your solution for giving machinery and equipment workers a glove that is comfortable enough to match their pace without compromising on safety. The HPPE/PolyKor® knit and foam nitrile coating offers the perfect amount of cut, abrasion and puncture protection while still allowing the skin on your hands to breathe while you work, reducing instances of irritation for comfortable, all-day wear.

It's time to give your team the protection that’s worth keeping on.

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Looking for a complete safety solution for your team?

Check out our picks for a complete head-to-toe safety outfit in machinery and equipment manufacturing or contact Jim Wilson to have a conversation about putting together a custom solution for your facility.

Hand Protection

G-Tek® Paradox™

Seamless Knit PolyKor® Blended Glove with PosiGrip MAX™ Coating on Palm & Fingers with Reinforced Thumb Crotch - 21 Gauge - Touchscreen Compatible

16-861

Arm Protection

Kut Gard®

ATA®/ HPPE Blended Sleeve

20-S13ATA/PE6

Safety Eyewear

Zenon Ultra-Lyte™

Rimless Safety Glasses with Clear Temple, Clear Lens and Anti-Scratch / Fogless® 3Sixty™ Coating

250-14-0520

Head Protection

HardCap A1+™

Baseball Style Bump Cap with HDPE Protective Liner and Adjustable Back - Short Brim

282-ABS150

Hearing Protection

Mega Bullet™ BioSoft™

Disposable Bio-Based Corded Foam Ear Plug with BioSoft™ Technology - NRR 32

BSF-30

Workwear Top

Bisley®

Long Sleeve Ripstop Work Shirt with X-Airflow™ Ventilation

400M6490

Workwear Pants

Bisley®

Stretch Ripstop Vented Work Pants with X-Airflow™ Ventilation

411M6150

Footwear

PUMA® Safety

Velocity 2.0 Black MID Composite Toe Impact Resistant Toe Cap, Static Dissipating safety, Safety Shoes

633805-200

ASK THE EXPERT image of expert Jim Wilson

ASK THE EXPERT Jim Wilson - Director of Product Sales

Jim has 35+ years in Industrial Distribution and PPE Safety. As a product sales leader at PIP, he guides a team in Hand & Arm, Above the Neck, and Workwear protection. He has worked across industries like Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Automotive, delivering executive presentations and onsite assessments. With global experience, he partners with top PPE manufacturers to design products, improve efficiencies, and build partnerships.

As one of 150 PIP safety experts, Jim helps standardize PPE to reduce costs, prevent injuries, and boost productivity.

Machinery & Equipment Industry Hazards
- Heavy Machinery Injuries - risk of crushing, pinching, or being struck by moving parts or machinery
- Sharp Edges - cuts and lacerations from metal parts, tools, and equipment
- Welding Hazards - burns, eye damage, and inhalation of fumes from welding and grinding processes
- Chemical Exposure - contact with hazardous chemicals, oils, solvents, or lubricants that can cause burns, skin irritation, or respiratory problems
- Falls - risk of slipping or falling from elevated platforms or wet, oily floors
- Flying Debris - sparks, metal shards, or fragments from cutting, grinding, or machining processes
- Ergonomic Strain - repetitive motion or awkward postures causing musculoskeletal injuries
- Heat Stress - exposure to high temperatures during welding or operation of heavy machinery, leading to heat exhaustion or dehydration
Industry Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1910:
OSHA's general industry standards require employers to assess workplace hazards and provide suitable PPE at no cost to employees. Specific sections cover various PPE types:
- Subpart I:
  - 1910.132: General requirements for PPE
  - 1910.133: Eye and face protection
  - 1910.134: Respiratory protection
  - 1910.135: Head protection
  - 1910.136: Foot protection
  - 1910.137: Electrical protective equipment
  - 1910.138: Hand protection
- Subpart G:
  - 1910.95: Occupational Noise Exposure - Hearing Protection
- Subpart Z:
  - 1910.1200: Hazard Communication (HazCom) - Chemical Protection
ANSI Standards:
- ANSI/ISEA Z87.1: Standard for eye and face protection
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1: Standard for industrial head protection (hard hats)
- ANSI/ISEA 105: Guidelines for hand protection, including glove selection based on cut resistance, chemical resistance, and dexterity
EN 388: European standard for hand protection

ISO 45001: Occupational health and safety management systems for improving worker safety, which includes PPE provisions

NFPA 2112: Standards for flame-resistant garments used in manufacturing settings involving flammable materials

ASTM F2413: standard specification for performance requirements for protective (safety) footwear, and outlines the criteria to provide protection against workplace hazards such as impact, compression, puncture, and electrical risks

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MaxiCut® Ultra™

Seamless Knit Engineered Yarn with Premium Nitrile Coated MicroFoam Grip on Palm & Fingers - Touchscreen Compatible

44-6745F

Grippaz™ Skins

Extended Use Ambidextrous Nitrile Glove with Textured Fish Scale Grip - 6 Mil

67-246

Kut Gard®

2-Ply DuPont™ Kevlar® Sleeve

10-KS

G-Tek® PolyKor® X7™

Seamless Knit PolyKor™ X7™ Blended Glove with NeoFoam® Coated Palm & Fingers - Touchscreen Compatible

16-320

G-Tek® PolyKor®

AR Seamless Knit PolyKor®/Aramid Blend Glove with Neoprene Foam Coated Grip on Palm & Fingers

16-AR413

Grippaz™ Engage

Extended Use Ambidextrous Nitrile Glove with Textured Fish Scale Grip - 7 Mil

67-307

G-Tek® Paradox™

Hi-Vis Seamless Knit PolyKor® Blended Glove with Polyurethane Coating on Palm & Fingers with Reinforced Thumb Crotch - 21 Gauge - Touchscreen Compatible

16-541HV