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Contents An ADVANTAGE of technology leadership Mr. Pramod Verma, Managing Director Vantage Integrated Security Solutions (P.) Ltd.

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COVER STORY

Monthly Magazine On Fire Safety & Electronic Security

Managing Editors Shilpa Kadam, Shirish Dongre CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. D.C. Nath - IPS (Retd.) Ex.President & CEO - IISSM Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner - Marvel Gloves Industries Dr. Saifuddin Bharmal C.M.D. - Lookman Electroplast Industries Ltd. Mr. R. R. Nair Chief Executive of Safety & Health Information Bureau (SHIB) Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Mr. Arul Prakash Vice President, Business Area – Fire Products, Gunnebo Security Solutions Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Amol Powle, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari,

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BUSINESS NEWS

Xtralis VESDA-E VEA is the disruptive innovation that will reshape the smoke detector market

Pelican Appoints Jeff Diamond as Director of Product Management To Oversee Its Pelican ProGear™ Case, Cooler & Luggage Lines

Sanitation workers will now work safely in the Sewer Chambers with the help of KARAM's Tripod

AVTRON Unveils Dark Warrior Star Light IP Cameras

HID Global Opens World-class Design Center in India

FLIR Launches New Groundbreaking Thermal Imaging Cameras for Firefighting

Occupational Safety Management at Nuclear Facilities

Pelican Products Rolls Out The 1670 Case

Advanced Security Solutions for Banking & Finance Industry

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Hochiki Europe Revs up Fire Safety for Motorcycle Factory

he Yamaha motorcycle factory in Chennai, India, is protecting its employees with a low maintenance, high-performance fire alarm system, provided by Hochiki Europe. With a population of 6,000 workers in eight large buildings spread across a vast 147,450m2 site, Yamaha’s building designers faced a challenge when developing a centralised fire safety and emergency lighting network. The distance between the buildings and the number of devices needed made it impossible to use a single control panel for the entire plant. At the same time, installing a separate control panel in each structure would be expensive and make it more difficult to look after long term. The company had no doubt that a system from Hochiki Europe was the ideal solution. “With such a large site and so many workers, Yamaha needed a life safety solution that could be easily monitored from a remote location to help pinpoint and correct potential performance issues as quickly and efficiently as possible,” explained Alok Chaturvedi, Director of Bell Automation. “The final system had to help centralise control, while also minimising disruption due to false alarms.” Technical experts from Hochiki Europe worked closely with life safety installers, Bell Automation, and Yamaha’s designers to develop an effective solution that could be easily integrated into their computer aided design (CAD) models. Hochiki

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Continued from page no. 6 Europe recommended dividing the site’s buildings into four separate groups, each connected to a centralised control panel – provided by the manufacturer. This would overcome the challenge presented by the site’s complexity, while simplifying maintenance and monitoring procedures. Photoelectric Smoke Sensors from Hochiki Europe were selected for use in all buildings across the site. Offering high-precision chamber technology, rather than standard ionisation sensors, the solution has a greater particle sensor threshold than traditional products, minimising the risk of false alarms. Hochiki Europe’s Intrinsically Safe Photoelectric Smoke Detectors were selected for the site’s paint store area. These detectors have been specially designed to operate on a reduced current and have been third-party approved for use in hazardous areas. They are installed in conjunction with a barrier, which reduces the energy entering the hazardous zone and their components are encapsulated in a non-conductive material, negating the chance of sparking and igniting a flammable atmosphere. In the canteen kitchen, Hochiki Europe recommended the installation of its Water-Proof Heat Detectors. Featuring a variable Fixed Temperature heat element, these sensors are able to overcome the issue of excessive smoke from cooking food. Their water-proof casing means that they are able to withstand the humidity of the kitchen, increasing 8 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

durability and cutting maintenance needs. Weather-Proof Sounders and Weather-Proof Manual Call Points were chosen for external assembly areas. The safety products installed in each building were linked to the relevant network each controlled by one of four centralised control panels provided by Hochiki Europe, meeting the requirement for streamlined monitoring. Mr Chaturvedi added: “Thanks to Hochiki Europe’s innovative open Enhanced Systems Protocol (ESP), all of the equipment was compatible with the network loop modelled by Yamaha’s designers. This really simplified the installation process and enabled us to complete the work in just four months, well within the company’s strict deadline.” Rohit Harjani, country manager for India at Hochiki Europe, concluded: “The Yamaha Chennai site is complex. It has many buildings, each housing hundreds of workers every day. With this in mind, it is vital that the final life safety system was both reliable and effective with minimal maintenance needs to reduce disruption to the business of the plant. “The technologies recommended offered the high performance required combined with compatibility to a wider safety network. These streamlined maintenance and monitoring needs for the company, saving it time and money, while enabling workers to do their jobs in a safe environment.” For more information, Website: www.hochikieurope.com. www.ind-safety.com

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Xtralis VESDA-E VEA is the disruptive innovation that will reshape the smoke detector market The latest Xtralis innovation brings pinpoint addressability, dramatic reductions in test & maintenance, and expands VESDA-E into markets previously served only by traditionaldetectors

tralis, the global leader of early & reliable detection, verification, monitoring, & response solutions forsafety & security threats, announced the introduction of VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD). VEA is an addressable version of Xtralis’ popular VESDA-E ASD portfolio that provides accurate information on the location of a potential fire source. VEA supports up to 120 individually addressable sampling pointsnetworked to a single central detector breaking through the barrier that previously prevented ASD from being the preferred smoke detection technology for every market. VEA is the only addressable detection solution that delivers assured detection, up to 90% reduction in time to test during maintenance, no disruption to occupant’s business, and optimized response through remotely accessible actionable intelligence. VESDA VEA offers vastly superior value over traditional spot or point detectors at a lower total cost of ownership for commercial safety markets like office buildings, educational and healthcare facilities, and retail outlets. “The VESDA-E VEA detection solution will enable Xtralis to penetrate a broader spectrum of markets,” commented Justin Siller, Senior Manager - Security and Building Technologies at IHS. “Addressability, centralized detection, and a significantly lower test and maintenance times are attractive features for fire protection in markets like healthcare, education, and retail and office buildings. VEA is a disruptive 10 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

innovation that could reshape fire detection markets by bringing aspirating smoke detection to commercial applications previously dominated by optical and multi-sensor detectors,”Siller added. “We are pleased with the early feedback from our customers. With addressability and simplicity, VESDA E VEA removes major barriers that long prohibited ASD from being the choice detection technology for all market segments and applications,” commented GhassanHabelrih, Executive VP for Safety & Security Products at Xtralis. “We also added breakthrough innovations to simplify installation & maintenance delivering highest protection and lowest total cost of ownership to end-users. At the same time installers can increase their maintenance revenues and margins through significant increases in productivity.” Habelrih added. VEA is the only addressable detector in the market that delivers “assured detection” through active sampling, proactive self-supervision, auto-cleaning, and highest longevity with sustained sensitivity for the laser detection chamber. Thecentralized detection architecturewith up to 120 sampling points, coupled with auto supervision and cleaning,lowers servicing time by up to 90% and decreases total cost of ownership, and dealers can multiply their service revenues and margins with the dramatic increase in productivity. End customers will benefit from unobtrusive and interruption-free servicing that is a must for hospitals and other 24/7 operations.Superior connectivity

options and an iVESDAmobile app allow for remote monitoring and ensure effective response locally and by fire brigades to minimize loss of property and business interruption. VESDA E VEA is the better choice for smoke detection in hospitals, high rise buildings, schools, offices, and retail spaces.VESDA-E VEA has already received UL approval is available immediately. About Xtralis Xtralis® is the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection and visual of fire, gas and security threats. Our technologies prevent disasters by giving users time to respond before life, critical infrastructure or business continuity is compromised. We protect high-value and irreplaceable assets belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses. Our brands include VESDA® & VESDA-E™ – the world’s No.1 very early warning aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems; ICAM™ for flexible ASD; ECO™ – Gas detection & environmental monitoring modules for VESDA & ICAM systems; OSID® – easy to use smoke detection for open areas; ADPRO® & ADPRO-E™ – advanced, intelligent access, perimeter & intrusion detection solutions for multi-site & enterprise security; HeiTel™ – digital video remote monitoring; and, ASIM® – intelligent traffic detection.

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Xtralis VESDA-E VEA detector receives major endorsement from Intrepid

he recently released VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detectorhas received a major endorsement from Intrepid Electronic Systems, Inc., a leading Fire, Security, and Technology solution provider serving thegreater San Francisco Bay Area of the USA. Intrepid is a certified VESDA PRO — an elite, invitation-only group of dealers dedicated to delivering excellence of design, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance for Xtralis detection products. Intrepid clients are some of the world’s most famous brands, including Google, Novartis, and Pixar Studios. “Intrepid Electronic Systems, Inc, has installed and evaluated the VESDA-E VEA in our Oakland and San Jose offices and performed demonstrations to a number of prestigious corporate customers,” commented Mr. Kurt Brinkman, Owner of Intrepid Electronics Systems. “After seeing the VESDA in action, they ordered a VEA system for their own evaluation in a riser application to control smoke dampers using VEA addressable

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sample points,” he added. “The VESDA-E VEA was simple to install and worked perfectly during customer demonstrations. The key features that stood out to the clients were that the VEA provides end to end system integritymonitoring, integrated blowback to clean sample points and ease of annual testing and maintenance. Access to the sample point was not necessary for regular testing and maintenance. These featuresovercame any access issues they had for their riser application. I was impressed with the performance ofthe VEA. The concept of centralized maintenance is great. I can see many applications where uninterrupted servicing is of value to our customers,” Brinkman concluded. VESDA-E VEA is the only addressable detector in the market that delivers “assured detection” through active sampling, proactive self-supervision, auto-cleaning, and highest longevity with sustained sensitivity for the laser detection chamber. The centralized detection architecture with up to 120 sampling points, coupled with

auto supervision and cleaning, lowers servicing time by up to 90% and decreases total cost of ownership, and dealers can multiply their service revenues and margins with the dramatic increase in productivity. End customers will benefit from unobtrusive and interruption-free servicing that is a must for hospitals and other 24/7 operations. Superior connectivity options and an iVESDA mobile app allow for remote monitoring and ensure effective response locally and by fire brigades to minimize loss of property and business interruption. VESDA-E VEA has already received UL approval is available immediately.

For more information, Website: www.xtralis.com

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Pelican Appoints Jeff Diamond as Director of Product Management To Oversee Its Pelican ProGear™ Case, Cooler & Luggage Lines Pelican ProGear™ Cases Protect Sensitive Equipment From Floods, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Battlefields.

o expand their already robust consumer product lines, Pelican Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has appointed sporting goods industry expert Jeff Diamond as Director of Product Management – Consumer/Outdoor and Travel Goods Markets. Bringing nearly 20 years of product management, development and marketing experience to his new role, Diamond will work with the newly established Consumer Division and will focus on the Pelican ProGear™ product line (including coolers and luggage), as well as traditional cases for the travel, sporting goods, photography and scuba markets. Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and battlefields are just a few of the situations in which Pelican cases have protected the sensitive, mission critical gear of professionals across the globe since 1976. “As we continue to expand our consumer-focused product lines, Jeff’s varied experience and industry relationships will translate into amazing new products and services for our

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customers, the markets we serve and those we have yet to touch,” said Bob Shortt, President, Consumer Division Pelican Products. In addition, he will serve as the voice of Pelican’s customers, working closely with Pelican New Product Development, Marketing, Production, Quality Assurance and Sales teams to ensure successful product launches and sustainment. Diamond’s career has seen him working in various management and product development positions with leading consumer companies including Rawlings and Spalding. Most recently he served as Senior Global Product Manager with ENI-JR286 (a leading product development company), where he led the development of sports equipment and accessories for Nike. Diamond holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Arizona University. Pelican Products, Inc. is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.

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AVTRON Unveils Dark Warrior Star Light IP Cameras The other features are: • 1/3 Ultra Low Lux Starlight ExMor CMOS Progressive Sensor • Super Wide Dynamic Range & 3 DNR for Night Vision Enhancement • Supports Network Attached Storage(NAS) Devices • Fixed Focus Iris 2.8MM Mega Pixel Lens Coverage Angle 90 • Smart IR Function, Onvif S Profile • P2P Secure Cloud Monitoring for Different Mobile OS • IPv4/IPv6/FTP/SMTP/UPnP/ RTSP/RTP/TCP/UDP & Many More • Smart De-Fog, HLC, Privacy Masking, Motion Detection • Dual Power by PoE & 12V DC • In/Outdoor Dome IP-66 Waterproof Protection

vtron Technologies LLC - A US based Corporation and a leading Global manufacturer and supplier of CCTV System has a strong presence in numerous countries. AVTRON specializes in Designing, Manufacturing and Supply of Video Surveillance Systems. Avtron Technologies is the most adored choice, trusted to provide a level of security second to none. Our Products meet UL, CE, FCC, and RoHS approvals. The incredible clarity provided by Megapixel, greater flexibility, better performance and easier installation was a good reason for us to introduce full range of IP Cameras. Now AVTRON has come with future proof solutions with the latest Series of Dark Warrior Starlight

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Cameras. Due to Technological Change and the developments in Megapixel IP, there is a rise of digital technology which has exposed to many more features in IP technology. The Dark Warrior Star Light Series of Products consist full range of 1.3 MP, 2 MP, 3 MP IR IP Dome Camera, Bullet Camera, Box Camera, Speed Dome Camera and Face Detection Camera. The whole range will come with Intelligent Video Analytics Features like Tripwire and Perimeter. The main features are Ultra Low Lux - Colour @ 0.002 Lux and B/w @ 0.0002 Lux, 1.3MP, 2.0MP and 3.0MP Resolution, Triple Stream, ROI (Region of Interest), WDR, Onvif and many more.

