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Companies often treat the idea of developing a plan around a “safe culture” as something that would be “nice to have one day,” but it’s put on the back burner as other initiatives and business goals take priority. It’s not until a major incident – or even worse, a fatality – occurs that these companies finally get serious about safety. By then it’s too late, resulting in a demoralized workforce, a tarnished reputation and a feeling of regret that they weren’t more proactive. Risks to the employees and organization should be identified and prioritized, knowing that high-risk issues will require the greatest commitment to training to achieve behavioral change. In an ideal world, companies want to prioritize every risk. Assign training that is relevant to the employees’ job duties and responsibilities. Forcing employees to take training that isn’t relevant can sour them on all compliance training and reduce its effectiveness. Cultural change has to start at the top. A safe, people-centric culture needs to have the full support of the leadership team. Leaders can demonstrate their commitment to safety and compliance culture by including a video of themselves in the training. Leaders should view training as an opportunity to directly communicate expectations of what is and is not acceptable employee behavior. It is where employees become aware of what their leaders expect of them, how they will be held accountable, and how valuable training is for them and their family. The good news is that there’s still time for most companies to fully embrace and integrate safety compliance into their culture. It all starts with learning to articulate the benefits of a safety culture and knowing the risks that occur when a company doesn’t properly train its workforce to achieve that goal.
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CONTENT
COVER STORY
VICTOR IMPORTS: The heritage of expertise with excellence
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Kalyanji Virji Shah, Founder, Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co.
SAFETY INDUSTRY TECH TRENDS
BUSINESS NEWS
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WARRIOR Safety Shoe : Enhancing the shoe life
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26 Schmersal launches first ex-proof RFID safety sensor
EX-RSS16 can be used in gas zone 2 & dust zone 22
COMPANY PROFILE MARVEL: Criss Cross Gloves
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32 Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council
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Monitor & control poisonous gases in underground parking area
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FIRE INDUSTRY BUSINESS NEWS
Vds Conference on fire protection systems sched-uled to be held in Romania
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TECH TRENDS
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Qatar expands VdS acceptance
Avians: Expertise at its best
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SECURITY INDUSTRY BUSINESS NEWS
CASE STUDY
70 Hikvision Expo gets overwhelming response; Bravery Awards presented to 20 policemen
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CP PLUS offers next-gen range of Indigo DVRs
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ZKTeco inaugurates India’s Global R&D Center at Bengaluru
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TCIEXPRESS opts for Matrix Time-Attendance Solution to increase productivity
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How Forward Securities is effectively securing valuable building site materials
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Editorial Index A ADOR WELDING
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AMBETRONICS ENGINEERS
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AVIANS
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AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
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B Mr. Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner, Marvel Gloves Industries
Mr. Harsha Joshi CEO, Prolite Autoglo Limited
Mr. Deepak Kapoor Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.
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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 INDUSTRIES
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MATRIX
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MIDAS SAFETY
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N NEBOSH
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P PROLITE AUTOGLO
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S SCHMERSAL
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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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VIDEONETICS
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VICTOR IMPORTS: The heritage of expertise with excellence
Kalyanji Virji Shah Founder, Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co.
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Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg Co is one of the oldest rubber hand gloves manufacturing companies in India. Its wide range of products and strict adherence to quality standards has given the company a solid reputation among customers. In an interview, FOUNDER SHRI KALYANJI VIRJI SHAH of the company, shares its success mantra, its focus on quality and future vision. Excerpts: Q. Dahanu Rubber is a known name in the manufacturing of rubber hand gloves. Take us through the establishment and journey of the company. The manufacturing of rubber hand gloves was started in the year 1968 by Mr. Kalyanji Virji Shah. A visionary and leader, he started manufacturing surgical rubber hand gloves at a time when there were very few players in that industry. This is how the journey of our popular and flagship brand, Diamond, began at Agashi Village near Virar in Mumbai. In 1984, we moved to Dahanu, Maharashtra for bigger space and with new technology we started manufacturing surgical, post-mortem, pharmaceutical and industrial rubber hand gloves. Today, Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg Co. has established its name in the industry and is a renowned manufacturer, trader and supplier of a broad array of premium quality rubber gloves, including industrial, acid and alkali proof gloves, electrical shock proof gloves and finger cots. Our hand gloves are well-known across the market for their smooth texture, exceptional finish and resistance to acids and alkalis. We have a strong client portfolio pan India and supply to several state electricity boards, MNCs and government organizations.
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Q. Update us on your focus on quality control and testing.
Q. How do you ensure customer satisfaction?
We adhere to a strict quality assurance policy. Our hand gloves are made by taking quality approved production material in strict adherence to the industry approved parameters. Dahanu Rubber is the first company in India to provide ERDA test certificates for electrical shockproof gloves. We have an in-house laboratory to perform all the acceptance testing of the electrical shockproof gloves. To ensure quality of products upon delivery, the hand gloves are packed with tamperproof packaging to avoid any damage during transportation.
To suit the varied demands of our clients, we offer products in a number of specifications. Courtesy our large production facility and experienced team members, we are able to cater to the bulk demand of our products in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Q. Tell us about Victor Imports? In the year 2010, the third generation joined the business and started importing different kinds of rubber hand gloves. With this, Victor Imports was started and today it is one of the largest importers of household,
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FACE TO FACE
Shri Kalyanji Virji Shah (L to R) Chintan Mahesh Shah, Mahesh Kalyanji Shah, Pradeep Devchand Savla, Jitendra Kalyanji Shah, Chandrakant Kalyanji Shah, Kaushik Chandrakant Shah examination and surgical gloves in India and is an OEM for more than 50 brands. It deals in latex household gloves, latex industrial gloves, nitrile chemical gloves, surgical rubber hand gloves, latex examination gloves, nitrile examination gloves and vinyl examination gloves. With the largest setup for storage and packing in the segment, Victor Imports has per day packing capacity of more than 30,000 pair of gloves. It is the only company in the segment that deals in medical and industrial gloves in big volumes.
Q. What would you describe as your competitive edge?
they remain true to the respective properties on which we commit. The raw materials we use to make our products are procured from some highly dedicated vendors who promise that only best quality is catered by them. Further, the offerings are precisely designed as per the standard specifications so that we can assure that our products are usable by a large number of customers with ease.
gloves and obtain CE certification for the same.
For more information, https://www.linkedin.com/ company/victorimportgloves https://www.facebook.com/ victorimportgloves victor_importsgloves Website: www.jyotgloves.com www.victorimports.in
Q. What are your future plans and vision for the company? We plan to increase Dahanu Rubber’s manufacturing capacity for electrical
Our emphasis on on-time delivery and high-quality, premium products places us ahead of our competitors. Each one of our offerings is manufactured with utmost sincerity under strict adherence to the norms of quality which we have adopted from most reputed international authorities. Gloves we offer are tested and examined with strictness so that
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Schmersal Group establishes subsidiary in Thailand New branch opened in Bangkok The Schmersal Group, a globally recognized specialist in machine safety, is further expanding its business in Asia and has founded a new subsidiary, the Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd., based in Bangkok. “For Schmersal, the Thai market and the entire region of Southeast Asia offers great potential,” explains Prasad Kulkarni, Managing Director of Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. The countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Bangkok office will
The team of Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. in Bangkok.
support Schmersal’s sales partners in the ASEAN region and supply the markets in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Korea with machine safety products and innovative system solutions. In addition,
certified functional safety engineers from tec.nicum are also working on the new site. tec.nicum is a business division of Schmersal, which offers a comprehensive range of safety services. The customers of Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. include
companies from the food and beverage industry, pharmacy, personal care industry, robotics and automation technology, steel and automotive industry. “With the new company in Thailand, we will meet even better the strong growth and we are now able to respond even more flexibly to the rapidly developing Southeast Asian markets,” says Prasad Kulkarni. “Our customers benefit from shorter delivery times and better service.”
Web: www.schmersal.com www.tecnicum.com
WARRIOR Safety Shoe : Enhancing the shoe life The material that is responsible for the service life of the majority of our shoes is the polyurethane in the midsole and outsole. Polyurethane (PU) is frequently used in safety shoes as it offers several positive properties. • Very light • Very flexible • Very good shock-absorbing properties • Highly abrasion-resistant • Good anti-slip properties All of this has a very beneficial effect on the user’s natural movement patterns and when it comes to the product life of the sole as regards mechanical influences.
