MSA Safety will showcase a range of connected gas detection, head protection and fall protection technologies at the 2026 National Safety Council Safety Congress and Expo.
Products being presented include the ALTAIR io connected gas detection range, Type I and Type II head protection and the company’s V-SERIES fall protection equipment.
The technologies are intended to support safety managers addressing different hazards and operational requirements across industrial and construction environments.
Connected gas detection
MSA will demonstrate its ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector and ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable, which can be integrated through the MSA Connected Work Platform using MSA Grid cloud software.
Designed for confined space monitoring and sampling, the ALTAIR io 6 combines gas detection and sampling capabilities within a handheld device.
Features include interchangeable sensors, a rechargeable battery, integrated pump and compatibility with existing MSA sampling accessories.
The ALTAIR io 4 provides personal gas monitoring and uses the same software ecosystem. Safety teams can use the platform to monitor worker status, receive alerts and access information across fleets of connected devices.
Both products incorporate XCell sensor technology, cellular connectivity, digital device assignment, event monitoring and remote software updates.
Protection for work at height
MSA will also present equipment from its V-SERIES fall protection portfolio, including harnesses, personal fall limiters and self retracting lifelines.
Harnesses being highlighted include the V-FIT Arc Flash Full Body Harness and V-FLEX Safety Harness.
The company will also showcase its V-SHOCK and V-TEC personal fall limiters and self retracting lifelines, including the V-SHOCK EDGE SRL.
The equipment is designed for applications across industrial and construction environments where workers are exposed to risks associated with working at height.
Head protection options
MSA’s head protection display will cover both Type I and Type II products designed for different workplace hazards.
Among the products being presented is the V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet, which meets ANSI Type II requirements and is designed to provide protection against both top and lateral impacts.
The helmet incorporates a chinstrap and full brim, with the latter providing additional coverage from weather and falling debris.
Other products include the V-Gard C1 Hard Hat, developed for environments where exposure to heat from the sun is a concern, and the V Gard GREEN Hard Hat, which is manufactured using renewable sugarcane based ethanol.
MSA will also feature its Skullgard cap, which is intended for workers operating in high temperature environments.
The range demonstrates the different approaches available to safety managers when selecting protective equipment according to workplace hazards, environmental conditions and individual applications.
