Responding to the evolving needs of workers and ensuring they have the right tools for their jobsite continues to inspire innovation at MSA Safety, Inc..

This week, the global safety equipment leader unveiled its latest detection solution, the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector, making its European debut at the 2025 A+A International Trade Fair & Congress (A+A) in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector will become the newest addition to the MSA Connected Work Platform. Designed for confined space monitoring and sampling applications, this six-gas detector is MSA’s first cellular-connected device featuring an integrated pump. Compact and versatile, it includes MSA’s XCell sensors, a large, highly visible screen, and a removable, rechargeable external battery, making it suitable for both handheld use and wearable operation.

Joining the ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable on the Connected Work Platform, the new device expands MSA’s connected safety ecosystem. While the ALTAIR io 4 serves as a personal, continuous monitoring device, the ALTAIR io 6 is designed for sampling confined spaces and pre-entry checks on job sites. Both detectors are widely used in the construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities sectors.

Sharing similar technology, both detectors offer the same intuitive interface and are powered by MSA Grid software, enabling seamless integration within a fleet of gas monitors. This connected framework provides a powerful digital safety ecosystem, enhancing real-time worksite monitoring and safety management. MSA Grid delivers live device location and alert data, along with instant access to individual or fleet-wide information. The ALTAIR io 6 is expected to be available for order in early 2026.

“Our focus is on helping to keep workers safe by developing innovative safety solutions so our customers can enhance protection, compliance, and efficiency,” said Dave Howells, president of MSA International. “By featuring our Connected Work Platform and broad range of industrial safety solutions, we’ll give A+A attendees a hands-on experience to learn more about how MSA is using technology and data to help make it easier for workers to have the best solution for their job.”

At A+A 2025, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with MSA product experts across key safety domains, including fall protection, head protection, respiratory protection, and detection monitoring solutions. Featured products on display include:

* V-Series Harnesses – Built for comfort, flexibility, and easy adjustment, these harnesses are engineered to better contour the body and help workers stay focused on their tasks.

* MSA Latchways Lifeline Systems – Innovative safety systems offering maximum mobility for workers on rooftops or within indoor facilities.

* V-Gard Safety Helmets and Protective Caps – Customisable head protection solutions listed in the CIOB #PPEthatfits Directory of Inclusive PPE for diverse workers.

* MSA M1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) – Engineered for industrial, confined space, and firefighting environments, offering adaptability and improved user mobility through a single facepiece design.

* FL500-H2 UV/IR Flame Detector for Hydrogen – Provides rapid response and reliable fire protection in hydrogen-related applications.

* ULTIMA X5000 Gas Monitor – Equipped with dual sensing technology and Bluetooth connectivity for remote gas detection of oxygen, toxic, and combustible gases.

Through these innovations, MSA Safety continues to redefine connected safety, combining intelligent data, advanced sensing technology, and worker-centric design to create safer, smarter workplaces across industries.

ENOC Group has opened a new ENOC Medical Fitness and Occupational Health Services Centre (EOHSC) in Jebel Ali, in collaboration with Dubai Health, to support the health and wellbeing of its employees and the local industrial sector

The new centre will deliver advanced medical fitness and occupational health screenings across the Group. The range of occupational health services offered includes pre-employment medical examinations, periodic health assessments, medical surveillance programmes for workplace hazards, vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness initiatives tailored to industrial workforce requirements. The Centre will also serve as a hub for visa-related medical services, facilitating the streamlining of administrative processes for employees across the sector.

Hussain Sultan Lootah, acting CEO at ENOC Group, said, “The launch of the new ENOC Medical Fitness and Occupational Health Services Centre underscores our unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all our employees, as we strive for a productive, healthy, safe and secure work environment for all. The collaboration with Dubai Health reinforces our shared vision of creating safer, healthier work environments for both ENOC employees and the wider industrial community in Jebel Ali, aligning with Dubai's commitment to workplace safety.”

Khalifa Baqer, chief operations officer at Dubai Health, added, “The new Medical Fitness and Occupational Health Services Centre represents collaboration across Dubai’s sectors and reflects our vision of fostering healthier communities through preventive and diagnostic care. This partnership supports the well-being of the workforce in vital industries, enhances their quality of life and productivity, and demonstrates our commitment to building an integrated healthcare system that advances health for humanity.

“We look forward to this clinic playing an active role in contributing to a safe and sustainable work environment for the workforce in Jebel Ali.”

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Clear Audit Management (CAM), a digital audit platform that helps current and prospective VPP sites enhance, standardise, and modernise processes related to OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

Through this partnership, VPPPA members will gain access to exclusive resources, insights, and special offers designed to support their safety and compliance goals, including discounted access to the CAM platform.

By utilising CAM’s audit management system, members can streamline internal safety audits, identify potential hazards more efficiently, and drive continuous improvement across both VPP and non-VPP sites.

“This renewal represents momentum,” said Kristen Denney, director of strategy at Clear Audit Management. “We’ve built a strong foundation, and now we’re ready to increase our impact through our technology that streamlines compliance and promotes continuous improvement for active VPP sites, those preparing to apply to the programme, and supporting sites through their Journey Towards Safety Excellence.”

“This partnership renewal between VPPPA and Clear Audit Management reaffirms the shared vision of advancing health and safety excellence through making the audit process—a critical component of continuous improvement—more efficient for both sites and auditors alike,” said Chris Williams, VPPPA executive director. “This allows us to continue our mission to raise the standard for workplace safety and health excellence across the country.”