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The specific composition of PU produces these material qualities, but it also affects the service life of the material. Above all, the PU sole material is subject to a natural ageing process – hydrolysis.
What happens when soles age? PU consists of long polymer chains that are gradually split apart due to the effect of moisture. As a consequence, PU loses flexibility over time and gradually becomes brittle. As the shoes reach an advanced age, this can lead to signs of disintegration in the soles.
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But why can storing shoes often be more detrimental to their useful life than if they are worn? Work shoes are often stored in the basement, shed or garage – places where poor sunlight & higher levels of moisture are normally present. And it is precisely this moisture that amplifies the hydrolysis process and causes the shoes to age even more quickly, even though they are not actually being worn.
we want to benefit from all the positive properties of a safety shoe, we need to be aware of the limited product life of shoes. We recommend adoption of First In First Out during storing & distribution, regular use by user. Due to long storage, the shoe sole gets weak & loses it’s properties & does not last long. Further information can be found in the Maintenance Tips leaflet that comes with every Warrior Safety Shoe.
Our recommendation for you and your safety shoes Ageing of safety shoes is an entirely normal process that all shoes go through. If
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Schmersal launches first ex-proof RFID safety sensor EX-RSS16 can be used in gas zone 2 & dust zone 22 At Motek 2019, the Schmersal Group is showcasing the first RFID-based safety sensor which has been designed in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and can be used in EX zones 2 (gas EX, category 3G) and 22 (dust EX, category 3D). This means that the EX-RSS16 combines two important properties for system safety: functional safety in accordance with ISO 13849 and explosion protection. At the same time, the sensor features ignition protection classes Ex ec and Ex tc, covering the explosion protection function without requiring another energy-limiting device. Schmersal launched this new development this year. The wear-free safety sensor is perfect for position monitoring of various kinds of safety equipment, including the monitoring of doors, position monitoring of machine axles or other rotating, lateral shifting or removable safety equipment. Three different actuation directions also allow a flexible choice of installation position. The EX-RSS16 is available with or without latching. For example, the variant with a magnetic latching ensures that a door is held closed even when there is no voltage. Because of the built-in
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The EX-RSS16 safety sensor can be used in gas zone 2 and dust zone 22
RFID technology, the EXRSS16 enables individually coded variants with a coding level of high in accordance with ISO 14119, thus offering excellent tamper protection. The EX-RSS16 safety sensors have an optional diagnostic output or SD interface (Serial Diagnostics). Up to 31 safety switchgear devices with serial diagnostics can be connected in series. This means that the diagnostics data from the individual devices connected in series can be transferred via the SD gateway and a fieldbus (e.g. PROFIBUS) to a controller, e.g. status data or error messages. This means problems can be resolved more quickly. Advanced diagnostics data supports predictive maintenance and helps prevent machine downtime. Control
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commands can be issued by the PLC to the devices connected in series. “The new EX version for gas and dust applications considerably extends the potential applications of the RFID safety sensor, which is already in strong demand because of its performance and cost-effectiveness,” explains Marlies Gerstkämper-Oevermann, Product Manager at the Schmersal Group. “The EXRSS16 is suitable for many industrial areas in which the requirements of explosion protection apply.”
About the Schmersal Group The Schmersal Group is an international market and expertise leader in the challenging field of machine safety. With the world’s most comprehensive range of safety switchgear products, the Schmersal
Group develops safety systems and solutions for special requirements in a variety of user industries. Schmersal’s tec.nicum Business Division offers a comprehensive service portfolio to complement the range of solutions offered by Schmersal. Founded in 1945, the company is represented by seven manufacturing sites on three continents with its own companies and sales partners in more than 60 countries. The Schmersal Group employs some 1,850 people worldwide and generated a group turnover of around €240 million in 2018.
For more information Web: www.schmersal.com www.tecnicum.com
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British Safety Council India: Taking workplace safety to the forefront British Safety Council has been offering its HSE audit and consultancy support to companies across all sectors in India and has significant experience in helping them to progress their HSE management systems towards best practice status
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he British Safety Council is a world leading expert in workplace health, safety and environmental management. It is a charity and membership organization. The vision of the British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through work. For over 60 years, it has been helping organizations across the globe to look after their workers. Its aim is to keep people as safe and healthy as possible in the workplace through education and practical guidance. The organization currently operates from London and Mumbai. In addition to its charitable work in the UK, the British Safety Council uses surplus funds from commercial activities to undertake public benefit work in India. In India, around 80% of the estimated 465 million-strong workforce are not protected by the existing health and safety legal framework. The British Safety Council works towards raising awareness of the importance of health and safety, while challenging traditional views and approaches and supporting employers in adopting practic-
es which better safeguard the health and safety of their workers.
Benchmarking health and safety The organization’s presence in India spans 35 years, with leading Indian companies using its renowned audit and consultancy services to benchmark and improve their health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance. Currently, its clientele includes leading Indian companies like Reliance Industries, L&T, DLF, Godrej, NTPC, Vendanta, JK Tyre, CEAT, Yamaha, Tata Autocomp Systems, GAIL India, Adani, JSW Energy, Shapoorji Pallonji and Mahindra among others. Membership of the British Safety Council provides organizations of all sizes and across all sectors with access to information, expert advice and practical resources to help them manage risks in ways that are sensible and proportionate for their business. Its 6,000 corporate members enjoy a range of events each year, including its annual conference in London and in India, as well as regular meetings of the India Safety Leadership
Group, which was launched in November 2018. The India Safety Leadership Group is reviewing health and safety legislation and regulatory matters, such as the new international standard ISO 45001, which is expected to replace up to 24 national health and safety standards, including OHSAS 18001, the most important health and safety management standard ever developed. The Leadership Group is an important consultation platform to ensure that such products meet the needs and requirements of the Indian market. The British Safety Council offers a range of services, including the provision of education, guidance and support to companies and individuals. These services are designed to help organizations and individuals to better manage risks to health, safety and the environment. They include audit, awards: International Safety Awards; Sword of Honor and Globe of Honor Awards, conferences and events, training and qualifications, advice and information and publications.
Health and wellbeing leadership: Highlighting the rise of presenteeism at OSH India
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council
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In a bid to raise awareness about growing trend of employees going to work despite being ill, British Safety Council is participating in OSH India being held in Mumbai on 28 and 29th November, 2019. Globally, 73% of millennials work over forty hours a week and in India millennials work 52 hours a week on average. Despite these alarming statistics, only a minority of organizations are taking steps to address these unhealthy workplace practices. This is related to the complex nature of health and wellbeing and difficulty of managing them in the workplace environment. To highlight this, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council will discuss the symptoms and drivers of presenteeism and their impact on the individual’s and company’s performance, as well as the wider economy. He will also share a health and wellbeing strategy that effectively addresses presenteeism in the workplace and argue that senior management has a key role to play in leading the implementation of the strategy in the organization.
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MARVEL: Criss Cross Gloves Handling, Gardening purpose, Shipping & Receiving, Bottling Industries .
Application • • • • • • • • •
General maintenance Shipping & receiving Food processing Light fabrication Shipping & Port Handling Drilling Rigs & Offshore companies Packaging Automotive Industries Material Handling
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Features & Benefits These gloves are made from Poly/ Acrylic or Poly/Cotton in 7 Gauge Knitting. The Criss Cross pattern PVC Coating on both sides allows excellent grip & good mechanical protection to the wearer & the gloves are reversible. The main users for these gloves are Construction, Fishing, General
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Ensure safe evacuation in emergency with compact floor recessed battery backup exit light
Especially designed for high risk areas, embedded exit light from Prolite acts as an escape route guide marker in normal and pitch-dark conditions
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mergency exit and egress route lighting systems manufacturer, Prolite is offering embedded exit light “Passerelle�. This light is embedded in the floor with a glass cover for visibility. The light acts as Escape Route Guide Marker (ERGM) on the floor level in normal as well as in pitch dark conditions. Passerelle is especially designed for high risk areas viz., airports, metros, warehouses, halls, and theaters, etc. Ingress Protection of IP 65 ensures the fixture to resist harsh climate, thereby making it suitable for outdoors. The protection of deep discharge, overheat and fascia covered with toughened glass help retain long life of the fixture and suitable for Indoor spaces where there is use of heavy load, vehicles like forklifts, etc.
