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Hello, I’m Yasui, president of a company that mainly conducts inspections of high-pressure gas facilities.
While chatting over coffee with the representative from one of our suppliers, Shoei Kiko, the topic of explosion-proof air-conditioned workwear (Air-Conditioned Clothing®) came up, and I started considering purchasing some.
They kindly arranged a fitting session for us today. The specifications were:
The maximum airflow is about the second-lowest level of a standard model (7V).
Two batteries are used, each powering one fan.
My impressions after trying it on:
I had heard that products from other companies tend to be “heavy,” but this one didn’t feel like much of a burden.
I usually use standard air-conditioned workwear at the second-lowest airflow setting, and just as the specs suggest, this one felt about the same in terms of airflow.
At job sites that handle flammable gases such as LPG, ordinary air-conditioned workwear often has to be turned off temporarily, and in some cases it’s not allowed at all depending on the site.
If all air-conditioned workwear were prohibited, there wouldn’t be much we could do about it (when in Rome, do as the Romans do). But if an explosion-proof model can be used and its certification can be verified, then it certainly has value.
Compared to regular air-conditioned workwear, the price is quite high. However, considering that our busiest season comes during Japan’s brutally hot summer, I believe introducing this equipment is worth it as a safety measure.
I personally think I handle heat pretty well—I go to the sauna and exercise regularly. (Though people who say that are often the ones who get into trouble, right? Haha.)
So I decided to order two units for our two employees.
If our finances allow, I’d also like to consider lending them out to people who come to work at the LPG terminal with us.
The fans have a rated operating life of 2,000 hours.
If we estimate about 1,000 hours per year (125 days × 8 hours), that means they would reach the end of their lifespan in roughly two years.
Operating costs will certainly increase, but the intense summer heat can wear down both the body and the mind. If we can reduce that even a little, I’m hoping we can maintain productivity and efficiency. With that in mind, I see this as an investment.
This time, instead of simply buying the equipment and handing it out, I arranged a fitting session so that the two employees could try it themselves before we made a decision.
When making decisions, if one person decides everything unilaterally, differences in opinion can arise and things don’t go smoothly.
Building consensus, moving forward together, and adopting something that everyone has helped decide on—maybe that kind of process really matters.
I’m glad we actually held the fitting session and let them try it on.
I’ve become used to making decisions alone, but making decisions together as an organization and moving forward as a team feels very fresh—and fun.
Since I’m still not used to having people around, I probably tense up more than usual and end up more tired than before.
But even so, it’s fun, interesting, and rewarding. It’s a completely different kind of enjoyment compared to running a company alone.
Still, because it’s enjoyable, I need to be careful that it doesn’t drift in the wrong direction and turn into nothing more than “playing company.” I want to keep that in mind.
Thank you very much for reading to the end!
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