INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW - JANUARY 2019 by Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.

JANUARY 2019

CONTENT

INDUSTRY VIEW

BUSINESS NEWS

INDUSTRY TRENDS & VISION 2020

TECH UPDATE

10 Dahua Technology Honored as “Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018”

16 Arvind and JCB India partner to provide safety-compliant industrial uniforms

VIVOTEK Announces Integration with Amazon Kinesis Video Streams

NEBOSH CEO Ian Taylor to travel to Bahrain for keynote address

28 HID Global Extends HID goID to Provide Government Agencies with End-to-End Solution for Adopting Mobile Citizen IDs

30 Hikvision launches Security Radar for ultra-accurate intrusion detection in all weathers

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CEO CORNER Outlook for 2020 : Fire | Safety | Security Industry Organizations are also putting immense thrust on physical plant and facility security. With workplace safety and security at the forefront, organizations are proactively evaluating advanced products and technologies. This demand is driving innovation in the space with the fire, safety and security industry abuzz with several trends and developments. In fire industry, particularly personal protective equipment (PPE) has become complex and expensive. Every department is compelled to make the correct selection to protect their most valuable asset—firefighters. Proper selection is directly dependent on understanding the design, performance and limitations of PPE. Personnel charged with selecting and maintaining PPE face a daunting task in gaining this understanding. As existing technologies reach maturity, unforeseen developments arrive ever more quickly, and innovations make the leap from consumer applications to business (and vice versa) it’s imperative that we constantly seek to find those that have the potential to add value to our own business and those of our customers. In security industry two trends are witnessed , Cloud computing and the Internet of Things – have delivered undeniable benefits to businesses and consumers alike. But they also come with implications: namely the huge increase in the amount of data being transferred from connected devices to the data center for processing and storage, and the associated bandwidth needed. The last year has seen significant consumer adoption of virtual assistants. Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Siri, and Microsoft’s Cortana have all gained momentum as technology to help people manage their daily lives, and forthcoming technologies such as Facebook M will only build on this. It is inevitable that these same technologies will start to find their way into the business environment, as consumers expect the same levels of technological help at work as they now get at home. Particularly for the providers of any sophisticated or complex technology-based products and services, virtual support in specification, installation, configuration, and management will become more than simply expected; it will become an imperative. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW in its cover story took industry views from experts about latest industry trends for year 2020 from fire, Safety & Security verticals and glad to present to you in this issue. Keep Reading….

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CEO

Editorial Index A ADOR WELDING

AMBETRONICS

ARVIND LIMITED

AVIANS

D DAHUA TECHNOLOGY

ISR Overseas Associates

N NEBOSH

USA Nancy TARTAGLIONE, Mepax USA

FRANCE MEPAX SA, Romain CLASS Tel.: +33 1 39 02 77 78, FRANCE

P PROLITE AUTOGLO

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REALTY AUTOMATION & SECURITY SYSTEMS

H HID GLOBAL HIKVISION HOCHIKI

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S SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION BUREAU

MALLCOM (INDIA)

VIDEONETICS

MATRIX COMSEC

VIVOTEK

ITALY Valeria VILLANI Tel.: +39 339 8610117, Via Firenze, Milano, Italia RUSSIA Garri ZALTS Mepax Russia Tel: +7 495 576-7666

GERMANY Sebastian OLLIER Mepax Deutschland, Tel: +49 711 222 54 456, SPAIN Sofiane JEDIDI Mepax España Tel : +34 963 255 886, UK Liz Jones Tel: +44 (0)1227 276016 CHINA/South Korea/Taiwan Mepax - Konaxis Shanghai Julien PENARD Tel : (+86) 21 6252 2731

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Editorial Board

Dr. Florian Scharr Industry Expert, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH

Mr. R. R. Nair Director of Safety & Health Information Bureau

Mr. Deepak Kapoor

Mr. Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner, Marvel Gloves Industries

Mr. Nishith Dand Director, Sure Safety India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Hariom Sharma Director-Sales & Marketing, Solus Security Systems Pvt. Ltd.

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Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.

Mr. T. P. Singh Director - S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Johnson Mathew Vice President Fire Products Gunnebo India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian President, VBS Corporate Support

Mr. Kiron Kunte Director, Norik Konsult

BUSINESS NEWS

Dahua Technology Honored as “Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018” Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry announced that it has received the prestigious “Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018” award at Social Responsibility Conference 2018 held in Beijing for its dedication to sustainable development and public welfare. Initiated by Huanqiu.com and other influential Chinese media, Social Responsibility Conference 2018 attracted representatives from organizations and enterprises of different industries to discuss ongoing public welfare issues, including environmental care, philanthropy, sustainable development and innovative social responsibility ideas. At the awarding ceremony, Dahua Technology won “Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018” among other CSR pioneers, which signifies the wide-spreading recognition of its brand value from the industry, media, customer and the society at large.

Customer Orientation As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua Technology places customer at the very core of its business practices. The customer-oriented company value has guided Dahua Technology to apply its products and solutions over extensive areas including public security, finance, fire-protection, traffic and

energy, and in a number of mega projects, such as China International Import Expo, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, G20 Hangzhou Summit, Rio Olympics, BRICS Xiamen Summit and ASEAN Laos Summit.

“Green” Development “Green” development is one of Dahua Technology’s core competences, through which we are able to build a full-range “green” industry chain, including “green” procurement, “green” R&D, “green” manufacturing, “green” application and “green” services. Facilitated by core technologies like video recognition and IoT, Dahua Technology is continuously working on the construction of “green” factory and intelligent industrial zone. Devices are getting “smarter” with the help of intelligent approaches, which greatly raise working efficiency, lower environmental cost and fulfil sustainable development promises.

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Volunteering and Charity “Enabling a Safer Society and Smarter Living” is Dahua Technology’s long-term mission, which requires the company to perform social responsibilities and actively support national and local public welfare courses, as well as encourage employees to take part in charity. The special funding for philanthropy and volunteering enables the company to balance between its business role and social responsibilities. Education is a key focus of Dahua Technology’s charitable programs. Dahua Technology “Lighting the Future” charity program, which has been striving on for at least 2 years and will keep going on, aims to help children who suffer from sickness or poverty in terms of education. In addition, a series of public welfare projects aimed at poverty and disaster relief has been carried out year-by-year, such as “Light of Life” blood

donation, “1+” clothing donation. Dahua Technology has been highly praised by industry associations and media for its CSR achievements. In January this year, it was honored with “CSR Brand of 2017” at the 7th China Charity Festival, and in July, it was awarded “2018 Outstanding Brand Image” at the 7th China Finance Summit. Dahua Technology will continue to create values for customers, promote the course of public welfare with full passion, as well as call upon more people from all backgrounds to participate in philanthropic activities. With a mission of “Enabling a Safer Society and Smarter Living”, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on “Innovation, Quality, and Service”, to serve partners and customers around the world.

For more information, www.dahuasecurity.com

BUSINESS NEWS

Arvind and JCB India partner to provide safety-compliant industrial uniforms Arvind Ltd. and JCB India Ltd. announced a partnership to introduce protective, smart, comfortable, and stylish readyto-wear Industrial Uniforms. This partnership is the first of its kind to offer co-branded protective wear and industrial uniforms for India’s workforce. The product range will be made available through Arvind & JCB India’s distribution network and point-of-sale locations across the country. Industrial uniforms have become essential in view of the increasing focus on occupational safety and health (OSH) and regulatory compliance in India. Stringent government norms, growing awareness about safety regulations, globalization of domestic companies, and the growing number of MNCs setting up manufacturing facilities in India have contributed to the increase in demand for safety-compliant and comfortable industrial uniforms. While the OSH market is growing, there is limited choice in branded ready-to-wear industrial uniforms in the country. The partnership between Arvind and JCB India will unlock new

opportunities in this market segment by offering best-inclass products for core sectors like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, iron & steel manufacturing, mining, automobiles, defence, armed forces, and construction, among others. Arvind will complement JCB India’s safety shoes business with its valueadded protective wear and personal protective equipment (PPE) product basket, which includes coveralls, dungarees, rain wear, and balaclavas. These products are fireresistant, chemical-resistant, and shock-resistant, and possess other such properties that serve to protect factory workers, fire-fighters, construction crew, soldiers, healthcare professionals, and security personnel from the harsh operating environments that their respective jobs entail. Commenting on the partnership Mr. Ashish Kumar, CEO – Advanced Materials Division & Arvind Envisol, Arvind Limited said, “We are transforming our business quickly through technologies and partnerships that enable

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us to explore and create new opportunities. Extending textile manufacturing beyond fashion and into areas like safety and protection, is one of the areas we are focusing on. This partnership will leverage JCB’s market presence with Arvind’s textile manufacturing capabilities to provide industrial wear that will meet the highest standards of

safety and protection.” “Safety is of paramount importance for us at JCB. It does not get limited to our machines on Construction sites only, but is an overarching philosophy. We are committed to introducing products which enhance safety and protection and our partnership with Arvind Limited gives us an exciting opportunity to do just that in the area of apparel. In India’s rapidly growing occupational safety and health market, we look forward to working together to create a market presence for value-added protective wear and personal protective equipment.” Mr. Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India Limited.