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your eyes while walking. Whereas the same light gets brighter when switches to battery becoming more prominent and visible for people to escape in total darkness.
The light when connected with mains comes with pre-set dimmer level which saves energy and does not hurt
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Schmersal produces AZM300 with innovative Plasma-SealTight® technology for the first time New manufacturing process for plastic-metal bonds is being tested in first industrial application
Schmersal produces the AZM300 solenoid lock using innovative Plasma-SealTight® technology for the first time.
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new, innovative process to manufacture plastic-metal bonds is currently being tested in an industrial application. Plasmatreat GmbH has developed a process for hybrid injection-moulded parts in cooperation with the plastic compound manufacturer AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH. This new process provides a significant improvement to bonding in hybrid
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plastic-metal components and can be integrated into series production lines. The Schmersal Group is now using this innovative Plasma-SealTight® technology process for the first time in a pilot project to produce its AZM300 solenoid lock. Used on safety doors, this interlock features a metal bracket integrated into a plastic actuator. The bracket engages with an interlock
cross-head to ensure that safety doors are securely closed. A reliable, firm bond is crucial during the joining process to produce a highquality, resistant joint between the dissimilar materials plastic and metal. In a plastic-metal bond, interfaces without a special seal represent a constant contact surface where water, air or other media ingress.
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to identify the actuator reliably, thus providing three different code levels and, consequently, protection against manipulation. After the new process has proven its worth in the pilot project, Schmersal intends to use it in both new and existing products, thus producing them even more efficiently.
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The Plasma-SealTight® plasma seal process developed by Plasmatreat and AKRO-PLASTIC offers a completely new approach to providing a highly bonding, media-resistant hybrid joint. In this new industrial solution, the plastic compound formula, the process parameters, and the composition of a plasma-polymer seal layer created under atmospheric pressure were matched to one another in such a way that they would create a durable, media-tight bond in the component. The advantage of the new process is that it not only achieves better product quality, but also a reliable, reproducible, cost-efficient production process with the added bonus of respecting the environment. Thanks to the PlasmaSealTight® technology, there is no need to apply cost-intensive, environmentally harmful chemicals to metal surfaces. Such chemicals are often used to create a firm bond with the help of solventbased adhesion promoters. The AZM 300 is an innovative safety interlock which is now used in many sectors of industry. AZM 300’s outstanding features include a new patented operating principle with a hub and cross-head. It brings the advantage that the safety door is pulled into its end position when closed and is securely locked free of almost any clearance. The solenoid interlock operates as an integrated guard catch, hence removing the need to fit a separate catch. An RFID sensor is used
The Schmersal Group is an international market and expertise leader in the challenging field of machine safety. With the world’s most comprehensive range of safety switchgear products, the Schmersal Group develops safety systems and safety solutions for special requirements in a variety of user industries. Schmersal’s tec. nicum Business Division offers a comprehensive service portfolio to complement the range of solutions offered by Schmersal. Founded in 1945, the company is represented by seven manufacturing sites on three continents with its own companies and sales partners in more than 60 countries. The Schmersal Group employs some 1,850 people worldwide and generated a group turnover of around €240 million in 2018.
For more information www.schmersal.com www.tecnicum.com
About AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH Originally founded 30 years ago, AKRO-PLASTIC has formed part of the Feddersen Group since 2004. AKROPLASTIC has grown steadily ever since and today produces more than 100,000 tons of plastic compounds at its production facilities in Germany, China and Brazil. The company operates in an international network, which is able to provide services ranging from development through to logistics.
AKRO-PLASTIC uses the globally standardised compounding and extrusion technology ICX®, which it developed in cooperation with its sister company FEDDEM. AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH and its subsidiary AF-COLOR develop and produce engineering thermoplastics and master batches in Niederzissen, Germany. In 2014, the portfolio was expanded to include bioplastics and the BIO-FED subsidiary was founded at the Cologne location. AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH operates other production sites worldwide – in Suzhou, China, for the Asian market, and in São Paulo State, Brazil, in South America.
For more information www.akro-plastic.com
About Plasmatreat GmbH Plasmatreat was founded in Steinhagen, near Bielefeld, Germany, in 1995. On developing its Openair® Plasma technology, Plasmatreat established itself as a leading manufacturer and supplier of plasma systems and a globally active provider of surface technology services. After acquiring Plasma Technology Systems LLC in the US, the company widened its expertise to include Aurora lowpressure plasma technology. Plasmatreat applications are mainly used in industrial microfine cleaning, surface activation and plasma coating on surfaces made of materials such as plastics, metals, glass, cardboard, textiles and composites. With more than 225 employees at 34 locations, the Plasmatreat Group has a presence worldwide and provides guidance and support to customers in almost all manufacturing industries – automotive engineering, transportation, electronics, packaging technology, consumer goods, life sciences, textiles and new energies.
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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.
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
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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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Monitor & control poisonous gases in underground parking area
Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is offering high quality and precise, gas detectors and gas monitors to monitor levels of Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide & CNG gas in a cost-effective manner
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wing to the modernization and increased population, underground parking areas have become an integral part of massive arcades. However, these parking lots are home to poisonous gases like Carbon Monoxide (CO) and oxides of Nitrogen (NO/NO2). Such unchecked gases and improper ventilation system can cause a clogged up state which sometimes might turn out to be life damaging. So what is the existing solution??? – Ventilation Fans! Both underground as well as surface car parks are equipped with large exhaust fans which run continuously thereby ventilating the area from gaseous hazards. But continuous ventilation is costly as these large fans require much power. Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. resolves this issue by offering high quality and precise, Gas Detectors and Gas Monitors to monitor levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) & CNG gas. These are configured with the exhaust fans so that whenever the gas concentration goes beyond the safe
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limit, the parking basements could be ventilated. Ambetronics Gas Detectors are capable of detecting the gas concentration in the following range having a resolution of 1 for CO gas and 0.01 for NO2 gas: • Carbon Monoxide (CO): 0–1000 PPM OR 0–500 PPM • Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): 0–20 PPM Location of the Detector: The distance between the gas detector and the potential sources of gas is important. To have an optimum and precise detection, the air polluted with the hazardous gases have to be in physical contact with the gas sensors. Hence, Ambetronics Gas Detectors are fitted at a distance of 3 feet to 5 feet from the ground surface. Our gas detector can provide up to 75 sq. m. area coverage based on a 5-meter radius of operation. For more information, Tel: 022 – 61673056, Mobile: 9320737646 Email: sales11@ambetronics.com Website: www.ambetronics.com
Ashish Shah, Managing Director Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company manufacturing products that are CCOE, CMRI & CE compliant. The design and installation process given by Ambetronic’s Technical Experts has been unquestionable for past 26 Years. With 25000+ instruments working on site, Ambetronics has always stood higher in the field of Human & Industrial Safety.
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Vds Conference on fire protection systems scheduled to be held in Romania
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ds is organizing its second international conference on fire protection sys-tems on April 29, 2020 in Bucharest (Romania). International experts from industry and fire protection organizations will present an overview on current technology and developments as well as numerous solutions based on prac-tical experience. The conference will be held in cooperation with ROFMA, the Romanian Facility Management Association. In addition, there will be an exhibition at the conferences site. At
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the evening of April 28 a get-together with possibilities to visit the exhibition will be held. “This conference will offer an exciting information forum for planners, in-stallers and operators of fire protection systems, as well as for fire protec-tion engineers, fire safety officers from all industries and loss prevention experts from the insurance industry, fire brigades and authorities as well as for companies from the facility management sector,” said Andrej Turčan, Head of VdS offices Czechia and Director of the event.
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Among the topics of the VdS-conference are: Sprinkler systems: New developments in the guidelines VdS CEA 4001 for planning and installation, including specific challenges for the protection of storage and the use of ESFR-sprinklers Case study: Major fire in and reconstruction of a medium-sized sawmill Causes and consequences; the new fire protection concept includ-ing a sprinkler system Case study: Water Mist Protection of an
underground mass transport system Protection goal and overall concept; challenges posed by the archi-tecture and users requirements; fire testing for validating a water mist sys-tem for this application (test method, fire tests and results); system realiza-tion Conference languages are Romanian and English with simultaneous trans-lation. Registration for exhibition and conference is now open.
