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India is witnessing a substantial increase in terms of awareness about fire safety. The rapidly growing demand for fire protection equipments and technologies across the country has significantly contributed towards the growth of the fire & safety equipment domains. According to India Fire & Safety Equipment Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019, the market revenues of India Fire & Safety equipment market are expected to reach US$4.94 billion by the end of 2019. Indian security and surveillance market is at a fascinating stage. We are moving from security in closed spaces to security of public places. This has led to spending from both government and the private sector. The global security and surveillance industry has grown in importance owing to the growing importance placed on safety and well-being, both in residential and commercial sectors. Significant rise in security threats has propelled governments from different countries to prioritise the development and adoption of advanced surveillance techniques. Growing crime rates and increasing instances of security breaches across the world, leading to massive loss of human life and assets, are the major drivers of the electronic security market. The fear of terrorism and crimes like theft and vandalism, and the growing insecurity among people regarding the safety of their property and assets, are some of the major contributors to the growth of the global surveillance market. Improved economic productivity followed by rising per capita income promotes employment and installation of modern and advanced technologydriven surveillance systems. Also, manned security dominates demand in developing nations, whereas developed markets are focused more on electronic security services that are more widely used in the US, Canada, much of western Europe, Japan and South Korea. There is an overall shift in market share from western countries to the Asia-Pacific.
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Prama Hikvision: Changing the dynamics of Security Industry Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.
18 SECURITY INDUSTRY
BUSINESS NEWS
TECH TRENDS
22 CP PLUS Eyes Middle East : Launches Stores Across Egypt
22 F-Secure Radar wins Techconsult vulnerability management award
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ZKTECO Security Inspection Solution for CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) at Delhi, India
Hikvision’s AI Technology and Applications: Delivering Growth & Next-Generation Security Solutions
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Avians’ Loading Bay Solutions for you to be one step ahead
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29 Matrix to Introduce Security Solutions for Enterprises at SECUTECH INDIA 2019
30 Videonetics honoured with INDIAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR Award
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SAFETY INDUSTRY BUSINESS NEWS
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49 Best practice in health, safety and wellbeing at work shared at British Safety Council conference in Mumbai
CASE STUDY
52 56 Workplace wellbeing – is it working? 64 Photoluminescent signs and their place in the safety segment in the country
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Insurance Europe publishes international guidelines for the planning and installation of gas extinguishing systems
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Victaulic Celebrates 100 Years of Customer - Focused Patented Innovation
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“Fire Detection & Protection Industry is in phase of transformation”
“Fire Detection & Protection Industry is in phase of transformation”
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Editorial Board
Editorial Index 75F
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A ADOR WELDING
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AMBETRONICS
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AVIANS
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B BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL
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C Mr. Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner, Marvel Gloves Industries
Mr. Harsha Joshi CEO, Prolite Autoglo Limited
Mr. Deepak Kapoor Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.
CP PLUS
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F F-SECURE
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H HOCHIKI
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K KARAM INDUSTRIES
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Mr. T. P. Singh Director - S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Nishith Dand Director, Sure Safety India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Hariom Sharma Director-Sales & Marketing, Solus Security Systems Pvt. Ltd.
MARVEL GLOVES
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MATRIX
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N NEPTUNE AUTOMATIC
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NORIK KONSULT
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P PRAMA HIKVISION
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PROLITE AUTOGLO
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R REALTY AUTOMATION & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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S SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION BUREAU
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V Mr. Rohit Harjani, Country Manager, Indian Sub Continent, Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd. – India Branch Office
Mr. Johnson Mathew Vice President Fire Products Gunnebo India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian President, VBS Corporate Support
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VICTAULIC
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VIDEONETICS
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Mr. Kiron Kunte Director, Norik Konsult
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Mr. R. R. Nair Director, Safety & Health Information Bureau
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Mr. Jiten Mohapatra General Manager - India Zkteco Biometrics India Pvt. Ltd.
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PRAMA HIKVISION : Changing the dynamics of SECURITY INDUSTRY Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.
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Q. In your view, how is the security landscape in India vis-avis global scenario? The Indian Security Market is moving fast towards maturity. It is briskly adapting global trends as per projects and special requirements. In the Indian market customer preference has been shifting from analog based surveillance systems to IP based surveillance systems. The global proliferation of Integrated Security Solutions and IoT trends has created a huge demand for IP based video surveillance and security systems (Access Control, Intrusion and Perimeter Security Systems) in key verticals. Indian security market remains an enigma due to its multi- layered structure, huge scale, socio-economic diversity, various vertical markets and myriad customized requirements compared to other developed countries. India is one of the fastest growing markets for security products and solutions across the globe. The Indian security market is currently moving towards a mature stage. In the coming years, India’s security market is expected to grow further. The government’s Smart City Mission and Safe Cities initiatives are creating new opportunities for the security Industry. The rising awareness about the benefits of the electronic security equipment amongst the Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III cities of the country also encouraged the electronic security industry to expand their manufacturing facilities in India. In fact, to cope up with a requirement of huge proportions,
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Prama Hikvision India has a long term commitment to ‘Make in India’ program. We are following the India specific product roadmap. We had already started production in a stateof–the art manufacturing facility near Mumbai to cater to the India and overseas market.
Q. Highlight the challenges and opportunities within the country in the security segment. India is one of the largest security markets in the world after the US and China. The Indian security market presents unprecedented opportunities for lots of futuristic technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, Big Data, and Machine Learning. India also has the vast pool of trained engineers and skilled workforce. The incumbent government needs to leverage the immense potential of India’s Security solution providers, it could be the best opportunity for security professionals, channel partners and the business community. The consolidation trend in the security industry has created large corporate entities with diversified product portfolios, but managing the wide range of products has remained another challenge. The pricing, taxation, import duty, the policy framework and standards are some other critical challenges, which needs to be resolved by the government and industry bodies. The widely unorganized and unregulated security market in India remains a perpetual challenge.
Q. How are technologies, such as AI, Cloud, Big Data and IoT transforming the security industry? The Indian security industry is in a transition phase with the growing adoption of AI, Big Data & IoT trends and other new technologies (Blockchain, UAV & Robotics). These technologies are evolving the security industry to the next level. They are enhancing the capabilities of security systems and empowering the end-users with smart applications.
Q. Please update us on the key products you are showcasing at the upcoming Secutech India 2019. What kind of response are you expecting? Hikvision is making fast advancement in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Big Data, and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies. Our latest security product portfolio is empowered by applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, AI Cloud and Advanced Video Analytics. We have a comprehensive product offerings in the security product categories, namely Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, Perimeter Security, Smart Home (EZVIZ) and Video Door Phone, Storage, AI Cloud, Robotics, UAV + Jammer and UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance System) segments. Hikvision will showcase a wide range of Video Surveillance Systems during the Secutech Exhibition. Our latest products include, 4 MP DarkFighterX
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Camera, Turbo HD 5.0 Camera Series, Easy IP 4.0 Series, EZVIZ Cameras and Specialized Camera products (Dark Fighter, PanoVu, Thermal, Anticorrosion, Explosion-proof, People Counting and Fish Eyes camera). Hikvision will display a wide range of, DVRs, NVRs, CVR, VMS, LED Monitors and key components. Hikvision will also display the entire range of NonCCTV products including, AXHub Intruder Alarm, Video Intercom, Smart Pole, Emergency Call Box and Intelligent Traffic System. Secutech India is one of leading security exhibitions in India. We are hoping for a good response from the security industry.
Q. In your observation, which key sectors are driving the demand for security products in India? The Indian surveillance market is witnessing immense growth from key verticals such as Smart City, Safe City, Transportation, Airport & Seaport, BFSI, PPOG (Power, Petroleum, Oil& Gas) Retail, Pharma, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Education. The government, in general, is the biggest segment in terms of volume and demand. The private sector also has vast potential for growth. About 87% of surveillance needs are for commercial purpose, whereas 13% are for residential. In the last few years, technological advancement in video surveillance has helped in shaping the industry. Consistent with the ongoing demand from heightened security needs, the video security market continues to experience a technology transition from relatively passive analogue CCTV video systems to more sophisticated network-based IP video solutions that include integrated analytics. Infrastructure growth and security awareness are driving investments in the Indian market for surveillance expenditure from both the government
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and the private customers. Rapid urbanization is increasing the demand for surveillance solutions from Tier II and Tier III cities.
Q. Please tell us about your total market share and key clients in India. Prama Hikvision India has the largest market share in the security and surveillance domains. Our key clients are the leading private and government organizations spread across the verticals.
Q. Security surveillance is a fiercely competitive marketplace, what is your niche? How do you stand out from the competition? Hikvision is the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Technology and product innovation are the driving force behind Hikvision’s leadership in the global surveillance market. We are leading the security and surveillance market with technology innovations, research and development, latest products and solutions. We are offering cutting edge technology and innovative solutions to the end-users.
Q. How is Hikvision planning to cash in on the huge opportunity presented by the government programs, such as Digital India and Smart Cities? The government initiatives such as ‘Smart City Mission’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make in India‘ initiatives are driving the overall growth of the security industry. We at Hikvision are leading in the video surveillance domain with technology innovation through various research and development initiatives. Hikvision has brought in many new technologies (Artificial Intelligence,
Deep Learning, AI Cloud, IoT and Big Data) to the forefront of Smart City and Safe City domain. These latest products and solutions include Artificial Intelligence enabled DeepinView Cameras and DeepinMind NVRs, AI Cloud, AI Enabled Face Recognition Terminals and Swing Barriers ,Smart Pole, Emergency Call Box, AI Technology Applications (Face Recognition, People Tracking, Perimeter Protection), Intelligent Traffic Management Solutions and Mobile Solutions, Access Control Solutions, Intrusion system, PanoVu Cameras, etc. Apart from the latest products and solutions, ‘Make in India’ initiative has given a major boost for Hikvision products in the Indian market. The successful foray into the ‘Make in India’ initiative by Hikvision will reduce the total cost of ownership in Safe City and Smart City projects.
Q. What is your future vision? How do you see your brand growing over the next five years? We at Hikvision have a long term research and development focus. Our R&D centers continue to offer cutting edge technologies in security and surveillance products. Our leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Cloud, Deep Learning, Big Data and IoT trends shows that our key value proposition is technology innovations. In an ever-changing world, Hikvision’s original goals have not changed – namely, to provide value to all customers, to combat crime and terrorism, and to provide a safer society for communities, families and children. From our original slogan, “First Choice for Security Professionals”, to our newest one, “See Far, Go Further”, Hikvision has maintained its long term commitment to excellence.
For more information, please visit us at www.hikvision.com.
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CP PLUS Eyes Middle East : Launches Stores Across Egypt Crossing one milestone after another, CP PLUS, the undisputed leader of the surveillance industry in India, furthered its international presence with chain of exclusive store launches across the historic country of Egypt. Extending its territorial influence, CP PLUS launched its stores in - Alexandria, Portsaid, Mansoura, Cairo, Zagazg, Minya, Sohag, Qena, and Aswan; making its surveillance products and solutions available throughout the nine exclusive stores for Egyptian customers. A grand launch was organized across each of the CP PLUS store with a ceremonial cake cutting by the members of the CP PLUS team. Commenting on the Egypt debut, Mr. Aditya Khemka, MD - CP PLUS ecstatically shared, “We were looking forward to this launch and
opening of the CP PLUS exclusive stores in Egypt is one of the proudest moments for us. It is exciting to expand our reach and see ourselves visible on this part of the world. Egypt should prove a favorable market for us since the on-going development and infrastructural advancements will be beneficial for the business to penetrate deeper. Also, this location will provide us with an
opportunity to eye the neighboring locations of the middle eastern continent. We want to work towards making the Security and Surveillance domain a prominent and flourishing sector here, and target more and more customers to gain business mileage.” During the store launches, Team CP PLUS displayed specific surveillance solutions such as T & A Solutions (VDP Solution), Intelligent Network
Solution, Artificial Intelligence based solution and HD Surveillance Solution among others. The CP PLUS stores in Egypt will house wide range of products starting from Network Camera, NVR Solution, Analog HD Camera, PTZ Camera, Digital Video Recorders, Biometric Solutions, VDP Solutions, Accessories and more. The surveillance industry in Egypt is going through a transitional phase and the country’s infrastructural development is rapidly evolving towards a brighter future. With the store launches, now the CP PLUS team will add another dimension to its international market reach. In addition, with this CP PLUS is foraying into understanding the customer sentiments and plans to work relentlessly in fulfilling consumer expectations in the Mideast nation.
