Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 13,917	$ 19,395
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(958)	(5,588)
Pension and post-retirement plan adjustments, net of tax of $805 and $1,278	1,418	2,107
Total other comprehensive income net of tax	460	(3,481)
Comprehensive income	14,377	15,914
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	251	439
Comprehensive income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated	$ 14,628	$ 16,353