Canadian Occupational Safety

For over 100 years, MSA has built a legacy of safety product innovation and reliability by protecting generations of lives in dangerous workplaces. That tradition continues with our full line of personal protective equipment, so your team remains compliant to safety standards which ensures a safe work environment. Learn more about MSA's complete line of safety solutions or request a General Safety Evaluation by visiting MSAsafety.com, keyword: safety eval. V-Gard® Protective Helmet ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector MSA Latchways Mini PFL At MSA, our business is safety. Sponsored by W e've been the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality safety products since 1914, providing sophisticated devices and protective gear — the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that protects thousands of men and women each day. Quality, Delivery and Support: For over 100 years, MSA has remained fully commit- ted to providing a superior customer experience. With an unsurpassed commitment to integrity, customer service and product innovation, we create exceptional value and remain vigilant in providing unmatched Quality, Delivery and Support. MSA Core Products MSA core products include industrial head, eye, face, hearing and communications protection, respiratory protective equipment, fall protection products, portable gas detection instruments and sensors, and fixed gas and flame detection systems. Our comprehensive lines of products are used in a broad range of industries, including the Energy (Oil, Gas and Petrochemical), Construction/Contractor, Utilities, Fire Service, and Government markets. Industrial Head, Eye, Face, Hearing and Communications Protection Objects falling, electrical shocks, dripping or splashing of liquids or works performed in high locations are some risks that workers face daily. To optimize safety, MSA offers complete solutions to protect the head, such as industrial helmets, face protectors, hearing protection and other accessories. Respiratory Protection Equipment MSA has a wide range of respirator masks with maintenance, chemical cartridges, combined cartridges and mechanical filters that turn the Advantage respirator masks line to be the best and most complete option in Respiratory Protection available in the market. Fall Protection Products To keep workers safe at heights, MSA provides an extensive line of Fall Protection Product lines including: harnesses; self-retracting devices; anchorage connectors; confined space products; energy absorbing lanyards; lifelines and climbing systems; and rescue and descent products. And with various price points, you can choose the product best suited to your specific needs. New to the MSA family was the acquisition of Latchways. You'll find Latchways solutions throughout the aerospace, power transmission, utilities and telecommunications sectors. Used in every conceivable facet of industry, they are integrated with all the major contemporary roofing systems. In fact, Latchways solutions help to ensure worker safety on a wide range of buildings, towers, bridges and structures. Latchways system can work horizontally, vertically, along inclines and overhead, depending on your requirements. It can be a permanent installation to meet a regular need, a temporary unit for one- off activities or even an eyebolt system for working from inside out. Portable Gas Detection Instruments and Sensors Oxygen deficiency and/or the presence of flammable gases are typical in gas storage areas and during petrol perforation or gas treatment operations. MSA offers a complete line of portable instruments for gas detection, providing early warning where there is the risk of explosion or a high concentration of toxic gases. The rugged, multi-featured ALTAIR® Family of Single Gas and Multigas Detectors boast several options that provide maximum safety and are easy to use in even the most demanding situations. Our dedication to advanced technology and product durability not only helps to provide a high level safety, but delivers a reduced total cost of ownership. Fixed Flame and Gas Detection MSA develops and manufactures a complete line of fixed instruments for gas monitoring and flame detection that are designed to closely monitor hazards such as flammable gases, toxic gases and oxygen deficient environments. Our comprehensive product line of sensors, controllers and monitors integrate the latest cutting-edge technology in sensor and instrumentation design using electrochemical, catalytic bead, metal oxide, photoacoustic infrared, advanced acoustic detection and both point and open path infrared sensing technologies. We're called The Safety Company for a reason Since our inception, the original vision of our founders, John T. Ryan, Sr. and George H. Deike, has never wavered. And in the decades that have come and gone, we have continued to lead the charge for workplace safety. We're called The Safety Company for a very important reason: Our goal, every single day, is to provide our customers with dependable, high- quality products, instruments, and service to help ensure a safe return home at the end of each work day To find out how MSA can optimize your safety operation, visit www. MSAsafety.com or 1-800-MSA-2222.

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