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Qatar expands VdS acceptance The Ministry of the Interior of Qatar has renewed and significant-ly expanded its demands for VdSapproved products. VdS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Fire & Security Association
The authorities of Qatar are expanding their acceptance of VdS-approved fire protection systems – which have proven in comprehensive tests that they reli-ably save lives (pictured a sprinkler head release).
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he “Fire Prevention Department – Safety Systems Division” of the Qatar Ministry of the Interior has now not only renewed its ac-ceptance of VdS-approved products and systems but has also sig-nificantly expanded it. The current “Recognized Product Certifica-tion Bodies” official letter comprises for VdS two pages with accept-ed fire alarm, extinguishing and smoke extraction technologies. “The demands of the authorities in Doha underline the high level of trust in the performance of our laboratory engineers as well as in the expertise of our clients, who design and construct the reliable life-saving techniques,” emphasizes Gunnar Bellingen, Head of the VdS Fire Protection Laboratories. “We are very pleased that our Seal of
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Quality is also regarded as a particularly reliable brand for safety in Qatar, as it is in many other countries around the world”. VdS also supports its partners in the Emirates at “Intersec Dubai”, the largest sector trade fair in the region (January 19th - 21st). Fur-thermore, a Memorandum of Understanding has just been signed with the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), also in Dubai, which specifies future intensive technical exchange.
About VdS: VdS is one of the world’s most renowned institutions for corporate safety and security. 500 experts offer a unique range of services for fire protection, security, cyber-security and
natural hazard prevention. Services include risk assessments, testing and certification, inspections, infor-mation systems for natural hazards and an extensive training program. In addition, the independent institute sets international safety and security standards with the publication of a comprehensive set of Guidelines. The optimal protection of our partners is based on a worldwide unique safeguard-ing concept whose reliability builds on more than 110 years of VdS-experience, combining all core aspects of loss prevention. Decisionmakers around the world rely on VdSapproved reliability and certainty.
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Avians: Expertise at its best A
vians is one of the pioneer manufacturers and an endto-end solutions provider for high-end automatic shutters, doors and loading bay solutions. Avians Innovations Technology Headquartered at the core of Pune’s industrial and automotive area (PCMC), has a 2,80,000 sq ft. plant and warehouse facility. Their vision to deliver the best and innovative solutions in accordance to the client’s requirement sets them apart in the industry. Avians is a reputed name that’s been setting up time to time an example of par excellence services. The design and execution team of Avians creates a complete environmental protection against wind, heat, cold, dust, pests and intruders. Avians Research & Development team is working with all
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their experience and expertise for the betterment of products. Avians always successfully introduce you Modern and Highly Secure Entrance solution, the reason behind this is our Advance technology, highly Skilled and innovative team, Practical approach towards every innovation. Along with modern and high quality product we are always in favor of providing Competitive cost, reasonable time frame. Flawless Installation, and prompt after sales service. Enhancing organization’s productivity & adding comfort to customers’ life by providing quality in entry automation systems” In Industrial market most popular and widely used Product is the motorized rolling shutter, by using the high strength material with advance engineering solution make our product
highly advance, robust structure & secure . All these best feature which are always part of our service came with vast years of experience in the manufacturing of rolling shutters; our mission is always try to provide complete product with automation, user friendly solution and customization which always toward the customer satisfaction.
MS Motorized Rolling Shutter Being the pioneers in rolling shutters industries, the symbolic feature of Avians motorized rolling shutters is its robust structure obtained due to the use of high strength metals in the making of slat and guide profile. This feature acts as a shield and protection against burglary, vandalism & storms. These shutters require low
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vigorous drive expertise with manual override in case of power failure and are dense, noiseless, and dependable with low decibel level. Galvalume Rolling Shutters continue to gain approval by specifies, architects, building owners and many others due to its versatility, ease of use, aesthetics and long-term performance
Galvanised Rolling Shutter Galvanized Rolling shutters are NonRusting, Safe, Sturdy and Reliable. Galvanized rolling shutters are fabricated from high-quality steel to operate on the same principles of rolling shutter. This shutter can be integrated with grills or perforated panels to achieve ventilation or seethrough vision. This roller shutter is the cost effective solution for any kind of application & prevent the shutter from rusting and helps to provide them with a long life. And are available in single skin profile and in double skin profile with insulation
Aluminium Rolling Shutter It is designed with extruded aluminum section & fabricated using superior grade aluminums. Aluminum shutters are available as double wall with insulation and without insulation. These roller shutters are light in weight, corrosion free and give the good aesthetic appearance. These shutters are available in natural finish & Powder coating. It has a better corrosion resistance and highly durable. It has a good strength and requires less maintenance. Its operation is noise free.
and strips with Aluminum channel and tubes for its strength and Aesthetic reasons. These shutters are widely used for Brand Retail stores, Shopping Malls, Arrays, Walkways, Terrace flat and backyard garden entrance, common areas of malls.
Stainless Steel Rolling Shutter Stainless steel rolling shutters are constructed from high grade SS 304 material, mostly made considering the standards specifically meant for food, pharmaceuticals, hotels, hospitals and chemical industry. Stainless steel rolling shutters have excellent corrosion resistance & the shutter slats still look good after many years, thanks to robust and attractive profiling. Easy to operate, Smooth operation, NO painting required at all. As it is Rolling Shutter hence it is Safe and secures to use all the time. Stainless steel shutters are installed where very much chances of rust of things and they are stronger and durable than any other type of shutters with high value of aesthetic. These shutters are designed to provide security and maintain high level of hygienic environment.
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Polycarbonate or Tarnsperant Rolling Shutters
MS/GI/GALVALUME or stainless steel Grill rolling shutters are available in various designs. Grill is useful for wider dimension & also avoids deflection. The bodies of the Rolling Grills are manufactured from the best quality metals which ensure long lasting performance. Moreover, these Rolling Grills are very easy to operate and install. Grills with various designs & strength add aesthetic value in the shutter.