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Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. – Working Towards A Green Tomorrow

andhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. - India’s No.1 Entrance Automation& Loading Bay Equipment Company organized Green Drive for its employees at its head office in Mumbai on occasion of ‘World Environment Day’ on 5th June 2015. On this occasion the Directors of the company Mr. Samir Gandhi & Mr. Kartik Gandhi personally presented each of their employees with a sapling for planting. The Director’s promoted this green drive as they firmly believe in Environment Protection and leaving behind a Clean Environment for the future generations. This is not the first time that Gandhi Automations has worked towards a Green tomorrow, in fact Gandhi Automations is a proud member of the ‘Indian Green Building Council’. Gandhi Automations product range comprises of Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Sectional Overheard Doors, Insulated Rolling Shutters, High Speed Doors andFire Rated Rolling Shutters which helps in energy savingand provide healthier personal and professional spaces. Our below product rangeused for different applications in Buildingscontribute to the Green Movement: Insulated Rolling Shutters/ Fire Rated Rolling Shutters: Our Insulated RollingShutters stop substantial heat and cold from entering the room. They also maintain the temperature (heat/ cold) within the room. By keeping the

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temperature stable, we can reduce the power consumption and save huge amount ofelectricity. We also manufacture Insulated Rolling Shutters having Vision Windows, wheresufficient amount of outside natural sun light directly enters the room / work area hence saving substantial electricity. High Speed Doors: High Speed doors are used for application of quick open and close at entry and exit points where the room temperature need to be maintained. With this quick operation of door, we can maintain the temperature within the area and lower energy costssubstantially. We also manufacture High Speed Doors having Vision Panels where the outsidenatural sun light directly enters the room / work area. The installation of Vision Panelsin the above doors saves electricity.

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Zicom inks distribution pact with Biometronic to supply IriTECH product line for authentication market in India

icom Electronic Security Systems Limited, India’s leading electronic and cloud based security solution provider announces that it has entered into a distributor agreement with Bengaluru based Biometronic Technology Pvt. Ltd, a company engaged in research and development and manufacture of products, equipment, accessories, spare parts and software based on iris recognition algorithm of IriTECH USA. IriTECH, Inc headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia (USA) offers superior iris identification technology and products. Under the Agreement Zicom will be a Distributor & Solution provider of Biometronic’s IriShield family of products initially for a period of two years which will be manufactured in India by Biometronic under the license from IriTech, Inc. (USA). Iris recognition is an automated method of biometric identification that uses mathematical pattern-recognition techniques on video images of one or both of the irises of an individual’s eyes, whose complex random patterns are unique, stable, and can be seen from some distance. The IRIS based technology is gaining popularity because of its accuracy in authentication process. As per study conducted by UIDAI Iris based authentication is both more inclusive and more accurate than fingerprint (99.2% accuracy with Iris in comparison to moderated accuracy of the fingerprints). UIDAI has collected iris images of residents during enrollment under AADHAR and successfully leveraged iris modality for de-duplication. Need for authentication, access

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control and security by Govt and commercial enterprise is driving growth of IRIS market in India. As a first mover advantage, Zicom will focus on the following main verticals to market its Iris based products & solutions:

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Zicom will also interact with various market intermediaries to develop systems and solutions based on Iris based products and offer the same to customers as system integrators, solution provider or service provider under its brand name. Zicom has successfully executed the first pilot order for supply of 6100 nos of Iris based Biometric Device for Public Distribution System (PDS) for Andhra Pradesh Govt through Andhra Pradesh Techology Service Ltd and also received LOI for additional 16800 devices. Announcing the association Mr. Pramoud Rao, Managing Director of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited stated, “This alliance will help Zicom to launch Iris technology based products & solutions to upcoming authentication market in India. With various Government and Business verticals adopting AADHAR as a primary means of

help both companies to reach out to Government and corporate customers with our solutions. With the increase in endpoint applications, biometric readers like Iris will enjoy huge uptake as globally Iris & Voice recognition technology are at exception growth phase.” Echoing Mr. Pramoud Rao’s remarks, Mr. Binod Mathai, Promoter Managing Director of Biometronic said, “We are glad to associate with Zicom, the leader in electronic security industry in completing the first order for Andhra Pradesh government’s ambitious drive in using iris technology for Aadhaar Enabled Services. The synergy will enable us increase the outreach to our customer base and enlarge our products’ penetration in the market. I am sure that the agreement will lead to a great success for both companies in our quest for offering quality products and latest technology to customers.” www.ind-safety.com

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HID Global Opens World-class Design Center in India

ID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced the opening of its design center in Chennai, India that enables the company to deliver more comprehensive product development for customers. The design center features 10,000 square feet of R&D facility space in the Tamarai Technology Park. The state-of-art facility represents a significant investment in HID Global’s ongoing advancements in delivery performance and product quality. The center will accelerate the development of new features and capabilities for

Genuine HID® products and reduce time to market for new products. It also features validation and verification service for all electronic and software products and services. “The new center in Chennai is a critical part of HID Global’s long term growth strategy in emerging markets. It will also play a vital role in developing key secure identity technologies across HID Global’s business portfolio”, said Darren Learmonth, Global Vice President, Engineering with HID Global. “Chennai is an ideal location for our new engineering facility due to the

software development talent in the region,” said Manish Misra, Center Head India & Senior Director of Engineering with HID Global. “The new design center will also provide us an excellent platform for scaling our operations in order to continually build upon our market leadership position delivering innovative secure identity solutions.” Fully operational by Q4 2015, the center will primarily focus on government ID, physical access and portal / cloud-based solutions and later will extend capability to embedded, web and mobile application software engineering development. The design center team will closely collaborate with engineering centers in Europe and United States on various development programs as well as customer centric solutions.

HID Global launches Mobile Access solution in India for Smartphones

ID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced the launch of its HID Mobile Access solution in India that delivers a more secure and convenient way to open doors and gates while introducing a simple secure identity management process. The solution makes use of increasingly popular BYOD mobility environments, using Bluetooth Smart and NFC-enabled smartphones and other mobile devices as an alternative to keys and smart cards. It will also introduce the company’s patented “Twist and Go” gesture technology which will make it possible for users to unlock doors and open gates from a distance. According to IDC, enterprise mobility will reach US$ 1,871 million market by 2017 in India with sectors like transport, communications, utility, media and BFSI becoming the key driving verticals for enterprise mobility. “HID Global’s mobile access solution 26 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

will help organizations take advantage of the latest technology advances to improve security, convenience and user experience. We already see growing Indian enterprises adoptingmobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Large enterprise CIOs and Chief Innovation Officers are keen to understand how personal devices like smartphones can be further empowered to boost employee productivity and growth,” says RanjitNambiar, Director, IAM, India & SAARC, HID Global. The solution enables the use of digital credentials on NFC enabled smartphones to open doors and significantly improves security while enhancing the user experience by making it easier to deploy and manage keys, as the digital key can be downloaded remotely in real time. HID Global has also created a unique and user friendly HID Secure Identity Service™ portal. The portal is designed for administrators to conveniently and efficiently manage the portal

by simply sending users an invitation to download and register an HID Mobile Access App directly to their Bluetoothor NFC-enabled phones, so that Mobile IDs can be immediately issued, provisioned or revoked over the air. The HID Mobile Access solution is powered by Seos technology, which turns smartphones and other mobile devices into trusted credentials. Seos technology also preserves privacy by enabling Mobile IDs to be issued, delivered and revoked with end-to-end encryption as part of a unique transaction that protects personal identification data. With Seos technology at the core of HID Mobile Access, the solution makes it possible to use smartphones and other smart devices for future applications such as PC login, time and attendance, biometrics, EV charging in a unified secure identity system. For more information, Website: www.hidglobal.com www.ind-safety.com

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Experience the most reliable & latest Biometric Terminal with Multispectral Sensor in SAFE (Chennai) Exhibition

n SAFE (2015) Exhibition in Chennai, Smart I is going to showcase some of the industry’s best products and unique solutions of Access Control & Time Attendance, Some products we are showcasing in exhibition: • BIOlite NG plus (For Industrial Sector): A POE based standalone Fingerprint + Card + Pin based controller with reader. The device is backed with 32 Bit ARM Processor with Multispectral Sensor. The device capture the image of external fingerprint as well as internal fingerprint (Inner Layer of fingerprint) so in case of damaged finger where external finger print will be not clear it indentify the internal fingerprint. It Identify any conditions finger either its Dry, Wet, Dirty, Elderly, Oily or, with High Ambient

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Light. Multispectral sensors can easily enroll and verify ALL people — including that 2-5% of the population with “problem fingerprints” that fail to enroll on conventional sensors. The device is very compact with 2.5 inch LCD with capacitive touch sense keypad. • BIOlite NG (For Corporate Sector): A POE based standalone Fingerprint + Card + Pin based controller with reader. The device is backed with 32 Bit ARM Processor with Scratch Resistance Optical sensor As well as Award Winner fingerprint identification algorithm. The device is very compact with 2.5 inch LCD with capacitive touch sense keypad. • smartXS NG plus : An IP based 4 Door 4 Reader (Wiegand) Access Control Panel. The panel has various unique features ie; Inbuilt Web server (To manage the Device without any software installation), SNMP Alerts, MODBUS to integrate

the device IBMS or third party systems. The Controller is with 2 different mounting options i.e. Wall Mounting & Din Rail mounting. • smartXS NG : An IP based 4 Door 8 Reader (Wiegand) Access Control Panel. The Controller has comes with two mounting 1. Wall Mounting:–Standard Mounting Provision 2. Din Rail Mounting: – Very useful where space is a crucial factor as smartXS directly mounted on Din rail on wall and save lot of space. • smartSINGLE NG: A POE based standalone Card + Pin based controller with reader. The device is backed with 32 Bit ARM Processor with inbuilt card reader options. The device is very compact with 2.5 inch LCD with capacitive touch sense keypad.

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Milestone Systems Set Sails for Nautical Markets with Partner Last Mile Communications at the Helm A new initiative aims to fit ships and drilling rigs with advanced video systems with the Maritime Vision System, which will enable naval vessels to be safer with all the advantages of open platform video technology.

ilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is highlighting an initiative lead by Last Mile Communication to fit ships and drill rigs with advanced video systems based on Milestone XProtect® to improve safety in maritime working environments. Together with the Norwegian naval service provider Westcon Power and Automation AS, Last Mile Communication is able to deliver an end-to-end video solution based on Milestone XProtect open platform technology, for use in the harsh nautical milieu. This is very different from most land-based solutions because all marine installations have to be able to withstand high levels of corrosion, vibrations, shock and extreme temperatures, while at the same time be highly resilient and provide non-stop operations. The benefits of digital video in a naval context are numerous. There is the security aspect where video can be used to monitor and alert to safety issues for the crew on deck or below, using heavy machinery, and performing maintenance or during emergencies. The video views of crane operations in particular enable not only a higher level of safety but also assist the crane operators to work faster and more precisely 32 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

as the video helps them see where loads are being placed. Equipment can also be monitored by thermal cameras to avoid overheating. Spills of oil or dangerous chemicals can be detected using video, as well. Video analytics can further be used to improve safety when thermal cameras detect objects in the water, for example, or to provide better customer service on passenger ships. The old-fashioned analog solutions traditionally used in naval applications lack the integration abilities that today’s digital systems provide. Using a digital open platform solution not only allows video analytics, remote operations and interconnected components, but also give the freedom to choose the right hardware for optimal performance in each demanding situation. Last Mile Communication has based their Maritime Vision System on Milestone XProtect® Corporate VMS for a highly flexible solution that can easily be adapted to fit each customers’ requirements. The video solution

consists of infrastructure components from Westermo and cameras from Siqura and Tecnovideo. Through encoders from Siqura the software can also control legacy analogue devices such as Hernis PTZ cameras. “The Milestone open platform technology is the core for our design of the Marine Visual Systems solution, which is globally available now,” says Erik Sandsdalen, CEO at Last Mile Communication. “We have been able to create an extremely flexible and robust solution thanks to Milestone Systems technology. We are able to pick the optimal cameras and infrastructure elements for every situation. Come see this at the Nor-Shipping trade show in Oslo June 2-5.” Milestone Systems has been actively supporting the Marine Visual Systems initiative from the very start. “This is a fantastic example of the power and dynamics in the Milestone partner eco-system, enabling innovation like that of Last Mile Communication to address new business segment needs with the best available technology on the market – now and sailing forward,” says Lars Wilson, Nordic Sales Manager for Milestone Systems. “We are convinced that video enabling the naval market will have very big benefits for improvements in safety and operational efficiency.” www.ind-safety.com

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Videonetics Appoints Arun Khazanchi as Chief Executive Officer

s part of his new assignment, Arun will be responsible for taking Videonetics to the Global market. By Developing and Executing country specific Strategies and launching cutting edge Video computing solutions using the IP rich foundation that has made Videonetics the preferred brand across several Industry verticals. His mandate includes setting up a world class software development centre which will roll out cutting edge technology products using the proprietary Intelligent Video Management platform for the CCTV surveillance as also the retail Industry in India and overseas. “Arun Khazanchi is Senior Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in high-impact senior leadership roles that emphasized Growth and profitability with team building strategies within the Life Safety, Security and Automation Industry in Indian subcontinent (SAARC) and Middle East. He was formerly the VP (Security and Automation) at Reliance Jio Infocomm since 2012 and prior to that spent 10 years as Regional Director-SAARC, Middle East Region with Honeywell Life Safety (HLS). Arun also served as the President of Fire and Security Association of India in 2006. Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Tinku Acharya, MD and Founder of the company said that the “Videonetics team is excited to have Arun on board. We strongly believe that his strong industry exposure and rich experience in Large Indian and Global companies will augment the team and help in making Videonetics globally successful.”

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Commenting on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Videonetics, Arun Khazanchi said, “I am excited to join Videonetics, an Indian company that is doing pioneering work in Visual Computing and surveillance space globally. I am eagerly looking forward to this exciting challenge to take a Home-grown Indian company with globally recognised solutions and scale it globally. Given the prospects that this industry brings and the rapid developments that are taking place globally in the visual security business, I foresee Videonetics making significant contributions. I admire the company’s vision and beliefs to be a Global player and am glad to have got an opportunity to contribute to the future development of Videonetics in partnership with a great team in the company.” I am sure that the Innovation culture created by Dr Acharya and his team will only help in setting new benchmarks in a highly competitive marketplace. Videonetics Technologies Pvt Ltd was founded by Dr. Tinku Acharya, FIEEE, FNAE, a pioneer in the field of Visual Computing. Dr. Acharya was the co-architect of Intel’s first web cam in 1996 and was Intel Corporation’s most prolific Inventor several years in a row. With over 153 patents to his name as inventor, more than 100 technical papers and several leading books published by him, Dr Acharya returned to India after close to 20 years in the US to build a leading edge technology company in India for the world.

