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 their hand protection doesn't provide a secure grip to prevent injuries and help workers to maintain dexterity and control, they may remove it.

Introducing the G-TEK® PosiGrip MAX™

The PosiGrip MAX™ ultra-thin bi-polymer coating requires 35% less effort than standard nitrile foam, delivering a powerful grip in dry and oily environments. The coating blocks nearly 100% of oils from penetrating for safer skin and less glove changeouts from oil saturation. Designed to reduce hand strain, enhance precision and prevent skin irritation, it keeps hands dry and protected while ensuring maximum performance.

Isn't it time for a better grip?

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Looking for a Complete Fit 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 - 21 Gauge - Touchscreen

16-871

Arm Protection

Claw Cover®

Single-Ply HPPE / Steel Blended Sleeve with Antimicrobial Fibers

S7-15-AC

Safety Eyewear

Bouton® Optical Zenon Ultra-Lyte™

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

250-14-0520

Head Protection

Fibre-Metal® E2

Type I, Non-Vented, Cap-Style Smooth Dome Hard Hat with Heat Resistant Thermoplastic HDPE Shell, 8-Point SuperEight™ Suspension and Wheel Ratchet Adjustment, Includes Quick-Lok® Accessory

E2QRW

Hearing Protection

PIP® Mega Bullet™ BioSoft™

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

BSF-30

Workwear Top

Bisley® Essentials

Non-ANSI Women's Long Sleeve Shirt

310W6118

Workwear Pants

Bisley® X-Airflow™

Women's Stretch Ripstop Vented Work Pants

411W6150

Footwear

PUMA® Safety Velocity

Velocity Black LOW Steel Toe Impact Resistant Toe Cap, Static Dissipating safety, Safety Shoes

642855-202

First Aid

Fendall® Pure Flow 1000®

Emergency Eyewash Station

32-001000-0000

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 200 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/ISEA 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