Advanced MSA EVOTECH harness improves worker comfort and safety
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Advanced MSA EVOTECH harness improves worker comfort and safety
08 April, 2013: Industrial operations can ensure the safety of employees working at height, by making use of advanced fall protection solutions, such as the EVOTECH industrial harness, which is available in the local market through the African division of MSA.
MSA is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people's health and safety, and MSA Africa product manager for fall protection Emmanuel Manaka points out that the company's EVOTECH full body industrial harness offers the latest design features that improve comfort, ease of use, durability and user safety.
"Comfort is an essential aspect for workers that are suspended at height for prolonged periods, and the MSA EVOTECH harness comes standard with breathable padding complete with moisture wicking material to keep the user cooler, especially in the harsh African climate," he explains.
Manaka highlights the fact that the MSA EVOTECH harness also boasts a sub-pelvic strap with patented variable width webbing, which provides 50 percent more surface area for improved weight distribution and comfort. "What's more, the elimination of a binding edge on the shoulder padding prevents neck chafing, while a patent-pending leg strap design keeps leg straps in place for increased mobility and comfort, and leg strap padding offers additional comfort during work positioning."
Another distinct advantage of the MSA EVOTECH harness is its ease-of-use. Manaka adds: "Colour contrasting thigh and torso straps allow for simplified donning, while single hand torso buckles simplify harness adjustment. A built-in RFID chip ensures that the harness can be easily tracked and inspected at any time, while a three-position back D-ring allows for easy lanyard connection."
According to Manaka, the MSA EVOTECH harness is highly durable, due to the fact that it is abrasion resistant, and repellent to hazards such as dirt, grease and moisture. "An added benefit is web finials that prevent fraying on web ends, and a covered label pack that protects labels from environment."
With focus on added safety, Manaka notes that the MSA EVOTECH harness also has reflective webbing integrated into harness webbing, in order to increase visibility in low light environments. "The MSA EVOTECH harness is available in three different sizes to fit a wide range of body types and sizes, and comes standard in four different harness versions to ensure that the correct protection is being provided for a specific job," he concludes.
The MSA EVOTECH harness meets EN 361:2002, EN 358:1999 and EN 1497:2007 quality approvals, and is ideally suited to numerous industries, including; oil and gas, mining, petrochemical and construction. For more information visit www.MSAsafety.com
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MSA been the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality safety products since 1914. MSA products may be simple to use and maintain, but they’re also highly-sophisticated devices and protective gear - the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that saves lives and protects thousands of men and women each and every day. Many of MSA's most popular products integrate multiple combinations of electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to ensure that users around the world remain protected in even the most hazardous of situations. MSA's dedication to safety has been the key to its impressive year-over-year growth. In eight of the past ten years, MSA has achieved record growth numbers, with annual revenues of more than US$1 billion.
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Emmanuel Manaka
MSA Africa Product Manager for Fall Protection
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