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Honeywell and TPDDL Deploy First-of-ITS-Kind Smart Grid Project to Improve Energy Reliability

oneywell (NYSE: HON) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) announced that they have successfully implemented the first ever Automated Demand Response (ADR) project for commercial and industrial facilities in India. TPDDL will use Honeywell technology and services to link more than 160 buildings in its distribution network, and call for temporary reductions in energy use when demand threatens to outpace supply in grid stress conditions. This includes power management during periods of peak consumption, as well as other grid emergency situations. ADR gives the grid operator a new domestic resource to help alleviate stress on transmission and distribution lines, and improve supply efficiency. Given the gap between the power required for homes and businesses in India, and what utilities can produce, many cities across the country face severe brownouts and blackouts. The demand for electricity in Delhi, for example, has almost doubled over the past decade. With nearly 50 percent of the country’s peak load tied to commercial and industrial sites, the ability to adjust related energy use is critical. Grid operators like TPDDL can use ADR to help reduce peak load in a facility by 15 percent on average, creating a “virtual power plant” that generates “megawatts” or reduced demand. The project will give TPDDL the ability to reduce approximately 11.5 megawatts of peak demand. However, if the same technology were deployed in all buildings in India, electricity consumption could drop an estimated 10.5 gigawatts, close to 7 percent of the peak 36 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

energy currently required nationwide. “This is a significant initiative — one that supports our mission to build a resource-efficient, environmentally friendly electrical grid,” said Mr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & ED of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited. “We are committed to making this deployment a success, & finding new opportunities to extend ADR to other customers, thus playing a role in helping to meet Delhi’s energy needs. We believe our steps in this direction will also encourage other Indian utilities to adopt smart grid technology for efficient operations.” High-end commercial and industrial consumers in the TPDDL territory with individual connected load of more than 100 Kilo Volt Amps (kVA) volunteered for the project. As they signed up, Honeywell and TPDDL conducted site audits, and worked with the building owners and operators to identify and implement changes to help temporarily trim consumption. Conservation measures include turning off commercial and industrial loads like banks of motors, pumps, fans and condensers for a short period. TPDDL is using Honeywell’s software as a service (SaaS) and smart meters to communicate with the building systems at the participating sites, and automatically apply the load-shed measures when the grid is overburdened. By participating, commercial and industrial customers can cut their energy use and costs without compromising operations. The collective decrease in consumption gives the grid operator more tools to balance supply and demand, and help avoid power disruptions. In addition, ADR helps reduce

greenhouse gas emissions and the need to run expensive peaking plants, which typically sit idle until customers require more electricity than the utility is able to provide using its primary, base-load generators. “TPDDL is steering the country toward a smarter, more dynamic electrical grid where utilities and their customers collaborate to solve broad challenges,” said Anant Maheshwari, president, Honeywell India. “This project will help support the development and expansion of smart grid solutions in India. Honeywell is also committed to providing a simplified ADR solution for companies with less of a connected load to boost participation,” he added. Honeywell is a pioneer and leader in ADR with 20 programs underway in the United States and around the world, including groundbreaking projects in Australia, China, India and the U.K. In addition, Honeywell has managed demand response and energy efficiency programs for more than 100 utilities. With controls in more than 150 million homes, 10 million buildings and thousands of industrial sites across the globe, Honeywell has the technology and expertise to empower smart energy producers and users. TPDDL has also successfully demonstrated the ADR-enabled smart grid solution at the India Smart Grid Week 2015 conference in March. The company is also a pioneer in adoption and implementation of other smart grid technologies like SCADA, AMR, DMS, DA, SAP, GIS, OMS and AMI. For more information, Website: wwwhoneywell.com www.ind-safety.com

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VIVOTEK Launches the CC8130(HS), a New HeightStrip Network Camera for Reliable Facial Recognition

IVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of a new height-strip network camera, the CC8130(HS), featuring 1-Megapixel video resolution at 30 fps, a 180 degree wide-angle lens and height-strip housing design, allowing the camera to deliver clear images for reliable facial recognition with no dead angles. In addition, the plug-and-play design makes the CC8130(HS) installation both simple and rapid. Combining low-profile & high-level features, the CC8130(HS) is ideal for discreet indoor applications, such as retail, banks, restaurants, small businesses and particularly in cashier areas. The CC8130(HS) opens up new horizons for surveillance users who need a system that blends in, but want images that stand out. “Capturing clear facial images is one of the most critical issues in surveillance. One solution is to mount the camera at eye-level, but this increases the risk of vandalism. VIVOTEK, the professional solution provider, is proud to release the CC8130(HS) with discreet eye-level mounting, allowing capture of clearer facial images than ceiling-mounted cameras, even when subjects wear hats or hoods,” said Tim Su, Director, Marketing Division at VIVOTEK. “Additionally, the CC8130(HS) offers graduated and color-coded height measurements in both U.S. and Metric units to meet the needs of users all over the world.”

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To dramatically reduce file sizes and conserve valuable network bandwidth, the CC8130(HS) supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology. Combined with the ST7501 multi-lingual 32-channel recording software, users can quickly and easily set up an IP surveillance system that’s simple to operate but hard to beat. About VIVOTEK VIVOTEK, established in 2000, has quickly taken its place as a leading brand in the security industry. Known for delivering world-class IP surveillance solutions, VIVOTEK specializes in system applications and integration. With innovative R&D teams adopting ground-breaking codec technologies, VIVOTEK provides a wide range of products, including network cameras, video servers, video receivers and central management systems. VIVOTEK (TAIEX: 3454) was listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2011. In 2008, a branch office was set up in California, USA. VIVOTEK established Europe branch office in Almere, the Netherlands in 2013 and India office in Delhi in 2014. VIVOTEK is currently working with more than 150 authorized distributors in over 80 countries. For more information, Website: www.vivotek.com www.ind-safety.com

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Axis celebrates an award-winning year, showcases innovative new products & technologies for 2015

xis Communications, the world leader in network video, showcased its latest range of products and solutions at the Axis Summit 2015, New Delhi. The summit focused on some of its most cutting-edge technologies including ‘Zipstream’ – a revolutionary new technology optimized for video surveillance, its range of feature-packed high performance cameras, and the successful AXIS modular miniature camera series with wide dynamic range for superb image detailing. With video surveillance going beyond monitoring to heat mapping, smart analytics, thermal imagery, selective motion detection and identification, among various others, Axis sees it driving growth across various industries and government applications. Speaking at the summit, Sudhindra Holla, Country Manager, Axis Communications India & SAARC, said, “With the growing need for sustainable and smart technologies, we see huge

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potential in various government and enterprise sectors. Rapid urbanization and increasing crime rates are leading to demand for safety and security in newer sectors like IT, educational institutions, retail, hospitals, manufacturing units etc. Our products and solutions have been designed to cater to the varying demands of customers and our channel partners play a key role here.” Talking about the benefits of network video, he further added, “Today’s successful companies are those that are proactively looking at ways in which network video can create new business opportunities. And it is time they start to look at smart video surveillance beyond datasheets as quality does not reflect in sheets, but in performance.” This year, Axis Communications’ Academy is also celebrating ten years, a training initiative that since its inception in 2005 has helped more than 50,000 partners to strengthen their network video knowledge and offerings. One of the keys to Axis’ success, the channel partner network, has grown from about 2,000 to more than 75,000 partners, in 179 countries. Some of the current solutions launched by Axis include: AXIS Q3709-PVE Network Camera features three 4K sensors that together provide a detailed 180º overview of a large area, outdoors as well as indoors, in an efficient one-camera installation. The camera provides video with unparalleled streaming performance, smoothly capturing movements in high detail at 30 frames per second. No focusing is required since the lenses

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are factory-focused and the camera comes in a stylish and discreet design with an easily repaintable and removable weather shield that protects against rain, snow and sunlight and allows for easy blending in with the environment. The outdoor-ready, bullet-style AXIS Q29 Series are Axis’ first temperature alarm cameras designed for remote monitoring of critical equipment, such as bulk storage sites, electrical sub stations or coal piles. With AXIS Q2901-E and AXIS Q2901-E PT Mount it is possible to set up multiple alarm zones, which send an alarm when the temperature reaches above or below a pre-configured threshold. AXIS Q29 Series can withstand harsh weather conditions and the casing offers protection from impact and vandal acts. Axis Q6115-E PTZ cameras are suitable for both, indoor and outdoor applications, also in lowlight and challenging conditions, making them ideal for applications such as city surveillance, shopping malls, industries and schools. In addition, the technology enables cameras to offer the unique capability to identify objects as much as 20° above the camera horizon making these cameras also suitable for uneven terrain. AXIS P3225-LV/-LVE Network Cameras are streamlined, versatile and easy-to-install fixed domes that provide excellent image quality in any lightning conditions thanks to the winning combination of OptimizedIR and WDR – Forensic Capture. AXIS V59 PTZ Network Camera Series is designed to stream and webcast audio and video in a variety of applications such as in auditoriums, classrooms and sports venues, as well as for weather reports and traffic information. The cameras offer HDTV resolutions of up to 1080p at 60 fps, smooth pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ), high quality

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audio, powerful 30x zoom and an open interface for easy integration with other systems. AXIS M1124/-E and AXIS M1125/-E are low cost network cameras with features such as Axis’ Zipstream technology, CS mount lens, Day/Night functionality, WDR – Forensic Capture and enhanced capabilities for analytics especially suited for retail and other prices sensitive installations, indoors and outdoors. AXIS M1124/-E, AXIS M1125/-E Network Cameras are planned to be available in Q2, 2015. AXIS C3003-E Network Horn Speaker is a simple-to-install outdoor loudspeaker that provides clear, long-range speech for remote speaking over a network. The loudspeaker is ideal for enhancing video surveillance installations in outdoor areas such as parking lots, construction and critical infrastructure sites, and public squares. It allows customers to easily add a remote speaking function to their surveillance system to deter crime or other unwanted activities. About Axis: Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. As the market leader in network video, Axis is leading the way to a smarter, safer, more secure world — driving the shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Offering network video solutions for professional installations, Axis’ products and solutions are based on an innovative, open technology platform. Axis has more than 1,400 dedicated employees in 40 locations around the world and cooperates with partners covering 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based IT company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information, Website: www.axis.com www.ind-safety.com

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expand by 100 or 150% in the next fiscal year Q. In your opinion, what is the state of security industry in India and what is the trend you see in the space? Security industry is growing at a rapid pace. And there is a lot of space in the market for Quality products. Presently the market is full of lower end solutions. Q. Which market are you targeting? We target mostly the SME and Corporates.

Mr. Manoj Desai, Owner D&D Enterprise, Vadodara

Q. What are the various security related products that you offer? We offer Access control, Biometric attendance, IP Surveillance and fire detection systems. Q. What is the advantage of Matrix products vis-à-vis the competition? Matrix is SUBSTANCE brand. Substance is in the DNA of Matrix solutions. Substance in the form of technology, depth, genuineness and going beyond the mere outer façade and offer more values in all the areas. This is what differentiates Matrix from the lot. Matrix solutions are packed with More. More productivity, more applications, more flexibility, more functions, more features, more cost saving, more reliability, and more support. Matrix positioning is based on offering more of these true inherent values which customers expect from infrastructure solutions.

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Q. What is your marketing and channel strategy? Our strategy is to develop our channel network by educating them through regular training programmes, conducting road shows and partners meet that will enable them to be more acquainted to our product and its offerings. We believe that if we have more channel partners on board, customers will automatically increase. Q. What is your support strategy? Support is the most important parameter in this business. We try to resolve our customer’s problem in our service area within 4 hours.

Q. What are the challenges that you are currently facing in India? It is difficult to convince a buyer on new technology products; as many suppliers/vendors are still pushing products with obsolete technology. Sometime back-end infrastructure is not of that kind which supports new technological products. Most of the companies prefer to go with cheaper and better products; this is the most difficult combination to offer are some of the challenges that we face. Q. What kind of plans and expectations do you have for this segment this year? We are planning to expand by 100 or 150% in the next fiscal year. www.ind-safety.com

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ADVANTAGE of technology leadership

Mr. Pramod Verma, Managing Director Vantage Integrated Security Solutions (P.) Ltd.

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Q. Please brief us more about Vantage & it’s overall outlook ? Having a 25 year old presence in the Security & Surveillance Industry, Vantage is global brand trusted by millions. With over 1 million customers and end users for our products, and having sold more than 3 million CCTV Cameras, we take pride in working towards our motto of “Securing Your World”. As a principal OEM, Vantage offers the latest technology and products in the security and surveillance domain. We offer tailor-made solutions across industries and are now a 500+ strong team of professionals with direct presence in Europe, North America, Middle-East and Asia, which helps us cater to over 34 countries worldwide. We have incorporated the latest in technology across our businesses which help us achieve the cause of TQM Total Quality Management. Vantage had diversified into the IT domain in the year 2010 and also offer complete IT solutions for all kinds of small, medium and large organizations. With our vast experience, in house R&D team and technical knowhow, we are fully equipped and capable of providing world-class solutions, customized according to the needs of our clients. Customer focus has always been our prime concern which has led us

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to reach tremendous level of growth over the years and helping us develop a 2000+ channel partner network globally, with full commitment towards highest quality security products, dedicated support and customer satisfaction. With a never ending urge for growth, we strive to keep on improving and adapting ourselves to further expedite our growth within the security, surveillance and IT domain. Through continuous commitment towards customer satisfaction, our aggressive growth chart aims to spread our reach in over 100 countries by the turn of this decade. Q. Please brief us more about product range of Vantage ? Vantage has wide range of product for various verticals, few are as follows : CCTV Surveillance Cameras, Analog Cameras, IP Cameras, Digital & Network Video Recorders, Digital & Network Video Recorders, Access & Time Management Systems, RFID Systems, BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS, Entrance Management Solutions,Door Communication Systems, Security Alarm Systems, Electronic Locks & Vaults. Q. What is business philosophy of Vantage? Vantage as an organization is governed by our core values and we ensure that they are adopted by all our employees. Dedication - Utmost commitment towards serving our customers. The “customer comes first” mindset governs the actions of all our employees, who are focused on achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Performance - Everyone at Vantage believes in continuously raising the bar of performance, allowing us to meet and exceed client expectations all the time. Integrity - We walk the talk, standing www.ind-safety.com

by our commitments to deliver and thus provide complete customer satisfaction. Teamwork - It’s all about working towards a common goal. Our organization patronizes unfettered and integrated teamwork among all departments allowing fruitful and seamless operations. Transparency - We work with lucid thoughts and actions, ensuring complete transparency amongst employees, customers and suppliers. Accountability - We take full responsibility for our actions and decisions and empower employees so that they can always honor their commitments and do what is necessary to satisfy our clients and meet organizational goals.

Q. What are the key verticals catered by Vantage ? Through our distribution vertical we adopt a two-tier business model, using our channel partners to reach end customers. We cater to over 1500+ channel partners globally in more than 30 countries. Security experts and system integrators throughout the world, rely on Vantage as their product of choice to serve their clients. Our partners are chosen strategically, ensuring centralized control and training to provide quality services and support to all end users of Vantage products. Vantage caters to following key sectors like Government Organizations, Corporate Enterprises, Education, Automotive Manufacturing, Defense & Homeland Security, Residential & Infrastructure Developers, Religious Institution, Banking & Finance, Health Care, Hospitality & Tourism, Retail, City Surveillance.

