Dubai-based NIA Limited has announced the UAE launch of the world’s first AC Safety Helmet for the outdoor workforce and field executives.
The Jarsh-NIA AC Helmet, which has been manufactured by Indian tech and safety start-up Jarsh Safety, works on patented solid-state cooling technology that provides cooling up to 24ºC.
Twenty-somethings - Kausthub Kaundinya, Sreekanth Kommula and Anand Kumar - made a prototype of the Jarsh AC Helmet in 2016 after experiencing discomfort while using safety helmets.
Realising its potential in bettering the lives of those at the bottom of the workforce pyramid, they formed a manufacturing start-up and quickly scaled up the helmet’s production.
"We started our journey from a garage office and, over the years, brought smiles to thousands of workers across India. Jarsh Safety is now going global," remarked Kaundinya, CEO of Jarsh Safety.
"We strongly believe that the joint NIA-Jarsh mission can help alleviate the working conditions of the workforce across the world," he added.
The Jarsh-NIA AC Helmet was unveiled by Kaundinya and Kamran Birjees Khan, the Chief Executive Officer of NIA in the presence of MTH Nia, Founder and Chairman of Nia Limited at a key ceremony held at the Expo 2020 India Pavilion.
An exclusive regional distributor of a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, NIA boasts an extensive network of subsidiary companies in the UAE and across the Middle East.
It is the official and exclusive regional distributor of some of the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance brands, including AEG, Blueair, Bluewater, Daewoo, Gree, Haier, Technogas, and Winia.
The new helmet offers a unique opportunity for construction firms and industrial units to prioritise the comfort of their workforce without compromising on productivity, said the statement from NIA.
The use of the AC Helmet is not only socially responsible, but it also offers commercial benefits as studies have shown that extreme temperatures can cause thermal exhaustion and heat stress, leading to a decline in productivity, it added.
The Jarsh-NIA AC Safety Helmet is a game-changer for the construction and outdoor workforce, especially in a region that is characterised by extreme working conditions during the summer months.
The UAE takes its workforce’s health and safety seriously and has even a law that mandates workers to be provided with safety gear and suitable clothing for protection against injuries and dangers, remarked Kamran.
"The world’s first AC Safety Helmet is designed to keep the industrial, construction and other outdoor workforce and executives comfortable while in a high-temperature environment," he stated.
Kaundinya poined out that the industrial helmet had not seen much innovation in over a hundred years, since its inception in 1919. "In 2021, we are changing the way the world sees safety," he added.
"As a UAE-based corporate, we believe it is our social responsibility to bring the AC Safety Helmet to the region and use this technology to enhance the workforce’s comfort," said Kamran.
The collaboration with Jarsh Safety was in line with NIA Limited’s undertaking to spur innovation by supporting start-ups and offering technology-led solutions to long-standing challenges.
"The UAE and the wider region is committed to the health, safety, welfare, security, and dignity of its workforce. We hope to see the AC Safety Helmet being adopted as an industry-standard in line with that commitment," added Kamran.
Powered by a rechargeable battery that requires zero maintenance, the Jarsh-NIA AC Safety Helmet offers companies a cost-efficient way of ensuring that their workforces remain safe, comfortable and healthy irrespective of the ambient conditions.
The AC Helmets improve productivity while ensuring the safety and comfort of the workforce. The helmet comes with a pre-installed rechargeable battery pack.
The Jarsh-NIA AC Helmet will be available in four variants:
*Model C: For machine operators. It increases operator efficiency and it can be directly connected to the machine’s low-voltage power source for unrestricted use.
*Model S: For skilled technicians. It enhances workforce productivity and its battery pack offers 10 hours of comfort on a single charge.
*Model E: For management, architects and executives. It is designed for comfortable field visits and its battery pack offers 2 hours of comfort on a single charge.
*Model W: For welding equipment operators. Model W offers additional protection for the eyes, face and neck area. Its battery pack offers 2 hours of comfort on a single charge.
"The premium model for senior executives has a battery life of two hours while the heavy-duty model for the skilled workforce has a 10-hour battery backup," noted Kaudinya.
"Four vents across the helmet provide a uniform cooling experience, keeping the user sweat-free, comfortable and productive on the job," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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