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The iEvac E500 industrial escape hood from Elmridge Protection Products won first place in the 2025 New Product Showcase Awards at the 2025 Safety Congress & Exposition.
The show was hosted by The National Safety Council (NSC) Sept. 15-17 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
The iEvac E500 Industrial Escape Hood is engineered for rapid and reliable escape from industrial environments contaminated with toxic gases, vapors, and particulates. Elmridge said it offers immediate respiratory and eye protection when every second counts. It protects against:
The E500 is NIOSH 42 CFR §84 TC-84A-9746 and TC-84A-9843 certified.
The chemical respirator mask is constructed from a proprietary soft, flexible, transparent material that helps ensure both comfort and a wide field of vision. Its 9.5×4.5 inch, anti-fog coated visor delivers a distortion-free, panoramic view for enhanced visibility, which Elmridge said is crucial for safe navigation during emergency scenarios.
The reusable E500 supports a single replaceable filter mountable on either side using a universal connection for user comfort. This flexibility helps improve balance and visibility for the wearer.
Additional features include:
No fit testing, maintenance, or medical evaluation are required, which Elmridge said makes it a convenient, cost-effective, and ready-to-use product. Its universal fit accommodates most users, including those wearing eyeglasses, and the external head harness ensures a quick, secure seal.
The iEvac E500 is designed for the following high-risk settings:
Elmridge also offers a 1,000 denier padded nylon carry case for the E500, which is belt or wall mountable with a secure zipper opening for rapid access.
Donald Halsing is the Founding Editorial Director of Work Safety 24/7. He was formerly the Associate Editor of Robotics 24/7.
Don's experience spans the supply chain, logistics, and construction industries, having worked in both warehouse operations and land surveying. He is also a professional wedding photographer with his fiancée Ashley.
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