F-Secure Radar wins Techconsult vulnerability management award Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure continues to receive market recognition for their solutions, with the current win being a first for the company. The latest accolade is the Professional User Rating: Security Solutions 2019 (PUR-S) Champion Award given for Radar by German research and analyst firm Techconsult. F-Secure Radar is a PCI ASV certified, turnkey vulnerability scanning and
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identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities and
security risks, even beyond their organization’s own network assets. Unpatched and badly configured software is a key attack vector and breach enabler, especially when it comes to more advanced attacks. F-Secure Radar can significantly lower the cost of an organization’s vulnerability management process by automatically and proactively identifying vulnerabilities – and
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prioritizing them based on business risk. F-Secure’s Teemu Myllykangas, Radar Solution Director, explains that prioritization of vulnerabilities should be done based on true business risk rather than the perceived severity of the vulnerability. “For example, even a severe vulnerability doesn’t necessarily rise very high in remediation priority when it’s on a laptop that you do not particularly care about. However, a mediocre vulnerability on an internet-facing business-critical server will certainly be one of the top priorities. We help in prioritizing the vulnerabilities by providing the needed business risk context,” he says. Vulnerability Management (VM) is the process of identifying, evaluating,
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reporting, and remediating security vulnerabilities in business processes, web applications, and systems, as well as the software that runs on them. This is not the entire attack surface, however. “Unlike F-Secure Radar, most VM solutions do not look beyond your own network. Often, elements of old services remain online, even after the service is shut down. They are forgotten and unmaintained, and thus are vulnerable. For an attacker studying your attack surface, however, they provide an easy-to-exploit beachhead to your network,” explains Myllykangas. F-Secure Radar leverages the Finnish cyber security company’s trademark combination of human expertise and AI excellence.
The expertise and real-world experience gained from F-Secure’s penetration testers and red teaming exercises fuel the development of the solution, providing awardwinning value for its users. Techconsult conducted a large-scale user study on IT security products for 6 solution areas, with 14 categories and more than 60 individual criteria. The evaluation, which involved more than 2,000 user companies completing an online survey, involved ratings regarding company, and technology/solution rating. Around 160 manufacturers offering IT security solutions on the German-speaking market were in focus. Marco Becker, IT market analyst at Techconsult comments about the award
that “with its vulnerability management solution “F-Secure Radar”, F-Secure achieved fifth place and thus a top position in the broadly diversified field of competition.” “F-Secure was particularly convincing in the concrete solution evaluation, which even achieved a place on the winner’s rostrum in several categories. In concrete terms, this means that F-Secure has the secondbest rating for solution utility and manufacturer loyalty, and the third-best for userfriendliness and product loyalty,” he adds. The latest award given to F-Secure comes on the heels of two from AV-TEST for F-Secure Protection Service for Business Computer Protection and the consumeroriented F-Secure SAFE.
ZKTECO Security Inspection Solution for CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) at Delhi, India Overview: To prevent from unsuspicious objects & provide a high security at government area.
Solution: ZKTeco provided a security Inspection solution to CRPF by Installing
Baggage X- Ray scanner, ZKX6050 at the entrance to avoid suspicious objects inside confidential area at CRPF Campus as being a part of government body. It will provide a high level of security inspection as the screen of the X-ray baggage inspection can display the goods with different color, so that staff can distinguish if there is any dangerous goods belongs to it which can be harmful.
For more information, Website: www.zkteco.in
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Matrix to Introduce Security Solutions for Enterprises at SECUTECH INDIA 2019 Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in the Secutech India 2019 held at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai from 25th to 27th April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its IP Video Surveillance and Access Control solutions at the event. Matrix will be showcasing an enterprise-grade Video Management Solution designed, engineered and built specifically for growing multi-location organizations. The entire solution focuses on automating processes and enhancing efficiency of organizations. We will also be showcasing a new range of Audio compatible and compact Professional Series IP cameras powered by SONY STARVIS series sensors with EXMOR technology. This gives the cameras an edge over others in terms of exceptional low light performance, consistent image quality during varying light conditions (True WDR), better bandwidth optimization and many other features. Furthermore, we will be showcasing our new Extreme series of Network Video Recorder (NVRX) at the event. This NVR is equipped with 4K decoding capacity and characteristics like Cascading (up to 20 NVRs), Camera-wise Recording Retention and Database Level Integration. Moreover, these latest NVRs are also backed with an intelligent software
that helps detect threats and send instant notifications for Real-time Security. Matrix is known for offering technology driven, innovative, futuristic solutions catering to diverse and complex deployments especially for the SMB, SME and Large Enterprises. At this event, Matrix Comsec is going to unveil COSEC ARGO – The Next Generation Door Controller with a blend of performance and aesthetics. The new door controller is equipped with features like 3.5” IPS Touchscreen LCD with Gorilla Glass, Powerful Processor for Ultra-fast User identification, Intuitive User Experience, Vandal Resistant (IK08). Our solution experts will be demonstrating the Standalone Access Control solution and exhibiting the
Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance system. Or solution experts will also showcase some extraordinary Biometric Door Controllers useful for applications in Time-Attendance, Access Control, Visitor Management, Cafeteria Management and more. Matrix Telecom domain will be showcasing its Enterprise Meeting Server – PARISAT. An enterprisegrade Video Conferencing Solution, PARISAT MS100 can conduct meetings between people spread across multiple locations and time zones. It brings all the participants face-to-face in a virtual conference. This makes their presence, communication and information sharing as good and as easy as if they all were physically present in a real conference room. With 12-party HD video conferencing, PARISAT brings meetings to life. At the event, Matrix will also highlight ETERNITY NENX, newly launched Unified Communication Platform for SOHO and SMB. Increasing number of Small and Medium organizations are migrating to leverage benefits of IP, for such applications, Matrix ETERNITY NENX is a perfect fit. To know more about these unique Security and Telecom solution offerings, do visit us at Secutech India 2019, Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, Stand no. E8 from 25th to 27th April 2019.
About Matrix Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. As an innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, the company is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the Security and Telecom industries. With around 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cuttingedge products like Video Surveillance Systems - Video Management Software, Network Video Recorder and IP Camera, Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems as well as Telecom Solutions such as Unified Communications, IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP and GSM Gateways and Communication Endpoints. These solutions are featurerich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global footprints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 2,500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.
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Videonetics honoured with INDIAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR Award Videonetics, the World-leading Visual Computing Platform Development Company, has been honored with the prestigious award ‘Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Year’, by Finest India Skill Talent (FIST) Awards 2019, for their outstanding growth coupled with designing and delivering indigenous innovations in the country. Initiated by Fire & Security Association of India, the FIST Awards recognize extraordinary contribution of organization and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting and emergency response. The gala award night was attended by stakeholders, decision
makers and policymakers from the industry fraternity. Paneled by an esteemed jury comprising of industry stalwarts, the award was adjudged using a robust rating scale and evaluated on key criteria such as competitive advantage, size, innovation capabilities, and management
effectiveness. Expressing on the achievement, Dr. Tinku Acharya, Fellow IEEE, Founder & MD, Videonetics said, “we are extremely grateful to receive this award from FIST. This recognition validates our drive for high performance, innovation,
differentiation and global scalability. We will continue to invest in R&D to generate Indian Intellectual Properties with a patriotic mission to minimize our dependency on foreign technologies. Mr. Avinash Trivedi, VP – Business Development, Videonetics commented, “We are thankful to FSAI for acknowledging our contribution and efforts with the FIST award. At Videonetics, we’ve always strived to bring more value to our partners, integrators and customers. I would like to dedicate this award to them for their dedication, commitment and excellent contribution to Videonetics growth”.
India’s commercial security and fire safety community to meet at SECUTECH INDIA & FIRE & SAFETY INDIA, in Mumbai this April India has been one of the fastest growing markets for security and fire protection products in the past five years. Every industry vertical be it oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, transport, construction, hotels, critical infrastructure, hospitals, retail & banking and even government sectors are concerned about their premises as well as their personnel safety and security. SECUTECH INDIA 2019 and FIRE & SAFETY INDIA 2019, the twin exhibitions highlight solutions for these concerns
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and apprises the industry on new market developments along with a showcase of innovative products and services available for commercial usage today. A total of 30000 visitors, delegates and high profile buyers are expected to come together on 25th, 26th and 27th of April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai to explore new business opportunities, identify new technologies, and explore latest security and fire safety applications. “The combination of
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SECUTECH INDIA and FIRE & SAFETY INDIA offers a unique platform for the society and industrial community to understand and realign to the fundamental pre-requisites of security and also identify trending technologies from international and regional manufacturers, distributors and technology integrators.” said Manish Gandhi, Exhibition Director, Secutech India. “Leading product manufacturers, system integrators, OEMs and sole dealerships demonstrate latest products and services from the securi-
ty, safety and fire protection domain to end-users from different industry verticals and government organizations at the exhibition,” he added. As the most important security and fire safety event in India, SECUTECH INDIA 2019 and FIRE & SAFETY INDIA 2019 is an ideal platform that helps to advance industry know-how in this fast-growing market. The exhibition’s supporting program and allied events specifically boost networking activities between exhibitors and industry end users.
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Networking The Back Bone for Security Systems
(Understanding the Basic Elements of this Backbone) Part I Basic Elements of the Network Passive Components • Wall outlets – to which the end points (cameras, readers etc) are connected • Patch panels and Cabinets • Horizontal: Cat 6 / 6a/ 7 UTP cable – medium between the end point and the main cross connect • Vertical (backbone): Fibre optic cable; WiFi – not quite passive
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he electronic security industry has moved into the IT space, with IP technologies growing in significance and application. Most CCTV, access control, intruder detection and intercom systems now offer IP network interfaces, allowing devices or control panels to communicate over an IP infrastructure. This trend towards IP based security systems is firmly established. The trend is away from analog-based video systems that run over coaxial-cabling systems and toward IP-based systems running over twisted-pair and/or fibre-optic cabling systems. This transition from Analog to IP based security systems is also true for other end points like Sensors and Intelligent Building
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Management Systems. By utilising an IP network, these technologies can work together using the same communications protocol and perform as a complete solution. This enables the security requirements of the network to be considered as a whole. The massive amount of data that is collected, transformed, and delivered across the network requires a state-of-art network. Not only does the system need to support current data requirement, but it must also accommodate the future volumes of data as the organization grows. The role of the network is very important, as it is critical to the performance of overall Security System.
Active Components • Hub aka repeater: This broadcasts the same data to all its ports. Hubs do not manage any traffic coming through them; they only broadcast or repeat packets from an incoming port to all other ports. • Switch: This is more sophisticated than a hub. It forwards data only to those devices that the data is intended for, as it uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination. A switch is considered a Layer 2 device operating at the data link layer. Switches use packet switching to receive, process and forward data. • Router: A router is a more sophisticated device than a switch. It connects computer networks, for example, connecting a campus network with the Internet. They connect LAN’s with WAN’s. Routers transfer packets of data between networks to establish and sustain communication between two nodes in an internetwork. Routers operate at Layer 3 (network layer) of the OSI model; a router uses the destination IP address in a data packet to
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determine where to forward the packet. In addition, routers often perform (a) network address translation (NAT), which allows all devices on a sub-network (e.g., all devices in a campus) to share the same public IP address and (b) sometimes include built-in firewalls to improve the network’s security. Although the two names are mistakenly interchanged, switches and routers are not the same!
Network Topologies Bus Topology This topology is typically deployed where a backbone of optical fiber cable runs around the perimeter of a premise so as to connect all the devices/ cameras to the network. This is the simplest way to design the network of a Security System. Ring Topology This is an arrangement of cameras/ security devices in a ring - creating a closed logical loop in the network. Every device receives the signal first and then transmits it further to the other device. Star Topology This topology is generally used when
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the premise is small and all the security devices are networked to a central hub or a core switch. In this case network failure for one device does not affect the other devices. Mesh Topology Mesh Topology is generally used in ‘wireless city surveillance applications’. In this topology, all the security devices are connected to each other, giving a lot of redundancy to the network.
Summary • The electronic security industry has moved into the IT space, with IP technologies growing in significance and application. • By utilising an IP network, all the security systems can work together and perform as an integrated solution. This enables the security requirements of the network to be considered as a whole. • The role of the network is very important, as it is critical to the performance of overall Security System. • Security Teams need to quickly understand the basics of Networking. This is important and necessary. • Security and IT teams can no longer work in isolation.