Q. Please brief us more about quality policy of your company ? At Vantage, quality and customer satisfaction go hand-in-hand and we give utmost importance to the quality of products and services we offer. Our operational and quality business plan, designed around the elements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard, is centered around process evaluation and improvement. We continually invest in our facilities to ensure that we remain at the forefront of technology and improve the processes that impact the quality we deliver to our customers. Vantage as a company is totally committed to the cause of TQM Total Quality Management. Quality improvement is the job of all our employees and governs all their actions. Furthermore, we conduct regular training sessions for our channel partners to make sure that the level of commitment towards quality service from our partners is in sync with the company’s fundamentals. All incoming and outgoing products go through rigorous testing and QC procedures. With stringent quality methods, having the ISO 9001:2008 certification, and our products having the CE, FCC, RoHS and UL certifications, we ensure that all products and processes are at par with our QC policies. Q. Please outline the mission & vision of your company ? Vantage has mission to be the leading provider of security products and solutions globally and establishing ourselves as a premier brand by continuous commitment towards excellence in quality, high performance, innovation and customer satisfaction. It imbibes the vision to become a trusted brand in the global security industry, nurturing in our customers and communities an eternal sense of loyalty towards our products and services. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 49

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Industrial Gas LeakIndicator : Plus Series

UBTRONICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. an ISO 9001:2008 certified company,introduces Industrial Gas Monitorsinit’s most advanced form ever The ‘Plus Series’ a re-defined and re-engineered unit with latest elegant design, new features and robust state of the art detection technology available. This,Indian Patent Office registered design, has faster signal processing, higher accuracy and wider coverage area and can detect a range of more than 300 gases.Export ready dual operating voltage (230/110VAC),imbibes latest surface mounting technology that enables reduction in current consumption thus saving power and

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ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN “The effectiveness of what we should do if a disaster strike, will wholly depend upon how well we have prepared the On-Site Emergency Plan and train the people, who will have to implement them.” - R. R. Nair

About Author

Mr. R. R. Nair Mr. R. R. Nair has more than 50 year’s experience in Occupational Safety, Health & Fire Protection. He is author of 15 books and about 70 articles in various topics on Safety, Health & Environment. He has carried out more than 60 safety / fire safety audits in various industries, occupancies including high rise buildings. For more information contact: M: +91 7045172050, +91 9224212544 Resi: +91 22 27665975 E-mail: shib@vsnl.com / rajan.shib@gmail.com

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1.0 INTRODUCTION: Modern industry, characterized by complex process and technology is open to an ever increasing danger form disasters, which can seriously affect the safety, security and stability of the organisation. Some of these disasters are natural such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, cyclones, lightening, while others are man-made. The man-made disasters included dangerous spills & leak of chemicals, fires & explosions, hit by external objects, contamination & poisoning of food, terrorist attacks, etc. All of these have occurred several times in industries, when unprepared for such disasters creating panic, disorder and confusion. The result has been extensive damage to men and material. Major accidents/disasters in a factory is one which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property, loss of life and serious disruption both within and outside the works. A number of chemicals produced and used in the chemical industry are one of hazardous nature. This hazard arises as a result of three properties, viz.: toxicity, flammability and corrosivity. Sudden and uncontrolled leak of contaminant will give rise to a disastrous condition, magnitude of which will depend on the type of chemicals as well as its inventory. An emergency plan is an informative document, which acquaints the occupants of a factory or an occupancy with procedures to be implemented, during an emergency. It details standard operational guidelines to emergency controllers and

their personnel, who may be required to fulfil a key functional role, during the various stages of an emergency. In other words, it contains critical information, which can assist emergency services personnel to formulate appropriate incident management strategies and tactics, when attending on an emergency at a plant. Since it is a critical document in implementing appropriate management strategies, it is important that the plan is comprehensive and easy to read and use. Each works shall formulate an emergency/disaster management plan, detailing explicitly what action will be taken in the event of a major accident occurring on site, to prevent further escalation and to ensure rapid control. The emergency planning within the factory premises is known as On-Site Emergency Plan. This is to be dovetailed with Off-Site Emergency Plan. This article will deal with the details of On-Site Emergency Plan. 2.0 LEGAL PROVISIONS: The On-Site Emergency Plan is a mandatory document under various statutes of India. By virtue of the provision under Section 41-B (4) of the Factories Act, 1948 and its amendments of 1987, the occupier is expected to draw up the On-Site Emergency Plan along with detailed control measures for his factory. The occupier should also make the plan known to the workers and general public in the vicinity of the factory, with safety measures required to be taken by them in case of an emergency. The various state Factories Rules made under the Factories Act, 1948, also prescribe the procedures www.ind-safety.com

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to be followed in emergency planning, for example, Rule 73 (M), (N), (O), (P), (Q) and (R) of the Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963, prescribe in details regarding the procedures to be followed in emergency planning, informing workers and the people in the neighbourhood, district administration and Chief Inspector of Factories. Incidentally, under Rule 13 and 14 of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, it is the responsibility of District Collector or District Emergency Authority to prepare an Off-Site Emergency Plan. 3.0 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: An On-Site Emergency Plan must be related to final assessment of the size and nature of events foreseen. It means that it should be specific. The effectiveness of response during emergencies depends on the amount of planning and training. If management is not interested in employee protection and minimizing property loss, very little can be done to promote a safe workplace. It is therefore, management’s responsibility to see that a programme is instituted and that it is frequently reviewed and updated. The input and support of all employees must be obtained to ensure an effective on-site emergency programme. The emergency response plan should be developed locally and should be comprehensive enough to deal with all type of emergencies. 4.0 SALIENT FEATURES OF EMERGENCY PLAN: An On-Site Emergency Plan must include the following features: www.ind-safety.com

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Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape route assignments. Procedures to be followed by employees, who remain to perform critical plant operations before they evacuate. Procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuations has been completed. Assigning Rescue and Medical duties for these employees who have to perform them. The procedures for reporting fire and other emergencies. Name and regular job titles of persons or departments to be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan.

The emergency action plan should address all potential emergencies, which can be expected in the workplace. It must list in detail the procedures to be taken by those employees who must remain behind to care for essential plant operations until their evacuation becomes absolutely necessary. This may include monitoring plant power supplies, water supplies and other essential services that cannot be shut down for every emergency alarm. For emergency evacuation, the use of floor plans or workplace maps, which clearly show the emergency escape routes and safe areas, should be included in the plan. All employees must be told, what actions they are to take in the emergency situation that may occur in the workplace. Above all, this plan should be reviewed with employees initially when the plan is developed, whenever the employees responsibilities under

the plan change and whenever the plan is changed. 5.0 COMPONENTS OF ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN: While preparing an On-Site Emergency Plan, the following components should be considered: 1. Chain of Command 2. Communications 3. Counting of Personnel 4. Emergency Control Centre 5. Training 6. Personnel Protection 7. Medical Assistance 8. Security 9. Mutual Aid 5.1 Chain of Command: A chain of command should be established to minimize confusion, so that employees at the workplace will have no doubt, who has the authority for making decisions. Responsible employees should be selected to co-ordinate the work of emergency response teams. Emergency Response Coordinator is also known as Site Controller or Works Main Controller. The duties and functions of the team leaders can be written and included in the emergency plan document. The size of the team will vary from organisation to organisation. Some of the duties and functions of the Emergency Response Coordinator are given below: • To assess the situation and determining whether an emergency exists which requires activating the emergency procedures. • To direct all action in the areas including evacuation personnel and minimizing property loss. • To ensure that outside emergency services such as police, medical aid INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 53

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and local fire brigade are called in when necessary. To direct the safe shutdowns of plant operations when necessary. To declare the withdrawal of emergency at the site. To look after the rehabilitation of affected persons after withdrawal of emergency at the site. To issue authorised statements to news media and ensure that evidence is preserved for enquires to be conducted by the statutory authorities.

5.2 Communications: During an emergency involving a major fire or explosion, it may be necessary to evacuate offices in addition to manufacturing areas. During such emergencies, normal services such as electricity, water and telephones may not exist. Under these circumstances, an alternate area may be necessary, where employees can report or which can act as a focal point for incoming and outgoing calls. Since time is an essential element for adequate response, the person designated as being in charge should make this area, as the alternate headquarters, so that he can be easily reached. A method of communication also is needed to alert employees for evacuation or to take other actions as required in the emergency plan. An Alarm should be provided, which should be audible or seen by all people in the plant and should have an auxiliary power supply in the event of electricity failure. The alarm should be distinctive and recognizable by all employees. 54 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

The employer should explain to each employee the means of reporting emergencies. Emergency phone numbers of Key Persons and Organisations should be posted on or near telephones and other conspicuous locations. It may be necessary to notify other key personnel such as Plant Managers, Shift In-Charges, or Physicians during off duty hours. An updated written list should be kept of Key Personnel listed in order of priority. 5.3 Counting of Personnel: A responsible person in the Control Centre should be appointed to account for personnel and to inform police or emergency response team member of those persons believed missing. The person appointed should make a team and team members are physically capable of performing the duties assigned to them. The team members should be trained in the following areas: 1. Use of various types of fire extinguishers. 2. Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 3. First Aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPS) kits 4. Evacuation procedures 5. Chemical spill control procedures 6. Search and Emergency Rescue procedures Emergency response teams should be trained, in the types of possible emergencies and the emergency actions to be performed. They should be informed about special hazards, such as storage and usage of flammable

materials, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources and water reactive substances to which they may be exposed during fire and other emergencies. 5.4 Emergency Control Centre: The Emergency Control Centre is the place from which the operations to handle the emergency are directed and coordinated. It will be attended by the Emergency Response Coordinator or Incident Controller or Site Main Controller, Key Personnel and Senior Officers of the Fire Brigade, Police, Officials of the Factory Inspectorate, District Authorities , Emergency Services and Medical Personnel, etc. The Control Centre should be sited in an area of minimum risk and close to road to allow for ready access by a radio-equipped vehicle for use, if other system fail or extra communications facilities are required. For large sites or where toxic releases might be anticipated, consideration should be given for setting up two Control Centres to ensure, that at least one centre will be available for use, should the other be disabled. If necessary, the police will assist to set up an Emergency Control Centre. The Emergency Control Centre should consist of: • Adequate number of external telephones, • Internal telephones, and PA Systems • Radio equipment, hot lines, walkie-talkie, mobiles, etc. • Plans of the factory to show:

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Continued from page no. 54 - Areas of large inventories of hazardous materials, including chemical storage tanks, reactors, drums and compressed gas cylinders - Location of radio-active sources. - Location of sirens. - Location of safety equipment including fire, explosion, spill and gas control kits. - Location of firefighting installations. - The fire water system and additional source of water, site entrances and road system. - Assembly points, shelters, refuge areas, lunch rooms and canteens. 5.5 Training: Training is important for the effectiveness of an emergency plan. Before implementing an emergency action plan, a sufficient number of persons must be trained to assist in the safe and orderly evacuation of employees or occupants. Training for each type of disaster response is necessary, so that employees or occupants know what actions are required to be taken. In addition to the specialized training imparted for emergency response team members, all employees or occupants should also be trained in: • Evacuation plans • Shutdown procedures • Alarm System • Reporting procedures for personnel • Types of potential emergencies These training programmes should be provided: • Initially when the plan is developed • For all new employees or occupants • When new equipment, process, or materials are introduced 56 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

• When procedures have updated or revised • At least once in a year.

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The emergency control procedures should be written in concise terms and be made available to all employees or occupants. A mock drill should be held for all personnel at random at least once in a year. The emergency plan should be revised periodically and updated to maintain adequate response personnel and programme efficiency. 5.6 Personal Protection: Effective personnel protection is essential for any person, who may be exposed to potentially hazardous substances. In an emergency, employees may be exposed to a wide variety of hazardous circumstances, including • Chemical splash or contact with toxic materials • Unknown atmosphere that may contain inadequate oxygen to sustain life or toxic gases, vapours or mist • Falling objects and flying objects • Fires and electrical hazards It is extremely important that employees be adequately protected in these situations. Some of the safety equipment that may be used include: • Safety glasses, goggles or face shields for eye protection • Helmets and safety shoes for head and foot protection • Whole body coverings, gloves, hoods and boots for body protection from chemicals • Whole body protection for abnormal environmental conditions such as extreme temperature • Respirators for breathing

protection Emergency situations may involve entering confined space to rescue employees overcome by toxic compounds or lack of oxygen. They include tanks, vaults, pits, sewers, pipelines, silos and vessels. Entry into confined spaces can expose the employees to a variety of hazards, including toxic gases, explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficiency, electrical hazards and hazards created by mixers and impellors that have not been deactivated and locked out. 5.7 Medical Assistance: Medical Assistance plays an important role, during an emergency, especially when a major fire and explosion occurs. Thus a Medical Assistance Team should be formed and the team should have: • Persons trained in First-Aid should be available. • Eye washers or suitable equipment for quick drenching or flushing must be provided in the work area for immediate emergency use. • First-Aid supplies should be provided for emergency use. • Ambulance service should be available to handle any emergency. 5.8 Security: During emergency, it is often necessary to secure the area to prevent unauthorised access and to protect vital records and equipment 5.9 Mutual Aid: In major emergency situations, resources over and above these available at the works will be needed. In locations, where there are a number of industrial concerns, it may be beneficial to set up a mutual aid programme www.ind-safety.com

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which will assist to secure additional supplies when needed. 6.0 CONCLUSION: Every industry is exposed to threat of disasters, both man-made and natural due to variety of causes. Experience has shown that such disasters can strike at the most unexpected time. The impact of such disasters depends on how well the management copes with such a situation. A major accident/disaster may be defined as one or more emergencies, which can affect several or all departments and personnel working within a factory or an occupancy and can result in extensive damage to property, loss of life and disruption both inside and outside the works. An important element of mitigation is emergency planning, i.e., recognising that accidents are possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents, and deciding the emergency procedures both On-Site and Off-Site. Emergency planning is just one aspect of the safety, other being maintaining good safety standards of operating inside plants. The effectiveness of what we should do, if a disaster strike, will wholly depend upon how well we have prepared the On-Site Emergency Plan and train the people, who will have to implement them. The preparation of an On-Site Emergency Plan is in itself an invaluable learning exercise and it should involve the manager, workforce, and the emergency services. The objective of an emergency plan will be to localise the emergency and, if possible, eliminate it. Minimising the effects may include rescue, first aid, evacuation, rehabilitation, and giving information properly to people living nearby. In other words, the www.ind-safety.com

disaster plan is in effect, an orderly assimilation of the consideration to the activities necessary for the co-ordination of rescue, firefighting, medical needs, welfare requirements and the preservation of life and property. REFERENCES: 1. Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety - 2 Vols. Geneva, International Labour Office, 1998. 2. Hegde Patil, S.B. and Nair, R.R. Nair - Management of Industrial Hazards (AICTE-CEP Publication - 647), Bangalore, All India Council for Technical Education, Continuing Education Program, 1997. 3. India, National Disaster Management Authority – National Disaster Management Guidelines: Preparation of State Disaster Management Plans, July 2007. Magnum Books Pvt Ltd. 4. India, The Disaster Management Act, 2005. 5. India, The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986. Allahabad, Law Publications, 1992. 6. India, The Factories Act, 1948 with Amendments of 1987. Bombay, Labour Law Agency, 1994. 7. India, The Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963 - Bombay, Labour Law Agency, 1994. 8. India, The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989. 9. International Labour Organisation - Major Hazard Control - Geneva, International Labour Office, 1988. 10. International Labour Organisation - Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention No. 174, Geneva, International Labour Office, 1993.