Galvalume Rolling Shutters are made of special coating of zinc and aluminum alloy on steel to protect against corrosion and increase it strength also. It is best suited for most of type of industrial, warehouses and commercial applications. These Shutters are automatic using
Transparent rolling shutter creates an aesthetic transparency throughout the area whereby visibility can be achieved from either side of the premise when the shutters are installed. It is transparent, lightweight shutter curtain is made from polycarbonate. These are made with interlocking slats
For more information Web: www.avians.co.in
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Arc Flash Protection: Understanding the best option
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hen it comes to arc flash protection, multiple factors must be considered when creating, implementing, and maintaining a workplace electrical safety personal protective equipment (PPE) program. While utilizing the hierarchy of risk controls, such as lock-out/tag-out procedures, to put equipment in an electrically safe work condition, those working on energized electrical equipment should always wear arc rated (AR)/flame resistant (FR) personal protective equipment (PPE) on a job site to help mitigate injuries should an arc flash occur. AR/FR PPE includes, but is not limited to, head gear, clothing, gloves, and footwear. If an employee is not equipped with the proper PPE required for the task at hand, he or she could be at risk of serious or fatal burn injuries due to an unexpected arc flash. Arc flashes are dangerous and unexpected, but a well-designed electrical safety PPE program can help mitigate injuries in the event of an arc flash. With a surplus of information available, it can be difficult to determine what is important to incorporate into a thorough PPE program and what is not. Safety managers should be aware of these five caveats when designing and implementing an electrical PPE program that will be most effective in helping to protect employees on a day-to-day basis. 1. The company is responsible for developing and implementing an electrical safety PPE program. When it comes to employee electrical safety, the company is responsible for ensuring that a thorough and effective PPE program is in place to help protect workers from jobsite electrical hazards. An employer is financially accountable for injuries its
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employees sustain from an arc flash incident. The associated costs of arc flash injuries can compound quickly, especially if an AR/FR PPE program is not in place. The upfront costs of implementing an AR/FR program may seem daunting; however, the absence of an appropriate program can add up. Not investing in an AR/FR daily wear program can end up costing a company much more for an employee’s medical bills than the initial costs of implementing adequate PPE safety measures. Moreover, it places employees’ safety first. 2. Employees must be properly trained and informed about AR/FR PPE. In addition to implementing a PPE program, it is important for employees to receive thorough training on the importance, proper use, and care of their AR/FR daily wear and task-based PPE. It is the company’s responsibility to educate their employees to ensure they understand the implications of wearing daily wear and task-based AR/FR PPE incorrectly. PPE, including AR/FR clothing, gloves, shoes, and head and face protection are all crucial components to keeping electrical workers safe. Wearing them correctly is vital to helping mitigate injuries if an arc flash takes
place. As such, educating employees on the proper fit and how to wear their AR/FR PPE helps to ensure they understand how to thoroughly protect themselves against hazards. Additionally, the company must monitor PPE use to ensure its employees are diligently donning their AR/FR PPE and wearing it correctly. If an employee’s AR/FR PPE is not being worn properly, the company must address the issue and work with the employee with additional training or other incentives or consequences to ensure he or she is wearing the AR/FR PPE correctly while employed by the company. Care for AR/FR garments is another important safety measure that must be communicated to employees. All AR/FR garments come with care tags, which provide the wearer with instructions on how to wash and maintain the garments. It is important to follow these instructions, as not doing so could compromise the AR/FR properties of the garment. 3. The company must stay familiar with updated NFPA 70E consensus standards. NFPA 70E publishes updates every three years, and it is the safety manager’s job to know when new information becomes available and to review
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it thoroughly. Once revised information is published, safety managers should re-examine their electrical PPE programs to account for the relevant changes in the updated industry standard. With each update to NFPA 70E, there may be important and valuable information, which will help ensure employee safety and help mitigate potential workplace injuries. Updates may seem confusing and overwhelming; however, the new standards are vital to building compliant PPE programs and ensuring proper jobsite precautions are taken. 4. Human error must be considered in risk assessments and affects PPE best practices. The 2018 revision to NFPA 70E now includes taking the potential for human error into account when conducting a risk assessment and will likely affect your current PPE program. This addition helps to provide a more comprehensive method of protecting employees by identifying human weakness and implementing measures to further ensure employee safety. Human error precursors that may be present can now be considered and countered in risk assessments and are grouped into four categories: task demands, work environment, individual capabilities, and human nature. They include numerous, familiar error precursors such as time pressure, distractions, lack of knowledge, and complacency. Informative Annex Q of NFPA 70E identifies human performance modes that employees work in as well as human performance tools used to counter the error precursors listed above. While Annex Q of the 2018 edition of 70E is not required for compliance to the 70E standard, it has excellent information regarding human performance and workplace electrical safety. Daily wear AR/FR programs are now a PPE best practice over low energy (PPE CAT 2), task-based PPE programs and help address and minimize the risk of injury due to human error when arc flash hazards are present. If an employee is required to wear daily AR/FR gar-
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ments, he or she will be better protected against unexpected arc flash hazards because he or she will have the daily wear on, which is not always the case with low energy, task-based AR/FR PPE coveralls. A daily wear program reduces the risk of an employee forgetting to put on PPE when performing an energized task. It also eliminates common excuses for not donning appropriate AR/FR body PPE such as lack of time, lack of knowledge, discomfort, and complacency. Therefore, wearing daily wear for the entirety of the work day can help provide better overall protection. With today’s FR technologies, daily wear AR/ FR garments are more comfortable, breathable, and almost indistinguishable from street clothing. Having AR/FR garments that employees are comfortable in helps ensure they will wear the garments & remain better protected against workplace hazards. 5. Adding arc ratings of two garments do not necessarily add up to achieve a combined rating. Proper hazard assessments identify the arc rating required to help mitigate injury in the event of an arc flash. Layering AR/FR clothing can be useful in achieving the desired level of protection; however, two arc ratings on separate garments do not necessarily “add up” to make a combined rating of the two. For example, a 4 cal/cm2 shirt paired with an 8 cal/cm2 jacket do not necessarily create a 12 cal/cm2 system. According to NFPA 70E requirements, a layered system must be tested via
ASTM F-1959 in a qualified lab to determine if the layers produce the required level of AR/FR protection (PPE CAT) or arc rating for your workplace. Reputable fabric and garment manufacturers will be able to provide layered arc rating data and may be able to test your preferred layered garment system to determine the accurate combined arc rating. Additionally, if an employee is working in an environment where arc flash hazards may be present, his or her outermost layer must be an AR/FR garment even if his or her other clothing is sufficiently rated to protect against thermal hazards. If the outermost layer is not an AR/FR fabric, the garment can ignite and continue to burn after the arc flash is over and may result in severe burn injuries. Daily wear AR/FR garments are a simple and effective way to help mitigate the risk of burn injuries from arc flash incidents, but it is important to note that AR/FR PPE should be the last line of defense, the last risk control for thermal hazard protection. Utilizing the risk controls in the hierarchy and addressing how human error can affect the various risk controls should be the key priorities when working on a project. AR/FR daily wear PPE should be worn the entire work day as a precaution against arc flashes and should not be seen as an uncomfortable suit of armor. Appropriate safety protocols should always be taken to help prevent hazardous events.
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Midas Safety : The success journey through innovation
Mr. Sivakumar Krithivasan Business Unit Head – India Midas Safety Private Limited
Q. Midas is today India’s leading Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing enterprise and one of the leading hand protection manufacturing companies in the World. Tell us something about your awesome journey so far. We are one of the largest private label manufacturers of gloves in the
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world. Midas started its journey in 1977 to manufacturing knitted gloves in Canada. Midas expanded and diversified into making cut & sewn gloves in Sri Lanka and later ventured into polymer dipping of gloves with PVC, Latex, Nitrile and PU over time. In the early 90s, Midas established its distribution division in Dubai focused
on ‘Head to Toe’ personal protection and offering a one stop PPE solution to the customers. Midas serves customers in over 50 countries across the world.
Q. How is Midas positioning itself in the Indian Fire & Safety market? In India, we have diversified into cotton, high performance knitted
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and dotted gloves, masks and helmet production. For other safety products we have established relationships with reputed global suppliers who produce at international standards. Midas spares no efforts to be a one stop solution for Head to Toe PPE requirements to its customers. The Indian market is unique and at a nascent stage in PPE adoption. It has a mix of customers from - the well informed to the not so aware. Multinationals with manufacturing bases in India, are bringing in the best global practices in safety and demanding PPE of international standards in their own plants. They are also enforcing these standards on to their vendors. Many medium and small manufacturing enterprises, are also initating basic PPE; to improve employee welfare and safety at the least possible cost. The Indian government is on a reformative drive to bring positive changes to labour laws and is working out enforcement and compliance mechanisms, to ensure labour welfare. In my opinion, we have many exciting years ahead and the journey will be enriching for both, Midas and the industry. We at Midas believe that Safety is for all, no matter how small or big. For the diverse requirements of the Indian market, we have product offerings from basic to extremely specialized usage and these are made available with the best in class comfort and performance.
is our international offering of Hand Protection already servicing safety needs across high compliance driven regions of North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. TECHTION and VALPRO are Midas Head to Toe PPE offerings, which have gained massive popularity within the Middle East and other emerging markets of the world
established local and international manufacturers serving the Indian market. However, there is room for everybody and given the diverse segment and nature of the Indian market, there are numerous choices. Midas will always uphold its global reputation of being a responsible, trusted and innovative provider of PPE solutions.
Q. Please tell us how you and your company go about spreading awareness about safety wear among both your clients and people at large who need to know? Is mere advertising enough?
Q. What are the challenges faced by Midas in India & how are you going to out beat those challenges?
While advertising does play an important role to create awareness around safety, it’s not always enough. As a responsible safety solutions provider, Midas encourages active engagement from its teams with customers and end-users. During these customer engagements, we at Midas learn of some real safety needs and get an opportunity to educate how our brands can provide great solutions that address their risks with relevance. Awareness also comes from using and experiencing our safety brands. This is facilitated through product demos and display sessions at end-users, interactions during safety week and product trials etc. Our brand strategy is aligned to address the diverse requirements of the Indian market and every customer will find a safety solution, matching their needs.