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VIVOTEK Announces Integration with Amazon Kinesis Video Streams VIVOTEK (TWSE: 3454), a global leading IP surveillance provider, announced 46 network cameras are natively integrated with Amazon Kinesis Video Stream and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Internet of Things (IoT) will support the AWS IoT Camera Connector Quick Start. The combined implementation of Amazon Kinesis Video Streams and AWS IoT enables VIVOTEK camera users to leverage the new AWS IoT Camera Connector Quick Start, a new solution that automates the discovery, provisioning, and connection of VIVOTEK cameras and their streaming video content to the user’s Amazon Web Services account. Using the new solution, VIVOTEK users are able to quickly

and securely connect their cameras to AWS where they can store, index, playback and analyze streaming video content using a variety of machine learning services. In response to the possibilities offered by the rising trend of IoT, VIVOTEK aspires to become the Eye in IOT by drawing on its expansive technological capabilities in image and audio. Nowadays, apart from closed system, market demands of accessing video and audio streams in IP surveillance have grown rapidly in open platform. With the integration of VIVOTEK network cameras and Amazon Kinesis Video Streams, users can maximize video application in open platform. In addition to the

first 46 network cameras* available now, more VIVOTEK cameras will be ready next year. Customers in all industry verticals can leverage the joint capabilities to simplify their video-based infrastructure utilizing the scale of the AWS cloud, while gaining access to innovative new machine-learning services for video analytics. “Providing Amazon Kinesis Video Streams and AWS IoT readiness on our platform, supporting the new AWS IoT Camera Connector Quick

Start, and participating in the Device Qualification Program provides us with a positive, disruptive opportunity to bring our hardware solutions to a broader range of users. The catalog adds weight to the various offerings, by expanding exposure to choices that again, can be tailored to customers’ needs or even present options they weren’t aware existed, ultimately leveling the playing field for all types of vendors. Now we are accelerating more VIVOTEK cameras to integrate with Amazon Kinesis Video Streams by the first half of 2019,” said David Liu, President, VIVOTEK USA, Inc. For more information Website: www.vivotek.com

NEBOSH CEO Ian Taylor to travel to Bahrain for keynote address NEBOSH Chief Executive, Ian Taylor, will deliver a keynote address at the ASSP Middle Eastern Chapter’s Professional Development Conference and Exhibition in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Now in its thirteen year, the conference promises to be another successful event. More than 1,500 HSE professionals and leaders from across the Middle East are expected to come together to discuss the latest insights and innovations

in health, safety and environmental thinking. Ian said: “It is a privilege to join the esteemed schedule of keynote speakers at this year’s conference. It promises to be an interesting event; together with many leading experts we have the opportunity to influence the creation of even healthier and safer workplaces for the region’s employees.” NEBOSH Director of Strategy and new INSHPO President, Barry Wilkes,

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the ‘influences of global harmonisation of health and safety standards’. The Professional Development Conference and Exhibition takes place on 27-31 January and features five keynote speakers and fifteen technical workshops. The conference topics will include safety, leadership, process safety, security and environmental and health. will also take up a speaking position on the programme. He will present a paper on

For more information, Website: www.assp-mec.org

BUSINESS NEWS

Videonetics ranked amongst fastest growing companies in Asia Pacific by Deloitte Videonetics, World’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing platform development company, announced that it ranked 107th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific 2018, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Asia Pacific. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over three years. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Tinku Acharya, Fellow IEEE, Founder & MD, Videonetics, “It is a prestigious honor to be recognized in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ Program. This recognition validates our drive for high performance, innovation, differentiation and global scalability. Videonetics is preparing itself for global expansion and this award will surely help expediting the global expansion plan.” “Making the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ is commendable in today’s highly competitive, fastchanging technology industry,” said Toshifumi Kusunoki, DTTL Leader, Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific Program. “We congratulate Videonetics on being one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in the region.” In addition to ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, Videonetics ranked eighth position on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50

technology-related product; or devotes a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology. Using other companies’ technology in a unique way does not qualify.

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fastest growing technology firms in India. Overall, companies that ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific 2018 program had an average growth rate of 600 percent—the highest average growth rate since 2008.

Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific selection and qualifications The Technology Fast 500™ list is compiled from the Deloitte Asia Pacific Technology Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500™, and public company database research. To qualify for the Technology Fast 500™, entrants must have had baseyear operating revenues of at least US$ 50,000. Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in Asia Pacific and must be a “technology company,” defined as a company that develops or owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company’s operating revenues; or manufactures a

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video data as well as other sensor generated data in a single unified framework, and emerged as a leading technology player in Smart City mission, Aviation & Transportation, Oil & Gas, BFSI, Education verticals to name a few. The platform is enabled with patented video management technology and is integrated with AI and Deep Learning engines for analyzing the video in real time for metadata generation and correlating them in space and time domains. The platform provides an end to end solution from Edge devices to Cloud hosted services for Intelligent Video surveillance, Traffic, Retail, Video-IoT and in other fields of operation related to capture, store, analyze and distribution of data, especially Video. Videonetics, fastest growing company in this domain, secured more than 100 cities, 80+ airports, and 100+ large enterprises all over India, having integrated over 100K + cameras to its Intelligent VMS and over 7500 traffic lanes being monitored by its Intelligent Traffic Management System.

About Videonetics: Videonetics, World’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing platform development company, has developed an integrated software platform to manage

For more information, Website: www.videonetics.com

NINJA® OFFERS YOU THE PERFECT GLOVE FOR WORKING IN LOW TEMPERATURES Getting workers to wear a glove for the length of their shifts is one of the biggest safety challenges facing organizations today. Gloves must not only provide mechanical protection but must also be adequately comfortable so that workers don’t need to take the gloves off and make a conscious choice to wear them. Time and again, it has been seen that unprotected hands are more prone to injuries and thus comfort is no longer a “good to have” but a must when it comes to hand protection. Choosing hand protection for applications like cold storage, plumbing, frozen food handling, construction and outdoor winter use requires gloves that not only keep hands warm but also prevent water from seeping in, because as soon as water permeates the glove, wearer comfort is compromised, increasing the chance that the worker would need to take them off. What should workers consider while selecting low temperature hand protection? 1) Water Repellency to provide protection from water to prevent it from seeping into the gloves 2) Right combination of materials to provide warmth and comfort 3) Mechanical properties according to the task at hand – Cut/Abrasion/Tear/Puncture 4) Dexterity to reduce motion fatigue and increase efficiency 5) Flexibility in lower temperatures – Most PVC and Nitrile based coatings become stiff at lower temperatures so selecting a glove that retains its flexibility is important to perform tasks efficiently 6) Hand hygiene to minimize odor and keep hands fresh The Ninja® HPT™ Ice gloves enjoy a loyal following in the world among fishermen, winter cyclists, freezer workers, and other cold weather enthusiasts for its ability to stay soft and flexible in freezing temperatures. The HPT™ (Hydropellent Technology) coating used in the Ninja® HPT™ Ice glove is revolutionary in many ways: • The porous coating channels away liquids from the surface to provide a firm wet/oily grip • Provides an excellent 360-degree anti-wet feature that beads away liquids from the glove but at the same time, also allows air to flow through which in turn keeps hands dry • Coating remains soft and flexible in freezing temperatures so that the wearer can work continuously • Encapsulated air molecules provide a cushioning effect to minimize impact

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BUSINESS NEWS

HID Global Extends HID goID to Provide Government Agencies with End-to-End Solution for Adopting Mobile Citizen IDs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced that its HID goID™ solution has been extended to provide an end-to-end system for deploying and managing a mobile citizen ID program. From issuance through verification, HID goID is backed by the same high security standards for data, communication and privacy protection that are used in physical electronic ID (eID) programs. “This is a major step in delivering the full value of our goID solution, as we extend its capabilities for provisioning, updating and revoking mobile IDs to include the full range of citizen ID program functionality,” said Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director Secure Issuance, APAC with HID Global. “Governments now have everything they need to move

to a fully mobile society, including support for integrating goID with existing issuance systems, developing a citizen app, and ensuring compliance with international standards for digital credentials.” Key HID goID solution components include an issuance system, utilizing HID Global’s renowned Integrale™ modular software suite for the management of physical and mobile IDs; a gateway for mobile ID provisioning which can be managed locally by governments or offered as a service; a software development kit (SDK) for the development of the citizen app to meet local requirements. HID Global

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also provides comprehensive support and training for the creation and deployment of the citizen app and verification solutions. HID goID includes off-theshelf data structures enabling governments to issue mobile Passports that will help comply with digital travel credentials currently being developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and to issue mobile driver’s licenses that will help promote compliance with ISO18013-5 specifications being developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The solution enables countries to move from paper or electronic documents to mobile IDs, streamlining proof of identity issuance through over-the-air provisioning

directly to citizens’ phones. It protects privacy with end-toend encryption and four layers of fraud-fighting security mechanisms. Additionally, citizens can control what verification data they share, and with whom. Post-issuance technologies keep mobile IDs current and trustable, and verification can be performed from distances up to 66 feet (20 meters). HID goID also enables issuing authorities to easily add other government agencies and authorized private-sector entities into its ecosystem. This creates new opportunities to improve communication between governments and their citizens while opening the door for people to carry many different citizen and commercial IDs in one convenient mobile application.

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Hikvision launches Security Radar for ultraaccurate intrusion detection in all weathers Hikvision, the world’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, announces the launch of its Security Radar intrusion detection solution. The solution uses cutting-edge Hikvision technology to accurately pinpoint the location and motion trail of up to 32 potential intruders per radar, even in the harshest weather conditions. Hikvision Security Radar is ideal for monitoring large, exposed spaces with harsh weather, and where the perimeter environment is too complex for deployment of only video surveillance cameras. Thanks to its reliability in all weathers, wide detection angle and ultraaccurate intruder detection capabilities, this cutting-edge solution is perfect for locations such as ports, airports and large open industrial areas.

Accurate detection over a wide area Traditional cameras or motion detectors such as Active Infrared and Video Motion Detection have limitations in pinpointing the exact location of a potential intruder related to their detection area. Hikvision Security Radar, however, can offer accurate detection over a wide angle of 100°, and up to a distance of 60m.

Fewer false alarms Hikvision Security Radar uses digital beam-forming technology and intelligent analysis algorithms to accurately detect all target movements

in all weather conditions, keeping false alarms to a minimum. What’s more, IP67 rating gives peace of mind that the hardware itself is all-weather approved.

Visual intruder verification through video linking Hikvision Security Radar can also link with as many as four Hikvision PTZ dome cameras at once. This configuration will not only trigger an alarm when an intruder is detected – it will also trigger video recording, to help with visual verification of the intruder. Furthermore, the cameras and the radar can be installed in different locations. This Hikvision-patented video linking solution is unique, and enables users to view, accurately track and record multiple images of targets simultaneously, all while identifying their precise movements such as running, walking, crouching & crawling.

Suitable for multiple applications The Hikvision Security Radar

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has multiple scene modes, making it suitable for a variety of applications. Shrub Mode, for instance, is best suited to areas surrounded by dense forest, as it will filter out false alarms such as shaking trees or heavy rain. Open-Area Mode is ideal for large, open, sensitive locations such as ports. And the Custom Mode enables users to fine-tune settings to suit their particular needs.