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Kiron Kunte has over 35 years of design and solutions experience, in Security, Telephony and Networking infrastructure. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay, a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers and has a post-graduate diploma, from Bombay University, in Systems Management. He is professionally certified in the design and engineering of Data Centres, IP Telephony, Video surveillance and Structured Cabling solutions. He heads Norik Konsult, a practice that offers advisory, design and system planning help to upgrade or build a new Telephony, Security and Networking infrastructure. For more information contact: www.norikkonsult.com
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Hikvision’s AI Technology and Applications: Delivering Growth & NextGeneration Security Solutions - By Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.
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o compete and thrive in today’s crowded markets, businesses and institutions need to work smarter. Based on a technology called Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) ‘trains’ computers to do tasks faster and better than people previously could. For example, in the application of video technology, AI makes it possible for security and business systems to recognise people, vehicles, as well as identify customer interests, and certain scenarios that used to have human oversight like shelf items running out of stock, and more. This capability means that it’s now possible to automate many key surveillance tasks and business processes.
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Work smarter and safer with Hikvision When it comes to delivering the insights today’s organisations need, Hikvision is a pioneer in security and beyond. Our industry leading smart cameras and infrastructure solutions, engineered with AI technology integrate a range of tools to support smarter decision making, from people counting and facial recognition, to vehicle recognition and automated security alerts. The application for Hikvision’s smart technologies is virtually limitless. We help banks to protect employees, customers, branch offices and ATMs. We help retailers to understand footfall in their stores and optimise their merchandising strategies. And we help
city authorities to reduce congestion and pollution with smart traffic management solutions. One partner with a world of insights Hikvision offers a broad range of technologies needed to help organisations work smarter, from nextgeneration cameras equipped with AI and Deep Learning technologies, with smart ‘edge’ infrastructure and deep data analytics capabilities in the cloud. As such, we give you one point of access to a world of insights to help your organisation work smarter and, crucially, to protect your people and assets from security threats. Powerful new technologies like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence have recently been
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developed to offer an entirely new level of security. Video capture and recording solutions today can record facial images and compare them with incredible accuracy. And Hikvision is right there at the forefront of this exciting new horizon in protecting our communities, our loved ones, and our property. There are many ways to use Facial Recognition to keep people safe, enhance business operations, as well as improve our everyday lives with optimised services. Here’s a glimpse into how it works and how we can use it to make the world safer each time it’s needed.
Law Enforcement This technology serves best where suspect identification is most critical, including government and diplomacy buildings; borders and customs areas; travel nodes such as air and sea ports, just to name a few. Also, law enforcement personnel will find a more efficient way to investigate incidents with advanced footage retrieval using recognition capabilities and vehicle traits analysis algorithms.
Time & Attendance Reports Now there is a better way to track attendance. Based on facial recognition technology, this new method is quicker, safer, and more accurate. Thanks to this technology, employees no longer need to remind themselves to carry ID cards all the time, and professors will no longer need to take roll one by one. A great tool
at Educational Campuses, Factories, and at Events and Conferences.
VIP Recognition Loyal VIP customers are enormously valuable to commercial entities, but the service staff cannot always identify them immediately. Intelligent facial recognition cameras, however, can provide unique opportunities that were previously unavailable. When customers choose to participate in VIP programs, marketing promotions or other incentives, facial recognition technology will give retailers accurate tools to identify VIPs and loyal customers so staff can provide the right kind of service at the right time. Hikvision facial recognition can create new possibilities to optimize your next marketing program.
Blacklist Alarm Using the Blacklist Alarm provides extra help to law enforcement personnel to identify known suspects in designated areas and secure public safety. For commercial customers, a list of interesting people can be used in a similar way to trigger attention and action needed if ‘unwanted’ people are detected at Sports Venues, Malls and Hotels, just to name a few. This AI technology is applicable in Banks, Shops, Airports and Casinos. Vehicle Identification Management applications: Improving traffic flow, traffic management, and vehicle and
site security The ability to identify vehicles can provide major benefits for local authorities, businesses and a range of other organisations. It becomes possible, for instance, to improve entrance management to schools, offices and factories, or to implement congestion charging strategies in city centres. Vehicle recognition technology also supports a wide range of Traffic Management solutions that keep vehicles moving in busy urban areas, improve road safety and speed up responses to road traffic incidents and offences. As of now, this technology is mainly reflected on vehicle number plate recognition and vehicle feature recognition.
Recognise vehicle number plates in real time The Hikvision ANPR application captures a vehicle’s license plate in real time, compares or adds it to a pre-defined list. Once a number plate has been recognised and stored, an appropriate action is taken, such as opening a gate, adding a cost, or generating an alert.
Recognise vehicles Hikvision’s vehicle recognition feature uses a Deep Learning algorithm to distinguish between small and large vehicles, with the added ability to detect the make, model and colour. The system can be programmed to search for anomalies such as cars travelling in designated bus lanes, or vehicles driving without license plates, for example. This AI Application enables entrance, exit management, parking lot management and Traffic violation management.
For more information, Website: www.hikvision.com. APRIL 2019 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW
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Avians’ Loading Bay Solutions for you to be one step ahead
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vians has been the pioneer of bringing innovation and advancement to the field of industrial automated doors. With years of excellence, Avians is now an industry expert and is one of the very few establishments that offer the most refined and reliable products in High-End Automatic Entrance Solution Range. We ensure that every requirement is met accurately with their designs.
Our Solutions! Loading Bay Equipment is one of the many products that we pride ourselves upon. As all components for your Loading Bay are available from a single source, the whole process - from product development and design to manufacturing, installation and service are optimally co-ordinated, which ensures smooth loading and unloading at your loading bay. Dock levelers: Dock Levelers allow safe, convenient and quick unloading of goods from the vehicles, minimizing energy used and help in maintaining the
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quality of transported goods. The Dock Levelers from Avians are manufactured conforming to the European standards and using advanced technology to create a precision based engineered product. Dock Levelers is placed at the exterior of the building in a loading bay. This is an actual bridge between the loading area and the vehicle, so as to balance out all the difference in height and distance. Various load carrying capacities ranging from 6 tons to 25 tons are available in the array of dock levelers offered by us. There are two types of dock levelers - Standard Lip and Telescopic Lip dock levelers. These Dock levelers are highly advance control panel along with the power pack are available with safety and integration facility as optional. All Dock Leveler controls offer the option of mutual safeguarding of the Dock Door and Dock Leveler to prevent damage Dock shelters: Dock Shelters provide an optimum seal between the internal and external environments, assisting in the reduction of energy consumption. Dock Shelters in combination with a Dock
Levelers eliminate the need for a ramp and canopies and ease of operation. Dock shelters and Dock Seals are placed at the exterior of the doors openings and forms a shelter between the dock bay and the vehicle while the loading or unloading of the material is taking place. The vehicle reverses into the dock shelters which seals it off giving weather protection during the loading and unloading. Our range of Dock Shelters and Dock Seals such as retractable dock shelters and inflatable dock shelters form an effective seal between the truck, trailer and building and are best suited to sites where a stringent seal is needed.
Our Promise! Above are two of the many categories where we have put in extensive research and our expertise. From identifying the requirements to creating solutions to execution, we make sure we take care of every single step.
For more information Web: www.avians.co.in
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INDIA’s First Smart City Parking & Security Management Solution in Connaught Place New Delhi Providing Improved Parking Experience via Automation & Digitization
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eptune Automatic Pvt. Ltd ( Formerly known as FAAC India Pvt. Ltd ) , the company offers innovative parking solutions and has established itself as a leading provider in this field, offering people a satisfying and hassle-free parking experience. India’s first Smart City Parking &
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Security Management Project has been successfully implemented for NDMC in heart of Delhi i.e. Connaught Place in 2018. This project is covering 87 Plus parkings in and around Connaught Place. All parking are secured with around 300 Plus CCTV & PTZ cameras. The motorist are guided through
Electronic Variable Display Boards of different sizes installed at various locations in & around parking lots. All gated parking are equipped with Automatic Ticket Dispenser, Automatic Number Plate Readers and Boom Barriers . Rest, On Road Parkings are covered with Electronic Hand Held Ticketing Devices. All car parking spaces covered with either Under Ground Magnetic with IR Sensors or ultra sonic sensors. Besides electronic payment at each Point of sales locations, 8 nos of Automatic Payment Collection Machines are installed at strategic locations for convenience of the users. Mobile APP is available free of cost to users for checking availability of parking spaces at various parking, to navigate to nearest parking location, information of wrongly parked & towed vehicle as well as for advance booking of Parking Spaces. Traffic and availability of a parking space are two things that stress out
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Indian commuters the most. With number of automobiles increasing at an alarming rate, governments, businesses and municipal corporations across the nation are aggressively looking for solutions to reduce road congestion, improve parking management and optimize available space. That is where, a good Parking Management System (PMS) comes into picture. With features like traffic monitoring, centralized control system, real-time parking availability, prebooking & online payments, parking guidance & navigation, mobile app integration, led indicators, in-ground detection sensors, access control, automatic boom barriers etc., advanced parking management solutions are now being deployed all over India- from shopping malls and places of interest to Railway Stations and Airports. Neptune Smart PMS has it all. It allows users to book a parking space and pay for it online via a companion APP. It also guides them (via maps and navigation) to the desired parking lot. With use of LED indicators, commuters are informed about a parking space (whether it is occupied, reserved or available). Inground detection sensors calculate the real-time availability which is displayed on signages outside the parking lots and
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on mobile app, allowing vehicle users to make parking decision. And that’s not all! If you forgot where you parked your car, this brilliant system will help you to reach the parking location. The automatic parking management system has therefore made parking a seamless, pleasant and a user-friendly experience for both people and the authorities. Whether it is about prebooking your parking space or finding the location of your parked vehicle, everything is now just a click awaythanks to Neptune PMS! Neptune Automatic Business Unit of Neptune India Ltd., is offering complete solutions in Vehicular & Pedestrian Access in Collaboration & Partnership with renowned European Companies.
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Best practice in health, safety and wellbeing at work shared at British Safety Council conference in Mumbai Good practice advice for employers on how to create a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture at work were among the highlights of the British Safety Council’s first-ever annual health and safety conference in India. The conference took place in Mumbai in February and brought together expert speakers from the UK and India to explore how businesses can achieve the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing at work. Over 120 senior health and safety practitioners attended from some of India’s leading companies, including Adani Power, Asian Paints, DLF, Reliance Life Sciences, Tata and Thermax.
Future of work and risk Opening the conference, Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, explained that future developments in technology and the global labour market could have both positive and negative impacts on the health, safety and wellbeing of workers. For example, Mike said that the growth in remote working - via technology such as smartphones and home computers - could provide workers with more control over their lives, which in turn could have a positive impact on their mental wellbeing. However, he warned that remote working created an ‘always on’ culture, “where
For example, Clare said that any messages had to be credible or workers would not pay attention to them. “If you’re telling people to report near misses but when they do report them managers don’t get back to them or dismiss the report it’s not going to work,” she warned. people feel they cannot get away from the workplace”, with a resulting negative impact on their mental health.
Celebrating health and safety success Lawrence Waterman OBE, chairman of the British Safety Council, suggested ways of ensuring effective health and safety leadership by managers and supervisors and creating a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture. Lawrence said his experience as head of health and safety on the London 2012 Olympics construction project had taught him that praising, rewarding and sharing good health and safety behaviour by workers was much more effective in encouraging everyone to work safely than giving negative feedback or focusing on problems such as accidents. Lawrence explained that during the London 2012 project, the chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority had joined the workers to celebrate achieving the first set of one million hours of work without a reportable incident.
Following a team photograph and a free breakfast for all, the workers were personally thanked by the chief executive and given a framed copy of the photograph. “People were still talking about this a year later,” explained Lawrence. “If we had just done a safety inspection and found three non-compliances and told people off, they would have stopped talking about it by the next day. They wouldn’t have been remembering it a year later.”
Promoting a positive culture Another highlight was a presentation by Clare Solomon, creative and commercial director at consultancy Tribe Culture Change, on how to implement a health and safety culture change programme. Clare explained that the way health and safety is communicated to workers – for example, during a training session or on a poster – is crucial to encouraging them to act safely. She therefore provided some useful tips on effective communication techniques.
