Hitachi Yungtay Elevator provides customized air-conditioned clothing, offering on-site employees a more comfortable working environment.
With the impact of climate change and global warming, high-temperature days in Taiwan continue to rise each year. The Central Weather Administration forecasts that future summers could last up to 210 days. Recently, consecutive days of temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius have further intensified the challenges faced by workers in outdoor and enclosed spaces.
During elevator installation projects inside buildings, workers are often required to spend long hours in narrow, poorly ventilated elevator hoistway, where heat and discomfort are especially pronounced.
While air-conditioned clothing products are already available in the market, the company has developed customized clothing tailored specifically to the unique demands of elevator installation sites. The uniforms are made of flame-resistant cotton fabric to reduce the risk of sparks causing fires and are designed to be compatible with safety harnesses, ensuring both safety and comfort.
The manager from the installation department noted: “Elevator installation and maintenance are typically carried out in high-temperature, confined spaces, where workers must also wear multiple safety devices. With the introduction of this specialized air-conditioned clothing, our employees can stay cool and breathable while maintaining productivity. This has significantly improved the overall comfort of their working environment.”
An employee who participates in the installation work shared: “In the past, working in hoistway during summer left workers drenched in sweat, with clothes soaked and energy quickly drained. Now, with the air-conditioned clothing, work is cooler, safer, and less stressful.”
The company further explained that the main difference from general air-conditioned clothing is the material choice. While most market products are made of nylon, which is highly flammable, Hitachi Yungtay’s clothing uses flame-resistant cotton fabric, making it more suitable for the safety needs of hoistway operations. The overall design also complies with the Ministry of Labor’s guidelines for high-altitude and high-temperature work. Through these enhanced protective measures, the company aims to create a safer and more employee-friendly workplace.
Hitachi Yungtay Elevator stated that the customized air-conditioned clothing is made of flame-resistant cotton fabric to reduce the risk of sparks causing fires, and it is designed to be compatible with safety harnesses, ensuring both safety and comfort.
In recent years, Hitachi Yungtay Elevator has continuously invested in occupational safety improvements. Since introducing a Japanese-style safety management system, workplace injury cases have successfully decreased by 86%. The company emphasized that this initiative not only enhances occupational safety but also aligns with ESG principles—improving work environments, reducing energy consumption and health risks caused by extreme heat, and advancing toward a sustainable and employee-friendly workplace.
Looking ahead, Hitachi Yungtay Elevator stated it will continue to invest in research and development for other safety equipment and work environment improvements, driving more innovative solutions to ensure employees can work safely and comfortably. This reflects the company’s long-term commitment to employee health and sustainable corporate values.