Flexible installation and easy connection Hikvision Security Radar is compatible with a variety of brackets, such as Bullet-PTZ brackets, for easy installation. It also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) so users can just plug and play. Mr. Jiang Feng Zhi, Head of Hikvision’s alarms division says, “We are excited to bring our cutting-edge Security Radar solution to the market, and in such an innovative way. We hope that being able to accurately detect tens of intruders at once, day or night, and in all weather conditions, will bring incredible value to a

whole variety of organisations globally.”

About Hikvision Hikvision is the world’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Featuring the industry’s strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision advances core technologies of audio and video encoding, video image processing, and related data storage, as well as forward-looking technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and deep learning. In addition to the video surveillance industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. Always creating value for its customers, Hikvision operates 38 regional subsidiaries all over the world to achieve a truly global presence.

For more information, www.hikvisionindia.com

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INDUSTRY TRENDS & VISION

2020

rom construction sites, chemical laboratories to factories, work environments are full of potential dangers and health hazards. In the last decade, the approach towards safety has undergone a quantum shift, with organizations striving hard to provide a safe working environment to their employees. Being compliant to international standards is one of the prime reasons for this change in approach towards safety. Another key reason is that fire and safety preparedness of a company is now being related to a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand image. Apart from fire and safety, organizations are also putting immense thrust on physical plant and facility security. With workplace safety and security at the forefront, organizations are proactively evaluating advanced products and technologies. This demand is driving innovation in the space with the fire, safety and security industry abuzz with several trends and developments. As we kick-start 2019, Industrial Safety Review analyses the key trends emerg-

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ing in the fire, safety and security industry and finds out strategy and vision of the industry players during the year. Mobile and Wearable Tech to Revolutionize Workplace Safety: With rising popularity and widespread usage of mobile phones, many organizations are exploring the idea of utilizing mobile phones to oversee the safety of employees. Another interesting trend to watch out in the safety space is smart technology making its way into PPE. Smart technology integrated into PPE has the potential to take workplace safety to another level. Utilizing in-built sensors, PPE equipment can monitor an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital data, including blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and so on. This data can then be used to determine an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alertness and can prove instrumental in preventing workplace accidents. Big data analytics is a major trend that is streamlining every industry and safety industry is no different. Compiling and analysing safety, accident and

incident reports and information about machines and equipment involved can help companies identify red flag issues. Analyzing this historical data gives companies a fair idea about where danger lurks in an organization and take steps to prevent future incidents. AI and Video Analytics to Drive Innovation in Security: Since the past few years, businesses have been putting cybersecurity at the forefront. And rightly so, as the consequence of any attack on an organization is devastating. However, organizations are now realizing that physical security cannot be ignored, in fact, one cannot be achieved without the other. Video surveillance, which is often considered as the first step to physical security, is witnessing some interesting technological transformation. AI, deep learning and smart face recognition are revolutionizing video surveillance. Video analytics is also in vogue as extracting information from captured video can help uncover unique insights and patterns.

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Increasing Demand for Advanced Fire Alarms: Every year, thousands of precious lives and assets valuing billions are lost in fire accidents in India. Given this, workplaces have now upped their initiatives for fire preparedness and are looking for sophisticated fire detection and alarms systems. Advanced features included in fire alarms are smoke detector sensitivity adjustment and drift compensation. Fire alarms with maintenance-needed

indication feature are also gaining popularity. More and more companies are looking for fire equipment with ease of use features. Also, companies are laying stress on regular training of employees on advanced features of fire equipment.

Industry Vision and Strategy The demand for fire & safety equipment is on the rise in India thanks to the country’s economic growth, rapid

industrialization, as well as growing commercial sector and real estate industry. According to the findings of TechSci Research, the country’s fire & safety equipment market has a strong growth potential and market revenues are expected to reach to about USD 4.94 billion by 2019. Industry players are gearing up to tap this major opportunity. ISR spoke to industry leaders to know more about their strategy for 2019 and current market trends. Excerpts:

Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

he top trending technologies driving the security industry in the year 2019, are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning. The AI technology will continue to become more common and more powerful. This trend will strengthen critical security efforts in every sphere.

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The latest trends are as follows: • Increased penetration of Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning technologies • Growing awareness about Data Privacy and Data Protection • Demand for Forensic Video Analytics as a service • Smart Face Recognition Solutions • Body worn cameras for Homeland Security Wider proliferation of IoT Applications in smart transportation, smart retail & smart home segments Adoption of Big Data Applications in Smart City and Safe City Projects Blockchain Technology enabled applications in Video Surveillance Increased IP Adoption compared to Analog HD trend Smart Integration of Video Surveillance with Access Control and Perimeter Security

Key Products: Hikvision has introduced AI enabled products and solutions in video Surveillance and access control segments. Now, Hikvision’s DeepinView Cameras and DeepinMind NVRs and Servers are leading the way in this new world of video surveillance technology by making invisible intelligence visible for users, and then putting that intelligence to good use. Hikvision has developed a Smart Retail Solution that provides comprehensive CCTV security to protect staff and customers and assist loss prevention. Not only that, this smart retail solution features data collection and analytics for enhancing business value. Benefiting from Deep Learning Technology, three intelligent functions for retail support include people-counting to track customer traffic and volume, heat mapping to know the popularity of goods in the shopping area, and queue detection to monitor the queuing situation in real-time. Hikvision’s face recognition terminals were introduced in the Indian market. These face recognition terminals are embedded with deep-learning algorithms for access control and office scenarios for improving building operations, workforce management and safety operations. Hikvision has embedded Deep-Learning algorithms into its face recognition terminals, providing fewer transmission delays and a reduced load on backend components. Hikvision’s EZVIZ Smart Home solutions offer IP cameras for securing the family. Vision 2019: As a leader in technological advancement, we are fully committed to “seeing“– empowering the ability to “see” in both broad terms and in highly-specified ways. Enabling the progression from “seeing” to “seeing clearly” and “understanding”, the value of video technology is growing rapidly. In addition to security, today’s video technology provides highly valuable business intelligence across an expanding range of industries and applications. With an extensive product line and highly effective solutions, Hikvision always adds great values to its partners, customers, and end-users. And Hikvision will continue to equip its customers various needs in security and business development through its accumulated expertise in AI and video technology.

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INDUSTRY VIEW Ganesh Jivani, Managing Director, Matrix Comsec

ideo Surveillance is a latest trend, evolving from age old, analog, and hardware centric products to software centric, IP and wireless solutions. Software applications now available are web based and support mobile applications. The industry is witnessing an increase in camera resolution and in the coding technology from H.264 to H.265 as well. Mobility and Cloud are the other two technology trends that are driving innovation. As bandwidth bottlenecks are being removed enterprise applications are moving to the Cloud eliminating customerpremise hardware, servers and software. Finally, new generation of Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) algorithms on deep learning help automate many manual processes and create newer functions and applications.

Key Products: Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance and Telecom applications. All these solutions are specifically designed for large and multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organizations, in line with the changing requirements of these organizations with the changing technology. Matrix SATATYA, our IP Video Surveillance solutions portfolio, includes Network Video Recorders (NVRs), IP Cameras and Centralized Video Management System. Matrix SATATYA offers centralized video surveillance with add-on applications such as command & control, parking management, weighbridge integration and cognitive response engineer. SATATYA has a flexible architecture and vast range of functions/features, which are designed to cater diverse industries including BFSI, retail, services, hospitality, manufacturing, transport, ports & logistics, research laboratories, data centers, defense and government. Matrix COSEC is an enterprise grade People Mobility Management solution for organizations offering time-attendance, access control, visitor management, employee self service, cafeteria management and contract workers management. In telecom, Matrix specializes in enterprise grade and end-to-end Voice Communication solutions. Matrix Telecom portfolio includes Unified Communications Servers, Hybrid Servers, IP-PBXs, Media Gateways, VoIP Terminals and Mobile Applications. Vision 2019: Matrix has consistently produced cutting-edge Unified Communication and Security solutions. Our vision is to build Matrix into a world-class Security and Telecom solutions providing company, operating across the globe.

Mr. Nitin Joshi, Managing Director, Realty Automation & Security Systems

oRa technology uses license-free sub-gigahertz radio frequency bands like 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz (Europe) and 915 MHz (North America). LoRa enables very-long-range transmissions (more than 10 km in rural areas) with low power consumption. Applications like Energy monitoring, Environment monitoring, utility usage monitoring, water consumption monitoring, critical infrastructure monitoring, where data transmission frequency requirements are less, and data packet size is less LoRa transmission is preferred due to its higher range and economical advantage over other technologies like GSM, RF etc. Smart City Mission is progressing aggressively in India. Smart parking, Smart Street lighting and waste management, Water distribution, Energy distribution, traffic management are few key areas focussed by Smart City teams in India.

Key Products: We have developed LoRa communication gateway with inputs, Door Sensors, successfully operating on sites connected to TCL LoRa network. Our devices are also compatible with SenRa Lora services. Door Sensors are ideal for Electrical panels to remotely monitor opening activities and preventing unauthorised openings . LoRa Feedback system is suitable for applications like utility services across highways, expressways, road side utility blocks within city area, airports, railway stations, bus-stands etc. Smoke detector, Indoor air quality sensor, LoRa interface module for third party devices like energy meters, water meters are under development. Vision 2019: Since our core technology product is now proven for field performance, we are progressing to expand our product line with this technology. We are focussing on partnering with leading LoRa network providers to showcase our products with their compatibility recognition. Multiple service providers networks compatibility is also being implemented in our solutions. Facility Management companies, asset managing companies, Local governance are few targeted sectors for our solutions.

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The latest PPE market trends revolve around workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; increasing demand for protection & productivity Mr. Rana Das Associate Vice President - Branded Sales Mallcom (India) Ltd.