Workplace wellbeing Dr Carolyn Yeoman, organisational psychologist at OCAID Wellbeing Limited, explained that when workers are experiencing poor mental health they’re not productive and have a higher risk of accidents. This makes it essential for employers to take steps to both reduce stress at work and to ensure good mental health among their employees. Carolyn said that because the management style and behaviour of leaders can have either a positive or negative impact on workers’ mental wellbeing, managers should be trained to become “emotionally intelligent”. “Leaders need to be more self-aware in terms of their management style and what impact it has on people,” she explained. “Leaders need to understand the signs and symptoms of stress and poor mental wellbeing so they know if the team or an individual is suffering and know how to have a conversation with them.” Website: www.britsafe.in
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Importance of National Safety Week keeping in mind the safety at the workplace
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hen safety is neglected workplaces become prone to different hazards. This is why the National Safety Council launched the first National Safety Day campaign in 1972, and 47 years later the campaign is a major event celebrated by industry, trade unions, government departments, regulatory agencies, NGOs, and institutions. National Safety Week (NSW) is also actively supported by Central and State Governments and the media.
Objectives of National Safety Week As Indian workplaces grow more sophisticated and their reliance on machinery and chemicals to produce goods increases, workplace hazards also go up. The frenzy of construction across India demands those employed operating heavy machinery and working at heights at construction sites be equipped with suitable safety equipment. To make workplaces safer there is a need to create awareness about hazardous work environments and to share information about equipment and training that allow work in hazardous environments to be performed safely. The National Safety Council understands the importance of safety in the workplace. This understanding led it to establish 4th of March 1972 as National Safety Day. Since then National Safety Day has grown into a week-long event during which the National Safety Council ensures safety and health are integrated into the work culture and lifestyle of Indian companies. National Safety Week is also a time to help employees renew their commitment towards safety and health at the workplace and a time to facilitate participation by employees in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) activities.
Approach to Celebrating National Safety Week Efforts to create safer workplaces are
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ongoing and never static. This is because new safety technologies and techniques allowing work to be done more safely are developed continuously. Often new technology used in workplaces also creates new hazards which must be safeguarded against using new equipment and by undergoing training. Because new varieties of safety equipment are regularly manufactured and new and better training is created, National Safety Week is celebrated every year to allow workers and employers to remain abreast of new developments. During National Safety Week, to create awareness of new technologies and to familiarize workers with the importance of safety, participation by maximum number of workers in safety awareness exercises is encouraged. Safety awareness permeates a workplace when the local talent in workplaces are selected to spread awareness about the importance of safety. Local talent should also be selected to participate in exercises to raise awareness about safety. Employers can make workplaces safer by stressing the OSH needs of employees. Creating awareness of OSH among employees also demands helping workers identify specific local hazards that can cause injury.
Activities during National Safety Week The celebrations behind National Safety Week are engaging and lively and begin with a Safety and Health Pledge in which employees are led by the most senior executive of a company. After the pledge is completed the National and Safety Week flag is unfurled and employees pin the National Safety Week badge on their shirts. To remind workers they are celebrating National Safety Week, safety day banners are displayed at strategic
locations throughout their workplace. The Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director of a company also gives a message related to workplace safety to employees. Because safety week celebrations are meant to create awareness of safety and excitement about the importance of safety, employees are encouraged to participate in safety competitions. Such competitions include essay writing about safety, drafting slogans relevant to safety, creating safety posters, and enacting performances related to safety. During National Safety Week, suggestions and schemes related to safety from employees are also welcomed. Safety exhibitions are also held during National Safety Week and films related to safety are screened in colonies where employees live. Employees also participate in emergency drills and thereby learn how to handle real emergencies. Meetings are held during which past workplace accidents are analysed and suggestions from employees about how future accidents can be prevented are heard. Like the safety industry, activities during National Safety Week are dynamic and attempt to improve safety across workplaces. A safe workplace is one where workers are equipped with the right safety equipment & are trained to use such equipment. However new workplace hazards & new technologies that make workplaces safer are reasons to celebrate National Safety Week every year. During National Safety Week, safety enters the collective conscious of workers allowing them to internalise the importance of safety. The celebrations must be held every year to ingrain in workers principles of workplace safety & to allow them to remain vigilant of possible workplace hazards.
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Safety Footwear with Direct Injection Process: Footwear Technology for Advanced Performance
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he essentiality for a high quality pair of Safety Shoe could not be emphasized more especially for industrial employees. In extreme operations, the feet plays a vital role in productivity & efficiency of work.With this in mind, Injection Safety Footwear are imperative for operations for the reason that that it provides the needed security, safety, flexibility & comfort for the feet and at the same time they are most apt for agile movements. These aspects make the Injection Safety Footwear pivotal in Safety Shoe making. The Injection Safety Footwear are created from a unique last. The last is the form in which the shoe gets its shape as well as fit. Computer aided design redefines the manufacturing and creates the final layout or pattern of last to ensure that it not only functions well but feel very comfortable all day long. A good structure aids in keeping the feet comfortable and safe. In today’s modern age, the need for
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highly advanced safety shoe with higher overall performance is more in demand than almost a decade ago.. The computer technologies help in giving the most accurate and capable safety shoe design so that it withstands all weather conditions & performs to user’s satisfaction. The Injection Safety Footwear also demands the most advanced and durable material to ensure superior performance. Since the shoes enclose the feet, moisture accumulation could occur and that is why a highly reliable lining is used to keep the moisture away from the feet. Good quality leather as well as nylon does the trick to avoid moisture retention. The materials and the structure also provide the essential stability and anti slippage of the foot. If the shoe does not have a reliable stabilizer, the user can experience fatigue and it could consequently result to slippage and of course, injuries. The Injection Safety Footwear need to
be comfortable. When standing, the heel takes 50% of the total body weight and as the user moves, the pressure is increased along the areas of the feet. The shoes thus should be able to absorb the shock and keep the feet safe from the possible fatigue as well as injury. For the Injection Safety Footwear, two types of shock absorption technologies are used. The compression molded EVA utilizes 1-inch cell foam that is injected under pressure. The Air is perfect for indoor activities but also provides excellent protection and shock absorption and can help provide cushioning when standing for long period of time. Liberty Shoes has dedicated 05 Desma make Injection Machines with robotic technology ensuring uniformity & overall durability of the product.
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Workplace wellbeing – is it working? Employee wellbeing is being compromised by a lack of understanding of how to implement effective programmes, reveals the latest research from the British Safety Council.
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ot just free fruit: wellbeing at work report examines the existing literature on occupational health and wellbeing and provides a call to action for employers to place the wellbeing needs of their workers at the top of the executive agenda. The report highlights research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) showing that only one in six (17 per cent) of organisations evaluate the impact of their health and wellbeing initiatives. It also highlights the results of Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey, from VitalityHealth, which reveals that in nearly two thirds of companies (63 per cent), other priorities take precedence over employee wellbeing. The British Safety Council report says the main reasons for this situation are the difficulties of defining wellbeing, selecting the best tools for assessing programmes and measuring the costeffectiveness of these interventions. Inadequate people skills of many line managers and the low priority given by them to employee wellbeing are also important factors. As a result, the report makes several recommendations to employers for creating and evaluating workplace wellbeing programmes. These include: • Employees must be given the opportunity to participate in the creation and development of initiatives designed to improve their
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own health and wellbeing • Line managers must be appropriately trained in mental health awareness and the relevant support mechanisms, so that they have the confidence to communicate with employees in a caring and sensitive manner • Organisations should evaluate the impact and efficacy of their health and wellbeing interventions on a regular basis, to ensure that they adapt and respond to the changing needs of their workers • Workers’ wellbeing is linked to job quality, which is expressed through a healthy working environment, fair wages, strong relationships with managers and colleagues, job design, a degree of responsibility and authority, workload, working hours and career development prospects. Commenting on the report, Lawrence Waterman, chair of the British Safety Council, said: “Discussions about health and wellbeing permeate our daily lives, whether it’s the accessibility of good clinical care, the stresses of modern living or the importance of physical activity and good nutrition. They are supported by common beliefs: work sometimes contributes to ill health; the workplace can provide an environment
where good health can be promoted; and everyone should play a role in encouraging and protecting good health and wellbeing. “Too often, unlike the highly professional approach applied to risk assessment and risk control, wellbeing efforts have been marked by a combination of real enthusiasm and commitment married to a woeful ignorance of what will make a difference. This positivity could dissipate into incoherent programmes of free bananas and occasional ‘health weeks’, featuring Indian head massage and aromatherapy. “The Wellbeing at Work report represents the British Safety Council’s contribution to establishing rigorous, evidence-based workplace interventions which enhance the wellbeing of everyone involved. It calls for commitment, clear thinking and effective action, not only to make our workplaces healthy and safe, but also to make a tangible impact on improving the lives of all workers.”
For more information, Website: www.britsafe.in
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Keep Hazards at Bay & Make Welding a Pleasure by S.K. Palit
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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 can face an array of hazards which can be potentially dangerous, including electric shock, fumes and gases, fire and explosions and more. In order 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 that all workers comply with the following important guidelines in the workplace: • Read and understand manufacturer instructions for equipment • Carefully review material safety data sheets • 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.
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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. 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 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 in-
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side the welder case or the electric distribution system to which the welder is connected. This action can lead to a shock of 230 or 415 volts. AWL offers ELCB as an option in their welding machines to completely eliminate this hazard.
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 without built-in compressors
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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 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 away 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.
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 comprise of three categories: liquid, such as gasoline, oil and paint; solid, such as wood, cardboard and paper; gas, including acetylene, propane and hydrogen.
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Ergonomics When welding heavy material manually and during assembly welding the loads are very static. Positioning welding also gives high loads. Ergonomic control of Welder’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 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 may need to take extra precautions. In any welding situation, welding operators should pay close attention to 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 while opening cans of electrodes, 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. [The author is Head-CCC & Strategic Support - Equipment, SGP & WAPS at Ador Welding Ltd.]
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Marvel Gloves: Cotton Knitted Seamless
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Cotton is a natural fiber & it is soft, supple, with no irritation despite longer wear & absorbs the moisture, making comfortable. These gloves are available in different weight & thickness for various requirements & different cuff length depending on application. The Dotted Gloves can be offered in 7,10 & 13 Gauge Knitting.
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Photoluminescent signs and their place in the safety segment in the country
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f little knowledge is to be deemed a dangerous thing then anybody who does not understand or know the purpose or utility of signage’s in the safety industry fully well, is certainly in danger and his ignorance may be putting others to risk as well. When visibility is poor, anything that glows seems to be a blessing to those in darkness. The instinct is to run towards that lighted object. But a lighted object itself, like say a bulb, is incomplete insofar as safety of the concerned person or persons is not assured because any obstacles in the way may still be invisible. The possibility of people tripping over or colliding into objects and injuring themselves-even fatally- while running or even walking towards that light source is very much a possibility. So why not pick up some basics on Photoluminescent signage’s and their purpose right here right now?
What are photoluminescent signs all about? And what is their role in the safety segment? Luminous paints, as the name suggests, are coatings that emit light. Luminous paints are of two types, one wherein the paint glows after getting charged by a certain light source, such as sunlight, ultraviolet and others – this type contains non-radioactive elements, whereas the second type of luminous paints contain radioactive elements. Due to their long durability and strong intensity, luminous paints give booming opportunities for work areas with low light levels and are feasible replacements for sources that consume electric power or batteries. Essentially, Glow in the dark, Photoluminescent signs use a material which self-charges using ambient light. ‘Luminescent’ describes a material which emits light and glows. ‘Photo’
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often means light, such as in the word ‘photograph’, which means the recording of light. So simply put, ‘Photoluminescent’ refers to something which absorbs light energy and releases that energy in the form of light. The most common and obvious use of this can be seen in EXIT signs in stadium, auditoriums, busy shopping complexes, cinema theatres etc. Photoluminescent Exit Signs, recognized as glow in the dark, are charged by an external light source. Photoluminescent Exit Signs absorb ambient light and then discharge the stored light over time when a black out or power failure occurs. Photoluminescent is perfect for making signs stand out, especially should the power fail. They provide an effective, bright contrast for text and graphical symbols so that safety messages are quickly recognised. It is possible to get all different types of Photoluminescent fire safety signs, meaning they’re effective for every situation. Although not all fire safety signs use a Photoluminescent material, a lot of them do. It means that whatever happens, people can still use the fire safety signs to help them evacuate in a quick and safe manner. You can also get paint with Photoluminescent properties, which makes it work in the same way. This could allow you paint lines down
corridors that would lead people to a fire exit. Another possible use is to warn others of steps or to make a pillar stand out to stop people tripping over them at night. So purchasing Photoluminescent fire safety signs allows you optimise safety without an extra cost. And they are still designed to be durable and hardwearing, so they are ideal for use both indoors and out.