Q. What is your new launch about? How it is different from existing product ranges.
Q. What is the competition you face today in your business?
We have reorganized our existing product offerings, addressed portfolio gaps and have launched 3 brands NINJA, TECHTION & VALPRO. NINJA
The Indian market is still at the early stage of PPE usage and is expected to grow as awareness for safety increases. There are already
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I touched upon this earlier and one of the principal agendas for our brands Ninja, Techtion & Valpro will be, to create adequate awareness around safety–with actual users and employers This calls for a paradigm shift in thinking - “Return on Investment in PPE” versus “Reduced PPE Expenses”. Midas believes no short-cuts and consider in this to be the only way to garner long term growth for the industry and its brand offerings.
Q. What are the Future Plans of Midas for Indian and the Global market? “Make in India” & “Make for India” … is the mantra. We have recently doubled our factory’s capacity at our Coimbatore plant and are fueling additional investments behind masks and helmets. Given the PPE potential, Midas is committed to significant manufacturing and R&D investments for India.
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Hikvision Expo gets overwhelming response; Bravery Awards presented to 20 policemen Prama Hikvision, the India’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, organized the second leg of Hikvision Expo in Hyderabad (14th September), Bengaluru (17th September), Coimbatore (19th September) and Kochi (21st September). The Bravery Awards were presented to 20 Policemen at Hyderabad (5 Policemen), Bengaluru (10 Policemen) and Kochi (5 Policemen) for their exemplary services. Commenting on the momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are happy to honour the policemen in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kochi for their exemplary service by presenting the ‘Bravery Awards’. We are committed to our vision of making citizen’s security a top priority, the awards are a step forward in inspiring the police professionals to go beyond their call of duty and enable a secure environment for the citizens across the country. The ‘Bravery Awards’ truly reiterate our vision of pursuing excellence in security technology implementation in India and encourage us to further set higher standards in security and surveillance industry through breakthrough solutions.” He further said,
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“Hikvision’s team of experts presented the best-in-class technologies and product innovations through technical sessions during at the Hikvision Expo in Chennai. We also unveiled the latest products applications and innovative solutions, including Artificial Intelligence, AI Cloud, Big Data and IoT. We got overwhelming response to our latest range of IP cameras, PIR Cameras, Access control Products, Video Door phones, Ezviz Cameras, Face Recognition Terminals and Swing Gates, Smart Pole, ECS (Emergency Call Switch), etc. at the event.” The Bravery Awards, were presented to 5 policemen at Hikvision Expo in Hyderabad, the event was presided by Mr. Tarun Joshi, Joint Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city. In his keynote address Mr. Joshi mentioned that police gets great support from the CCTVs installed at various
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points in the city to curb crimes. The ‘Bravery Awards’ were given to total 5 police personnel of Hyderabad Police for their exemplary service and bravery on the line of duty. The Bravery Awards were presented to 5 Policemen - Shri P. Radha Kishan Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Shri S. Chaitanya Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Smt. Narmadha Chapalamadugu, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, (I/c of SHE teams and Bharosa), Shri L. Raja Venkat Reddy, Inspector of police (IT Cell) and Shri Bhupathi Vikram Deva Raju, P.R.O. (Commissioner of Police- Hyderabad). The Bravery Awards, were presented to 10 policemen at Hikvision Expo in Bengaluru for their exceptional work in crime detection , control and prevention of crime,
the event was presided by Mr. Shashi Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, North, Bengaluru. In his brief speech Mr. Kumar recollected how a lady police officer Devika devi saved the lives of people during floods. He said that after installation of CCTV in the Bengaluru city the crime rate has come down. He appreciated the efforts made by Hikvision in bringing the latest video surveillance and security technologies through the R&D effort. The ‘Bravery Awards’ were given to total 10 police personnel of Bengaluru Police for their exemplary service and bravery on the line of duty. The Bravery Awards were presented to 10 Policemen - Shri Prashanth M.-Sub-Inspector, Shri Shivaswamy C. B. -Sub-Inspector, Shri. Vinod Jiragale -Sub-Inspector, Smt. Devika Devi - SubInspector, Shri Neminath Thakai (Sub-inspector),
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Expo in Kochi, the event was presided by Mr. Phillip, Additional Commissioner of Police. In his keynote address Mr. Philip praised Hikvision for conducting such an event in Kochi. He thanked Hikvision for presenting Bravery Award recognition to policemen for exemplary service. The ‘Bravery Awards’ were given to total 5 police personnel of Kochi Police for their exemplary service and bravery on the line of duty. The Bravery Awards were presented to 5 Policemen Shri Rahul R. Nair, District Police Chief, Shri Sojan M.J.
(Additional Superintendent of Police, Shri N.R. Jayraj, Dy. SP, Shri P.A. Faisal, Inspector of police and Shri Subhash Chandran, CPO 12173 . Hikvision Expo was organized with the core objective of promoting security technology awareness among the security professionals, citizens and channel partners. As a part of our Pan India initiative Hikvision Expo was organized in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Kochi by inviting all the key stakeholders of security
ecosystem partners. The Hikvision Expo provided the latest security and surveillance technology updates by experts in special interactive sessions and live demonstrations. The Hikvision Expo was successfully concluded in these four important cities in south India, it got an overwhelming response from the security professional community.
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Axis Communications hosts summit in Abu Dhabi for stimulating the channel partner ecosystem Axis Communications recently concluded its three-day annual India SAARC Partner SummitAxis Innovation Summit 2019, held in Abu Dhabi. The summit, a combined event for the entire region, provided a platform to interact with Key Axis Channel Partners from 5 countries as well as the Axis Leadership team from both from the region and Sweden. The event also helped facilitate a platform for technical showcase and understand the challenges of key partners and cross pollination of ideas among key partners. The conference hosted interactive discussions around the growing importance of security in different verticals - retail,
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outstanding work in their respective fields. Speaking on the success of the Summit, Sudhindra Holla, Sales Director, India and SAARC said, “With a rich lineage of over 35 years globally and a strong Indian presence from 2007 we understand the pulse of the India market. At Axis Communications, we consider channel partners as our extended family and our strongest support system in building customer relation-
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CP PLUS exhibits advanced surveillance solutions for Indian Defence & Security Industry at IDSE 2019 CP PLUS recently presented its comprehensive selection of advanced products, systems & technologies at India Defence and Security Expo (IDSE) Make in India 2.0, IIT, New Delhi, during 27-28 September 2019. Organized by ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Industry Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the two-day exhibition & conference facilitated visitors and stakeholders with the latest defence and homeland security solutions. IDSE 2019 was powered by CP PLUS and it unveiled India’s capabilities and technological innovations in the electronic security industry and related sectors. Other highlights of the show include key officials from the Armed Forces, Ministries, Govt & Police Delegates. There was the participation
of leading defence and security companies, high-profile stakeholders, policymakers, along with related conference themes discussed by industry experts. As the key partner to IDSE 2019 Make in India 2.0, CP PLUS showcased its latest security & surveillance technologies driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). “IDSE is an important annual show for visitors and participants in the security industry. It
brings the latest in electronic surveillance and creates great awareness among the organizations and industry professionals. Working in abidance with Make in India 2.0, we help create a safe & secure India with Advance Surveillance Solution, Intelligent Network Solution, and
allied technologies,” said Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP PLUS. The latest innovations and solutions presented by CP PLUS include IP Surveillance Solution with Face Recognition, Guard+ Full Colour Cameras with up to 2.4MP Resolution, People Counting and ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), Auto Tracking PTZ Solution, Command & Control Centre, Body Worn Cameras, Mobile DVR, Accessories, and other related products. These state-of-the-art electronic surveillance systems and CCTV technologies are ideal for defence, government establishments, and various industry verticals. With their high level of security, efficiency and reliability, they can be a perfect solution for deterrence in critical areas.
Videonetics participates in 7th Edition of PACC 2019 Videonetics recently participated in the 7th edition of Projects Heads, Architects & Consultants Conclave (PACC), held from 26th to 29th September 2019 at Dubai. Organized by FSAI, this residential conclave was attended by best of architects, builders, consultants, project managers, key stakeholders from across industry segments, government, influencers from Middle East, system integrators & OEMs. Speaking on the participation, Dr. Tinku Acharya Fellow IEEE, MD & Founder, Videonetics expressed, “Our relationship with FSAI has been growing every year and we are happy
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to be partnering PACC 2019. This was an excellent networking platform for us to penetrate our AI & DL powered solutions deeper into varied global markets. As a leading market player, we at Videonetics are committed to keep innovating Indian intellectual properties and creating a safe and secure environment for all”.