Q. What are the latest trends related to your industry? Personal Protective Industry is likely to gain remarkable momentum over the next few years, subject to the fact that companies are focussing on designing unique protective wear with a view to ensuring optimum safety for workers. The latest PPE market trends revolve around workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; increasing demand for products that not only provide maximum protection but also maintain the optimal level of productivity at the work site. Nowadays, there is a constant pressure to reduce the cost of PPEs. The emergence of new sales outlets, technological upgradations including smart PPEs and a dynamic supply value chain would be some of the crucial growth enhancers of the PPE industry. The major industries, contributing a massive revenue chunk, would be the Oil and Gas Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, F&B Industry and Construction Industry. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth over the coming years, owing to the increased PPE requirement in the manufacturing and construction industries. Some of the leading countries in these sectors include Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India and China. Favourable initiatives such as incentives and tax rebates for domestic manufacturing and construction

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companies are expected to drive these industries for a long period of time. Innovations around wearability and user comfort will be a primary focus in the coming years in addition to smarter textiles and coating technology with increased breathability. Customers are looking more and more towards manufacturers to be more proactive in abiding with the changing industry standards and thereby, providing expert guidance in selecting products that adhere to regulations, while still providing performance and protection.

Q. How your products are in line with the latest technology? In the light and medium duty manufacturing industries, we have observed an increased demand for seamless gloves with greater dexterity and better cut resistance. Mallcom has a strong presence in seamless gloves; with multiple-options as far as palm finish is concerned. Many of the competitors are pushing seamless gloves with PU coating along with cut resistance. In the molten metal sector, lightweight fabrics are keeping workers cooler and more comfortable, besides protecting them from the molten metal splash. Mallcom is looking at this segment of fabric for manufacturing lightweight garments, which can offer the same level of protection and are even more comfortable to wear. There is also a growing need from customers for cut protection, as the most desired improvement in chemical gloves. Currently, Mallcom is planning to have a footprint in this segment of gloves. Impact protection gloves are also a niche

segment, where Mallcom is emphasizing on relevant certificates and conformity. In the hand protection segment, the latest cut protection test technology, as specified in the revised EN 388 Norms, is being implemented.

Q. What is your vision for next year to be ahead of the competition? The Personal Protective Industry is extremely competitive and in order to stay ahead of competitors, Mallcom has taken a lot of innovative steps. The entire range of gloves offered by Mallcom is certified as per the new revised EN Standard which has already come into effect and shall be mandatory from April 2019 onwards. A new range of seamless gloves with different knitting options and sportylook safety shoes with fabric uppers and composite toe-cap are going to be introduced by Mallcom in the coming future along with required certifications. Mallcom envisions impact protection in safety gloves as the next big thing and hence will be the first one to launch a wide variety of TPR rubber based impact resistant gloves on nitrile, leather as well as on cut resistant liners. Mallcom always emphasises on reducing the order to dispatch time and in order to improve the brand image amongst the end users, order management system will be another technology-driven initiative that Mallcom group is planning to implement in near future. Users can also expect to witness innovative packaging designs coming from Mallcom brand in the next financial year, which shall help the organisation distinguish itself from all its competitors.

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Safety in Welding

afety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken. But, if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards which can be potentially dangerous, including electric shock, fumes and gases, fire and explosions and more. Welders are members of an occupational group which is exposed to a number of different environmental problems: • Electricity • Electromagnetic fields • UV, IR and visible light radiation • Air pollution • Fire and Spatter • Noise • Ergonomics To help keep welders safe, organizations such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offer safety guidelines to help control, minimize or to help employers and workers avoid welding hazards. Employers should ensure all workers have an opportunity to comply with the following important guidelines in the workplace: • Read and understand manufacturer instructions for equipment • Carefully review material safety data sheets

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• Follow the company’s internal safety practices • Awareness of the most common welding hazards and knowing how to avoid them ensures a safe, productive work environment for all.

Electric shock Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder. Electric shock can lead to severe injury or death, either from the shock itself or from a fall caused by the reaction to a shock. Electric shock occurs when welders touch two metal objects that have a voltage between them, thereby inserting themselves into the electrical circuit. For instance, if a worker holds a bare wire in one hand and a second bare wire with another, electric current will pass through that wire and through the welding operator, causing an electric shock. The higher the voltage, the higher the current and, thus the higher the risk for the electric shock to result in injury or death. The most common type of electric shock is secondary voltage shock from an arc welding circuit, which ranges from 20 to 100 volts. Bear in mind that even a shock of 50 volts or less can be enough to injure or kill an operator, depending on the conditions. Due to its constant change in polarity, alternating current (AC) voltage is more likely to stop the heart than direct current (DC) welders.

By S.K. Palit, Head-CCC & Strategic Support - Equipment, SGP & WAPS, Ador Welding Ltd. It is also more likely to make the person holding the wire unable to let go. To avoid secondary voltage shock, welding operators should wear dry gloves in good condition, never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or wet clothing and be sure to insulate themselves from the work and ground, keeping dry insulation between their body and the metal being welded or ground (such as a metal floor or wet surface). ADOR Welding Limited (AWL) offers a wide range of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), like Welding Gloves, Safety Shoes and other safety products to ensure the welders’ safety. In addition, AWL offers VRD (Voltage Reducing Device) as a built-in feature as an option, and also VRD Units which can be fitted externally to any AC or DC SMAW Welding machine, which keeps the secondary voltage down to a safe level of 18-20 V when no welding is being done (machine switched on, but in idle condition). Full welding power is automatically enabled whenever the welder strikes the welding arc. An even more serious shock, primary voltage shock, may occur when a welder touches electrically “hot” or “live” parts inside the welder case or the electric distribution system to which the welder is connected. This action can lead to

It’s important to remember to never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or welding clothing and insulate yourself from the work and ground.

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a shock of 230 or 415 volts. AWL offers ELCB as an option in their welding machines to completely eliminate this hazard.

Fumes and gases Overexposure to welding fumes and gases can be hazardous to the health of the welder as well as any other person who is working in the vicinity of the welding area. Welding fume contains potentially harmful complex metal oxide compounds from consumables, base metal and the base-metal coatings, so it is important to keep the head out of the fumes and use enough ventilation and/or exhaust to control the exposure to substances in the fume, depending on the type of rod and base metal being used. The specific potential health effects which relate to the welding consumable product being used can be found in the Health Hazard Data section of the Safety Data Sheet available from the consumable manufacturer. Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area. In most situations, a ventilation system- such as a fan, and an exhaust system or fixed or removable exhaust hoods- to remove fumes and gases from the work area are provided. AWL has introduced in their range different models of Welding Fume extraction systems, both stand-alone as well as centralized systems (KING EXTRACTORS), with advanced technology, special filters and with or

Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area.

without built-in compressors

Fire and explosions Welding arc creates extreme temperatures, and may pose a significant fire and explosions hazard if safe practices are not followed. While the welding arc may reach temperatures of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the real danger is not from the arc itself, but rather the intense near the arc & the heat, sparks and spatter created by the arc. This spatter can reach up to 35 feet away from the welding space. To prevent fires, before beginning to weld, inspect the work area for any flammable materials and remove them from the area. Flammable materials are comprised of three categories: liquid, such as gasoline, oil and paint; solid, such as wood, cardboard and paper; gas, including acetylene, propane and hydrogen.

Ergonomics When welding heavy material manually and during assembly welding the loads are very static. Positioning welding also gives high loads. Ergonomic control of Welderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position, arrangement of rotating tables (rotators and turn tables) is important to reduce welder fatigue and chances of poor weld quality.

Other safety considerations Special attachments & extensions to interconnection cables reduce welder fatigue for welding at long distances from the Power Source

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Welders should also be aware of other safety considerations within the work environment. For example, those working in a confined space or in an elevated area

Rotators are used to rotate a job with circular or cylindrical profile to help the welder consistently without changing his position and welding torch angle continuously

make need to take extra precautions. In any welding situation, welding operators should pay close attention safety information on the products being used and the material safety data sheets provided by the manufacturer and work with their employer and co-workers to follow appropriate safe practices for their workplace. Good common sense is also key. If opening cans of electrode, keep hands away from sharp edges. Remove clutter and debris from the welding area to prevent tripping or falling. And never use broken or damaged equipment or PPE. To keep up with the most recent safety practices, welding operators should utilize resources from the American Welding Society (AWS), OSHA and welding manufacturers. By following these safe practices and using common sense, operators can stay safe and keep production moving with no lost-time accidents. Safety & Health Fact Sheets are provided in the ANSI Z49.1 Standards.

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SAFETY TRAINING “Safety training and education is an important organisational strategy for any total accident prevention programme.” - R. R. NAIR 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Education and training have been recognised as important components of organised health and safety programs in work places. In today’s rapidly changing workplace they are more important than ever. Safety training and education creates consciousness and develops alertness to safety. Safety education develops safety – mindedness while training helps apply acquired safety knowledge to the specific job or task or procedure. It is a process by which employees are helped to develop critical and conscious mind to analyse safe work methods or procedure and develop skills in application of safe methods and practices in their work and activities. Safety is being implemented by the man on the shop, his conscious efforts to be safe in every situation and at all the times is important. It must be borne in mind that the workers who have not been trained how to perform their jobs safely are more likely to have accidents. It is also a fact that a well-trained employee is more likely to be a safe employee. Therefore, safety consciousness has to be inculcated so that employees’ actions and behaviour are all the time governed by such safety considerations. This article will focus on various aspects of safety training and various statutes applicable to safety training at national and international level, in particular to Indian contest. For the preparation of this article, many documents such as books, articles, acts, rules, codes, and standards are referred, however, due to limitation of space, the list of these references are not included in this article.