NBC IN INDIA Building codes specify minimum standards for the construction of buildings. The main purpose of building codes are to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. The National Building Code of India (NBC), a comprehensive building Code, is a national instrument providing guidelines for regulating the building construction activities across the country. The Code mainly contains administrative regulations, development control rules and general building requirements; fire safety requirements; stipulations regarding materials, structural design and construction (including safety); building and plumbing services; approach to sustainability; and asset and facility management. The Code was first published in 1970 at
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the instance of Planning Commission and then first revised in 1983. Thereafter three major amendments were issued to the 1983 version, two in 1987 and the third in 1997. The second revision of the Code was in 2005, to which two amendments were issued in 2015. Exigency protocols as per NBC make it mandatory to have signage’s, Photoluminescent as also regular ones, to ensure safe and quick evacuation of people trapped in enclosed dark environments in cases of a fire, blast , blackout or similar situations where there is risk to life and limb and time is critical.
Exigency rules and paraphernalia governing construction and maintenance of enclosed spaces The building code is clear in that exigency protocols that include clutter free escape route, emergency lights, signage’s and path finding paraphernalia in fire situations are mandatory. A must to ensure protection in
conditions of poor visibility or darkness is the Photoluminescent or ‘glow’ sign/ marker. Photoluminescence occurs when a material absorbs photons (light energy) and emits them when the light source is removed. This is commonly seen in ‘glow-in-the-dark’ objects such as children toys. When this is applied to safety signs it helps provide guidance in darkened conditions. Speaking of signage’s and markers how many of us know that since the introduction of the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations in 1996 in Britain, there has been a downward trend in the number of fatal work-related injuries. In 1996 there were 0.9 fatal injuries per every 100,000 workers, in 2017 the figure is 0.4. Isn’t that a step worth emulating here in India? Signs such as these have a lifespan of up to twenty-five years when used indoors, as they are maintenance free there is no need for costly regular testing regimes associated with ensuring the
correct functionality of electrical signs. In addition to their cost effectiveness, the eco-friendly signs help reduce the carbon footprint of businesses and corporations. Enterprises will have different requirements for their signage and some may choose to use electrical signage. However, having fire exit and hazard signs lit 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, they will contribute to the fuel costs of a company. A photoluminescent sign only needs a good source of light to work.
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Effects of Heat Stress “Heat waves in India takes a large number of deaths every year.” - R. R. Nair (R. Rajasekharan Nair) 1.0 INTRODUCTION: World climate is changing gradually due to global warming. Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and its oceans. The average temperature of the earth has risen between 0.4 OC and 0.8 OC over the past 100 years. Scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on climate carrying out global warming research have recently predicted that the average global temperature could increase between 1.4 OC and 5.8 OC by the year 2100. There is a rise in temperature ranging from 2 OC to 3 OC during summer in many parts of the India. This increase in temperature pose many health problems to flora and fauna. According to a report, India is now on a path to between 2.2 OC and 5.5 OC of temperature rise by the century and the rate of heat wave deaths in India and other Asian countries could soar. Heat waves in India are taking a large number of deaths in every year. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), between 2010 and 2015, a total of 7686 people lost their lives in India due to heat stroke, i.e. an average of 3 deaths per day. It may be recalled here that in May 2015, India was struck by a severe heat wave, which has caused the deaths of at least 2500 people in multiple regions. Out of these, the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana accounted the deaths of 1735 and 585 people respectively. In India, the heat wave occur during the summer, which typically lasts from March to July, with peak temperature in April and May. Although it typically remains hot until late October, Indian monsoons often provide some respite from the heat. The World Health Organization predicts
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that heat-stress, linked to climate change, is likely to cause 38,000 extra deaths a year worldwide between 2030 and 2050. The main focus of this article is about the ill-effects of heat on human body. However, before discussing the ill-effects, it would be better to understand the basics of metabolism, energy exchange, energy balance, thermal environment measurements and body reactions in climates. The article also focus on microclimate and thermal comfort.
2.0 METABOLISM: The body of a working adult may continuously generate heat from the food he eats, varying from about 2200 K calories per 24 hours for sedentary mental work to 4000 K calories or more per 24 hours heavy work while standing. The corresponding figures for a female are 15% to 20% less. The efficiency of the body as a heat engine is about 20%, so that for every unit of mechanical work done, 4 units are converted to heat and have to be removed. In human body, a temperature regulating centre in the brain maintains the temperature of the brain, the heart, and the abdomen at about 37 OC, with a swing of about 0.5 OC between night and day. The temperature of the skin and body extremities is lower and varies considerably, from about 30 OC to 35 OC. While there is some fluctuations throughout the day due to diurnal changes in body functions, the main impact upon the human thermal regulatory system, results from the interaction between the heat generated within the body and external energy gained in hot surroundings or lost in a cool environment. If the deep body temperature deviate just a few degrees from its set value, physical and mental work capacities are impaired.
If the temperature of a human cell exceeds 45 OC, heat coagulation of proteins take place, but if the temperature reaches freezing, ice crystals break the cell apart. In order to protect itself from conditions that are either too hot or too cold, the human temperature regulation system must keep temperatures well above freezing and below the 40 OC in its outer layers. At the core, a range close to 37 OC must be maintained. The changes in core temperature plus or minus 2 OC from 37 OC affect body functions and task performance severely. The deviations of plus or minus 6 OC are usually lethal.
3.0 ENERGY EXCHANGE: Energy is exchanged with the environment through radiation (R), convection (C), conduction (K) and evaporation (E). Heat loss by radiation depends on the difference between the skin temperature and that of the surrounding surfaces. Heat is always radiated from the warmer to the colder surface. Therefore, the body can either loose or gain heat through radiation. In temperature climates, 40 to 60 % of our body heat is lost in this way. When the surrounding surfaces are hot, however, little heat can be lost in this way and more has to be lost by perspiration. Heat loss by convection depends on the air temperature and movement, the clothing worn and the percentage of the body that is exposed. It normally amounts to 25 to 30 % of the heat loss from the body to the environment, but in higher, in cold and windy weather. Heat loss by conduction depends on the conductivity of the surroundings. Conductance exists when the skin contacts a solid body, such as piece of iron. Energy flows from the warmer body to the colder one; as the temperatures of the contact surface become equal, the
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energy exchange ceases. The rate and amount of heat exchange also depend on the conductance of the touching bodies. Normally about One litre per day of water evaporates from the skin and respiratory systems, accounting for about 25 % of the body’s heat loss. But at temperature above 25 OC, when less heat can be lost by convection and radiation, more has to be lost by perspiration and evaporation, by stimulation of the sweat glands. Therefore, heat balance exists when metabolic energy ‘M’ developed in the body, heat storage ‘S’ in the body, and heat exchanges with the environment by radiation ‘R’, convection ‘C’, conduction ‘K’ and evaporation ‘E’ are in equilibrium. This can be expressed as: M+S+R+C+K+E=0 The quantities ‘R’, ‘C’, ‘K’ and ‘E’ are negative, if the body loses energy to the environment and positive, if the body gains energy from the environment. ‘E’ can only be negative. In a hot environment, body heat must be desiccated and gain from the environment be prevented. This is primarily done by increased blood flow to the skin, by sweat production and evaporation.
4.0 ENERGY BALANCE: The human body must regulate its temperature to prevent undercooling or overheating. The body temperature is not all uniform. There are large number of temperature difference between the ‘Core’ and the ‘Shell’. Under normal conditions, the average gradient between skin and the deep body is about 4 OC at rest, but in cold, the difference in temperature many be 20 OC or more. In reality, the temperature regulation system has to maintain various temperatures at various locations under different conditions. The human body has given set point near 37 OC in the brain & about 33 OC at the skin. Any deviation from this values are detected by various sensors and counter actions are initiated at Hypothalamus. The major avenues of the human body to control heat
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transfer between core and skin are the different motor pathways (muscle tonus), sudomotor pathways (sweat production) and vasomotor pathways (control of blood flow). For example, if less heat must be generated internally, muscular activities will be reduced, possibly to the extent that no work is being performed anymore. On the other hand, if more heat must be generated, the work or exercise level will be augmented by increased muscular activities. However, it may be remembered here that the muscle activities can generate only more or less heat but cannot cool the body. In contrast, sweat production only influences the amount of energy lost but cannot bring about a heat gain. Vascular activities can affect the heat distribution through the body and control heat loss or gain, but they do not generate energy. Muscular, vascular and sweat production functions regulate the body heat content in direct interaction with the external climate. Muscular activities are the major means to control heat generation in the body. Blood flow control affects heat transfer between body core and skin. If heat gain is to be achieved, skeletal muscle contractions are initiated; but if heat loss is desired, muscular activities are abolished. Loss is also achieved through regulation of skin blood supply, sweat production and changes in clothing and shelter. If heat gain must be prevented, clothing and shelter are adjusted. If heat loss must be prevented vasoconstriction methods at the skin will be used, and clothing and shelter will be altered. Changes in the clothing and shelter are to achieve thermal homeostasis. They affect radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation. Clothes affect conductance. Also their colour determines how much external radiation energy is absorbed or reflected. Similar effects are brought about by shelters, which by their material, the distance from the body, form and colour, determine whether heat is gained or lost by the body through radiation, convection
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5.0 THERMAL ENVIRONMENT MEASUREMENTS: The thermal environment is determined by four physical factors viz.: (i) Air Temperature, (ii) Air Humidity, (iii) Air Movement, and (iv) Surface Temperature. The combination of these four factors determines the physical conditions of the climate and our perception of the climate. 5.1 Air Temperature: Measurement of Air Temperature is performed with thermometers, usually filled with alcohol or mercury. While measuring, it must be ensured that the ambient temperature is not affected by the other three climate factors viz., humidity, air movement and surface temperature. To measure the dry temperature of ambient air, one keeps the sensor dry and shields it with surrounding bulb that reflects radiated energy. Air temperature is often measured with ‘dry bulb’ thermometer. 5.2 Air Humidity: Air humidity is measured with a psychrometer, hygrometer or other electronic devices. Air humidity may be expressed either in absolute or in relative terms. 5.3 Air Movement: Air movement is measured with various types of anemometers, usually based on mechanical or electrical principles. Air movement can also be measured with 2 thermometers – one dry and one wet (similar to what can be done to assess humidity) relying on the fact that the wet thermometer shows more increased evaporating cooling with higher air movement than the dry thermometer. 5.4 Surface Temperature: Radiant heat exchange depends primarily on the difference in the temperature between the individual and surroundings, on the emission properties of the radiating surface, and on the absorption characteristics of the receiving surface.
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To assess the amount of energy transferred through radiation is, to place the thermometer inside a black globe, which absorbs practically all radiated energy. Various techniques exists to express the combined effects of the four environmental factors in one module, chart, or index. One method used is Effective Temperature Scale. Alternatively the readings may be used along with an assessment of energy expenditure to derive a single expression of physiological strain, such as the Predicted Four Hour Sweat Rate (P4SR) or Belding – Hatch index. Another method is the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index which weighs the effects of several climatic parameters.
6.0 BODY REACTIONS: The body produces heat in hot climates, which must desiccate it. Similarly, the body must conserve heat in a cold climate. For this there are ways to regulate the temperature, which are briefed below: 6.1 In Hot Climate: In hot climate, the body produces heat and must desiccate it. Two primary means exist to control the energy flow: blood distribution and metabolic rate. To achieve this, the skin temperature should be near, best above the immediate environment. Blood is redistributed to allow heat transfer to the skin. For this, the skin vessels are dilated and superficial veins are fully opened. This may bring about a four-fold increase in blood flow above the resting level, increasing the conductance of the tissue. Accordingly, energy loss through convection, conduction and radiation is facilitated. If the heat transfer is still not sufficient, sweat glands are activated and evaporation of the produced sweat cools the skin. The overall amount of sweat developed and evaporated depends very much on clothing, environment, work requirements and on the individual acclimatisation. If heat transfer by blood distribution and sweat evaporation is insufficient, muscular activities must be reduced to lower the amount of energy generated through metabolic processes.
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In fact, this is the final action of the body, if otherwise the core temperature would exceed a tolerable limit. In other words, the ultimate aim of the body is to maintain the core temperature, which means reduction or cessation of work activities.
to cold water. While one can endure up to two hours in water at 15 OC, one is helpless in water at 5 OC after 20 to 30 minutes. The survival time in cold water can be increased by wearing clothing which provides insulation.
