Jun 17,2004

Help Keep Dad Safer and Looking Good with Sport Series Safety Glasses from MSA Safety Works

PITTSBURGH, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This Father's Day, treat dad to a gift that's fashionable and practical -- MSA Safety Works' new Sport Series Safety Glasses.

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With five styles from which to choose -- including translucent clear, painted black and silver frames and mirrored lenses -- the Sports Series Safety Glasses meet new OSHA-required ANSI Z87.1 standards for high impact protection. High-end mirrored lenses feature seven layers of silicon and titanium dioxide for light blockage and exceptional styling.

MSA Safety Works Sport Series lenses block 99.999 percent of harmful ultraviolet radiation. Additional features include rubber tipped straight temples and a vented brow area for improved fit and comfort. The MSA Safety Works Sports Series Safety Glasses are available at select Home Depot stores. The MSRP is $19.99.

About MSA Safety Works

MSA Safety Works is the consumer products arm of MSA (Amex: MSA). Established in 1914, MSA is the world's leading provider of quality products and services that protect people's health and safety and the environment. The company has annual sales of approximately $700 million, with manufacturing operations throughout the United States and 28 international affiliates. MSA Safety Works offers a comprehensive line of consumer project safety products, including respirators, head protection, hearing protection, eye and face protection, protective clothing, fall protection equipment and first aid kits, all for use in home improvement projects.

For more information, visit http://www.msasafetyworks.com .

SOURCE MSA Safety Works