2.0 SOURCES OF INFORAMTION: It would be appropriate to go into various aspects of training, such as sources of safety information, designing the training

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needs, training methods, training plans, so that the readers can get a comprehensive view on safety training. The objectives of sources of safety information corresponds to four different stages of accident sequence. At the first stage, sources of information provided prior to the task are used to educate workers about risks and persuade them to behave safely. The sources used for this task include safety training materials, hazard communication programmes and various forms of safety programme materials. Methods of education and persuasion attempt not only to reduce errors by improving worker knowledge and skills but also to reduce intentional violation of safety rules by changing unsafe attitudes. As the inexperienced workers are often the target audience at this stage, safety information provided at the stage must be more detailed in content than at other stages. At the second stage, sources such as written procedures, checklists, instructions, warning signs, and product labels can provide critical safety information during routine task performance. This information usually consists of brief statements, which either instructs less skilled workers or remind skilled workers to take necessary precautions. Statements providing such information are often embedded at the appropriate stage within step-by-step instructions describing how to perform a task. Warning signs at appropriate locations can play a similar role. It must be emphasized that a well-trained and motivated workforce is a prerequisite for safety communication to be effective at this stage. At the third stage, highly conspicuous and easily perceived sources of safety information alert workers of abnormal or unusually hazardous conditions. The sources of information include warning signals,

safety markings, tags, signs, lockouts, etc. As in stage two, a well-trained and motivated workforce is a prerequisite for safety communication to be affective at this stage also. At the fourth stage, the focus is on expediting worker performance of emergency procedures at the time of an accident, and on the performance of remedial measures shortly after an accident. Safety information signs and markings such as the locations of exists, fire extinguishers, first aid station, emergency showers, eyewash fountains, etc., conspicuously indicate facts critical to adequate performance of emergency procedures. Product safety labels and MSDSs may specify remedial and emergency procedures to be followed. As in stage two and three, a well-trained and motivated workforce is a prerequisite for safety communication to be affective at this stage too.

3.0 DESIGNING TRAINING NEEDS: While designing on the contents of training, the employees’ position and the type of work done by him in the organisations need to be considered. The contents must be useful to the trainees’ existing work interest and should help him to improve his job performance. In determining the contents, it is profitable to consult, plant or departmental heads and individuals to be trained so as to assess the work interest and areas of work application. This will help in bringing their environment. It is particularly important to ensure that the key personals that have special safety and health responsibilities within the organisation are properly trained. Supervisors have a vital role to play in ensuring safety and health. However, often they receive little or no specific training. Therefore, there is a need to train the supervisors in hazard identification and control so that the action can be taken by

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them to remove hazards from their area of control. It should be borne in mind that safety training should be an integral part of job training and job specification. New starters to any job are vulnerable and likely to cause / meet accidents and therefore all new starters need to be trained in safety and health relevant to their work before being posted in a position where they are at risk or can become a hazard to others. Supervisor can ensure that his people are working conscientiously with safe habits, only if he checks from time to time whether the workers know, understand and willingly follow safety rules and regulations. Supervisors shall instil positive attitude to safety, right from the stage of induction training to on-the-job training. General things like use of working space, location of first aid, housekeeping, disposal system, etc., could be stressed in the initial training. While giving details of job instructions, safety points such as use of protective equipment and guards, handling and care of tools, machines, and material and safe methods of working should be emphasized. To determine the content, it is necessary to have understanding of learning process in view of the trainers’ competence and trainees’ capacity to learn. Comprehensive information on company’s safety policy, activities and review of company’s safety performance in terms of year to year trends, loss of man hours and damage to goods and equipment, etc., can help stressing the role to be played by supervisors and managers for implementation and observance of safety on the shop floor.

4.0 TRAINING METHODS: The training specialists often face within bewildering choice of training methods to meet a defined training objective. It may be borne in mind that what learners retain from instruction they receive vary from person to person. Many educators are of the opinion that the following percentage apply regarding what learners retain from instruction they receive. • 10 % of what is read

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20 % of what is heard 30 % of what is seen 50 % of what is seen and heard 70 % of what is seen and spoken 90 % of what is said while doing what is talked about

Different training method and techniques are in vogue. The methods, such as lecture, discussion, and role-play technique are useful in a formal classroom for a group of supervisory or management group. The techniques like, on the job instructions, fault analysis are useful for training a small group of technicians or operatives on the shop floor. Project work and simulation workshop help learning through application and practice at any level. The training method chosen must also maintain interest of the learners. The afternoon sessions must be necessarily conducted by group environment methods so as to keep their interest high, in-spite of the odd hours. By and large the methods chosen should help the learners learn the contents through active involvement. All the methods and aids have to be used singly or in combination depending on the type of training, type of trainees, availability of time and facility available for training. The right choice of method or combination of them depends upon the training objective, the learning quality and the speed desired.

5.0 TRAINING PLANS: Before formulating a training plan, it is necessary to clarify some broad aspects of training, such as whether the programme is to meet short term or immediate needs or a long range with future needs in mind. It could also be a general educational programme or the specialised skill development programme. The nature of programme could be induction, orientation for new entrants or refresher, appreciation programme for older employees, etc. At this stage, it is necessary to find out whether the training content so decided can be taught in a formal training programme or can be put across informally

in daily contacts. An informal guidance and coaching can be done individually over a period of time whereas if the group size becomes large, then the formal inputs may be necessary. The induction, orientation, on-the-job programmes have to be organised in the company and can be conducted exclusively by in-company officials. The duration of the training should however be decided in view of expected results in terms of changes in performance and behaviour and the attempt should be to give adequate coverage so as to reach the expected standard. However, a part-time programme of not more than 2 hours at a time would help keep sustained interest. Programmes organised outside or in institutes have to be full time duration for administrative convenience. A programme conducted at the premises of the factory has convenience of attending to work and being available when required. However, it suffers from distraction of being called to attend the jobs. Programme away from place of work have an advantage of continuity of learning, minimum interruption, motivation of trainees and adequacy of learning through exchange of views without inhibitions, etc. The trainers chosen from within the company should be knowledgeable in their subjects and must be interested and skill in teaching. They must be well respected for their position in the organisation and having authority in the subject besides having proven ability to guide and coach people on safety. The line between training that should be provided by supervisor and health and safety professionals is not clear-cut. Generally speaking, supervisors are more likely to provide job – and task – specific training while safety and health professionals are more likely to provide the more generic training. Regardless of where this line is drawn, it is clear that today’s safety and health professionals must be competent at developing, coordinating and conducting training. The persons conducting training should have a thorough knowledge of the

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topics to be taught; a desire to teach; a professional attitude and approach; and exemplary behaviour that sets a positive example. In addition to having these characteristics, the modem trainer should be knowledgeable about the fundamental principles of learning.

6.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS: Having recognised the importance of safety training in workplaces, it would be appropriate to go into various statutory requirements available at National and International Levels. 6.1 INDIAN SCENARIO: Analyses of the causes of accidents, which occurred in India, revealed that the chemical industry accounted for nearly 30 per cent of the fatal accidents and almost the same percentage of nonfatal accidents, which were due to human lapses. These could have been averted if the workers were made aware of the hazards and the preventive control measures and also showed commitment and involvement, which could be achieved through well-planned training programmes. The importance of periodical training, whether formal or informal, has been highlighted by various accidents occurred in India. It must be borne in mind that without the involvement and co-operation of the general public, environmental protection activity in general, and handling of the impact of accidents cannot be very effective. To enlist the involvement and co-operation of the public, an essential requirement is to make them aware of the hazard potentialities. Keeping this requirement in view, the following statutes have provision on training of workers, and some of these have also the stipulation about information to be passed on to the general public: • The Factories Act 1948. • The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulation 1990. • The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules 1989. • The Central Motor Vehicles (CMV) Rules 1989 as amended in 1993. • The Mines Act 1952

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• The BIS Standards. 6.1.1 Factories Act: One of the general duties of every ‘occupier’, prescribed under Section 7A (2) (c), of the Factories Act, 1948, is to provide ‘such information, instruction, and training and supervision as are necessary to ensure the health and safety of all workers at work’. Under Section 41-B of the Factories Act, the occupier of every factory, involving a hazardous process, is to disclose to the workers and the general public, in the prescribed manner, all information regarding the health hazards and the measures to overcome such hazards. The State Factories Rules framed under the Factories Act have prescribed that the information to be disclosed, shall cover: 1. Requirements of Section 41-B, 41-C and 41-H of the Factories Act. 2. A list of ‘hazardous processes’ carried on in the factory. 3. Location and availability of all Material Safety Data Sheets. 4. Physical and health hazards arising out of the exposure to or handling of substances. 5. Measures taken by the occupier to ensure safety and control of physical and health hazards. 6. Measures to be taken by the workers to ensure safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous substances. 7. Personal Protective Equipment required to be used by workers employed in ‘hazardous process’ or dangerous operation. 8. Meaning of various labels and markings used on the containers of hazardous substances. 9. Signs and Symptoms likely to be manifested on exposure to hazardous substances and to whom to report. 10. Measures to be taken by the workers in case of any spillage or leakage of hazardous substances. 11. Role of workers vis-à-vis the emergency plan of the factory, in particular the evacuation procedures. 12. Any other information considered necessary by the occupier to ensure

safety and health of workers. The above information shall be compiled and made available to workers individually in the form of booklets or leaflets and display of cautionary notices at the workplace. These will be in the language understood by the majority of the workers. The contents should also be explained to the workers. Rules under Section 41-B of the Factories Act, also prescribe that every factory carrying on a ‘hazardous process’ shall obtain or develop information on each hazardous substance handled, maintain it as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and make these available for reference to the workers, on request. Section 41-B(1) of the Factories Act prescribes that the occupier of every hazardous process unit shall disclose in the prescribed manner, all information regarding the health hazards in the manufacture, transportation and storage of the hazardous substances, and the measure to combat such hazards, to the general public in the vicinity. The State Factories Rules prescribe that the occupier of a hazardous process unit shall, in consultation with the designated District Emergency Authority, take appropriate steps to furnish the information to the general public in the area. Whereas, this is a general requirement applicable to all hazardous process unit, the State Factories Rules have prescribed in the Schedules on dangerous operations, the display of cautionary placards in the following processes specifically: 1. Electrolytic plating (Chromium hazard). 2. Sand blasting. 3. Liming and tanning of raw hides, etc. 4. Manufacture of Chromic Acid. 5. Manufacture of Nitro or Amino processes. 6. Handling and manipulation of corrosive substances. 7. Processes involving the manufacture, use or evolution of Carbon Disulphide and Hydrogen Sulphide. 8. Manufacture & manipulation of dangerous Pesticides.