6.2 In Cold Climate: In cold climate, the body must conserve heat while producing it. For this there are two major ways to regulate the temperature, i.e. the distribution of the blood flow, and increase in metabolic rates. To conserve heat, the temperature of the skin is lowered to reduce the temperature differences against the outside. This is done by displacing the circulating blood towards the core, away from the skin. Blood distribution can be regulated by three procedures, viz.: (i) constriction of skin vessels, (ii) use of deep veins and (iii) increased heat exchange between arteries and veins. In a resting individual highly clad, in an ‘ideal’ external temperature of about 28 O C, the mean skin temperature is about 33 OC & core temperature is about 37 OC. As the skin temperature is lowered to about 15 OC to 20 OC, manual dexterity begins to be reduced. Tactile sensitivity is severely diminished as the skin temperature falls below 8 ºC. If the temperature approaches freezing, ice crystals develop in the cells and destroys them, as a result known as ‘frostbite’. Reduction of core temperature is more serious, where vigilance may begin to drop at temperature below 36 OC. At about 35 OC, one may not be able to perform even simple activities. When the core temperature drops even lower, the mind becomes confused with loss of consciousness occurring around 32 OC. A core temperature of about 26 OC, heart failure may occur. At core temperature of about 20 OC, vital signs disappear, but oxygen supply to the brain may still be sufficient to allow revival of the body from Hypothermia. It may be kept in mind that severe reduction in skin temperatures are accompanied by a fall in core temperature too. Hypothermia can occur very quickly if a person is exposed
7.0 HEAT STRESS: There are several signs of excessive heat strains in the body. The first one is the sweat rate. On the average during working hours, usually not more than about one litre per hour is produced. However, sweat losses up to 12 litres in 24 hours have been reported under extreme hot conditions. Increases in the circulatory activities will be one of the signs of heat strain. Another sign is higher heart rate, which will result in enlarged cardiac output. This may be associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure. Rise in core temperature will be another sign of heat strain. The water balance within the body provides another indication of heat stress. Dehydration indicated by the loss of 1 or 2 % of body weight can critically affect the ability of the body to control its functions. The heat stress may also have physiological ill effects. The harm done is indirect and manifests itself in high accident rates, increased sickness among workers and lowered productivity. Among the first reactions to heavy exercise in excessive heat are sensations of discomfort and perhaps skin eruptions (prickly heat) associated with sweating to a rise in body temperature above 37.5 OC. Heat stress and heat disorders can lead to many ailments, and some of them are discussed below: 7.1 Sun Burn: Sun burn happens when the skin absorb too much sunlight. This can be harmful. Mild sun burn can be treated at home, e.g. by applying moisturiser. Some sun burn may need medical attention. 7.2 Heat Rash: Heat rash is caused by exposure to warm temperature. It is an uncomfortable skin conditions that happens when
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obstruction causes sweat to leak into the deeper layers of skin. If perspiration is not removed from skin, sweat glands will be inflamed which in turn results in heat rash or prickly heat. Heat rash or prickly heat is also known as miliaria rubra, summer rash, and wild fire rash. The symptoms of heat rash are rash in area of heavy perspiration, discomfort or temporary disability. There may be warm stinging feeling and a rash of small red dots. It usually clears up on its own after few days. It often affects children and infants. Treatment of heat rash include periodic rest in a cool area, showering/ bathing and drying skin. 7.3 Heat Cramps: As a result of sweating, heat cramps may develop, which are muscle spasms related to lack of salt in the body. 7.4 Heat Syncope: Heat syncope indicates a failure of circulatory system, demonstrated by fainting. Fainting will occur due to shortage of oxygen in the brain. The notable symptoms of heat syncope are black out and collapse. The best treatment for heat syncope is lay down. 7.5 Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion occurs, if the body is dehydrated and is unable to regulate its internal temperature. Heat exhaustion is a combined function of dehydration and overloading of the circulatory system. The main symptoms of heat exhaustion are extreme weakness or fatigue, dizziness, giddiness, nausea, muscle cramping, rapid weak pulse, dark coloured urine, headache, pale of flushed complexion, moist skin, etc. Generally body temperature is normal or slightly high. In extreme cases of heat exhaustion, vomiting and/or loss of consciousness may occur. The main causes of heat exhaustion are loss of water and/or salt in the body, loss of blood plasma, strain on the circulatory system, etc. The best treatment suggested for heat exhaustion is rest in cool area and consuming salted liquids, unless advised differently by a
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physician. It may be remembered that without treatment, it can develop into heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition. 7.6 Heat Stroke: Heat Stroke or Sun Stroke or Siriasis is a type of severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 40 OC (104 OF). It indicates an overloading of both the circulatory and sweating systems. The main causes of heat stroke are the breakdown of the thermo-regulatory system under stress, which results in the stoppage of sweating. The body’s ability to remove excess heat is almost eliminated. The main symptoms associated with heat stroke are, skin hot, dry and often red or spotted; core temperature of the body might be 40 OC (104 OF) or higher and rising. Mental confusion, throbbing headache, dizziness and light headedness, lack of sweating despite the heat, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat which may be either strong or weak, rapid or shallow breathing, deliriousness, convulsions and possible unconsciousness may occur. It can lead to a life threatening medical emergency. If not treated it can damage multiple organs and systems. Death or permanent brain damage may result unless treated immediately. In severe cases, this can lead to coma and if the body temperature reaches 42 OC, death usually follows within 24 hours. There are two types of heat stroke: exertional or non-exertional. Older adults, people with chronic illness, and infants are often affected by non-exertional heat stroke. A person typically experiences this type of heat stroke, when they are indoors without air-conditioning, and they may not be engaging in any physical activity. It can take several days of high temperature for non-exertional heat stroke to occur, and it is common during extreme heat waves. Exertional heat strokes occurs in people, whose bodies can no longer adopt to rising temperature, while exercising or working. This condition can develop within a few hours, usually people who are at outdoor. It may be kept in mind that spending
time in closed cars put small children at high risk of heat stroke. As per an estimate, when the temperature outside is 80 OF (26.66 OC), the temperature inside closed car rises to 109 OF (42.77 OC), within 20 minutes. The hotter it is outside, the faster the temperature rises inside a vehicle. The best treatment of heat stroke is to remove the victim to cool area, soak clothing with cold water, fan body, and call a physician/ambulance immediately. To prevent heat stroke, drink plenty of water, especially when exercising, take cold baths or showers, wear light coloured loose clothing, sprinkle water over skin or clothes, avoid sun between 11 AM and 3 PM, avoid excess alcohol and avoid extreme exercises. With heat stroke, the body temperature might be more than 103 OF (39.44 OC) to 104 O F (40.00 OC), depending on a person’s normal average body temperature. 7.7 Hyperthermia: Hyperthermia is a condition that results in an abnormally high body temperature. It occurs when the body can no longer release enough of its heat to maintain a normal temperature. The body has different coping mechanisms to get rid of excess body heat, largely breathing, sweating and increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin. But when the environment outside is warmer than the inside of the body, the outside air is too warm or humid to passively accept heat from the skin and evaporate sweat, making it difficult for the body to release its heat. An overheating progress, more and more moisture and electrolytes are lost from the body, lowering blood pressure and limiting sweating. Hyperthermia can affect people who work or play sports in a very hot environment. It can lead to dangerous and potentially fatal complications. Hyperthermia is also more likely to cause complications in people with heat related heart and blood pressure conditions. It may be reminded here that in human, core body temperature ranges from 95.9 OF (35.5 OC) to 99.5 OF (37.5 OC). In contrast, people with some level of
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hyperthermia have a body temperature of more than 100.4 OF (38 OC). A body temperature of more than 104 OF (40 OC) is defined as severe hyperthermia. Heat exhaustion is one of the more serious stages of hyperthermia.
8.0 MIRCROCLIMATE & THERMAL COMFORT: A suitable microclimate is highly individual and also variable. It depends on gender and age. Thermal comfort depend largely on the type and intensity of work performed. Physical work in the cold climate may lead to increased heat production and hence to less sensitivity to the cold environment, while in heat, hard physical work could be highly detrimental to the achievement of an energy balance. Overheating causes sensation of tiredness, making performance more tedious and increasing the frequency of errors. Overcooling results in restlessness and reduced attention which particularly affect mental work. While people can gradually adopt to a wider temperature range, this creates stress in their regulatory mechanism and they are less comfortable, working less safely and effectively. With regard to airspeed and comfort, an airspeed of up to 0.5 meter/second are suitable for standing work. Airspeeds greater than 0.2 meter/second feel uncomfortable to a seated persons and shall be avoided in offices. For every precious work, airspeed should not exceed 0.1 meter/second. The relative humidity is very important. Relative humidity below 30% cause dehydration of mucous membranes and respiratory tracts, and reduce resistance to cold and influenza. They also encourage the formation of static electricity and may cause damage to wooden furniture. Clothing largely affects the microclimate. Clothing also determine the surface and of exposed skin. Thermocomfort is obviously also affected by acclimatization, i.e., the status of the body and mind of having adjusted to changed environment conditions. With appropriate clothing and light
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work, comfortable ranges of effective temperature are about 21 OC to 27 OC Effective Temperature in a warm climate in summer and 18 OC to 24 OC Effective Temperature in a cool climate in winter. In terms of body measurements, skin temperature in range of 32 OC to 36 OC are considered comfortable, associated with core temperature between 36.7 O C and 37.1 OC. Preferred ranges of relative humidity are between 30% and 70%. Deviation from these zones are uncomfortable or even intolerable.
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Mr. R. R. Nair (R. Rajasekharan 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 100 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 / rajan.shib@gmail.com Website: www.shib.co.in
CASE STUDY
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Rockler Retail - Saving Energy Through Automation THE CHALLENGE Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is a nationwide network of retail stores which faced a common problem: lost time, energy and money from inconsistent thermostat control. Rockler used a variety of manual thermostats across their stores, some of which weren’t programmable. Without remote monitoring and scheduling, these thermostats were set to different temperatures according to local store managers. Due to this, Rockler found that their energy intensity was inconsistent. Some stores were using far more energy than others and facility managers thought an energy management system would be a solution. In addition to varying energy bills, Rockler stores were seeking opportunities to save energy on lighting. Rockler relies on lighting plug loads to illuminate display cases and because these display cases are plugged into hard-to-access outlets, the standard operating procedure was to leave lights on overnight.
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Predictive analytics improve comfort and economy. Installing the 75F OAO solution across stores provided Rockler with more efficient rooftop units and the ability to remotely manage all their thermostats simultaneously through one platform. This also gave facility managers the ability to set schedules according to occupied hours. 75F installed a single circuit lighting solution too, which put store lighting circuits on a set schedule. This meant lights were automatically turned off overnight and came back on when stores opened in the morning – so Rockler stores saved energy during unoccupied hours.
Location - Maplewood, Minnesota Project
Outside Air Optimization Single Circuit Lighting
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THE RESULT A study at the Rockler store in Maplewood, MN showed 32% energy savings after the 75F solution was
installed. Utility bills validated and confirmed test results. Thanks to the circuit lighting solution, Rockler was able to reduce their display case lighting by 12 hours per day, saving on both energy and bulb longevity. Rockler’s ROI was only one year. Finally, Rockler was able to standardize the guest experience, driving a comfortable environment for their customers. Facilities directors now enjoy remote control access and diagnostic abilities, allowing them to monitor stores without calling the store manager. Store managers, in turn, are able to be more productive, as they no longer have to worry about thermostat control. The benefits of cost savings, remote control on a mass store level, ease of use and the value of data insight led to a national rollout of the 75F solution to all 34 stores.
THE 75F SOLUTION Equipped with cloud computing data storage and processing power, Outside Air Optimization (OAO) is much more efficient than the standard economizer controller found in existing units.
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Energy savings screenshot from Facilisight, the online portal where you can view energy usage in real-time.
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Insurance Europe publishes international guidelines for the planning and installation of gas extinguishing systems The VdS guidelines VdS 2093, VdS 2380 and VdS 2381 served as a basis. The European association Insurance Europe (IE) has issued three new guidelines for the planning and installation of gas extinguishing systems. These were drawn up on the basis of three current, practically oriented VdS guidelines: The IE standard CEA 4007:2018-03 “CO2 Fire Extinguishing Systems – Planning and installation” is based on the guideline VdS 2093 “CO2 Fire Extinguishing Systems, Planning and Installation”; the IE standard CEA 4008:2018-03 “Gas Extinguishing Systems Using Non-liquefied Inert Gases – Planning and Installation” on the guideline VdS 2380 “Fire Extinguishing Systems using non-liquefied Inert Gases, Planning and Installation”; and the IE standard CEA 4045: 2018-03 “Gas Extinguishing Systems Using Halo-carbon Gases – Planning and Installation” on the guideline VdS 2381 “Fire Extinguishing Systems using Halocarbon Gases, Planning and Installation.” Furthermore, all guidelines include the VdS guideline VdS 3518 on safety and health protection. The background: There are currently no international-ly uniform standards for safety and health protection, and in some European countries appropriate regulations are
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location where a fire can occur.
