Scott Health & Safety is proud to announce the recent NIOSH approval of the Scott AV-2000 facepiece as a CBRN approved air-purifying respirator (APR), making it the first facepiece that can be converted from CBRN APR to a CBRN SCBA application without using tools. Utilizing Scott’s revolutionary Top-Down Convertibility® design feature, the Scott AV-2000 facepiece can now be used in two unique CBRN applications from firefighting and emergency response SCBA to decontamination and triage (APR).  This universal application of CBRN approval is unique in the industry and allows first responders to respond to virtually any emergency situation without carrying two different facepieces and changing out facepieces in the field. “This new CBRN approval will allow thousands of our customers to reduce their inventories of CBRN approved facepieces,” says Marty Lorkowski, Scott Health & Safety’s Industrial Marketing Manager, “In addition, costs associated with multiple fit tests are eliminated.  This will allow all first repsonders (fire, law enforcement, EMT's, etc.) to use the same facepiece within all CBRN incidents.” There are no tools required to utilize the CBRN approval of the AV-2000 facepiece as an air purifying respirator.  The AV-2000 CBRN air-purifying respirator is a complete system that utilizes Scott’s newest AV-2000 facepiece, (identified by a grey nosecup and Kevlar head harness) with the Scott CBRN 40mm adapter and CBRN Cap-1 canister.  The one-time use CBRN canister has a shelf life of seven years from the date of manufacture as long as it remains sealed in its original packaging. Mr. Lorkowski adds, “In addition to the reduced costs of inventory and fit testing, there are numerous other benefits to the first responder, including the ability to quickly transition from SCBA hot-zone applications to triage or decontamination without changing their facepiece.  Simply removing the SCBA and a quarter turn of the CBRN 40mm adapter and canister allows the first responder to remain active in the emergency.   Transition from the CBRN air-purifying respirator to CBRN SCBA use is also possible with the new NIOSH CBRN approval of the AV-2000 facepiece.” About Scott Health & Safety Scott Health & Safety, a business unit of Tyco International, is a premiere manufacturer of innovative respiratory and other personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world.  With five global manufacturing locations, Scott produces products that protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants.  The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighter locators. About Tyco Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers around the world. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com. For more information, contact: Dan McKinney, Marketing Communications Manager Scott Health & Safety Phone: (704) 291-8418 E-mail: dmckinney@tycoint.com