11. International Labour Organisation - Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents, Geneva, International Labour Office, 1991. 12. Kletz, Trevor A. – What Went Wrong? 2nd ed., Houstan, Texas, Gulf, 1986. 13. Lees, F. P – Loss Prevention in the Process Industries – 3 vols, 2nd, Ed, Oxford Butterworth – Heinemann, 1996. 14. Madan Mohan and Nair, R.R. Personnel Protective Equipment - Non Respiratory (AICTE-CEP Publication - 670), Bangalore, All India Council for Technical Education, Continuing Education Program, 1997. 15. Nair, R. R. Bhopal Tragedy. FASLI News, Vol 1 No. 2, December, 1984. 16. Nair, R.R. and Chakravorti, S - Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals, (AICTE-CEP Publication - 1016), Bangalore, All India Council for Technical Education, Continuing Education Program, 2001. 17. Nair, R.R. and Joshi, D.K. - Safety and Loss Prevention in Process Industries, (AICTE-CEP Publication), Bangalore, All India Council for Technical Education, Continuing Education Program, 2002. 18. Ramaswamy, S.S. & Nair R.R. - Statutory Provisions on Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Safety in India, (AICTE-CEP Publication - 957), Bangalore, All India Council for Technical Education, Continuing Education Program, 2000. 19. United Kingdom, Health and Safety Executive - A guide to Control of Industrial Major Accidents - Hazard Regulations, 1984, London, HMSO, 1984. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 57

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FLIR Launches New Groundbreaking Thermal Imaging Cameras for Firefighting

LIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the addition of the new FLIR K2 and FLIR K65 to its industry-leading lineup of K-Series thermal imaging cameras (TICs) that provide firefighters with the capability to see through smoke, locate and rescue victims, identify hot spots, navigate safely, and stay better oriented during response missions. The FLIR K65 has been fully certified to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1801-2013 standard for usability, image quality, and durability for firefighting thermal imagers. The K65 offers superior 320 x 240 thermal resolution and features FLIR’s revolutionary Flexible Scene Enhancement™ (FSX) technology for ultra-crisp thermal imagery and visibility in total darkness and smoke-filled rooms. FSX heightens 58 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

The compact FLIR K2 camera and FLIR K65 NFPA-1801 compliant camera enable firefighters with life-saving thermal imaging technology thermal image detail through realtime, onboard digital processing, producing an image that shows extraordinary structural, edge, and other instantly-recognizable features. The K65 also includes onboard video recording and playback, which is useful for debriefing and training. The FLIR K2 brings FLIR’s powerful life-saving thermal technology to a broader base of firefighters at a breakthrough price point. Powered by FLIR’s revolutionary Lepton® camera core, the compact K2 delivers detailed thermal images at 160 x 120 resolution and is equipped with FLIR’s patented Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX®) technology that significantly enhances image quality, allowing firefighters to see key structural details in a variety of environments. “FLIR is proud to announce that

the K65 is fully compliant with NFPA standards, which shows our strong commitment to delivering on the most important needs of the firefighting industry.” said FLIR Vice President and General Manager of Instruments, Rickard Lindvall. “The FLIR K2 is yet another example of how our Lepton core allows us to makethermal imaging products more accessible.” Along with releasing the two new cameras, FLIR is announcing an industry-leading warranty on K2, K45, K55, and K65 models when registered within 60 days of purchase. The new warranty covers the full camera for five years and the detector for ten years.

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Occupational Safety Management at Nuclear Facilities Dr. Praveen Dubey, Mr. Nitin Choughule Scientific Officer, Industrial Hygiene and Safety Section, BARC, Mumbai Email: praveend@barc.gov.in Nuclear power is the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity. India has 21 nuclear reactors in operation in 7 nuclear power plants, having an installed capacity of 5308 MW and producing a total of 30,292.91 GWh of electricity while seven other reactors are under construction and are expected to generate an additional 6,100 MW. Apart from power generation, nuclear energy has applications in the production and promotion of radioisotope applications in healthcare, industry, agriculture and research. Plant safety, occupational/public safety and environment protection are few major concerns in nuclear facilities. Identification of hazards viz. radiological and conventional hazards, associated with the nuclear operations and their control has been always on the top priority. This paper discusses the methodical approaches in safety management in nuclear operations. It deals with the general principles underlying the management of operational safety in a systematic way and provides guidance on good practices. KEYWORDS : Nuclear facilities;Hazards;Safety management and occupational safety. 1. Introduction India has mastered all the stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. These include mining and processing of uranium and thorium, fabrication of nuclear fuel, design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear power reactors and research reactors, reprocessing of spent fuel and management of radioactive wastes. Ionizing radiation is used widely in medical, industrial and research areas. Along with the conventional industrial hazards, the radiological hazards are also likely to be present in the work environment. In view of this, stringent measures are adopted in nuclear facilities to ensure

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the safety of people working in the plants and public. Since the harmful effects of radiation are well known and well-studied, there is increasing recognition of the importance of a strong safety culture to ensure that high standards of safety are achieved by both organizations and individuals. The setting of standards for radiation protection is one of the measures evolved to protect the radiation workers and members of the public, and the preservation of the environment from excessive exposure to radiation. The regulatory and safety systems ensure that equipment at DAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

nuclear facilities are designed to operate safely and even in the unlikely event of any failure or accident. Systems are provided to prevent and/or control release of radioactivity. Mechanisms like plant and site emergency response plans are in place to ensure that the public is not affected in any manner. In addition, detailed plans which involve the local public authorities are also in place to respond if the consequences were to spill into the public domain. Regulatory and safety functions of Atomic Energy in India are carried out by an independent body, Atomic Energy regulatory Board.

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Continued from page no. 60 The regulatory authority of DAE is derived from the rules and notifications promulgated under the Atomic Energy Act. These include, • Radiation Protection Rules (2004) • Working of Mines, Minerals and Handling of Prescribed Substances Rules (1984) • Safe Disposal of Radioactive Wastes Rules (1987) • Control of Irradiation of Food Rules (1996) • Atomic Energy Factories Rules (1996) The mission is fulfilled by stipulating and enforcing rules and regulations concerned with nuclear safety includes both radiological and industrial safety. The safety norms adopted for the Indian Nuclear facilities are at par with international standards. To a large extent, the radiological and other safety criteria prescribed by the International Commission on Radiological Protection, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other International bodies are adopted by DAE. 2. Safety consideration at design stage The concept of ‘Defence in Depth’ is adopted at the design stage of nuclear facilities. This ensures the incorporation of appropriate and adequate control measures for the situations/ occasions which are precursors to the deviations in nuclear operations. The concept of “defence in depth” involves ensuring the effectiveness of the protective barriers by identifying the threats to their integrity & by providing successive lines of defence to protect them from failure: • First level: implementation of a safe design, high quality of construction and safe and reliable operation incorporating lessons from experience feedback in order to prevent occurrence of failures; • Second level: means of surveillance for detecting anomalies that could lead to a departure from normal 62 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

operating conditions, in order to anticipate failures or to detect and intercept deviations from normal operational states in order to prevent anticipated operational occurrences from escalading to accident conditions. • The most important of this level is the one that automatically shuts down the reactor by insertion of the control rods into the core which stops the nuclear chain reaction in a few seconds; • Third level: means of action for mitigating the consequences of failures and preventing core melt down. This level includes use of diverse and redundant systems to automatically bring the reactor to a safe shutdown state. In addition, a set of safety systems, which also have redundancy, are provided to ensure containment of radioactive products; To further extend the defence in depth approach, a failure of all three levels is postulated, resulting in a “severe accident” situation. Means are provided to minimize the consequences of such a situation. 3. Safety management system during operation of facility Safety is primarily the responsibility of the plant operating organization. To discharge this responsibility, the operating organization needs to establish an effective safety management system in order to promote a strong safety culture and achieve good safety performance. This is the essence of what is often referred to as self-regulation. Some of the key aspects of the system are detailed below: 3.1 Safety documents Once the plant is commissioned and put under regular operation the management of safety acquires the prominent role. The documents such as Safety reports covering Design Aspects, Safety Analysis Report, Technical

Specification, Emergency Operating Procedures, Radiation Emergency Procedures, Plan for the routine emergency exercises and tests, Operating & maintenance procedures for normal operation, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram for all the process and safety systems form part of regular operating documents. 3.2 Training and qualification of manpower It is a mandatory requirement that the personnel in operational positions at nuclear facilities should be formally trained, licensed and qualified for various levels. The entire process is exhaustively documented in the form of manuals for ‘Licensing procedure for operating personnel’ and ‘QA manual for station licensing examination’. The competence requirement and the depth of knowledge and skills for each operational position are verified through a series of performance and knowledge checks prescribed in these manuals. Final verification is done through a written examination followed by certification. The validity of licensing of personnel is for a period of three years and needs renewal thereafter according to the prescribed procedure. 3.3 Standard operating and maintenance procedures Operation and maintenance activities of the facility are carried out within the Limiting Conditions of operations. These limits are set on the basis of equipment design criteria, operational requirement as well as to ensure safe operation of the facility. Maintenance procedures adopt the concept of Work Permit System which ensures safety prior to the commencement of work as well as during the maintenance work. 3.4 Quality assurance & in-service inspection programme Stage wise Quality Assurance

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Continued from page no. 62 Programme of activities starting from design, fabrication, installation and commissioning as well as decommissioning of equipment ensure safety of the facility. Plant In-Service Inspection programme in conjunction with the condition monitoring of roto-dynamic equipments is in force to verify that provisions for safe operations, made in the design stage and checked during construction and commissioning, continue to exist during the life of the plant. 3.5 Incident investigation and reporting The incident reporting system of the plant caters to the requirements of reporting of operational anomalies and safety significant incidents. Operational events occurring in the plant are reported immediately and reviewed by the plant management at different levels, according to their safety significance. Lower internal reporting thresholds and broader reporting criteria are emphasized so that even low level events are reported and appropriate actions are taken to reduce potential for events of higher safety significance. Near-miss incidents are also reported and discussed. For all operational events, a first information report is submitted immediately and is followed by a detailed report supplemented with Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Through RCA, nature of failure, i.e. root cause of the event is identified as Personnel (human) failure, equipment / component failure, or procedural failure. Based on the RCA and subsequent review of the event by the safety authorities, necessary recommendations are formulated for implementation of measures that can prevent recurrence of such event. 3.6 Emergency preparedness The goals of nuclear facilities safety are to reduce the probability that could lead to the escape of radioactivity from the plant and to limit the extent of radiological hazards in the event that such 64 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

an accident should occur. Nuclear facilities are well designed with engineered safety features based on safety analysis carried out for postulated design basis events. Thus it is necessary to plan for such eventualities to reduce its impact on the plant personnel and the public. There are three types of radiation emergencies considered, namely, Plant, On-site and Off-site emergency. The emergency is communicated by audio signal. Periodic emergency exercises are carried out in which all agencies such as plant personnel, scientists and experimenters, security staff, transport organization, medical staff and senior managerial staff participates actively. For handling a site emergency an Emergency Control Centre has been established at a central location, which is equipped with many systems and instruments for assessing the radiological status of the site. A well-equipped mobile laboratory and necessary control measures for ‘intervention’ are also in place. 4. Radiation safety Occupational health and safety programme is given prime importance in all nuclear facilities. The principle of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is practiced. 4.1 Types of exposure Since the beginning, man has been exposed to natural sources of ionizing radiation such as radiation originating from outer space (cosmic radiation) and radioactivity present in the earth’s crust (terrestrial radiation). In work places, workers may be exposed to (i) external exposure from sources that are external to the body and (ii) internal exposure resulting from sources which are inside the body due to inhalation of contaminated air or ingestion of contaminated food and water. Intakes may also result from a contaminated wound (injection), and absorption of radioactive materials by the skin. There are two types of biological

Health effects: stochastic effect and deterministic effect. In stochastic effect, the chance or the probability of the effect occurring is statistical in nature. The examples are cancer and genetic effects. In the deterministic effect, group of cells or tissues is extensively damaged due to exposure to high radiation doses, the biological effects may appear within a few hours to a few weeks after exposure to ionizing radiation. The effect has a threshold and it manifests only if the radiation dose received is above the threshold level. Cataract of the eye is an example of such effect. 4.2 Aim of radiation protection The primary aim of radiation protection is to provide an appropriate standard of protection without unduly limiting the beneficial practices involving radiation. Hazards associated with the practices are identified, evaluated and standards developed keeping in perspective the hazard or risk associated in the other “acceptable” safe industries. The standards are developed to avoid any “deterministic effects” by limiting the radiation exposures below the threshold levels and to limit the frequency of “probabilistic effects” by lowering the individual radiation exposures. The basic principles of radiation protection are established by an independent, international body of experts called International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). It was founded in 1928 by the name International X-ray and Radium Protection Committee (IXRPC). Later in 1950 it was restructured to better take account of uses of radiation outside the medical area, and given the name ICRP. In its recent recommendations, the ICRP has emphasised that ionizing radiation needs to be treated with care rather than fear and its risks should be seen in perspective with other risks.

