Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 19,205	$ 19,177	$ 55,617	$ 62,963
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(20,563)	6,158	(21,467)	(7,068)
Pension and post-retirement plan adjustments, net of tax	1,418	2,107	5,718	6,321
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(19,145)	8,265	(15,749)	(747)
Comprehensive income	60	27,442	39,868	62,216
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	380	320	624	790
Comprehensive income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated	$ 440	$ 27,762	$ 40,492	$ 63,006