Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-121196) of Mine Safety Appliances Company of our report dated June 27, 2008 relating to the financial statements of the MSA Retirement Savings Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.
/S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
June 27, 2008 |