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Continued from page no. 64 4.3 Radiation hazards control 4.3.1 External Exposure The reduction of external radiation exposure is achieved through optimization of four main parameters: Time: The radiation exposure can be limited by reducing the occupancy time. A well planned operation results in an efficient execution of the job thereby minimizing the time requirement as well as radiation exposure. Decay: Operations involving shortlived radionuclides can be sufficiently delayed, wherever possible, so that the dose rate decreases sufficiently to carry out the job without much exposure. Distance: As radiation travels away from its source it spreads out and becomes less intense. Increasing distance from the source therefore decreases the amount of radiation exposure received by individuals. Cordoning of the area, where radioactive source is handled, is invariably done to restrict entry of unauthorized persons. Shielding: It can be provided by sufficient thicknesses of different materials for different types of radiation. For example, thin piece of paper can stop alpha radiation, thin piece of plastic/ aluminium can stop beta radiation and thick wall of concrete shields against neutron and gamma radiation. Neutrons are uncharged particles released during fission of heavy atoms (uranium) or released from some non-radioactive material after bombardment by alpha particles. Because neutrons are uncharged particles, they travel further in matter. Neutrons are also indirectly ionizing. Paraffin, water, polystyrene are shielding materials for neutrons. Generally remote handling facilities such as hot-cells and shielded glove boxes are used to handle strong radioactive sources (Cobalt-60, Ir-192, I-131, 66 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

Na-24, etc.), thus minimising external exposures of the operating personnel. 4.3.2 Internal Exposure Radionuclides emitting charged particulates are potentially much more hazardous when they get deposited inside the human body than when they are external to the body. Once a radionuclide enters the body, a fraction of the intake gets deposited in some preferred organs depending upon the metabolism of the radio-nuclide. The rest of the intake gets eliminated from the body via excretions. The clearance half-time depends upon the radioactive half-life (Tr) and biological half-life (Tb). Radionuclide gets inside the body by any of the following routes: • Inhalation of radioactive gases or dusts • Ingestion through food and water • Injection or absorption through wound or skin. The internal exposure of radiation workers during the course of their work is estimated by periodic analysis of urine/fecal samples. Intakes of gamma/X-ray emitting radionuclides can also be measured by whole body counting or organ counting. For example, intake of radioiodine (I-131) can be measured by in-vivo thyroid counting of exposed persons. 5. Conventional safety management In addition to radiological hazards, conventional hazards associated with chemicals, mechanical and electrical equipment, construction works, etc. also given importance at par with radiation related hazards. The requirements as per various statutes, concept of hazard identification through Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard and Operability Studies, Periodic Safety inspections, monitoring of work environment through industrial hygiene surveys, standardization of specifications for equipment and personal protection measures ensure the

safe operation of facility as well as safe work environment for staff members. On-going training in industrial safety, firefighting and first aid keeps the employees updated with the advanced information on the safety management. Employee’s participation in safety management is ensured through mock exercises for emergency situations involving fires, chemical spills, etc. 6. Conclusion Nuclear facility is committed to ensure the highest standard of occupational health safety management in all nuclear activities undertaken in order to achieve zero-accident working period in all projects. In nutshell following points must be incorporated during nuclear activities. • Establishment of clear rules and procedures. • Significant emphasis on safety during all the stages of nuclear activities • Establishing a clear surveillance technique of the work involved • Vigilance through frequent safety inspections, safety committee discussions, safety audits with a focus on safety helps in prevention of interruptions • Continuous training and awareness building process, etc. 7. Acknowledgement The authors sincerely acknowledge their deep sense of gratitude to Shri S. Soundararajan, Head, IHSS and Shri S.D. Bharambe, Scientific Officer (G), IHSS, HS&E Group for his constant encouragement and support. 8. References 1. Contemporary Health Physics, Problems and Solutions, Dr. Joseph John Bevelacqua, ISBN: 978-3-52740824-5 2. Introduction to Health Physics, 4thed. Herman Cember, ISBN: 9780-07-164323-8 www.ind-safety.com

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Pelican Products Rolls Out The 1670 Case

elican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has introduced the Pelican 1670 Case as legendarily tough, watertight and versatile protection for those who want to defend their sensitive gear on the go. The case offers nearly 69.8 cubic decimeters of usable storage space. It also sports four stainless steel ball bearing, polyurethane wheels and an extension handle (with an effortless release latch) for easy transport, as well as extra-wide side handles for easy gloved grip. To defend against cutting and theft, stainless steel padlock protectors are integrated. It also features a polycarbonate document holder for easy identification and inventory. Like all Pelican Protector Cases, the Pelican 1670 Case has a polymer cellcore construction that helps it protect sensitive equipment in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. Additional standard features include a lid equipped with a polymer o-ring for a dustproof and watertight seal, and an automatic pressure equalization valve that stops moisture from entering the case and prevents vacuum-lock (so the case opens easily at any altitude). To ensure easy and immediate access, the Pelican 1670 Case also features double-throw latches that have

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been tested to a failure threshold of nearly 181 kilograms, but open with a light pull. Of course, Pelican Cases can be spotted by the distinctive, trademarked “Dual Band” design, and the Pelican 1670 Case is backed by a Legendary Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence. Pelican Products is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco. About Pelican Products Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of both high-performance case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 21 countries, with 28 offices and six manufacturing facilities across the globe. The company does business in EMEA as Peli Products, S.L.U. For more information, Website: www.Pelican.com www.ind-safety.com

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Understanding Big Data About Author

Mr. Kiron Kunte Kiron Kunte has over 35 years of design and solutions experience, in Security, Telephony and Networking infrastructure. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay, a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers and has a post-graduate diploma, from Bombay University, in Systems Management. He is professionally certified in the design and engineering of Data Centres, IP Telephony, Video surveillance and Structured Cabling solutions. He heads Norik Konsult, a practice that offers advisory, design and system planning help to upgrade or build a new Telephony, Security and Networking infrastructure. For more information contact: www.norikkonsult.com

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ig data is a broad term for data sets that are so large or complex that it is difficult to process this data using traditional database and software techniques. In most Enterprise scenarios the volume of data is too big or it moves too fast or it exceeds current processing capacity. While the term may seem to refer only to the volume of data, this isn’t always the case. It is also used to refer to the technology (which includes tools and processes) that an organization requires for handling the large amounts of data and storage facilities. Gartner defines Big Data as “High volume, high velocity, and/or high variety information assets that require new forms of processing to enable enhanced decision making, insight discovery and process optimization.” Many prefer to define it as “Information assets characterized by such High Volume, Velocity and Variety that it requires specific Technology and Analytical Methods for its transformation into Value”. Big data requires exceptional technologies to efficiently process large quantities of data within tolerable elapsed times. Big data could

range from a few dozen terabytes to many peta bytes of data. Big data is a set of techniques and technologies that require new forms of integration to uncover large hidden values from large datasets that are diverse, complex, and of a massive scale. Characteristics of Big Data Big data can be described by the following characteristics: Volume – The quantity of data that is generated is very important in this context. It is the size of the data which determines the value and potential of the data under consideration and whether it can actually be considered Big Data or not. The name ‘Big Data’ itself contains a term which is related to size and hence the characteristic. Variety - The next aspect of Big Data is its variety. This means that the category to which Big Data belongs to is also a very essential fact that needs to be known by the data analysts. This helps the people, who are closely analyzing the data and are associated with it, to effectively use the data to their advantage and thus upholding the importance of the Big Data. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 69

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Velocity - The term ‘velocity’ in the context refers to the speed of generation of data or how fast the data is generated and processed to meet the demands and the challenges which lie ahead in the path of growth and development.

Variability - This is a factor which can be a problem for those who analyse the data. This refers to the inconsistency which can be shown by the data at times, thus hampering the process of being able to handle and manage the data effectively. Veracity - The quality of the data being captured can vary greatly. Accuracy of analysis depends on the veracity of the source data. Complexity - Data management can become a very complex process, especially when large volumes of data come from multiple sources. These data need to be linked, connected and correlated in order to be able to grasp the information that is supposed to be conveyed by these data. This situation, is therefore, termed as the ‘complexity’ of Big Data. What drives Big Data. Video Surveillance feeds Big Data. As more organizations transition from analog to IP, digital cameras are capturing untold amounts of video data. The increasing deployment of new high-definition (HD) video cameras 70 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

is also contributing to the extraordinary deluge of data in the surveillance business. Video surveillance results in organizations capturing everything, even if only a small portion of the footage recorded is actually useful. The other two factors driving the rapid rise in the volume, velocity, and variety of digital information are the use of mobile devices and the growing use of video surveillance in consumer, business, and government. Smart devices like phones or tablets generate a lot of content, including pictures, images, and audio. Large amounts of data are also being generated by video applications, particularly for surveillance use. IBM estimates 2.5 quintillion bytes (2.5 exabytes) of data are created every day from a variety of sources, including sensors, social media and billions of mobile devices. By some estimates, 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone. Likewise, the volume of data traversing the Internet has seen explosive growth. Cisco predicted a fourfold increase in the size of the Internet, reaching nearly 19 billion connections and devices. According to them, the projected increase of global IP traffic between 2015 & 2016 alone will be more than 330 exabytes, which is almost equal to the total amount of global IP traffic generated in 2011 (369 exabytes). Dealing with big data The surveillance business is adopting several technologies designed to accommodate and mitigate the rising tide of data. • New data compression algorithms should help cut down on the quantity of data. For example, the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard—also known as H.265— has been claimed to double the data compression ratio when compared to H.264, which should reduce the amount of data produced per

camera in the coming years. • Video content analysis (VCA) can be used to reduce the amount of time a video surveillance camera is recording by using virtual tripwires and no-entry zones. Virtual tripwires and no-entry zones can trigger a camera to record once a predefined event has occurred, such as a person entering a parking lot. This means than only important events will be recorded by video surveillance cameras, rather than simply recording continuously. As deployments of VCA increase, the technology has the potential to reduce the amount of data produced per camera. • Capacities of hard disk drives (HDDs) are increasing exponentially. While the amount of data produced per camera is expanding, so is capacity to record that data—either on site or via networked systems. Conclusion • Big Data is data - It is the information owned by an Organization. • It is obtained and processed through new techniques to produce value in the best way possible. • Challenges include analysis, capture, data curation, search, sharing, storage, transfer, visualization, and information privacy. • Despite these problems, big data has the potential to help companies improve operations and make faster, more intelligent decisions. • It is important to understand that it is not merely about Data but about what the end user is able to do with all this Data. • An Organization does not need more Big Data - it needs actionable data. Next month we will discuss the processing of Big Data that leads to actionable information which might not be immediately visible or which would be impossible to find using traditional methods. www.ind-safety.com

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hen we think of an industry where absolute security measures need to be taken then, Banking and Finance industry comes to our mind which faces physical and financial threats – internally or externally.You have investments, savings, and valuable personal belongings entrusted to you. Your duty is to protect this every single day and every single moment. And if that’s not burden enough, add to it the safety of your staff. Banks are highly regulated in most countries and almost always require an ongoing risk assessment; it has always been a challenge for the banking industry to choose a high safety security solution that reduce and prevent potential threats and protects the staff and customers, thus creating a safe environment. Solus helps you with security solutions that ensure this. Solus advanced Security Solutions for Banking & Finance Our Industry leading security solutions include Access Control Systems,

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Visitor Management Systems, Vehicle Access, Canteen Management, Guard Tour Patrolling ,Parking Management Systems, and Video Management Integration systems. From branches to head offices, we offer integrated, modular security management platform that that match their complex security requirements. Our solutions are built using Open architecture that integrates easily with systems from other manufacturers too. Banking & Financial Security Solutions from Solus include • Access Control and Attendance management • Intrusion detection • Fire Alarms & emergency exits • Vehicle Access and parking • Alarm notifications and verification • Video surveillance and analytics • Guard tour patrolling • Comprehensive reporting and analytics • Dynamic reporting, report exporting, sharing, scheduling & printing • Photo badging system

Benefits of implementing an integrated Access control platform • Grows as your business grows – scalable solution • Seamless integration with multiple applications • Card holder and access information anytime and anywhere • 24/7 monitoring and quick response to exceptions • Multi-site connectivity, monitoring and control from a single user interface • Increased safety of employees and customers Having expertise in implementing access control solutions for banking and financial institutions, Solus ensures rightful implementation of Security Solutions in Banking & financial institutions.

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Porto and Max Vista : Automatic Sectional Overhead Door

ndia’s No.1 Entrance Automation & Loading Bay Equipment Company, Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd offers Porto and Max Vista - Automatic Sectional Overhead Doors - the ideal solution for all industrial and commercial needs. Porto: Porto Sectional Overhead Doors are ideal for all industrial and logistics needs. The design and different solutions offered ensure the door to be aesthetically pleasing and perfectly suited to any architectural environment from modern and traditional industrial buildings to fine commercial buildings. As these doors slide vertically, stopping in the proximity of the ceiling, they blend in with the architectural features of the building. Porto doors are built to ensure the highest ease and flexibility of use which, in turn ensures a quick, hassle free and accurate replacement of old doors. Their compact size ensures more available space both inside and outside the premises.Depending on the structure of the building and the requirement a choice can be made from a standard lift, vertical lift, horizontal lift, low headroom or inclined lift. Porto range comprises of a wide series of track systems, panel options and safety features.Special glazed doors provide excellent lighting and vision 74 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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MX Video Door Phones Systems

X Video Door phones systems perform a simple but important function. Door phones allow one to communicate safely with visitors without any need for physical interaction with them. By installing a MX Video Door phone systems you will increase not only your home security, but also the convenience of managing daily household chores. MX Video Door Phone Security Essentials MX Video Door Phone system allows you to talk and even see your visitors before admitting them. It gives you the choice of who is allowed in - and who is not. A system will consist of a doorbell camera outside the entrance door with a buttons when installed in a blocks of flats. Video Door Phone systems can range from a video & two way audio entry system to sophisticated digital systems covering multiple flats and entrances - with video. Inside, there will be a wall mounted Video Door Phone. When the caller presses the call button, the video door phone will ring. A 2-way conversation can then take place with video. Pressing the release button on the Video

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Door Phone will release the electric lock on the entrance door. MX offers a variety of door phones and intercom systems. Their price range is in accordance to the amount of features that they have. The market is wide and you will have plenty of decisions to make when shopping for a door phone. We have compiled a short list of important security features to look for. When security is paramount - do not to compromise. MX Video Door Phone Features • 4.3” High Res. Color Digital LCD • Hands Free Intercom, Lock Control • 2 Door Bell Camera Input + 3 Slave Monitor • 2 Cctv Camera Input • Color, Brightness, Contrast, Volume And Display Mode Adjustable • Real-time Monitoring To Door Station Or Cctv Camera • Don’t Disturb Function, Make Internal Call To Other Monitors • Broadcast Function, Monitor Listening • Touch Buttons

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Revolution In CCTV... Experienced The MX Audio IP / AHD / Analog Camera MX Full HD Camera with Audio Recording MX Innovative Ultra Series Camera range is designed for HI-Tech CCTV Surveillance need. MX New Ultra Series Camera with recording sound as well as HD video. There are many cameras models with built-in audio seem like a great value & a great idea. MX Built in Audio CCTV Camera : Plug & Play. Extremely Sensitive Inbuilt Audio. Affordable day night vision audio video security camera. PAL signal system. IR illuminators for night vision. Built-in light sensor

controls IR activation. Minimum Illumination: 0.0 Lux(with IR on). Built-in audio microphone and mechanical IR-Cut filter switch. Indoor / Outdoor housing. HD Mega Pixels Lens high resolution. The Video and Audio can be easily access on mobile live monitoring. Most Advanced CCTV surveillance technology, Easy installation. Enable video and audio recording circularly, motion detection, IR night vision. It can be used as a economic safety solution for households, small businesses, offices, supermarkets, schools, warehouses, shops, garages etc.

