In addition to underground mining use via its US Mine Safety and Health Administration approval, the Polaris will also be permitted for use in the oil and gas sectors, including petroleum refineries, fuel servicing areas and utility gas plants.

“This approval validates the safety of NLT’s products and gives our customers confidence when working in dark areas, especially in a hazardous environment,” company president Heidi Levitt said.

NLT produced the first dry cell battery pack with smart-charging technology, the first lamp to incorporate NiMH technology, the first two-way text messaging in a cap lamp and the first all-in-one cap lamp to house a variety of brands of tracking tags.