About VdS:
Insurance Europe has issued three new guidelines for the planning and in-stallation of gas extinguishing systems: CEA 4007:2018-03, CEA 4008:2018-03 and CEA 4045:2018-03. These were drawn up on the basis of current VdS guidelines by an international group of experts.
lacking entirely. With the introduction of the CEA standards, the requirements defined in the VdS guideline VdS 3518 can now be applied throughout Europe.
Drawn up by an international group of experts The IE standards were drawn up by an international group of experts, consisting among others of representatives from Insurance Europe and the Eu-ropean industrial federation Eurofeu. The chair of the group of experts, Heike Siefkes from VdS, was very satisfied with the cooperation: “The work in the team was extremely constructive, and the contribution of the industry was also very helpful. Only in this way could we succeed in revising the previous, now
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outdated IE standards from this topic area within the space of only two years.”
Special risks taken into consideration The new guidelines include protection concepts for the planning and installa-tion of gas extinguishing systems for special applications. Special measures are necessary, for instance, to ensure the homogeneous distribution of the gas in IT server rooms (cooling and exhaust) or in kitchen protection units – in the latter case, hot fats for example present a challenge. Special condi-tions also apply to processing machinery such as painting units, since these systems are not installed within enclosed spaces and the extinguishing gas must be directed to precisely the
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Victaulic Celebrates 100 Years of Customer Focused Patented Innovation Milestones Include One Billion Solution Installations Worldwide, Contributions to Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam and Other Iconic Projects Victaulic celebrates a century of innovation - 100 years since it was granted its first industry patent for mechanical pipe joining solutions. On its Centennial “Innoversary,” the company continues to develop and patent groundbreaking technologies, with a current portfolio of more than 2,000 patented solutions that transform the building and industrial construction industries, while driving new industry standards in performance and safety. On this day in 1919, Lieutenant Ernest Tribe filed the first patent for The Victory Joint, the first mechanical bolted coupling to join grooved pipe ends. Shortly after, Tribe founded the Victory Pipe Joint Co. in London, UK, which later became Victaulic, now a world-renowned name in the construction industry. What is now known as the Victaulic coupling, the original invention enabled critical piping infrastructure to be installed more quickly, safely and cost effectively than traditional methods. While first devised for military applications, the coupling went on to revolutionize the construction industry. “For 100 years, Victaulic’s reputation has been built on customer collaboration, delivering new technologies that enable productivity,
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and reducing risk across the construction lifecycle,” said Victaulic’s Chairman, President & CEO John F. Malloy. “Our Centennial ‘Innoversary’ is not only an opportunity to look back on our achievements, it’s also great motivation to make our next century even more valuable for our customers and rewarding for our employees.” Today, one billion Victaulic solutions have been installed worldwide in some of the world’s most important, iconic and ground-breaking construction projects, including the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, Beijing Olympic Stadium, Petronas Towers and Hudson Yards. The company’s 4,000 employees are spread among 37 branches, 13 manufacturing facilities and five foundries around the world. They proudly serve customers in 120 countries with a variety of application solutions across diverse industries, such as commercial buildings, oil, gas and chemical facilities, power generation facilities, mining
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operations, and municipal and clean water operations. Victaulic has been part of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley business community for almost 40 years, having first been headquartered in New York City. Victaulic’s “Innoversary” coincides with current expansions and investments that will add close to one million square feet to Victaulic’s manufacturing operations, expanding manufacturing capacity to serve customers around the globe. Set to open in 2020, the new, stateof-the-art manufacturing center in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, a 400,000 square-foot facility, is the result of increased domestic demand for the company’s products and the company’s desire to manufacture its products in close proximity to its customers. Additional global expansions include the company’s facilities in Dalian, China; Drezdenko, Poland; and Ontario, Canada. “Our next 100 years will
include more customer-centric innovation as technology grows more rapidly than ever before and we continue to make strategic R&D investments,” said John Malloy. “Our company is an exceptional place to work because of the dedication of our employees and a shared passion for customer excellence across the entire global Victaulic family.”
About Victaulic Since 1919, Victaulic’s pipe joining and flow control solutions have optimized construction productivity and reduced risk, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, Victaulic’s portfolio of 100,000+ products and patented technologies promote freedom of design, as well as simplified inspection and maintenance for the life of any system. With more than 4,000 employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers in more than 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. For more information Website: www.victaulic.com
BUSINESS UPDATE
FIRE INDUSTRY
Ambetronics Launches FL – 4400 UVIR Flame Detector “FIRE” – The most feared industrial hazard! It can happen within two minutes — first a lick of flame, then it spreads as it searches for fuel. The next thing you know; you could have a lifethreatening fire on your hands. But these catastrophic fires can be prevented with simply monitoring one of the 3 physical properties of Fire: Heat, Smoke and a FLAME. source. In response to the flame radiations captured by UV and multi-IR sensors, a series of pulses is generated that is converted by the detector electronics into an alarm output.
Additional Features: Eyes being faster than the nose, in the event of Fire, Flame Detector is most suitable solution as it responds immediately. In addition, smoke and heat from fires can dissipate too rapidly or accumulate too slowly for effective detection. In contrast, because Flame Detectors are optical devices, they can respond to flames in less than a second. The new FL – 4400 UVIR Flame Detector uses single UV and triple IR sensors to detect the flame’s electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) wavelengths depending on the fuel Ashish Shah, Managing Director at Ambetronics says, “We are very excited to have launched this state-of-theart Flame Detector that gives fast and reliable detection in the event of Fire. Our detector is designed to give long distance detection with remarkable protection and monitoring features that can be found in the market.”
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• High immunity to False Alarms • Field of View: 100° Horizontal, 90° Vertical, 120° Diagonal • Detection Range: Variable as per Flame source • Rapid Response – typically 5 secs • IP 66 Protection Class • Flameproof detector Enclosure • User programmable via HART or RS-485 • Attached Hooter cum Flasher – Optional • Multiple output option for maximum flexibility and compatibility: » Relays (3) for flame detection, fault and Auxiliary » 0-20mA (stepped) » Optional HART protocol for setting configuration » RS-485, Modbus compatible The FL – 4400 UVIR Flame Detectors can be connected in 4 different ways to provide varying degrees of information: 1. Stand Alone – the detector is fitted with internal relays that provide alarm and fault outputs. 2. Fire Alarm Panel – the detector is connected to a Fire Alarm Panel (FAP) as part of an overall site detection system.
3. Monitoring System – the detector provides a 4-20mA output that connects to a site monitoring system. The output provides multiple alarm and fault conditions. The advantage of this system is that the flame detectors can be incorporated into a system that is monitoring other functions on the site such as gas monitoring.
Typical installation areas for FL – 4400 UVIR flame detector are; • Wherever highly combustible materials are involved • Where there is a need for instantaneous response to flame • Wherever unsupervised areas require automated fire protection • Where there is a large capital investment to be protected
Examples of few installation areas include: • • • • • • • •
Gasoline transport loading terminals Pipeline pumping stations Refineries Aircraft hangers Automotive paint spray booths Munitions production facilities Jet engine test cells Offshore drilling & production platforms.
For more information, Tel: 022-61673056; Mob: 7718892211, 9320619646 Email: sales11@ambetronics.com Web: www.ambetronics.com
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A new standard in water leak detection
H
ochiki Europe, world leaders in fire detection manufacturing introduces a brand new standard in water leak detection to the UK market, , an innovative new fully monitored alarm and detection system providing protection from the greatest risk to buidlings and managed facilities. Statistics show that the most likely cause of insurance claims in blocks of flats, hotels, retail premises and commercial buildings is water damage. It is now a commonly accepted fact by UK insurers that water leakage is now the costliest and most common insurance claim made by commercial customers with a total loss in the UK alone approaching ÂŁ800 million. Leading the way in water detection technology is the new system from Hochiki. This addressable solution is designed to be infinitely reliable, with many of its features also found in systems designed to ensure life safety.
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systems are designed to protect areas where water ingress could seriously damage electrical, communication and computer networks. It continuously monitors for water leaks around the clock, and has the facility for up to 72-hours on standby in the event of a power failure. Commercial insurers are recommending risk assessment of potential water damage, as well as the installation of water leak detection systems to ensure full insurance cover and safety.
is based upon world-proven life safety technology providing the same reliability and integrity as approved fire detection systems. This means there is virtually no risk of failure, downtime and a reduced likelihood of false alarms.
For more information, Website: www.hochiki.in
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Hochiki: Globally Proven Product Design
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he system is the first of its type and integrates Hochiki’s highly successful emergency lighting system with its acclaimed ESP fire detection system. By integrating both of these systems onto the same panel and onto the same loop wiring, not only does the emergency lighting become operational in the event of a fire – without the need for a mains supply failure to have occurred - but based on the location of the fire, people are directed away from unsafe exit routes using Hochiki’s intelligent signage. This is achieved by creating dual function exit signs. Under normal circumstances the exit sign is illuminated and carries the internationally recognised symbols of a running man, door & direction arrow. However, in the event of a fire affecting a specific escape route, the appropriate signage is switched off & replaced by an illuminated RED “X” symbol. Unlike other systems, where each luminaire requires a 230 V supply, the entire system operates at extra low voltage. Utilising only Extra Low voltage devices, means that the luminaires are fitted to the same style of plug-in base as the fire detectors, which allows installation and maintenance to be carried out by engineers other than qualified electricians, thereby producing a very cost effective solution.
Intelligent System is an intelligent system. All of the devices – fire sensors, sounders and beacons, emergency luminaires and exit signs - are individually addressed and fully monitored by the system control panel. By automatically monitoring all of the key elements of each device the need for regular inspection is significantly reduced*. The failure of any device is immediately registered on the main control panel with both audible & visual warnings.
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Energy Efficiency & Green Values incorporates LED technology and Lithium Polymer batteries into all emergency luminaires and signs. When compared with traditional fluorescent light technology, energy and CO2e emission savings in excess of 95% are achievable.
FIREscape+ Key Features & Benefits ONE CONTROL PANEL: To create a combined emergency lighting and fire detection system, only the one control panel and operator interface is required. SAFETY GUIDANCE: During an emergency, people are provided with directional guidance to help find their escape route quicker and return to safety.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: All of the Hochiki components are environmentally friendly, including – batteries, plastics and electronics are fully recyclable FALSE ALARM REDUCTION: With the Hochiki ESP protocol, there is a significant reduction in the potentional for false or unwanted alarms. NO MAINS SUPPLY REQUIRED: In this combined system none of the devices, including luminaires and exit signs require mains supply. AUTOMATIC TESTING: All of the emergency luminaires and exit signs have automatic testing functionalities.
False Alarm Management COST EFFICIENT: Cost efficiency throughout the entire product life cycle – from installation to operation, maintenance and recycling. INHERENT RELIABILITY: Minimum of 10 years system life expectancy (battery life expectancy is at least 5 years). QUALITY & RELIABILITY : The system complies with all British and European emergency lighting standards, in particular BS5266 for the design and installation of emergency lighting systems.
False activation of a fire alarm system is both disruptive and expensive. Hochiki’s Intelligent products and ESP digital communications protocol employ advanced techniques to minimise the potential for false or unwanted alarms. 1. Drift Compensation 2. Alarm Verification 3. Variable Sensitivity
For more information, Website: www.hochiki.in
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FIRE INDUSTRY
“Fire Detection & Protection Industry is in phase of transformation” Q. What is the latest trends related to your industry ? Fire Detection and Protection Industry is in phase of transformation.From Nitin Joshi, traditional stand Managing Director, Realty Automation alone systems, now & Security Systems it has changed into P. Ltd. networked systems. Further with awareness about Internet of Things, cost effective network solutions systems with network compatibility, data exchange features are preferred. Automation, flexibility in receiving data through mobile apps etc are desired features from detection and protection systems. Systems are expected to be effective in their application however they also should be without false detection. Thus System components -devices are developed with built in intelligence. Prepared for forward compatibility for future technology trends. User also look for value add solutions compatible to existing traditional solutions to make total solution as technology ready and achieve desired functional requirements.
