Increased tiredness, loss of dexterity… Cold can adversely affect the quality of
work and directly or indirectly cause accidents, simply through exposure. When
the ambient temperature is below 5° C, vigilance is essential…
As winter approaches, MSA, manufacturer of the V-Gard protective helmet range,
has just provided the answer for users who wish to combat low temperatures by
launching its new range of cold protection accessories suitable for wearing under
a safety helmet. The range also takes into account the other commonly
encountered risks - electrical, fire and lack of visibility.
V-Gard head protection is not just a helmet but a complete solution for head
protection comprising helmet, hearing protection, face protection, lamps and now
cold protection accessories: Hoods, winter liner, neck protector, etc. As with its
market leading V-Gard helmet range, MSA has chosen to develop and supply only
products with a top-of-the-range finish.
The two flagship products in this range are:
- the V-Gard Value winter liner which can be worn with or without a
helmet; with its shape adapted to the skull and its perfect ear coverage, it is ideal
for combined use with a helmet. This is a unique solution which keeps the helmet
optimally positioned on the wearer’s head.
- the V-Gard Select high-visibility hood has flame retardent treatment and
seals designed to reinforce the acoustic sealing of the ear muffs owing to the
absence of fabric between the cushion and the surface of the skin.
These cold protection accessories are suitable both for activities in large
refrigeration plants and for outdoor winter use on construction sites and during
maintenance activities on any industrial or petrochemical site. Any activities
exposing workers to sea winds such as dock work or activities at height also
require effective cold protection.
MSA is a manufacturer of PPE (for head, eye, hearing and respiratory protection) and gas detection
systems, with a production site in France dedicated to helmet manufacturing: safety helmets, firemen’s
helmets, police and military helmets and aviation helmets. MSA is the world leader in the field of safety
helmets, with more than 100 million V-Gard helmets sold worldwide since 1962… In addition to
equipping the majority of American construction workers, V-Gard helmets are used by the world’s main
oil companies, French National Forestry Office lumberjacks and dockers in Le Havre and the Port of Nantes. More recently, V-Gard helmets were seen on TV screens all over the world, proudly worn at
the time of their rescue by the 33 Chilean miners trapped for more than two months in the San José
mine.
For more information please contact your local MSA representative.