Turnarounds,Shutdowns,Plant Outages

When time is critical, take safety out of the equation.

At MSA, we understand that any turnaround has inherent safety risks. To avoid injury incidents, medical costs, lost man hours, or worse, don't skimp on safety; keep your workers safe.

MSA Turnaround, Shutdown, & Plant Outage Capabilities

Minimize your fall risk.

World-class lanyards, harnesses, and other fall protection equipment from MSA help you stay safe at height.

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V-TEC Personal Fall Limiter

Advanced see-through design makes this the most compact, lightweight self-retracting lanyard (SRL) on the market.

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Monitor the air quality around you in real time.

MSA portable gas detectors help you know where danger is hiding.

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ALTAIR® 4XR Multigas Detector

Real-time. Rugged. Reliable. Rapid-response XCell sensors provide you with safety information when you need it most.

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When the unexpected happens, use your head.

MSA hard hats offer industry-leading head protection, with the comfort you deserve.

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V-Gard Protective Cap

Impact protection with a secure, comfortable fit. No wonder we've sold more than 100 million of them.

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You have to see to believe these advanced eyewear products.

Premium protection and comfort from MSA safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields, and more.

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Vault Safety Goggles

Tough, protective safety goggles that are help in any maintenance setting

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Turnarounds, Shutdowns, & Plant Outages: The MSA Difference

The critical elements of successful turnarounds are safety, budget and schedule.
Our innovative products and services help keep workers safe, providing you with peace of mind.

Performance beyond what you see

  • Reliable: Our portable gas detectors keep their exacting accuracy in the most challenging confined-space conditions.
  • Flexible: As your environments change, gas detectors quickly adapt to new conditions.
  • Innovative: All of our products combine advanced sensor technology with proven durability.
  • Easy-to-use: Portable gas detection so intuitive, you can focus on safety rather than confusing interfaces.
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ALTAIR® 5X Multigas Detector

The ALTAIR 5X Gas Detector is capable of measuring up to 6 gases simultaneously and is now available with integrated PID sensor for VOC detection. Driven by advanced MSA XCell® Sensor Technology,  the ALTAIR 5X Gas Detector delivers  faster response time, better stability, accuracy, longer service life, and cost savings over the life of the instrument.

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From hoists to harnesses to self-retracting lanyards, we’ve got your back

MSA fall protection equipment allows you to move efficiently and without worry, through every step of the fall protection hierarchy. Equipment is:

  • Durable. Abrasion-resistant sheaths and coatings stand up to heavy use in the toughest environments.
  • Portable. Equipment is lightweight and easy to carry as you change locations.
  • Easy to us. Fall protection products are intuitive and simple to operate, so setup is a snap.
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Workman® Harnesses

Quality, comfort, and value come together in the Workman line of products. Workman Full Body Harnesses feature lightweight components and durable webbing.

For corrosive environments, the Workman® Stainless Steel Full Body Harness comes equipped with stainless steel hardware.  Stainless steel components are resistant to harsh environments so they maintain durability when used in corrosive environments.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

Caps, hard hats, and helmets that stand the test of time.

  • Durable. Lightweight, crash-tested polyethylene shells make for superior impact protection.
  • Comfortable. Self-adjusting crown straps help hard hats fit on any shaped head.
  • Adaptable.Slots front and back make our hard hats fully compatible with shields, goggles, and other MSA accessories.
  • Recognizable. Come in a variety of colors, and MSA Logo Express Online allows you to easily design your company’s own hard hats.
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Topgard® Full Brim Hard Hats

These protective hats are specially designed for use in elevated temperature environments and wherever dielectric protection is needed. Retains limited resistance to top impact or penetration over a wide range of temperatures.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

State-of-the-art eyewear that’s more than meets the eye.

  • Improved vision. Anti-fog, anti-scratch coatings help you see clearly in dark, difficult conditions.
  • Reinforced protection. Engineered with impact-resistant materials.
  • Comfortable fit. Safety goggles come with padded, customized frames and indirect venting for cool comfort from circulating air.
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Aurora Eyewear

Aurora Protective Eyewear™ offers complete wraparound eye protection and the durability, compliance and comfort you’d expect from Sightgard® Protective Eyewear.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

What’s New in Turnarounds, Outages, & Plant Shutdowns

General Industry
The best hard hat in the business just got better.
With MSA Logo Express, you can customize your hard hat with over 20 colors, reflective or retro-reflective stripes, even custom artwork. And you do it all in real time
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General Industry
Five tips for safer turnarounds, courtesy of MSA. Learn more »
General Industry
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Other Applications

Related training, advice, and products to keep you safe.

Working at Heights

Work safely at any height.

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Confined Space Entry

Be smart. Stay aware. Know all the hazards.

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Training and Consulting

Get up to speed. We offer user and technician-level training courses for competent persons, confined space, and repair certification.

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Featured Training
Request a FREE, no-obligation safety evaluation.

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Turnarounds, Shutdowns, & Plant Outages Solutions

Need a custom solution for turnarounds or maintenance? We'll provide your company with assessments, training, and advice to help you create and maintain the safest work environment possible.

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