Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 22,495	$ 24,391	$ 36,412	$ 43,786
Foreign currency translation adjustments	54	(7,638)	(904)	(13,226)
Pension and post-retirement plan adjustments, net of tax	2,882	2,107	4,300	4,214
Total other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax	2,936	(5,531)	3,396	(9,012)
Comprehensive income	25,431	18,860	39,808	34,774
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	31	244	470
Comprehensive income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated	$ 25,424	$ 18,891	$ 40,052	$ 35,244