“PACC has repeatedly attracted the best minds of the industry, and this year was no different. It was the most influential platform to network with top-notch stakeholders from India and Middle East and address their common concerns while taking up any project. We are excited to see their response and the keenness shown by them towards our AI & DL powered solutions,” stated Avinash Trivedi, VP – Business Development at Videonetics. PACC provided a platform to present and deliberate tech-talks, technology evolutions, best practices, implementation, standards and codes, market challenges & growth in the industry.
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CP PLUS offers next-gen range of Indigo DVRs CP PLUS has recently introduced the Next-Gen Range of Indigo Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). These devices are designed to suit today’s surveillance needs, indispensable in managing and monitoring safety and security. The DVRs are designed to work efficiently with a range of cameras. They offer a cost-effective solution with Analog HD range. With H.265 smart codec support, it offers enhanced video encoding efficiency while improving the overall system. The high video compression ensures better quality picture and extended storage. Available in 4Ch to 32Ch, the DVRs serve moderate to large-scale
applications. There is 8TB HDD support per SATA helpful in storing larger amounts of video files. Moreover, CP PLUS Indigo DVRs come with a mobile app and additional IP cameras as per the project requirement. CP PLUS Indigo DVRs support IP cameras, cloud upgrade (OTA), audio input, and health monitoring
system. Synonymous for convenience, efficiency and optimum utilization, they make it easy to view, manage and save videos. According to Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP PLUS, “Our NextGen Indigo DVRs range is the result of persistent efforts of CP PLUS TeknoLogix Lab. It has been specifically designed for the modern-day surveillance systems involved in managing security for commercial sectors. Improved software, advanced firmware and economical pricing make it a valuable solution.” “CP PLUS has always been focused on bringing state-of-the-art DVRs to meet the increasing security surveillance needs,” he added.
Videonetics wins NASSCOM Technology Excellence Award 2019 Videonetics recently announced that it has won prestigious NASSCOM Technology Excellence Award 2019 in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Rising Star category. The award was presented at 6th edition of NASSCOM Annual Technology Conference (NATC) 2019, held in Gurgaon. Powered by AI & DL platform DeeperLook™, Videonetics Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) comprising No Helmet and Triple Riding Detection System was adjudged as the Rising Star winner after surpassing rigorous evaluations by industry renowned judging panel. The ultra-powerful AI & DL powered ITMS suite encompasses red light violation
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detection, overspeed detection, vehicle moving wrong way, no helmet & triple riding detection, detection of use of cellphone while driving, no seat belt detection, parking violation and much more. Based on Indian Deep Learning framework, Videonetics solution tracks in real time those two- wheeler riders who are violating traffic laws by not wearing helmet and triple riding on the road. Once the solution detects
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two-wheeler offenders with vehicle number plate, the system issues e-Challan along with incident proof to their residential address—all in a transparent manner and with the audit trail of all transactions with evidence. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Tinku Acharya Fellow IEEE MD & Founder, Videonetics said, “We are thankful to NASSCOM for acknowledging our technology and honoring our
innovation with this award. I am immensely proud that our Intelligent Traffic Management Solution of No Helmet and Triple Riding Detection System received various renowned accolades in the country and abroad. After having deployed in various cities, this indigenous solution is being recognized for its capability and scalability to reduce traffic violations, bring traffic discipline, reduce road accidents and manage over traffic in an efficient way.” Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM, said, “We were extremely impressed with the quality and quantity of transformative solutions we received from startups for these awards this year. There were several remarkable innovation ideas that will address several business issues we face today and improve the ease of business operations in the industry.”
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ZKTeco inaugurates India’s Global R&D Center at Bengaluru ZKTeco Co Ltd, manufacturer and wholesaler of a wide range of IP-based access control panel, RFID reader, Biometric Tripod Turnstile, etc., recently announced India’s Global R&D Centre at Bengaluru in presence of its Chairman John Che. Manish Dalal, Director of biometrics and Smart Security of USA, Dr. Anil K.Jain, Member of American National Academy of Engineering, Fernando Ducay, CEO of ZKTeco Europe, and Radhika Apte, ZKTeco Brand Ambassador, Film Actor. The new R&D Center
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for providing multitude applications in affordable prices to meet customer’s requirement according to projects. This R&D Centre is located at Mahadevpura surrounded with major corporates and affluent neighbours’ as tech & IT Giants along with the great number of ultra-modern buildings and tech parks. It evolves the huge scope for technology solutions of future security by delivering the best
application with help of skilled engineers and professional technical support. In this way, the company claims it is moving towards its next stage of growth-oriented development. Speaking on this occasion, John Che said, “ZKTeco India Global R&D center extends best service for the clients to support their requirements and showcases our commitment to futuristic technological solutions.”
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TCIEXPRESS opts for Matrix Time-Attendance Solution to increase productivity By implementing COSEC VYOM, a cloud-based time-attendance system from Matrix, TCIEXPRESS has been able to address issues of productivity and efficiency
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CIEXPRESS is a customeroriented, multi-technology transport system in the Indian and International markets. It pursuits value-based policies to satisfy the aspirations of society, customers, vendors, employees, shareholders and the transport industry. Speed is the essence of all the services of TCIEXPRESS whether through land or air, anywhere in India and the world.
complex computation for salary based on the absent-present report. So, their requirement of timely and error-free payroll processing was arisen to improve overall productivity. Ultimately, they were facing challenges over various matters like manual paperwork, lack of productivity and discipline, remote access of all the locations for Time-Attendance and payment process.
Solution: Challenges: TCIEXPRESS is actively engaged at 500 locations across India. To manage entire attendance, diverse shifts and leave policies for various locations and numerous workers at a central place was a very tedious task for the company. Moreover, this leads to
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After a comprehensive discussion regarding problems and requirements, Matrix has offered COSEC VYOM for people mobility management for their 3,000 employees at 500 different locations. COSEC VYOM is a cloud-based time-attendance system that addresses solutions to the outlined issues of
productivity and efficiency. It provides ubiquitous, cost-effective, secure and on-demand network access. Moreover, Matrix Time-Attendance solution is integrated with HR1 and HRMS software for easy salary processing and speedy HR process of TCIEXPRESS.
Result: With Matrix Time-Attendance solution, TCIEXPRESS has gained multiple benefits, including quick salary processing, improved productivity, reduced paperwork, and secured and on-demand network access. It has also been able to eliminate server, infrastructure, and maintenance cost.
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How Forward Securities is effectively securing valuable building site materials For security installation firm Forward Securities, using Hikvision’s new range of Turbo HD PIRequipped cameras has had a dramatic impact on addressing a key business challenge. The firm is now able to ensure effective monitoring and security of construction sites and other valuable locations during vulnerable out of hours periods Submitted by Prama Hikvision India
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aul Hookings, Managing Director of Hampshire-based security installation firm Forward Securities, had a problem. His company had built a solid reputation for, amongst a variety of other services, securing building sites, notably the important materials and equipment left overnight and unattended in the site compound. Building site compounds, Hookings explains, can include any number of super-valuable and enticing materials for potential thieves. “Diesel, copper, tools, cabling, right down to bricks, breeze blocks, agricultural fuel, road diesel, even the metal gates,” he says. “Thousands and thousands of pounds worth of stuff is stored there overnight.” To monitor these compounds for intruders, Forward Securities would use traditional PIRs – passive infrared detectors – to raise an alert when the compound perimeter was breached.