Q. How your products are in line with latest technology ? FireTweet solution is based on Internet of Things and cloud computing. Both technologies are gaining increased acceptability and adaptability by users . Customers are used to service offerings instead of managing inhouse. FireTweet provides one stop solution for notifying status and needed corrective measures in Fire Detection and protection systems and ensure compliance. Explanation below provide information, how our solution supports in meeting compliance norms and maintained system functionalities: Hydrant systems within facilities are expected to ensure a. Availability of adequate water in
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respective building to douse fire . b. Retaining this water availability consistently. c. All electrical machines connected in system should be in functional conditions as and when required. To meet above requirements FireTweet solution provides Monitoring of water pressure in respective lines, Pump ONOFF operations in line with variations in Pressure, vide our FireTweet gateway connected to Pump Starter panel. Notifications received from gateway about all events are verified through telephonic interactions, noted remarks from user team in portal for future references. Thus an authentic document about system functioning, regular testing performed is available .This solution can provide alerts about common alarm from Fire/Gas detection panels also. Detail information regarding Site location, concerned staff is available in user page. Fire Department compliance documents -FORM A, FORM B upload field is also available in user portal. Thus total solution supports
a. In fulfilment of compliance related activities, b. Real time Recording of compliance related activities at site w.r.t. FireProtection / Detection systems. c. Ensuring uptime of systems maintained through continuous follow-up and telephonic interactions with concerned , in case system equipment’s are faulty, water leakages are there. d. These interactions also create an awareness about readiness of respective building to address fire occurrence.
Q. What is your vision for next year to be ahead of competition This is unique solution suitable for individual customers, governing departments, Smart City administration.With necessary modifications in software services, hardware, our solution will differ from competition solutions. Cost effective offerings, quality services, timely deliveries, focused customer approach will be key Winning strategies for our solution business.
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Controlling the Fire Hazards: The systematic approach
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moke alarms, carbon dioxide detectors, and hazardous gas sensors need to be tested and sometimes calibrated regularly to ensure they will function properly when needed. At an everyday execution level, routinely checking for some of the most common causes of workplace fires and the injuries related to fires can help to reduce the need to be one of those 13 hourly calls to local responders. Each of these items can be added to daily, weekly, or other routine safety inspections that are already taking place, and most take less than two minutes to check in an area.
Clutter Good housekeeping is tied to a myriad of safety efforts, and fire prevention is certainly among them! Dust, shavings, clutter, and waste that is permitted to accumulate in work areas does more than just look bad. It can increase the risk of fires and hide other serious safety hazards. Providing adequately sized recycling and waste collection containers that are conveniently located to work areas facilitates regular removal of unneeded items. Stocking the tools and supplies
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that employees need to keep their work areas clean and allowing time at the end of each shift for cleaning promotes housekeeping efforts, helps to minimize clutter, and keeps things in order. Hosting quarterly or bi-annual clean-out events can also help to eliminate outdated and unnecessary items from workspaces and keep clutter from piling up. Fire extinguishers are useful for incipient fires, but they need to be inspected regularly to ensure that they are still pressurized and in working order. Inspections also should include making sure that the extinguishers are not blocked and that they are located in an area that gives the user a clear exit path if the contents of the extinguisher cannot extinguish a fire.
Electrical Issues Electrical distribution and lighting equipment issues are the leading cause of fires in industrial properties, according to the NFPA. Electrical issues also frequently make OSHA’s top ten list of violations. Extension cords, daisy-chained connections, and overloaded outlets are three of the easiest electrical problems to spot, as are blocked electrical panels.
Checking power cords for frays and verifying that outlets have the proper tension takes a bit longer but will help avoid more than one safety risk.
Inadequate Sprinkler Clearance Storage space is usually a precious commodity in facilities. It can be tempting to stack things just a little bit higher or to put things on a top shelf, just for the time being. Sprinkler systems need a minimum of 18 inches of clearance to function correctly. Items that are stored too close to sprinkler heads can disrupt their flow patterns and diminish the sprinkler system’s ability to adequately drench an area.
Improperly Stored Chemicals Few facilities operate without at least a handful of different hazardous chemicals on site. Knowing the properties of each chemical is the first step in keeping employees safe. It’s also the first step in storing, handling, and using it correctly to avoid reactions and other unsafe conditions. Section seven of every hazardous chemical’s safety data sheet (SDS) lists storage and handling information. This includes any incompatibilities as well as
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any other special precautions that need to be taken, such as storing the chemical away from ignition sources, water, or oxidizers; or keeping it within a specific temperature range.
Open Waste Containers Waste and recycling containers that do not have lids can encourage misuse. Often the misuse is unintentional, but it can lead to the mixing of incompatible materials or putting something hot into a container of combustible materials. Uncovered containers that contain flammable wastes can also release vapors that contribute to indoor air quality issues and can could potentially cause unsafe flammable atmospheres. Keeping lids on containers helps to prevent unintentional mixing and fugitive vapor emissions. It can also promote recycling and segregation efforts.
Improperly Rated Appliances and Tools Household appliances and tools that are sold for home use are usually not appropriate for use in a workplace. When these items are safety tested, they are tested under normal conditions for home
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usage, not for the continual or more frequent usage that usually occurs in a workplace. Overuse and misuse of household appliances and tools can lead to premature wear, overheating, and shortcircuiting. Their use in office areas and breakrooms can also overload breakers.
Defective Detectors Smoke alarms, carbon dioxide detectors, and hazardous gas sensors need to be tested and sometimes calibrated regularly to ensure that they are still in working order and will function properly when needed. Like detectors, emergency exit lighting, alarms, and signs also should be checked periodically.
Blocked Aisles Fire codes and OSHA regulations require emergency exit paths to remain clear at all times. Large shipments, construction, demolition, and temporary needs don’t negate this requirement. If an emergency exit path needs to be blocked for any reason, alternate routes must be planned before the route is blocked; all exit path markings obscured so that people will not use that path; and the changes
must be communicated to all affected employees.
Unmanaged Hot Work Welding, cutting, brazing, and other hot work are sometimes taken for granted, especially when they aren’t part of normal operations. The NFPA estimates that about 2,500 non-residential fires involve hot work each year. Good housekeeping keeps areas free of combustible materials, and proper ventilation systems and proper chemical and waste management can keep flammable vapors in check. But there is still a need to have and use proper procedures for any and all hot work— even those jobs that will take only a few minutes. Incorporating regular checks of each of these items into daily, weekly, and monthly inspections will help to ensure that fire safety plans and procedures are working and will continue to minimize fire risks. Each of these items also can be incorporated into toolbox talks or used as a scenario for fire and evacuation drills to keep everyone aware of the need to be vigilant in reducing the risk of workplace fires.
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Protecting mission critical facilities using apt fire protection
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he use of fire protection technology in “mission critical” facilities has long been a standard for most engineering, IT, and facilities professionals. Whether it be as simple as portable extinguishers or as complex as high sensitivity smoke detection coupled with clean agent suppression systems, some sort of fire protection is a must. Historically speaking, mission critical facilities (MCFs) have garnered an elevated level of fire protection awareness because of two factors: • MCFs involve a collection of highvalue assets, typically electronics, that have significant monetary value but are often even more valuable operationally. The cost of replacement and downtime associated with damage to these assets can be astronomical. • MCFs inherently involve a greater level of risk than most commercial space because of the presence of both a constant ignition source (electricity) and a plentiful supply of
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fuel (generally, plastics, as in printed circuit boards (PCBs)). The MCF itself can take on a number of different identities. The most common example in today’s business environment is the data center. Data centers are often the hub of a business’ operations, handling anything from internal communications (e-mail) to vendor/ customer data, external order handling, and financial transaction processing. Data centers are found in all segments of the business landscape. Financial, telecommunications, and large manufacturing most commonly have numerous and extensive data center assets. Other examples of MCFs are network control centers, process control rooms, laboratory facilities, power generation facilities, testing environments, etc. The MCF is really defined by the company and owner. If the assets and operations are of particular value, it can certainly be deemed mission critical. Fire protection in these facilities can
be varied. Traditionally, systems have been sought that provide the greatest level of protection for the least cost. Level of protection can be loosely evaluated through two elements: extinguishing fire rapidly and effectively, and also minimizing associated damage to the protected assets. It is important to realize that, in most cases, MCF protection involves both structural protection (generally recommended throughout a given building) and asset protection (supplemental protection for the high-value asset). In the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, halon compounds were prevalently used for the MCF application. Halon 1301 was the most common clean agent of the era. Some would argue halon 1301 was used more liberally than it should have been.However, its effectiveness in extinguishing fire and minimizing damage to the protected space was exemplary. Unfortunately, halon compounds contain either bromine or chlorine as one of their primary elements. Both elements
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are known ozone depletion contributors and were thus targeted by the Montreal Protocol, originally signed in 1987.The Montreal Protocol banned the production of ozone-depleting compounds, including halons, in most developed countries. Halon is still available today in recycled form, however. For example, in the United States, it is legal to recharge existing halon 1301 systems with recycled halon purchased from third-party suppliers and recycling groups. In the countries of the European Union, however, halon systems are no longer permitted and are required to be removed from service.
Fire Protection Evaluation Fire protection system selection is a complex process that can involve a number of different entities, including internal company resources (financial, engineering, IT), outside consultants, insurance representatives, architects/ engineers, and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). It is first important to understand the difference between code-required protection systems (most often, sprinkler systems) and supplemental asset protection. Evaluating the need for supplemental protection should start with an analysis of the facility in question. Several different factors should be taken into consideration: Analysis of the facility. The physical characteristics of the facility should be noted. In new construction, particular requirements often can be included, such as tightly sealed windows/doors and venting if necessary (see below for a discussion of various clean agents). In older facilities being outfitted with a suppression system, room integrity is of critical importance. If a room is overly “leaky” and will likely not achieve a level of integrity that is desired (or is too costly to do so), other strategies may need to be sought. Most local fire protection contractors can assist in a determination of room integrity for a given facility.
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Hazard analysis. Understand the fire hazards within the space. It is most important to differentiate between class A (common combustibles such as plastics and fabrics) and class B (flammable liquids). Most MCFs contain only class A hazards, but a thorough review should be performed. This is also a good opportunity to investigate and evaluate the desire for “Emergency Power Off,” or EPO. Most fire protection professionals and codes recommend power be shut off to the electronic assets in the protected space prior to discharge of the system. In a facility where power is not shut off prior to discharge,some additional design considerations may need to be implemented. Consult your AHJ and system manufacturers for additional guidance in this area. Overall risk assessment. A thorough risk assessment comes down to an understanding of potential harm versus likelihood of an incident occurring. It is standard to use a risk matrix to assist in the determination of how a given facility may be categorized from a risk perspective . Fire in an MCF is generally viewed as a critical or serious impact, while the probability of occurrence is either low or medium. Even with this, the risk category would either be moderate or high. Further, risk professionals agree that moderate/high-risk categories are areas that should be addressed as a priority. Once a determination has been made that supplemental fire protection is appropriate, it is natural to evaluate the two most common strategies with respect to cost versus levels of protection: Pre-action sprinkler systems. A pre-action sprinkler system is water based and incorporates several operations in order to minimize the risk associated with accidental discharge and water damage. Three steps typically occur during a pre-action sprinkler event:
1. Spot type smoke detectors sense a combustion event. An alarm is triggered and sent to the system control panel, which interprets the alarm and then sends a signal to a solenoid-controlled valve, opening the valve. The open valve allows water to fill the pipe to a second valve. 2. With a combustion event progressing, heat builds at the ceiling of the protected space. While most sprinkler heads are “rated” for a temperature of between 135 degrees F and 165 degrees F (57 degrees C to 74 degrees C), that does not mean when the temperature around the head reaches that number, the head will discharge water. Sprinkler heads utilize an element of some sort (typically, a glass bulb or fusible metal link) to sense temperature. These devices are very reliable but take time to heat to the appropriate temperature. It is not uncommon for the surrounding space to be as much as 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) before the element breaks. This effect is commonly referred to as thermal lag. 3. With at least one sprinkler head “open,” the piping first discharges compressed air or nitrogen present in the pipe. The loss of pressure in the piping causes a pressure switch to be triggered and opens the second in-line valve. Water is then allowed to flow freely into the piping network and discharged from any sprinkler head whose element has been broken. It is worth noting that even in a pre-action system, a significant level of heat is required to activate the system. While the level of risk associated with false discharges or damaged heads is significantly minimized in this strategy, the level of protection to the assets is still based on heat detection and water discharge. Use of water-based systems should be considered as part of the overall risk profile within the MCF.
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