MSA Safety
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1914, MSA originally stood for ‘Mine Safety Appliances’. This was changed in 2014 to ‘MSA Safety’ to reflect the broader range of products the company has developed. Today, MSA still manufactures products such as fixed gas and flame detection systems which are used across industry. They are also a leading manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus and fire helmets for firefighters as well as fall protection equipment for working at height.
Visit their site- Enterprise value
- US$7.0 bn
- Region
- USA
- Theme
- Safety
- Sub-theme
- Making people safe
Impact Score
MSA Safety is responsible for developing new technologies that directly help to save lives. These products play a critical role in enabling workers and first responders to operate safely. The company has a strong track record of innovation that brings new technologies to market, enhancing the positive impact of its products.
Fundamental Quality
The company’s focus on innovation gives MSA a strong competitive position in an attractive sector with a wide range of different customers. Employee oriented policies (diversity, health and safety) are strong but the company is still developing its approach to wider social and environmental issues.
UN SDGs
MSA Safety is embedded in several SDGs including worker safety (SDG 8), safe housing (SDG 11) and safer roads (SDG 3). MSA directly supports these objectives by providing safety equipment to workers, fire-fighters and first responders.
Find out moreRisk of negative impacts
- Use of some hazardous chemicals
- Generation of end-of-life waste if not recycled
- Women are significantly underrepresented
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