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9. Manufacture & manipulation of Asbestos. 10. Manufacture & manipulation of Manganese 11. Benzene processes. 12. Processes involving carcinogenic dye intermediates 13. Highly flammable liquids and flammable gases. 6.1.2 Dock Workers Regulations: Training of Dock Workers in the health and safety aspects of cargo handling is as important as the training of workers in the factories. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1990, cover this aspect also. Regulation No.111 stipulates that ‘initial and periodical training’ shall be imparted to all categories of dock workers, responsible and authorised persons depending upon their nature of work and skill required and performing their duties. Training including refresher courses is to be imparted to all first aid personnel, by a qualified medical officer. 6.1.3 MSIHC Rules: The training provisions in the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, are meant to equip the workers in the hazardous chemicals units to protect themselves and to avert major accidents in such units, and handle an accident situation appropriately. Rule 4(2) (b) (ii) of MSIHC Rules, stipulates that the Occupier should ‘provide to the persons working on the site with the information, training and equipment including antidotes necessary to ensure their safety’. Rule 13(4) of MSIHC Rules, prescribes that the Occupier shall ensure that a mock drill of the on-site emergency plan is conducted every six months. This serves as a practical training to the workers on how to handle an accident situation. Rule 15(1) of MSIHC Rules, stipulates that the Occupier of a hazardous chemical installation shall take all steps to inform the people outside the site either directly

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or through the District Emergency Authority:(a) the nature of the major accident hazard; and (b) the safety measures and the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ to be adopted in the event of a major accident. Rule 17(1,2,3) of MSIHC Rules, prescribes that the Occupier of a hazardous chemical installation shall maintain Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on the hazardous chemicals handled and make them accessible to the workers. This stipulation is similar to the one in the Factories Act in respect of hazardous process units. 6.1.4 CMV Rules: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, insists that safety and accident prevention in respect of vehicles transporting hazardous goods are ensured through appropriate information being provided to the drivers who should also be properly trained. Rule 9(1) of CMV Rules, prescribes that any person driving a goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall: (i) in addition to being the holder of a driving licence to drive a transport vehicle, also has the ability to read and write at least one Indian language out of those specified in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution of India, and English, and (ii) possess a certificate having successfully passed a course consisting of the prescribed syllabus and periodicity (duration – 3 days) Rule 134 of CMV Rules, stipulates that every goods carriage used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall be legibly and conspicuously marked with an emergency information panel on three sides of the goods carriage. Rule 135 of CMV Rules, stipulates that ‘the owner’ of every goods carriage transporting dangerous or hazardous goods shall ensure that the driver of the goods carriage has received adequate instructions & training to enable him to understand: a. the nature of the goods being transported by him, b. the nature of the risks arising out of such goods, c. the precautions he should take while

the goods carriage is in motion or stationary, and d. the action he has to take in case of any emergency. 6.1.5 Mines Act: The law relating to the regulation of labour and safety in mines in India are governed by Mines Act, 1952. Rule 58 (ff) of the Mines Act, 1952, insists for training in first-aid; Rule 58 (fff), insists for imparting of practical instruction to, or the training of, persons employed or to be employed in mines; Rule 58 (v) of the Act, provides guidance for the formation, training composition and duties of rescue brigades which are generally for the conduct of rescue work in mines. 6.1.6 BIS Standards: IS:15001 - 2000 brought out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), provides guidance to the organizations to develop a practical approach to management of occupational health and safety in such a way to protect employees and general public, whose health and safety may be in danger. The Standard also directs to improve occupational health & safety performance of the organizations by providing the necessary requirements and guidance. However, this standard has been re-designated as IS: 18001-2007. The BIS has also published National Building Code of India (NBC) 2016, which serves as a guide for all construction activities in India. Part 7 Clause 4.3.9.2 (d) of the NBC 2016 insists for the education and training of workers involved in constructions sites on safety issues. BIS has also published several standards on various aspects of occupational safety, health and environment, which may also serve as a source of information for providing an effective training. 6.2 INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO: In most industrialised countries, government regulations require that certain form of safety information be provided to workers. For example: In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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(OSHA) has promulgated a Hazard Communication Standard that applies to workplaces where toxic or hazardous materials are in use, which requires training, container labelling, the distribution of MSDSs and other form of warnings. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed several labelling requirements for toxic chemicals. The Department of Transportation (DOT) makes specific provisions regarding the labelling of hazardous materials in transport. It may be noted here that in the U.S., the failure to warn also can be grounds for litigation holding manufacturers, employers and others liable for injuries incurred by workers. In Canada, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes the total well-being – physical, psychosocial and mental health – of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs. In the United Kingdom, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health. It make arrangements for and encourage research and publication, training, and information in connection with its work. In Australia, the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws, previously known as Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) laws, regulate safety. However, the Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia. Though it does not regulate or enforce WHS legislation, it can however, provide education, training and advice on work health and safety and how to incorporate safety management into the business operations. A large set of existing standards provides voluntary recommendations regarding the use and design of safety information. These standards have been developed by multilateral groups and agencies, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Economic Commu-

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nity (EEC), the International Labour Office (ILO), the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC); and by national groups, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the British Standards Institute (BSI), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the German Institute for Normalization (DIN) and the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC). It may be remembered here that Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training is a pre-requisite for obtaining ISO certifications, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

7.0 CONCLUSION: Workers awareness on the potential hazards and their prevention need to be increased so that the management can implement effective accident prevention programme successfully. Safety training and education is an important organisational strategy for any total accident prevention programme. Safety training at all levels is one of the important corporate strategies to help improve working conditions and environment through enlightened cooperation and collaboration of employees. Such a programme, however, has to have cooperation and commitment of all the levels of the organisation in the process of identifying, designing and conducting training. The employers throughout the world provided a vast amount of safety information to workers, both to encourage safe behaviours and to discourage unsafe behaviours. Modern safety and health professionals have a key role to play in ensuring that all employees at all levels receive appropriates types and amounts of training. Safety Officer or Training Officer acts as a coordinator of this activity and takes further initiative in checking its results on the total organisational safety performance. The success of these training programmes, requires help, support and active encouragement by senior management and enlightens appreciation and

assistance by departmental heads. It must be borne in mind that the training is an inseparable process for promoting safe, healthy and productive work environment in any organisation.

Mr. R. R. Nair is currently the Director of Safety and Health Information Bureau. He is an ex-employee of Central Labour Institute, DGFASLI, Mumbai, and retired from the Government Service after 28 years. He had undergone specialised training in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) at ILO-CIS, WHO, HSE (UK) and RoSPA (UK). He has more than 50 years’ experience in OHS & Fire Protection. He had represented India at the 23rd meeting of ILO-CIS held at Geneva. He has also participated in a number of seminars, conferences, workshops on OHS & Fire Protection at National levels. He has carried out about 85 projects in safety, health, environment and fire protection (safety audits, accident investigations, environmental studies, hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), hazardous zone classifications, fire safety audits in high rise buildings, etc.) PAN India. He is author of 15 books and about 90 articles in various topics on safety and allied subjects. He can be contacted on: M: +91 7045172050, +91 9224212544 Resi: +91 477 2266994 E-mail: ceo@shib.co.in / shib@vsnl.com Website: www.shib.co.in

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Improving Life Safety in HMOs: A perspective In the UK, there is a growing discussion around best practice for fire and life safety within Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). With tragic events shining a brighter spotlight on the importance of protecting these properties and their occupants in recent years, the industry is now working together to identify grey areas in legislation and issues which can lead to potentially dangerous situations

ochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of life safety solutions, in conjunction with the Fire Industry Association (FIA), has recently hosted an expert roundtable outlining key areas of concern around life safety in HMOs. The panel, made up of representatives from the life safety manufacturing, specification and installation sectors, discussed the current legislation covering HMOs, and how better standards and guidance can be put into practice. The panel included the following professionals: Paul Adams, Marketing Manager, Hochiki Europe (Chair); Richard Wharram, Regional Sales Manager, Hochiki Europe; Ian Watts, Emergency Lighting Manager, Hochiki Europe; Will Lloyd, Technical Manager, Fire Industry Association; David Thewlis, Director, Rosse Systems and Neil Wright, Consulting Engineer

Is there confusion around the definition of an HMO? The panel talk, taking place at the FIA’s training facility in Hampton, began with top level discussion around the most appropriate definition of an HMO. Paul Adams stated that, according to the Government’s own definition: “An HMO contains at least three tenants, all in one three-story

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household, and there is shared toilet, bathroom and kitchen facilities. For a Large HMO, this is classed as having five tenants in it and is three stories high or above.” Will Lloyd explained that new licensing laws have actually been introduced recently, which have removed the three-story limit for licensing, changing it to be five tenants or more. According to Neil Wright, this still doesn’t address the growing confusion within the industry around what an HMO is. He commented: “I think there’s a lot of misunderstanding around the definition as to what standards apply to different types of buildings.” He explained that for developers, builders, design teams and those responsible for specification, there can be lot of

I think insurance is a very strong driver for change and it’s been inherent in the upgrade of fire safety systems throughout my career in the industry – Ian Watts

ill-defined areas regarding the end purpose of the building, whether commercial, residential or otherwise, which leads to confusion around requirements. The discussion turned to whether self-contained flats in high-rise buildings were legally considered HMOs or should be. Lloyd argued that self-contained flats should not be regarded as HMOs as they fail the standard test under the Housing Act. Student accommodation was also identified as a grey area. Dave Thewlis contended that there are too many areas of contention around the definition and that the industry should work together to simplify it. However, the group agreed that HMOs are so different in shape, size and structure that simplifying the definition is not a simple task.