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MX follows the foot steps of “Narendra Modi’s” flagship concept, “Make in India” is a campaign of the government which aims at increasing the share of domestic manufacturing in India’s economic growth & create jobs... We are masters in technology innovation and implementation in embedded structure applications, audio / video encoding / decoding arithmetic and network protocol research, which make sure that we are the leading in this industry. From the very beginning, MX has aimed to be “Pioneers in Securities”. We believe to meet the increasing demands in the markets related to surveillance & security industries. We always try to make “Safety” as a priority and penetrate to every home, Residential Complex, Commercial Offices and Shops, Industries and IT Hubs, Public Properties. www.ind-safety.com

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Honeywell Survey of 2,000 Buildings on India Demonstrates need to invest more in Smart Building Technologies • Brand New Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM Evaluates Building “Smartness” Across Three Key Areas: Green, Safe, Productive • Airports and Hotels Score the Highest, Schools and Residential Buildings the Lowest • Results Show Greater Focus on Energy Efficiency Versus Safety and Productivity • Score Could Provide Strategic Input for Indian Government’s 100 Smart Cities Initiative

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newsurvey of 2,000 buildings across India by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and research-specialist IMRB International shows that government, building owners and service providers need to invest more in smart building technologies to better serve India’s rapidly urbanizing population and help create sustainable cities and infrastructure. While the country’s airports and hotels are leading the way with smart building technologies, the survey found that in generalthe smartness of buildings in India is low. The survey marks the debut of

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the new Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM, a first-of-its-kind global tool that evaluates buildings based on each facility’s use of technologies to make the building green, safe, and productive – three key aspects of smart buildings. The survey findings were accompanied by a white paper from Honeywell and Ernst and Young, “Smart Buildings Make Smart Cities,” which details how targeted investment in smart buildings can be used to drive economic and environmental benefits, protect human life and building assets, and support India’s goal to develop 100 Smart Cities. Honeywell leaders presented the findings at an event including government dignitaries and public policy experts, building owners, architects, and building consultants. “The Indian government’s 100 Smart Cities plan is a forward-looking initiative that aims to improve quality of life and make the country a smarter place to live. We are pleased that Honeywell is taking an active role in this Smart Cities project through its Smart Building Score,” said U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma, speaking at the event. “Implementing smart building solutions can make facilities more connected and adaptive, reduce www.ind-safety.com

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energy and operating costs, and improve the safety and quality of life for occupants and users,” said Alex Ismail, President and CEO of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions. “The Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM makes it simple and easy for building owners and facility managers to identify the right technologies to make their buildings greener, safer, and more productive. Although we have applied the Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM first in India, we are planning similar initiatives around the world.” The 2,000 buildings participating in the survey covered 10 key building verticals: airports, hotels, hospitals, private offices, retail, surface transport, government offices, education and social spaces, public services, and residential. These buildings are located in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Among the key findings of the survey: • In general, the smartness of buildings in India is low. On a scale of 1 to 100, the national average Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM for these buildings is only 33. • Airports and hotels in India have the smartest buildings overall (average Smart Building Scores of 49 and 41, respectively). • Scoring the lowest were buildings in the education (27) and residential (26) categories. • Most buildings in the survey score highest on green elements (45), potentially reflecting the focus on sustainability from leading global and Indian rating agencies, as well as government incentives to improve building sustainability and energy efficiency. • Safety scores of buildings on average were very low, at 21, highlighting potential risks and the need for www.ind-safety.com

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greater investments in safety and security solutions. The lowest rated aspect of buildings in the survey was the safety and personal protection of workers who service and maintain these buildings, at 8. Both private (34) and public (29) buildings have similar overall scores, indicating opportunities and needs exist for both sectors. Bangalore has invested the most in smart buildings (57%), potentially owing to newer construction, while Mumbai can do more (36%). These percentages denote asset capability only, and not asset coverage, or asset uptime. The survey points out significant differences between top- and low-scoring verticals. For example, while airports score 55 in safety, the education and social spaces as well as the residential verticals score 14. Similarly, public services, which includes police stations, fire stations, courts, passport offices, post offices, and prisons, have a safety score of only 18.

“India could save billions each year by incorporating modern technologies in buildings that drive green, safe, and productive outcomes,” said AnantMaheshwari, President, Honeywell India. “However, smart building technologies are still new to India and adopted primarily by large commercial buildings. With the promise of the Government of India’s 100 Smart Cities initiative, it was imperative to create a tool for assessing the smartness of buildings and establish an industry benchmark.” The Honeywell Smart Building ScoreTM evaluates a building’s use of 15 technology asset groups that make a building green, safe, and productive, based on the systems’ overall capability, coverage of the facility, and uptime.

The green asset group includes a building’s use of natural resources, flexible heating and cooling systems, and control panels for monitoring energy consumption, all of which impact carbon emissions, a facility’s environmental footprint, and utility costs for the building occupant or user. The safe category includes access control, surveillance and intrusion monitoring systems, fire and life safety systems, emergency communications, and health and safety systems. In the productive category, technologies that help boost productivity include indoor air quality sensors, lighting systems, and communications and data infrastructure such aswired and wireless networks, and backup electricity systems for uninterrupted power. About Honeywell India Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that develops and manufactures technologies to address some of the world’s toughest challenges linked to global macro trends such as energy efficiency, clean energy generation, safety and security, globalization and customer productivity. Each of the company’s global businesses – Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, and Performance Materials and Technologies – has a significant presence in India. Honeywell’s India commitment is evident in seven state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering operations, and five global centers of excellence for technology development and innovation. Honeywell employs close to 13,000 people across 50 locations including Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, Vadodara and Madurai. For more information, Website: www.honeywell.com INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 85

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New mobile surveillance cameras ensure best first response By Nicholas Dynon, Imran Aziz & Matthew Naylor

urveillance has perhaps been the most significant legacy of 9/11. The continuing threat posed by global terrorism has driven huge amounts of government investment into electronic surveillance, as well as both wide and targeted physical monitoring systems in our cities.Digitised mobile camera surveillance in particular presents a powerful weapon in counter terrorism and law enforcement, yet this emerging technology remains relatively undiscovered. The UK boasts the world’s most extensive CCTV coverage. It is estimated that most individualsare seenby a camera an average of 340 times per day, and in Central London an individual will be on camera for about 95% of the time. But compared to the UK, CCTV use in other jurisdictionsis limited by a range of fiscal, legislative and privacy constraints. Surveillance cameras cannot be everywhere, and thus despite their ubiquity in modern streetscapes they lack thetype of panoptic ability decried by civil libertarians andidealised by Hollywood films such as Enemy of the State. Thus, even if a camera is effective in identifyingcrime within its own field of view, in all likelihood it has achieved this merely by shifting the crime to a location beyond the width of its lens. According to the Queen’s University Surveillance Studies Centre, the likely consequence of camera surveillance is that “crime and undesirable conduct are displaced into neighbouring areas once cameras are installed in a target location.”The

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centre cited a San Francisco study, which found violent crime decreased within 250 metres of ‘open-street’ surveillance cameras, but increased beyond 250 metres. Crime, like water, finds the gaps and exploits them. Filling those gaps is critical, and the introduction and use of new mobile camera technology has been heralded as the solution. Mobile and body worn cameras Mobile and body worn cameras have been traditionally used for the same purposes as static CCTV: deterrence and evidence. But it has been issues around use of force, such the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in the St Louis suburb of Ferguson, and the need to protect both police and civilians that have intensified calls for police to be wearing Body Worn Vest Technology (BWV).It has been recognised that the behaviour of both parties changes when a BWV system is involved. The first empirical study on the use of body cameras by police was released last December by researchers at Cambridge University’s Institute of Criminology. The results from this twelve month study of California’s Rialto Police Department indicate a 59 per cent drop in use-of-force by officers wearing BWVand an 87 per cent drop in complaints against officers. These findings are consistent with those of similar studies. And quite simply, if police and security personnel were not recording their actions in responding to an incident, then an onlooker with a smart phone/device would undoubtedly be

recording their actions. According to the US Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, “given that police now operate in a world in which anyone with a phone camera can record video footage of a police encounter, body-worn cameras help police departments ensure events are also captured from an officer’s perspective.” Echoing international trends, all Australian state jurisdictions have now run trials of body cameras, but the approach has been one of caution. “Whether we decide to roll [body worn cameras] out more widely across the organisation is not a decision we are going to rush”, commentedInspector Ian Geddes of Victoria Police via email interview. “Further work is needed to help us to consider the next steps”, he stated, “including considering the outcomes of other body worn camera trials happening across Australia and the world, as well as the ongoing considerations around evolving technology and data storage needs.” Indeed, it is the evolving technology that is making law enforcement and security procurement of body worn cameras increasingly complex. While many organisations have trialed and implemented solutions based on transparency, evidentiary and behavioural benefits, emerging second-generation technologies are enabling cameras to do much, much more. The major consideration is now around whether to invest in cameras that can also provide live video feeds, immediate remote response and intelligent analytics aimed at early warning and intervention. www.ind-safety.com

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Gaps in first response Traditional static CCTV and remote monitoring systems have been limited in providing first responders with real time information when responding to suspicious and or intercepting crime in progress. The majority of video surveillance systems are reactive in nature, in that they record the pictures delivered by video cameras on streets, which are later analysed for evidence or explaining crimes and other incidences. CCTV has been very effective, for example, in the hunt for Boston Marathon bombing suspects, but was of no value in preventing the incident. Even when remote monitoring systems send alarms inreal time to security monitoring centres, they are often poor in qualityand require the attendance of a security response vehicle to investigate. According to Luke Percy-Dove of MatryxConsulting, “A very high percentage (95 per cent) of all alarm traffic is associated with false alarms, meaning most alarm attendances are a waste of time too.” Typically Police will not attend an alarm event unless it can be validated or the premises carries a high level of priority. “And remember, if 95 per cent of all alarm events are false, why would they?” Digital, or ‘second generation’ technology incorporating video analytics can turn existing technology into a proactive system. This allows alarm-receiving centres to make decisions with real time information, in many cases removing the need for security officercall-out. Thisresults in a significant reduction incosts www.ind-safety.com

and false alarms, leading toimproved security and proactive responses to situations as they occur. Once a first responder is deployed to an incident site, however, they still depend on radios to relay information back to central monitoring stations. In most jurisdictions this includes police, who are unlikely to have anything other than radio with which to communicate while on foot. According to Percy-Dove, this means that whoever is in charge of coordinating the response needs to rely on words to understand the situation on the ground. “In this day and age and with the technology available”, he states,“it’s crazy it still happens this way but people don’t know better and what is possible.” Some first responders have the option of sending imagesfrom a car or transmission hub to the control, but this is limited by the necessity of being in close proximity to the hub.“As we all know, when a police officer is dealing with a situation they are not necessarily near or anywhere close to a car or hub”, comments Imran Aziz of safety and security solutions provider Xtralis. “Also, these units will not be able to provide you with GPS informationfor use with mapping software.” Additionally, Percy-Dove notes, “some vehicles are now been fitted with video capability, but as far as I know these are recorded only in the vehicle and are not yet broadcast back to the station.” In the case of the Victoria Police, Supt Geddes concedes that not all police vehicles are Mobile Data Network enabled.

First responder solutions Body Worn Vest technology incorporating personal live streaming technology (PLST) can provide the potential answer to the real time intelligence deficit of radio-only communications from first responder to base. “I think it adds real value because at street level you get to a whole different perspective of what has happened”, states Percy Dove, “… the key is always to get the best possible information you can.” But it only works if it is plugged into a system that can transmit audio and video in real time to command and control structures so that the intelligence can be analysed and operational decisions made. Entering the marketplace are a number of innovative solutions for early and reliable detection, remote visual monitoring for immediate and effective response. TheCity of London Police (CoLP), for example, has recently commenced a trial of an Xtralis solution that provides live transmissions from police vehicles and BWV to better assess situations and more efficiently deploy appropriate assistance. According to Imran Aziz, the Xtralis HeiTel body worn solution has the ability to use multiple types of cameras with the same unit.The recording unit is remote from the camera, so if the camera is pulled off the vest by a member of the public the recording remains safe on the vest, thus protecting the evidence. It also possesses a live streaming capability and GPS tracking. Xtralis’ WCCTV Nano technology allows first responders to live stream wirelessly via 3G/4G, LTE and INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 87

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CDMA, as wellas satellite, Wi-Fi and broadband networks. Its software allows multiple vests to be monitored at any given time, “giving the commanding officer complete situational awareness.” The HeiTelmobile technology is also used in other mobile applications such aspublic transport,cash in transit vehicles, and rental equipment and vehicles. “In principle the car unit will do everything the BWV will do but in addition it can have up to ten cameras on the unit, connect to panic buttons, blue light engagement, and audio systems to name a few”, says Imran Aziz. “In Europe Xtralis developed a self-contained mobile early fire detection solution called RapidProtector, which utilisesthe HeiTel mobile technology combined with a compact area smoke detector to create a temporary mobile smoke detection solution for control rooms and base stations. It can be used duringconstructionand upgrades when conventional fire panels need to be switched off.” In Australia local councils, water and electricity authorities are looking towards mobile video-streaming technology to protect assetsand people in areas where there is no traditional network infrastructure available. Water authorities are using the technology for use in pump stations or near dangerous drainage systems to proactively preventunauthorised access. Used in combination with alarm sensors, a central monitoring station can be alerted when unauthorisedpersons enter a protected area, and an audio warning may be 88 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

issued to the intruders in order to remove the threat. Rob Galic, Sales Director at Xtralis says “Local councils are using the technology for Health & Safety to protect rangers who are driving in remote areas, and for protection of parking officers.” According to Galic, its also being used by tow truck companies whose drivers are often the target of aggression by vehicle owners when their cars are being towed from illegally parked areas. “If the tow truck driver is feeling threatened or is concerned that their truck is at risk, they can hit a panic button that will alert a control centre and stream live video while recording the incident.” According to Wayne Trethowan of Hills Industries,when the system is paired with solar backup power units it provides a remote solution for builders and developers of broadacre estates who require video protection of assets and buildings before they become occupied. Solutions such as these are making traditional mobile CCTV look archaic, and presenting law enforcement, public transport and security procurement departments with the choice between a deterrence and evidentiary tool on the one hand versus all that and a whole lot more on the other. In essence, it is a choice between a tool that can record a criminal act and a tool that can proactively prevent one. Given the increasing political, social, financial and human cost of crime and the continuing spectre of terrorism, the latter option is difficult to ignore. www.ind-safety.com

