Dubai’s NIA announces UAE launch of world’s first AC safety helmet
Helmet designed to ensure industrial, construction and other outdoor workers are kept comfortable while operating in high temperature environments
Dubai’s NIA Limited, the exclusive regional distributor of a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the UAE launch of the world’s first AC Safety Helmet for outdoor workers and field operatives.
According to a WAM report, the Jarsh-NIA AC Helmet, manufactured by the Indian tech and safety start-up, Jarsh Safety, works on patented solid-state cooling technology to provide cooling up to 24 degrees Celsius.
The helmet has been designed to ensure that industrial, construction and other outdoor workers are kept comfortable while operating in a high-temperature environment, the company added.
In the presence of Mr. M.T.H Nia, Founder and Chairman of Nia Limited, the state-of-the-art AC Helmet was unveiled at the India Pavilion of the Dubai Expo 2020 by Kamran Birjees Khan, Chief Executive Officer of NIA Limited, and Kausthub Kaundinya, CEO of Jarsh Safety.
“In line with the UAE Government’s endeavours to advance workforce welfare standards, NIA Limited is proud to introduce to the UAE and the wider region this game-changing safety and comfort gear from Jarsh Safety, India’s award-winning start-up,” said Kamran.
The Jarsh-NIA AC Safety Helmet is ideal for the construction and outdoor workforce in a region that is characterised by extreme working conditions during the summer months, he added.
“The industrial helmet has 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,” said Kausthub.
Construction and industrial workers in the UAE are not permitted to work during the hottest hours of the day during the summer. In addition, UAE laws mandate that workers should be provided with safety gear and suitable clothing to protect them against injuries and dangers.
“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,” explained Kamran. “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.”
He added that 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 Jarsh-NIA AC Helmet offers an opportunity for construction firms and industrial units to prioritise the comfort of their workforce without impacting on productivity. 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.
“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,” Kamran added.
“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,” said Kausthub. “We strongly believe that the joint NIA-Jarsh mission can help alleviate the working conditions of the workforce across the world,” he said.
The AC Safety Helmet will be available in the UAE and across the region through NIA Limited’s distribution network. Powered by a rechargeable battery that requires zero maintenance, the Jarsh-NIA AC Safety Helmet offers UAE and regional organisations 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 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,” said Kausthub. “Four vents across the helmet provide a uniform cooling experience, keeping the user sweat-free, comfortable and productive on the job,” he concluded.