Developer confusion Dave Thewlis also suggested that the specification of fire solutions in HMOs can often be left to the developer who may be misinformed or ill-equipped to make such decisions, and asked the group for their thoughts on how to best address this issue. Discussion centred around whether there should be benchmark documents set against HMOs and further guidance introduced

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to give more clarification to developers. The group referred to the most recent whitepaper on the Part 1 v Part 6 debate provided by Hochiki Europe as a good start when it comes to supportive literature for developers. Lloyd advised that being able to recommend one fully engineered solution for every HMO, including all elements of life safety systems, would be ideal. However, the group agreed that one of the biggest hurdles is the fact that this is an area where people simply don’t want to spend money. The group debated whether authorities needed to be involved to reinforce safety processes in HMOs. Currently, the biggest regulation in play is Local Authority Licensing and the RRFSO (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which are both enforced by the Fire Brigade, especially in larger HMOs. The group agreed that with the changes to the definition of HMOs, the new legislation will capture more properties to include those with five or more tenants in them. If this were the case then local authorities would have more grounds to enforce HMO requirements. Richard Wharram questioned whether local authorities themselves had enough awareness of what fire precautions should be in HMOs, whether they be passive or otherwise. Lloyd responded, stating that “it varies so much per local authority, we often get enquiries asking for advice, and there is often confusion over whether a property is a licensed HMO or not. We will often advise them to speak to their local authorities. It varies especially in London boroughs.” Ian Watts added: “This variation in awareness may be driven by Local Authorities having different insurance

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Unwanted fire activations are not usually due to equipment failure but a poor design and at times a poor installation by the installer who could be an apprentice with no knowledge of BS 5839 PT1 2017 and we find detector spacing, location not to the standard and at times which makes issuing a commissioning and BAFE certificate on a supply and commission basis difficult – Dave Thewlis criteria.”

Key challenges for duty holders The second area of debate was around key challenges for those looking after HMOs. Wharram put forward the argument that one of the biggest issues for duty-holders is false alarms. Questions were raised by the panel as to whether building owners should install BS 5839 Part 1 (Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises) devices in the whole HMO building, or just in communal areas, with BS 5839 Part-6 (Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises) devices in the actual living accommodation. While there are multiple factors contributing to this shift away from using Part-1 devices, false alarm reduction is, perhaps, the most prominent.

The issue with burnt toast One of the most used examples

to argue against Part-1 connected devices in HMOs is the hypothetical situation in which a tenant burns toast, inadvertently triggering a full building evacuation. Wharram discussed solutions to this, such as having a button within a tenant’s property which can indicate the alarm is false if pressed in a certain amount of time One school of thought recognises that having self-contained Part-6 domestic detection devices and connected audio/visual devices in individual flats or rooms can help avoid total building evacuation in the event of a non-life-threatening incident such as burnt toast. This said, in certain scenarios, there are potential safety implications when selecting these devices over Part-1 alternatives. The group discussed the benefits and disadvantages of both systems. When it comes to Part-6 systems, for example, tenants can sabotage their own devices by disconnecting them or removing the batteries. As these are rarely tested by maintenance staff, the group raised concerns that there may be many detectors across the country which have been non- functional for months.

Cost comparable Dave Thewlis argued that the costs of installing Part 1 over Part 6 systems in HMOs are perceived to be different, but in reality, he found that the price was often comparable and sometimes even cheaper to install a full L1 system. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, Part 1 systems can be extended into the tenant area and the benefits eliminate the need for part 6. He said that his company will often promote this and the fact they can do it cheaper with a verification cause and effect system. [More information required]

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Thewlis expressed concern for the priorities of decision-makers responsible for life safety in HMOs. He said: “From my experience, the safety of HMO tenants is rarely taken into consideration by landlords. Whichever the cheapest option is, whether it’s Part 1, Part 6, or a mixture, that’s what is installed into a property. Whether it works or not is not as considered as much as it should be.” Ian Watts then expressed concerns over value engineering: “I think any Value Engineering on Life Safety products should be struck off.” Lloyd agreed that cost is generally the issue at the front of a landlord’s mind, but false alarms are probably the second most pressing concern. Other problems, such as tenants damaging units or removing batteries from devices were discussed. The solution presented by panellists was to incorporate smarter, more innovative or mixed systems, or even units which couldn’t have power sources removed. Wharram also told the panel about the latest life safety technology from Hochiki Europe, such as multi-sensors. With multi-sensors and the newer systems and software, he advised that these can differentiate between heat and smoke throughout a block of flats. In the case of smoke, the latest multisensors will initially sound within the apartment and give a message to a larger system, regarding an ‘event’. If the smoke meets the fire threshold for a full five minutes, then this will trigger a full fire alarm, and subsequent processes, including an evacuation and investigation. If the smoke clears, the panel will reset itself. Wharram also brought up the topic of way finding and how more innovative multi-sensor systems can detect fire events along certain escape routes, allowing for an efficient and safe

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Automatic testing is the only way to prove that you test your lighting and it forms part of an emergency lighting logbook, which is as important as the bible for these systems. Auditable documents are everything – Ian Watts evacuation of the entire building.

New technology requires new skills These more advanced systems require a deeper level of technical knowledge and the panel explored challenges around a general lack of industry awareness, training gaps and the fact that more modern emergency technology needs to be installed by more competent electricians. Lloyd commented: “There are a lot of electricians who will work on HMOs and don’t know the full standard of interaction between Part 1 and Part 6 and when you should use each system.” He warned duty holders may forget the interaction between the two systems and their different requirements, especially in terms of battery supply. The stand-by battery life in Part 6, Lloyd said, is 72 hours. A traditional Part 1 system is 24 hours. Enhanced regulations and promoting minimum qualifications for life safety professionals were suggested as methods of improving quality in this area. Lloyd informed the group that the FIA has recently released its own qualifications for Fire Detection and Alarm System. Through these new qualifications the organisation will be able to “upskill the industry”, preventing the incorrect installation of equipment and reducing false

alarms. The importance of third-party certification was also debated and the fact that there are certain product approvals that building owners should look out for when considering life safety systems, such as EN approvals and the BS Kitemark. Ian Watts stated that, in his mind, one of the most important things is to log false alarm incidents and record the training of the Responsible People. At the same time, he also said it was vital to train occupants to ensure they are fully competent in using their own fire system. Thewlis stressed that Housing Schemes and councils have responsibility to protect their occupants in the best way possible, which he said was moving towards Part-1 systems using the latest in device technology. He said: “If an occupant with a Part 6 stand-alone system is overcome with smoke during a fire, nobody in the rest of the building will know about that incident until it is too late and may not survive the incident themselves.” He also told the group about his concern over issues around people sabotaging their own unmonitored Part 6 alarms, in cases of low-battery warning signs. Lloyd stated that the BS 5839-6 is currently under review. “We will be recommending in the new revision that in tenanted properties, there is a minimum standard, where they have D1 devices where the batteries can’t be removed.”

Shining a spotlight on emergency lighting Adams moved the conversation to the topic of Emergency Lighting in HMOs and pointed out that there was only one code of practice, (BS 5266) currently available for duty-holders to refer to.

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Watts told the group that there needs to be a greater level of understanding that the end- user has a duty of care and responsibility to perform a written risk assessment in line with this standard. He stated that the most important factor for duty holders to consider is to provide compliance to BS 5266. In a court of law, he said “compliance to the standard, is deemed to be compliance to the law.” Watts also stated that UK duty holders should aim to exceed to those standards, especially in terms of minimum lux levels, referencing higher requirements across Europe. (Information required from Ian) Watts also pointed out that under Home Office regulations, duty holders are required to use Competent Persons when installing and maintaining emergency lighting, moving the conversation back to training and upskilling.

Finding your way out The panel discussed way finding and the importance of avoiding compromised escape routes. Watts told the group about the value of having dynamic safety systems in HMOs which use a combination of emergency lighting, detection equipment and mapping technology to guide occupants safely out of buildings. He said: “For 10 years, the rest of Europe has had dynamic safety systems which can be programmed and interfaced into building management systems, but I fully believe that the best way to integrate a signal is from an integrated fire alarm panel whereby the sensing of smoke in an escape route can provide wayfinding, via a red cross on Emergency Lighting signs. There are products available to installers which operate using cause and effect

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We have technology to prevent false alarms, evacuate safely and earlier, but if we don’t tell people how it works, and train them it’s useless – Will Lloyd programming, allowing people to exit buildings via routes which don’t have smoke.” Wharram agreed that the best approach for life safety in HMOs would ideally be putting an entire, integrated life safety package together. Wharram and Watts discussed certification in terms of emergency lighting. Watts advised that emergency lighting products have their own standards that need to be adhered to but there is also confusion around best practice. Watts said: “If a product is designed to meet the requirements of EN 60598-2-22, this is not the same as it being ‘Certified to’. It horrifies me that it is not illegal to fit non-certified emergency lighting. Some people think that as long as it has a CE mark, that’s enough.” Watts stressed that he hoped emergency lighting law was enforced in the future, and that end-users protect themselves against legal action by using more dynamic systems. He advised that FIREscape+, from Hochiki Europe, is one such dynamic emergency lighting system, ideal for HMOs. The panel discussed automatic testing, with Watts championing its value. As the roundtable drew to a close, the panel each summarised what they believed the industry should be doing to encourage greater life safety processes within HMOs. The general consensus of the group was that collaboration and education were key. Wright said: “There can definitely

be more support from my perspective that’s openly seen as a fully fireengineered solution. We also must ensure that we engage with the right competent people to carry out the design and installation work.”

Driving greater levels of knowledge Thewlis added: “As an installer, we need to work closer with consultants and provide them with fully engineered solutions, that is our remit to support HMOs.” Wright agreed, saying: “Education is key. I’ve learned things that I didn’t know before this session. Working with contractors, and seeing a project from start to finish, working with designers. Adams responded: “It’s important for manufacturers to provide the right tools and educate the wider industry using their products. This can come in the form of guidance, whitepapers, or CPD schemes.” Wharram agreed and stressed that Hochiki Europe had a lot of positive feedback from its schemes. He said: “It’s about constant education, and bringing people up to the standard where they can do their job correctly. I also think we should look at third party accreditation from design to handover. In my eyes, I would like to see this become mandatory.” Will concluded: The FIA has a wide range of information. We cover a broad arena, and there is a lot of information available on our website for end-users and professionals. We also offer qualifications so we can upskill technicians. The more help and guidance we can offer, the more likely they are to take it.”

