Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the HPS® AquaRescue, a new lightweight helmet for use by emergency services personnel who need to balance comfort with protection in water rescue missions.
Designed as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ helmet to help support the needs of a diverse workforce, and weighing only 635grams, the HPS® AquaRescue can be easily adjusted to suit different head shapes and sizes to make it safer and more comfortable to wear for all users.
In addition to marine rescue, the helmet is suitable for a range of technical rescue operations, including working at height.
Helmet build
The helmet has high levels of impact resistance complemented by a shock absorption system
With a shell manufactured from a thermoplastic polymer, the helmet has high levels of impact resistance complemented by a shock absorption system made from a closed-cell foam.
The interior of the helmet comprises a three-point chin strap and buckle, carrier ring, a comfort pad, and a wheel to adjust the head width. The textiles used are all kind to the skin, sweat repellent and breathable. They can also be easily washed.
Wearer comfort is increased by the use of three ventilation holes on the upper part of the helmet which can be covered to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt. The holes also allow any water to drain from the helmet shell and help ensure a constant temperature.
Polyurethane Helmet Peak
The polyurethane helmet peak protects the face from running water and sunlight and also provides sufficient distance between a hard surface (e.g. a rock) and the nose in the event of impact and shocks.
A full range of optional accessories is available including waterproof front lamps, visors, ear and hearing protection.
The helmets are available in various fluorescent and highly visible colours, and visibility can be further enhanced with the addition of prismatic reflective stripes.
higher level of safety and protection
Liz Millward, Marketing Manager, Emergency and Rescue Services at Dräger Safety UK, says the new helmet brings a higher level of safety and protection: “The helmet is designed for the rigours of every kind of water rescue that the emergency services may encounter, with exceptional levels of impact resistance and wearer comfort.”
“A key feature of its design is also to make it suitable for both men and women, and recognize a more diverse workforce, with straps and external adjustment wheel to suit all shapes and size of head.”
The helmets conform with relevant standards for water rescues and rescues at height including EN 1385: 2012; EN12492: 2012; EN16473: 2014; and BS PAS 028: 2002 (British Standard for marine safety helmets).
