Британская компания поставила 50 тысяч дыхательных аппаратов для спасения при авариях на железных дорогах США

Semmco LPS supplies 50 000 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices to US railways USA: British manufacturer Semmco Life Protection Systems has supplied Emergency Escape Breathing Devices for use by US freight railway staff. As a result of previous accidents, the Federal Railroad Administration requires railways transporting hazardous materials to provide atmosphere-supplying EEBDs, known as rebreathers, for use by locomotive crews and other employees. These must be able to deliver 15 min of oxygen to allow staff to escape. Class I and II railways were required to comply by March 26 2026, and the smaller Class III lines must comply by March 26 2027. Semmco LPS says there were limited EEBD options available in the market, and as a result it has supplied more than 50 000 of the devices through its exclusive US rail distribution partner Würth MRO, Safety & Metalworking. Simple and lightweight The Semmco Industrial 20 EEBD is designed as a simple, self-contained, short-duration chemical oxygen breathing apparatus enabling the wearer to breathe freely in a contaminated or oxygen-deficient environment and make a safe and quick escape. It is lightweight, starts automatically and has a 15-year shelf life. Richard Young of Semmco LPS said ‘the changes to FRA legislation created an urgent need for NIOSH or CE-compliant respiratory escape equipment across the US rail sector. Working with Würth MRO, Safety & Metalworking has enabled us to rapidly support rail operators with compliant EEBD solutions, training and lifecycle support.’ Semmco LPS has also provided train-the-trainer instruction across multiple US locations, helping operators implement compliant deployment and ongoing refresher training programmes. Subscribe to gain access to all news Already have a subscription? Log in. Choose your subscription Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out more.