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1 Watt Emergency Egress Route Lighting Solutions

rolite Autoglo Ltd has launched a new range of technologically advanced and innovative “”Emergency Egress Route Lighting System”” with which you can enjoy the same light output with 10 times longer lifetime! The purpose of emergency escape lighting is to ensure the luminance is provided promptly, automatically and for a suitable time in a specified area when the power supply to the normal lighting fails to ensure that persons within the building can evacuate safely. The installation shall ensure that emergency escape lighting fulfils the following functions: • To illuminate escape route signs; • To provide illumination onto and along such routes as to allow safe movement towards and through the exits provides to a place of safety; • To ensure that fire alarm call points and fire equipment provided along escape routes can be readily located and used; • To permit operations concerned with safety measure; The versatile, Emergency Escape Route Lighting System is available in fixed and adjustable versions, and with a choice of white tones and beam angles. It delivers very substantial energy savings compared to a luminaire equipped with an equivalent halogen lamp. Installation is easy, as there is no need for a separate driver. And because there is no lamp replacement, maintenance costs are saved. All these factors combine to ensure a very fast return on investment. When it comes to Interiors you never

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compromise of the looks, and down lights enhances the experience. Emergency Escape Route Lighting Systems are Compact, Sleek and Recessed mounted battery back-up LED down lights which would complement and gel with your interiors to give a new/ modern look and would guide you to the exterior safely in emergency scenarios. There are different beam angles provided which are rectangular and circular beam according to the specifications required. We are able to provide a superior clean rectangular beam, are high efficiency lenses designed for use with the most popular existing LED references of the latest generation. Most lenses for LED applications in current use deliver output beams with circular or elliptical profiles. The light distribution as well as the intensity they produce is mostly suitable for applications in which a small spot is focused by the light beam. However, a uniform intensity distribution focused to a wider and not circular pattern, often referred to as a “flat-top”, is increasingly requires in many different uses. 1 Watt Emergency Egress Light System with battery back-up provide you with alternative self- contained emergency lighting which would help you to locate yourself for the interiors of the premises to the exterior quickly/ safely.

Features: • • • • •

Up to 3hrs. Backup Very low power consumption Constant current charger Faster charging Non- maintained/ Maintained

Applications • Hospitality • Lobbies, corridors, reception areas • Passage, Pathway, Staircase, Walkaway.

For more information, Website: www.prolite.in

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Install gas leak detector: BMC to commercial units

lthough food is the most important ‘daily bread’ for human living, cooking of the same can be life taking as well. Whether it’s a stove, grill, fryer or any other cooking equipment, LPG and PNG leaks present a constant flammable risk to the workers as well as to the property. Back in 2017, a fire claimed 12 lives at Bhanu sweatmeat shop in Saki Naka. Owing to which, BMC had directed all distributers, consumers and commercial establishments to install Gas Leak Detectors at their premises. Despite of such mandatory instructions given by BMC, many commercial units are seen violating the safety norms even today. Food Van gutted due to LPG gas Leakage TNN | Dec 4, 2018, 13:21 IST Five sustain injuries due to leakage in LPG cylinder TNN | Updated: Oct 31, 2018 Two serious among 10 injured in LPG blast TNN | May 31, 2018, 14:47 IST LPG Gas leakage causes fire in basement, worker injured TNN | Aug 18, 2018, 11:19 IST 6 suffer burn injuries in LPG gas cylinder explosion TNN | Dec 21, 2018, 22:50 IST

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Fire at Damu Nagar slum: Over 25 gas cylinders explode; two killed, 2,000 huts gutted Mumbai |Updated: December 8, 2015 3:39:42 am Above mentioned are few of many other catastrophic cases that happen every year in India. Our passive and lethargic approach towards such disasters has worsen the situation even further. What we do is: Either install a low quality gas detector and compromise on safety or file an FIR followed by a huge media coverage and some relief amount to the affected families. That’s it!!! The rootcause and so the preventive measures are completely ignored. In order to have an optimum protection against LPG explosions and mishaps, installing a LPG gas detector of good grade is very crucial. However, with so many choices available today, it’s undoubtedly challenging to pick one that’s perfect for your needs. Ambetronics LPG leak detectors consists of powerful gas sensors that are capable of detecting even the smallest leak thereby alerting the workers and the concerned authorities before the situation gets out of control.

Listed below are the most common questions that are asked by our clients: 1. Which Gas Sensor is used in our

gas detector? In order to offer precise gas leak detection, Ambetronics uses Pellistor/ Catalytic Bead Sensor that are capable of detecting the concentration of LPG/ PNG gas in 0 – 100 % LEL range having a resolution of 1 and an accuracy of ±2% of Full Scale. 2. Where will the gas sensor be located? LPG gas is heavier than air and hence at the time of gas leakage it sits to the floor level. Whereas PNG being lighter than air it tries to escape higher to the ceiling. In order to have an accurate detection, we recommend to mount our Gas Detector at a distance of: • LPG Gas Detector: 6 inches to 1 feet from the ground surface. • PNG Gas Detector: 1 feet above to the potential leakage source of PNG Pipeline.

3. How does the alarming system work? LPG and PNG gases are highly flammable and explosive above 40% LEL. Hence whenever there is gas leak, it is very crucial to alert the workers as well as the security guards at the earliest. Ambetronics offers an audiovisual alarm that gives out two level indication using a Hooter cum Flasher. For small kitchen sites, buzzer (with 80db loudness) can be used instead of using a Hooter (of 100db loudness). 4. In case of Gas leak, how will the gas detection system control the situation from worsening? In addition to the highly sensitive gas

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sensors and prompt alarming system that alerts the workers within seconds of gas leakage, Ambetronics gas detection system also minimizes the risk of damage by: • Automatically switches ON the Exhaust fan – In order to ventilate the kitchen area • Automatically switches OFF the gas valve – In order to prevent further gas accumulation in air • Our Smart IoT Module (SIM) can send alert messages to concerned kitchen authorities – Informing them remotely about the disastrous situation even if they are not prevent at the site. 5. Can the gas detection system with stand the environmental hazards? Other than the risk of fire & explosion,

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kitchen areas are also prone harsh environments consisting of dust, oil fumes, greasy floors, water splashes, etc. Hence to withstand and ensure efficient leak detection even at such tricky environments, Ambetronics Gas Detectors and Gas Monitors are: • Enclosed in a Flame-Proof Housing made up of Cast Aluminum Alloy, LM-6. • IP 65 compliant ensuring protection from water, oil fumes and dust. 6. Are the products certified? To ensure the long life and precise detection results at the site, Ambetronics offers complete 1 year instrument warranty for its Gas Detectors and Gas Monitors. One year sensor warranty is applicable only at ambient temperature

applications as the sensor may get damaged at higher concentration online processes. Our products are PESO, CE, CMRI certified. 7. Do we offer technical support? At Ambetronics we believe in offering optimum detection solution and that involves thorough study of the kitchen site and its probable leak areas. Our Services Engineers personally monitor the entire installation process and are available 365X24X7 for any further support needed.

For more information on Email: sales11@ambetronics.com

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Beating traffic jams with intelligent video technology

cross the world, many urban road networks are already saturated. This causes long delays for drivers, increasing frustration and reducing productivity. It also creates major public health risks due to poor air quality. Together, the effects of excessive traffic negatively impact city dwellers’ quality of life and the sustainability of cities. According to one study from INRIX, a leading provider of transport insights, Los Angeles commuters spent over 100 hours a year in traffic jams in 2017 – more than any other city in the world. Additionally, London traffic jams cost drivers the equivalent of £2,430 (USD$3,135) each, equal to more than £9.5 billion (USD$12.3 billion) across the city as a whole.

A major headache for city authorities Needless to say, traffic becomes a headache for city administrators, particularly in cities where rapid

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urbanisation and economic growth have led to increased ownership of vehicles. To find long-term solutions, city authorities are looking into the root causes of traffic congestion. In Hong Kong, the city’s Transport Advisory Committee published a report identifying the top-three causes of excessive traffic. These are: “too many vehicles on roads”, “illegal parking”, and “too much road works” – factors that all contribute heavily to traffic jams in cities worldwide.

How technology can help In many cities, building new road capacity is not an option – either because of available space, disruption to economic activities, or budgetary constraints. In these circumstances, city authorities are beginning to look to smart technologies to make people’s journeys faster and safer. In the portfolio of available traffic easing technologies, latest-generation

video technology is the star. In particular, innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep learning have transformed standard video monitoring with features that alert operators about traffic issues in real time. This allows them to take immediate action to keep lanes clear and to keep traffic flowing.

Three solutions with intelligent video technology for free-flowing cities Next generation video solutions are already helping city authorities to reduce congestion and deliver major time savings for drivers. Three examples are: Traffic guidance This kind of solution uses smart cameras installed at intersections to monitor and report on real-time traffic flow. It works by constantly observing the flow of traffic lanes, and by counting vehicles within defined areas of the road. Data is then sent to traffic management control centres where

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They simultaneously share the real-time data with the traffic signal system. Based on this data, traffic lights can be coordinated automatically to even out the traffic flow, giving traffic more or less priority, as needed, by extending or reducing the time available to cross the intersection. This helps to speed up journeys, reduces drivers’ frustration and eliminates the need for manual intervention by traffic police when traffic builds up in one direction.

irresponsible driving and remove obstacles on urban roads, while also holding drivers accountable. As well as helping to reduce traffic congestion, traffic enforcement video solutions can also help to improve public safety. They can be used, for example, to detect drivers who run red lights or otherwise drive dangerously, and to take action against them.

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With urban traffic management now topping the agenda for most city authorities, intelligent video technology is a beacon of hope. By monitoring traffic in real time, these kinds of solutions allow city authorities to take immediate action to ease bottlenecks – reducing drivers’ frustration, reducing lost productivity and improving urban air quality. Additionally, real-time incident detection helps to improve

In many cases, traffic congestion is caused by illegal or irresponsible road use, such as illegal parking and use of bus lanes. With traffic enforcement video solutions such as wrong-way driving detection, illegal U-turns and illegal parking detection, these kinds of incidents can be identified in real time, allowing operators in traffic control centres to alert the authorities in immediately. This makes it faster to react to incidences of illegal or

overall driving standards, which ultimately reduces the number of accidents and saves lives. As more and more city authorities begin to see the huge value of latestgeneration video solutions for traffic management, adoption is accelerating. This is especially the case where cities have been able to implement a suitable regulatory and funding structure to support the implement of these kinds of solutions.

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