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Melksham, United Kingdom - Jul 7, 2009 - Avon Protection has launched the world's smallest NIOSH certified CBRN Air Purifying Escape Respirator into its extensive product range.

The NH15 provides instant protection in a CBRN incident and has been designed specifically for police, emergency medical services and fire officers.

The hood has a five year shelf life and provides a high level of respiratory, eye and face protection for a minimum of fifteen minutes to allow the user to evacuate from a contaminated area.

Made of clear material, the NH15 not only protects against all airborne CBRN threats but also protects the face from liquid agent splashes.
The clear material gives a non threatening appearance, aids with recognition and also allows for superior visual communication.

Twin low-profile filters on a unique hinge system feature the latest filtration media which reduces breathing resistance and a front reflector makes it easier to identify colleagues in low light environments.

The hood, which has recently been awarded full certification against the NIOSH Air Purifying Escape Respirator (APER) standard, requires minimal training and can be deployed effectively in under 30 seconds, aided by the self adjusting harness.

The NH15 comes vacuum sealed in a foil bag and is protected by a durable reinforced pouch small enough to store in a briefcase, glove compartment or drawer.

The single use device can also be carried on a utility belt or be thigh mounted and unlike conventional respirators does not require annual OSHA specified fit testing.

Matt Evans, Sales & Marketing Director, Avon Protection, said: "Avon is excited to gain NIOSH approval for the NH15 Escape Hood and to provide first responders with this compact protection solution against the increasing terrorist threat. Emergency response personnel are vulnerable because it is impractical to carry a traditional respirator or breathing apparatus at all times, but due to the minimal size of the NH15, first responders are now presented with a solution that can be easily transported and quickly deployed in a CBRN incident."

The NH15 compliments Avon's range of escape devices. Included in the portfolio is the EH20 emergency hoods which is CE approved and specifically designed to protect users against CBRN agents. It provides a high level of respiratory, eye and face protection for up to 20 minutes to allow sufficient time to escape from a contaminated area.

For further information on these and other key respiratory equipment, please visit www.avon-protection.com

 

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