With Type II Certification; V-Gard H2 Safety
Helmet Features Mips® Brain Protection System
PITTSBURGH, July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MSA Safety, Inc.
(NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development of safety
solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures,
announces its latest innovation in head protection, the V-Gard
H2™ Safety Helmet. As the newest head protection
solution available within MSA Safety's iconic V-Gard®
head protection line, the V-Gard H2 Helmet brings together features
of the world's most popular and most recognized industrial helmet
system with new features, including the Mips® brain
protection system for industrial safety helmets.
"The V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet extends MSA Safety's position as
the leader in industrial head protection with new innovations and
added lateral protection for particular applications," said
Greg Martin, MSA Safety Senior Vice
President, Chief Product and Technology Officer. "We've made it
easy for our customers to comply with regulatory guidance and
safety requirements by continuing to build out our V-Gard line.
We're offering customers highly customizable and versatile helmet
options for use across a wide variety of industrial areas and
applications, and we're proud MSA designs and innovates to meet a
broad range of customer needs."
The V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet is designed to meet the impact
requirements related to ANSI Z89.1 Type II certification, the U.S.
standard established to help protect workers from a wide variety of
hazards. These include lateral and side impacts to the head, such
as from slips, trips or falls, which U.S. Bureau of Labor
statistics site as a cause for full time construction workers
missing at least one day of work annually.
The V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet features the option to include the
Mips brain protection system for industrial safety helmets that can
help to reduce the risk of brain trauma injuries. The Mips safety
system is a low-friction layer inside the helmet that is designed
to move slightly in the event of an impact to the helmet. The
system adds another layer of protection intended to help reduce the
risk of brain trauma by redirecting rotational energies in the
event of certain angled or lateral impacts to the helmet, such as
during slips, trips and falls.
"Traumatic brain injuries pose a significant threat for those in
industrial industries. The launch of V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet in
partnership with MSA is a milestone in helping to address the
danger of TBIs that is faced across the industry," says
Max Strandwitz, CEO of Mips. "Mips
is proud to partner with MSA, a global PPE leader, to further
amplify our mission to lead the world to safer helmets."
"Head protection isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, and
extending our industrial head protection offerings to meet a wider
range of applications and standards furthers our mission of helping
to keep people safe at work," Martin said. "Our partnership with
Mips only enhances the solutions that we're able to provide to our
customers."
Additional features of the V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet include the
integrated 4-point chinstrap and extensive accessory compatibility
with nearly all V-Gard H1™ and V-Gard accessories. The
V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet is available in vented and non-vented
options, as well as a wide variety of colors. A wide variety of
logo and customization options are also available for the
helmets.
The V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet is currently available in
the United States. To learn more
about the V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet, click here.
About MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in
advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its
singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront
of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility
infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end
markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With
2023 revenues of $1.8 billion, MSA
Safety is headquartered in Cranberry
Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of over 5,000
associates across its more than 40 international locations. For
more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.
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