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Product Show Case BIOlite NG Plus – BIOmetric +Card+Pin based Attendance Terminal With Multispectral finger print Sensor which works with Dry, Oily, Wet, Dirty, Elderly or Damaged fingers as well Benefits: 1. Inbuilt Lumidigm (Part of HID Global) Multispectral Sensor 2. The industry’s best fingerprint images captured 3. Protects against fake and spoof fingerprints 4. With Live Finger detection technology 5. TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU (GPRS & POE optional) 6. Users – Up to 10,000 Transactions– Up to 1,00,000 7. OTP (One Time Password) to Access the Device 8. Push Data Mechanism & Random Attendance Paging 9. Device configuration very easy with 2.5” LCD with Touch Sense keypad

BIOlite NG – BIOmetric +Card+Pin based Attendance Terminal For Multi-location Attendance Management of Retail Chains and Branches with TCP/IP, POE,GPRS, etc. Benefits: 1. TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU (GPRS & POE optional) 2. Finger Template – Up to 3,00,000 Transactions– Up to 2,50,000 3. OTP (One Time Password) to Access the Device 4. Push Data Mechanism & Random Attendance Paging 5. Awarded Finger Identification Algorithm with finger auto update 6. Device configuration very easy with 2.5” LCD with Touch Sense keypad 7. Compact and Elegant Look

smartXS NG Plus – The faster and more efficient 4 Door 4 Reader Controller with 32 bit processor and DIN Rail mounting Features: 1. Support 4 Door & 4 Wiegand Reader 2. TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU 3. Din Rail Mounting & Wall Mounting with Metal Enclosure 4. Web Server, MODBUS, SNMP Alerts & Global APB 5. AC fail Low Battery Alerts & Fire / Intrusion Integration 6. User s – Up to 1,00,000 & Transaction – Up to 4,00,000 7. Door Interlocking Facility

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Adani Enterprises Ltd. trusted Matrix Access Control & Time-Attendance Solutions for their multi located ports & business units 20% • Reduce time of security department using centralized control and monitoring • Error free time-attendance and overtime data for fast salary calculation

Introduction: Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its diversified businesses include resources, logistics, agri-business and energy sectors. Managing employee’s attendance and timing from a central place is critical for them. They wanted to have centralized time-attendance and access control solutions for better productivity and security. Challenges: • Centralized time-attendance solution for all ports and business units • Different time-attendance policies for different locations • 3rd party integration with SAP software Solution Offered: After understanding complete requirement, Matrix offered COSEC time-attendance and access control solutions for their 25+ business units and 12,000+ employees spread across the India and Indonesia. Centralized time-attendance and access control solutions has made their most of the 92 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

attendance process accurate and faster. With real time notification it becomes easy to solve any exceptional situations by HR or Admin. • Centralized access control and attendance of 25+ business units • Error free attendance data of 12,000+ employees • Restrict unauthorized entry in all locations • Real-time integration with SAP • Connectivity using Ethernet, Wi-Fi and mobile broadband • Real-time SMS/Email notifications for exceptions Solution Diagram

Products • COSEC DOOR FOP - Fingerprint and RF Card based Premium Door Controller with LCD and Keypad • COSEC DOOR FOW - Fingerprint and RF Card based Door Controller with Wi-Fi Connectivity • COSEC PATH DCFE - Fingerprint and EM Proximity Card based Door Controller • COSEC PATH RDFE – Fingerprint and EM Prox Card based Reader • COSEC PATH RDCM – Mifare Card and NFC based Reader • COSEC PATH RDFM – Fingerprint, Mifare Card and NFC based Reader • COSEC LE PLATFORM - Application Software Platform for 1 Million Users • COSEC LE User1000 – 1000 Users License for COSEC CENTRA LE PLATFORM • COSEC LE User10000 - 10000 Users License for COSEC CENTRA LE PLATFORM • COSEC LE TAM- Time-Attendance Module for COSEC CENTRA LE PLATFORM • COSEC LE ACM- Access Control Module for COSEC LE PLATFORM

Results • Increase security of strategic business units by 15% • Increase productivity of admin by www.ind-safety.com

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New Security measurement trends in mobile banking

clear and emerging new channel in the space of banking and payments is mobile. Mobile banking has the opportunity to become just as disruptive in the modern era as ATMs were back in the 1970s. From the convenience of our own homes, and with our own devices, we now have the opportunity to do just about everything except get cash from our bank.

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People don’t have to wait for a free ATM machine to deposit pay checks or they can quickly pay bills from their mobile phone. Mobile banking is not just convenient; it’s also a great timesaver.The appeal of mobile phone banking is not one-dimensional; rather consumers readily appreciate a number of advantages. Convenience, speed and control emerge as the key benefits for a group who value

their time and the ability to regularly monitor their finances to avoid bank charges and stay in the black. The individuals who use mobile phone banking see technology as a means of easing time-pressure and are likely to embrace further innovations such as mobile payments. Their extensive experience in using an array of phone applications gives them a confidence in the security of the handset and networks and this will encourage adoption of new services and features. A key challenge with gaining user adoption of mobile banking and payments is the customer’s lack of confidence in security of the services. Understanding the mobile banking and payments market and ecosystem is critical in addressing the security challenges. There are new security risks introduced with mobile banking and payments that must be identified. When it comes to consumers’ concerns, both identity theft and unauthorized use of their credit cards top the list. And while consumers have concerns about data breaches, they aren’t too worried about the consequences and are slow to take particular actions to protect their credit and accounts. Perhaps this is because they haven’t been educated in what they need to do, or because they are mostly complacent about their banking needs. And even the most practical consumers still wonder what else they need to do to or what specific tools they should have in their arsenal. Some of the prominent scopes of mobile banking problem are the Rising threats; financial institutions are tremendous targets of opportunity for electronic thievery. Blended threats, improvements to manin-the-middle/ browser exploits, and advances in malware have made threats more numerous and even more available to less-skilled cybercriminals. & historically, banks have purchased different systems to INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 93

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manage different risks, but the result is that they have too many different controls that don’t necessarily integrate or work well with each other. Increasing Complexity, when it comes to mobile, it’s critical that we understand the complexity of the problem we are trying to solve. The number of connected devices has passed the total number of people on the planet. And there are more devices per person and this number is increasing. There are also many different types of passwords to secure these devices, and many different accounts across a variety of nonbank institutions and many different channels and methods to do the banking itself (ATM, phone, Web). On top of this, hackers are targeting everyone and using any method they can, making things increasingly difficult. Evolving Environment, certainly the computing environment has evolved over the years, and while we have access to a great amount of information, we also have the opportunity to be exposed to more fraudulent activities. Phones now have multiple uses and functions with their data and Internet connections. Consumer attitudes towards security are also evolving as they become more familiar with a variety of mobile apps and not just for their banking needs. Look at the interest towards mobile payment mechanisms from Apple, MasterCard and others in the past year. However, adoption will always lag because of security perceptions, technology complexity, or other reasons. Advancements in Authentication, there have also been an evolution in the use of authentication in online banking too. Back in the early days, if you wanted stronger authentication, 94 | JUNE 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

you had to ask a user to change their behavior and carry something such as a one-time password (OTP) token. But some users were reluctant to do this. Ten years ago there weren’t a lot of other solutions that were very secure and convenient, but that has changed, thankfully for the better. There are more cryptographic apps that are cost effective and secure. Along with the setbacks in mobile banking, there are also some trends that have come to surface. Mobile business will lag accelerated smartphone adoption which means, by the end of 2015, there is an expected of 36% of adults in Asia to own a smartphone – ownership ranges from a high of 86 percent in Singapore to 44 per cent in China and a low of 23 per cent in India. However, few companies will be ready to serve these technology-empowered customers on their smartphones in their moments of need. Mobile will remain small in terms of spend – particularly advertising spend. Some of the best practices that can be used to secure your mobile app both on the client and server sides are to try to fight these perceptions listed below and also to make mobile banking easier and more productive. Adjust Authentication Methods to Meet User Demands It’s increasingly clear that some of the older methods just aren’t useful in today’s hyper-mobile world. The notion of using OTP tokens, or using voice prompts to deliver access codes aren’t very convenient when you want to do your banking on any device, wherever you might be. New technologies like visual transaction signing and risk-based authentication can enhance security while matching the new demands for user and device flexibility, making certain that mobile users have transparent authentication www.ind-safety.com

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and signing methods and that these methods are implemented behind the scenes. Enhance Client-side Protections Simple authentication with a user and PIN combination is no longer good enough for mobile banking, because many users share these combinations with a variety of online services, making their authentication information subject to exploitation. When it comes to mobile applications and users, a better solution is to have a user’s PIN combined with other information to lock a phone and an account down. Further, employing a variety of risk-based methods to determine if a device is in an acceptable geolocation to conduct a transaction, or if it has been jail broken or has malware present, can add additional layers of protection. And with mobile banking, you can also use strong OTPs behind the scenes so users don’t have to remember and type it in all those numbers. Strengthen Security for Client-Server Communications Beyond the mobile app, there is user cases where having multiple authentication factors makes sense. These devices (or software tools) can generate the OTP but can transmit the password via a Bluetooth connection as an example. This way an OTP fob can send the OTP directly to the app, so the user doesn’t have to type in the password. This is just one way that a Bluetooth device can secure a transaction and transmit the information to a more hardened environment for subsequent validation. Use a Variety of Risk-Based Methods Another issue is that users want to do more with mobile banking, not just replicate what they could have done inside the branch or their Web www.ind-safety.com

browsers. But that means banks have to meet the added risks for these tasks and scale up their security measures accordingly. One problem is that as cryptologic tools get better, hackers are getting better too – for example, using “man-in-the-middle” types of attacks to get around traditional defenses. This creates a requirement for stronger and more transparent signatures that can be sent digitally without worrying about these kinds of attacks. One potential solution is the use of encrypted signatures and public key cryptographic infrastructure, which haven’t been quite satisfactory up till now. These solutions are painful to manage, both for IT staff and banking customers. In the mobile world, we can cut out some of this pain and take better advantage of these technologies by making use of native security inside the device to sign particular encrypted data and digital signatures of the transaction. Get Proactive with Fraud Prevention Stopping potentially dangerous activity before it starts is critical in the new mobile world, especially when it comes to fraud. Managing risk as part of a self-protected application strategy is very different from a reactive security model, where the fraudulent activity can happen, but is stopped on the back end. With risk scoring capabilities built in to a mobile application, organizations can proactively stop fraudulent activity by creatinga barrier that a hacker cannot easily circumvent, and further, can be done in a way that doesn’t impact the user experience. Risk scoring capabilities within the mobile application can limit risk on the client side before the transaction ever occurs, and if the transaction is still allowed to occur, tools like risk-based/adaptive authentication on the server side can help to

further mitigate risk. Watch for Evolving Regulatory Requirements If banks are playing catch up when it comes to mobile security, banking regulators are playing catch up too. The FFIEC has issued guidelines that are still based on some historical usage patterns, and some of these guidelines don’t always apply to the new mobile world. Just as the banking technology is evolving, so do the regulations and compliance mechanisms. Regulators will need to augment the existing FFIEC rules and help banks prepare for more mobile users. Take a Comprehensive Approach to Mobile App Security No matter how secure you make the various communications channels, ultimately it comes down to how well a bank builds its apps and understands the inherent security weaknesses. You still have to balance security with ease of use, and you still have to ensure that your core business logic isn’t subject to any exploits too. Authentication on the server side can help to further mitigate risk. In the end, mobile banking security is the combination of a secure application, running on a secure platform, over a secure communication channel (between the bank and the user), and then being able to gather and analyze user and session data to make real-time, risk-based decisions that can protect against account takeover and prevent fraud. Bringing these concepts together into a singular mobile banking security strategy can satisfy the high demands of banking organizations when it comes to security and service delivery, while also satisfying the mobile banking user demands for functionality, convenience, and data and identity protection. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | JUNE 2015 | 95

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HID Global Datapages Provide Governments With Maximum Flexibility for Meeting the e-Passport Needs of Their Citizens News Highlights:

• Proven success with the award-winning Irish e-passport program has earned HID Global international recognition for the durability, reliability and flexibility of its e-passport datapage offering. • HID Global passport datapages support numerous customization options and can be easily integrated with all e-passport systems. • New HID Global technologies open the possibility of thinner RFID datapages or enhanced security features

ID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues to strengthen its position as the leading independent supplier of complete secure contactless polycarbonate datapages. The company’s solution is the most robust in the industry, supports the highest levels of customization to meet unique needs, and has been recognized for its valuable benefits in the award-winning Irish e-passport program. As industry consolidation in the polycarbonate datapage segment steadily reduces e-passport system integration options for governments, HID Global has emerged as the leading choice for those that want maximum datapage configuration flexibility and industry leading design services. “Governments want travel documents that deliver optimum security while creating a satisfying experience for passport holders, and this requires broad integration options and datapage design capability,” said Robert Haslam, vice president of Government ID Solutions with HID Global. “Our datapage delivers the key elements of

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durability, flexibility and security, is proven in the field, and incorporates our latest innovative technologies.” HID Global offers contactless polycarbonate datapages in full compliance with ICAO standards, and is the only supplier to create a complete solution in-house, including inlays. Key elements include a durable and counterfeit-resistant hinge technology, and a patented crack prevention feature that has been proven to enhance the longevity and durability of datapages with embedded RFID chips. HID Global also helps customers create secure datapage artwork to reflect their specific needs, and provides additional design customization options to support other local, regional and national design requirements. The polycarbonate datapage HID Global created for the Irish e-passport program combines the latest security technology with selected imagery that represents the culture, history and people of the nation. The e-passport was also named the Regional ID Document of the Year in 2014 at the High Security Printing Conference. HID Global also managed the changes to the personalization software for Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Future datapage offerings will also include HID Global’s innovative direct-bonded ultra-thin inlay, which enables either a thinner datapage or additional layers of security on both sides of the datapage. For more information, Website: www.hidglobal.com www.ind-safety.com

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