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Scott Health & Safety secures first NIOSH approval allowing
breathing apparatus upgrade for use in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Incidents
Monroe, N.C. – June 20, 2003 – Scott Health & Safety announced today that it has been notified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that several models of its latest edition of the Scott Air-Pak‚ self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) have been approved by NIOSH. This approval is in accordance with the new voluntary standard for respiratory protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. This standard was developed to help ensure that first responders are adequately protected from respiratory threats in the event of an attack involving weapons of mass destruction.
“ Scott Health & Safety is proud to be the first manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus to receive approval of both our older and newer edition models,” said Jack Hankins, Director of Sales and Marketing for Scott Health & Safety. “We are committed to maintaining our reputation as the industry leader in product innovation and securing this latest NIOSH CBRN approval is a testament to this goal,” said Hankins.
Scott Health & Safety was also the first manufacturer of SCBA to take the additional step of submitting to NIOSH an upgrade kit for its customers that own older generation Air- Pak SCBA. Scott Health & Safety soon expects to be able to provide NIOSH CBRN upgrades as a low-cost alternative to purchasing new SCBA.
For more information, call Scott Health and Safety at 800-247-7257.
Contact:
John Skaryak
Fire Service Marketing Manager
704.291-8408
Scott Health & Safety is a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, a major segment of Tyco International Ltd. Tyco Fire & Security designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishes. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in more than 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.
Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in five business segments: Fire & Security, Electronics, Healthcare, Engineered Products & Services, and Plastics & Adhesives. With 2003 revenue of $37 billion, Tyco employs 260,000 people worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.
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