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23 July 2015 Detecting fast-dissipating volatile organic compounds in record time
The latest version of the MSA ALTAIR5X multi-gas detector boasts advanced photo ionisation detection (PID) technology, allowing for the detection of fast-dissipating VOC gases. It is available locally through MSA...
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26 May 2015 Superior quality backed up by exceptional after-sales support
In addition to being a leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people's health and safety, MSA Africa offers after-sales support to ensure optimal performance...
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20 April 2015 New emergency escape breathing devices provide protection in seconds
Workers unexpectedly caught in toxic atmospheres can secure life-saving respiratory protection within seconds using the new PremAire Escape compressed air emergency escape breathing device (EEBD), launching locally...
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13 April 2015 Innovative new Gravity harness officially launched in SA
Workers operating at height can complete their tasks in the safest and most efficient manner without running the risk of serious injury, by using the Gravity suspension harness, which is a major breakthrough in fall...
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24 March 2015 Celebrating 75 years of commitment to safety in Africa
MSA Africa is celebrating its 75th anniversary as the African leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people's health and safety. In honour of this achievement,...
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19 November 2014 A world first for gas detection technology
A first-of-its-kind gas detector that eliminates the need for bottled calibration gas and accessories for bump tests, due to its innovative stand-alone bump test feature, has been launched locally by the African...
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22 October 2014 GASSONIC OBSERVER-i – the first ANN intelligent ultrasonic gas leak detector
MSA is proud to announce the introduction of the new GASSONIC OBSERVER-i Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) intelligence and real-time broadband acoustic sound processing technology,...
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1 September 2014 Third consecutive national mining safety award presented to Lonmin
An unrivalled safety record has led to Lonmin’s 1B4B Platinum Mine being awarded the prestigious John T. Ryan Safety Trophy for the third consecutive year at the 2014 MineSAFE conference hosted in Johannesburg.
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21 August 2014 International safety award for top performing SA mine
The internationally-recognised John T. Ryan Safety Trophy will be presented to the mining operation that boasts the top safety record in South Africa at the MineSAFE 2014 conference by the event’s headline sponsor...
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14 August 2014 Multigas detector saves precious seconds in mining emergencies
The Altair 4X Mining multigas detector is the ideal gas detector for any mining application as it can detect up to four gases at any given time. It is available to the local market through the African division of...
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