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The problem had to do with the PIRs, Hookings explains. “On critical sites like these, where there’s a lot of activity during working hours, people are able to move those PIRs in the daytime when they’re off,” he says. “And come night-time, they’re then able to return and rob the place without being picked up by the detectors, and then move the PIR back to where it was previously. Then it’s down to the security company, who end up scratching their heads, thinking: why didn’t that go off?” As a result, Hookings was on the lookout for a solution, something which would counter that potential for tampering and provide a more effective deterrent to potential thieves. Then he noticed that Hikvision had released a new range of Turbo HD PIR cameras. “These are lovely little products,” he says. “With a PIR camera, during
the armed period, if someone moves into its field of view, there’s an alarm. If someone covers it up, it goes into alarm. If someone moves it into another direction, it goes into alarm. So I’ve binned the products we were using previously and now I exclusively use Hikvision.” The Turbo HD PIR camera range uses advanced video surveillance technologies to improve alarm accuracy and prevent intrusions. Video verification of alarms means a rapid response from a manned guarding service can be achieved. The camera’s built-in PIR detector captures infrared light given off by human bodies and distinguishes it from other visual “noise.” It can be “double knocked” with Hikvision’s Turbo HD K series DVR’s motion detection to reduce false alarms caused by moving targets without human body
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IR emission. This way, filtering false alarms reduces storage space and costs, and it also means more efficient post-event footage search. The camera also produces a flashing white strobe light that serves as a warning signal to stop intruders. And the white light serves as supplemental lighting, enabling the camera to capture clear images of suspects as evidence when the alarm is triggered, even in extremely dark environments – such as the construction site compounds. “When we have an alarm triggered on one of our sites, we basically get a guaranteed guarding response,” Hookings says. “Because the combination of PIR detection and video serves as proof that the assailants are there. It’s a confirmed signal going to the monitoring station, and as a result we always get people apprehended.” The model Forward Securities prefers to use is the DS-2CE12H0T-PIRL, a 5MP bullet PIR bullet camera referred to as the ‘PIRL’. They offer 2560 x 1944 pixel resolution, smart infrared illumination up to 20m, and Hikvision’s
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own ‘up the coax’ technology, which allows cameras to be controlled over a coaxial cable from the DVR and also to transmit the alarm signal to DVR. They’re also IP67-rated for external use, so they’re tough and suitable for the sorts of environments, like construction sites, where they’re most needed. As an example of how he uses the Hikvision PIRL cameras, Hookings points to the example of one specific construction site currently being protected by Forward Securities. “We’re securing the main compound, along with any remote sites,” he says. “We use six PIRL cameras, as well as additional 4K Hikvision cameras running analytics and thermal cameras, and they all sit on the same server, recording to a Hikvision Hybrid DVR, with alarms and images sent to our monitoring station.” Other site setups can include an audio warning system, particularly for very high value equipment. “That’s another place we’d use a PIRL,” Hookings says. “If someone, out of hours, walks up or even climbs the fence of the compound, the monitoring
station is alerted to that by the PIRL camera, and they can immediately broadcast an audio warning, real time and live. That’s transmitted through the Hikvision DVR, to an amplifier and speakers. “If the intruders persist despite the warning, we then get a guarding response. It’s not just big construction sites where the Turbo HD PIR cameras are effective, I do use them on other high value projects as well.” Ultimately, the Turbo HD PIRL cameras are incredibly effective, Hookings says. “They pick up suspicious activity, including thefts and attempted thefts, three to four times a week across all of our sites. That means they’re actively helping to prevent the thefts of materials worth hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions of pounds.”
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Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd
Shivamoga airport is a proposed greenfield airport to be built at sogane Village, 8.8 km from shivamoga and 8.2 km from Bhadravathi in Karnataka. The airport development would be implemented under Public– private partnership with the Government of Karnataka. The construction is likely to start soon. The completion is targeted in 10 months.
Place: Karnataka Contact: Ravishankar, AGM, Khanija Bhavan, 4th Floor, East Wing, no 49, Race Course, Road, Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka. T: 080-22258123, 22269495, 22258131 / 33, E: ravishankar@ ksiidc.com Vascon Engineers Ltd
The company has received Letter of Acceptance from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for the Construction of Metro Rail Depot structures, site Development Works, Internal Roads & Drainage Works in Depot Area at Kadugodi in Reach -1 Extension of Line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2. The completion is targeted in 24 months.
Place: Karnataka Contact: “Prasad Hinge, Vice President (Contracts
& Procurement), Vascon Weikfield Chambers, Behind Hotel Novotel, opposite Hyatt Hotel, Pune-nagar Road, Pune-411014, Maharashtra. T: 020-30562100/ 200/ 300, M: 9850651912, prasadhinge@ vascon.com HG Infra Engineer- ing Ltd
The company has received a Letter of award (LoA) from Adani Road Transport towards the execution of road works, civil & other associated works on EPC basis for four laning of nH-363 from Mancherial (Design Km. 0.000/Existing Km 251.900) to Repallewada (Design Km.42.000/ Existing Km.288.510) (Design Length=42.000 Km) in the state of Telangana. The work is likely to start in a month.
Place: Telangana Contact: Rajeev Sinha, AGM, A1, Sheel Mohar Plaza, Tilak Marg, C scheme, Ashok nagar, Jaipur-302005, Rajasthan. T: 0141-4106040, E: rajeev.sinha@hginfra.com, info@hginfra.com Airports Authority of India (AAI)
The authority is undertaking the expansion work of the terminal building at Mangalore International Airport. Around 40 percent of the work is over so far, and the rest would complete by September, 2020. Harsh Construction is the contractor.
Place: Karnataka
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Contact: “Rajiv Gupta, Joint GM (Engg- Civil), Kenjar Bajpe, Mangalore - 574142, Karnataka. T: 0824-2220400, M: 9915796935, E: rajivkgupta@aai.aero
WEST INDIA Airports Authority of India (AAI)
The authority plans to setup a 100 kW grid-connected flexible solar PV power plant on the terminal building of the Pune Airport under the CAPEX model. Bids are currently invited in this regard. The scope of work includes site survey, complete design for optimal uses of space, engineering, manufacture, supply, storage, insurance, civil work, erection, testing and commission- ing of the solar PV project. The completion is targeted in 4 months.
Place: Maharashtra Contact: Ajay Kumar, Civil Enclave Pune Airport, Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra. T: 020-26683232, E: apdpune@aai.aero “M S University”
The University plans to construct a skywalk bridge connecting the building of the Institute of Fashion Technology (IFT) to the Department of Clothing and Textile.
Place: Gujarat
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Sarani, Kolkata-700021, West Bengal. T: 033-66071123, M: 9051399329, biswanath_dewanjee@ hotmail.com
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA)
The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide project management consultancy for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur.
The authority is undertaking the construction of 18 flyovers on the sardar Patel Ring Road. The work is progressing on eight of these flyovers.
mohinderyadav17@gmail. com PnC Infratech Ltd
“nBCC (India) Ltd”
Place: Gujarat
The company has received order from nHAI for the four laning bypass connecting nH-56 at Km. 17+400 and terminating near Behta Village Road (bypass Chainage from km 0.00 to km 32.000/31.489 average length 31.745 km) in the state of Uttar Pradesh under nHDP phase -VII on EPC mode (Package- I). The work is likely to start by December 2019. The completion will take 36 months.
Place: Manipur Contact: P. K. Tuvar, Additional Chief Town Planner, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhavan, Usmanpura, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380014, Gujarat. T: 079-27545051-54, auda_urban@yahoo.co.in
EAST INDIA
Place: Uttar Pradesh Contact: “B. Bhattacharya, DGM (Corp Comm), nBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, new Delhi-110003. T: 011-24365593, 2436731415, F: 24366995, M: 8527556046, E: ccd@nbccindia.com
Tecumseh Products Company
NORTH INDIA
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (KMRCL)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
The rail corporation plans to commence Metro rail service from Sector V to Howrah Maidan in October. The first phase of Line-2, covering around 5.7 km would connect Sector V to Howrah Maidan.
Plans to construct Metrolite corridors between Kirti nagar- Dwarka sector 25 and Rithala- Narela sections. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has given the mandate to DMRC for constructing the corridors. The work will start soon.
Place: Delhi Place: West Bengal Contact: “Biswanath Dewanjee, Chief Engineer (Civil), HRBC Complex, KMRCL Bhawan, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Munsi Premchand
Contact: navneet Gupta, GM (Planning), 3/22-D, Civil Lines, Bypass Road, NH-2, (Near omaxe SRK Mall), Agra-282002, Uttar Pradesh. T: 0562-4054400, navneet@ pncinfratech.com
Contact: Mohinder Yadav, sr DGM (Corp Comm), Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, new Delhi - 110001, Delhi. T: 011-23416079, 23418415,
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Place: Delhi Contact: Jegapriyan Govindarajan, Managing Director, Raghavan st, Ayyavoo Colony, Choolaimedu, Chennai-600029, Tamil nadu. T: 044-67104101, 23632371, M: 8939669077, jegapriyan@ gmail.com
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