The MSA ALTAIR io™ 6 Multigas Detector was recently recognized in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) magazine’s 2026 New Product of the Year Awards in two categories:

• Confined Space Safety
• Wearable Technology

The ALTAIR io™ 6, built for industrial worksites and emergency responses, offers outstanding simplicity, powerful sampling capabilities, durability, and ease of use.

Key features include:

• 6-gas monitoring capability
• Fully integrated pump, compatible with existing MSA sampling accessories
• Seamless integration with MSA Grid software for enhanced worker and worksite visibility
• Highly visible large display and user-friendly grips designed for single-hand operation
• Swappable sensors and batteries for easy change-out during lengthy applications
• Digital device assignment with MSA id enabling streamlined operations and worker accountability
• Rugged, durable design with IP65 and 10 ft. (3 m) drop test rating

According to OH&S, “This prestigious award program, recognizing top safety solutions for more than 16 years, honors the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve workplace safety.”[1]

The announcement continues to note that “An ongoing and observable trend in this year’s competition was that technology is increasingly becoming integrated into products across the safety spectrum, rather than existing as a separate category of innovation.”[2]

Ready to level up your next sampling job with the award-winning ALTAIR io 6? Explore more product details and device capabilities.

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[1] https://ohsonline.com/pages/product-awards.aspx

[2] https://www.einpresswire.com/article/935378690/occupational-health-safety-reveals-2026-new-product-of-the-year-award-winners