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The future of manufacturing: The smarter way

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Manufacturing is evolving and your business needs to evolve too. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived as manufacturers meld new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) into their business strategies.

SMART Manufacturing – Sense, Measure, Analyze, Report and Train – will be an integral

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component of this strategy.

Manufacturers today are seeking efficiencies in production, and the ability to deliver a broader mix of customized products to their customers. They know that staying competitive will require operational processes and production lines to be integrated and adaptable in order to enable fast configuration changes and reduce lead times. And all of that needs to occur without compromising an inch on safety or quality.

The so-called mobile Internet of Things (IoT) is a way of connecting physical things, such as sensors, to the internet by having them use the same mobile networks as smartphones. It might just be the answer for those manufacturers.

Yes, investing in mobile IoT and smart manufacturing can be a massive undertaking, but it is essential to driving a scalable Industry 4.0.

The process of optimising manufacturing has been aided with the technological development of Smart Manufacturing. With the aim to enable flexibility in manufacturing in the global market, Smart Manufacturing entails to reach the goal of optimising concept generation, production, and product transaction.

Smart manufacturing is projected to grow in the next 3 to 5 years to over $320 billion. The International Federation of Robotics estimates by 2019 the number of operational industrial robots installed in factories will grow to 2.6 million from just 1.6 million in 2015. Since smart manufacturing is not new, the nearterm use of new AI technology in manufacturing is likely to look like an evolution rather than a revolution.

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Ador Welding synonymous with Weld Quality & Weld Safety

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Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Limited

SAFETY INDUSTRY BUSINESS NEWS

TECH TRENDS

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Hand Protection Manufacturers need to innovate & use eco-friendly materials to trigger market growth: Frost & Sullivan

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NEBOSH celebrates 40 years of health & safety training

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SECURITY INDUSTRY BUSINESS NEWS

CASE STUDY

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VIVOTEK launches three new panoramic & multi-sensor cameras

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Prama Hikvision inaugurates security and surveillance equipment manufacturing facility near Mumbai

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2019 GBITA Conference on Biometrics & IoT sees enthusiastic participation from industry experts

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Bhutan-based hospital streamlines attendance and visitor entry with Matrix solutions

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Entrance Automation gets more secured

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ZKTeco: PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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FIRE INDUSTRY TECH TRENDS

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Editorial Board

Editorial Index A ADOR WELDING

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AMBETRONICS

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AVIANS INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY 56

F 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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H HIKVISION

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M MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES MATRIX

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N 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.

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NORIK KONSULT

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P PROLITE AUTOGLO

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S SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION BUREAU

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V Mr. Rohit Harjani, Country Manager, Indian Sub Continent, Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd. – India Branch Office

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

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

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Ador Welding synonymous with Weld Quality & Weld Safety Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Limited

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COVER STORY Ador Welding Limited is a pioneer and trendsetter in the field of welding with a reputation for quality close to seven decades. The company offers a comprehensive range of welding and cutting products and solutions to virtually all sectors of the economy. Its portfolio also includes a wide range of Personal Protection Equipment as well as Fume Extraction Systems to enhance safety and productivity on shop floors as well as sites. The company known for good manufacturing practices, has also implemented 5S across all its plants to ensure safe working conditions in all its manufacturing plants and offices, discovers P.K. Balasubbramaniian in an interview with Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Limited.

Q. Ador is a prominent name in Welding. What precisely is your standing and niche? And what are your offerings?

Since its inception (1951), Ador Welding Ltd. (AWL) has played a significant role in country’s Industrialization and infrastructure development.

AWL is a complete welding solutions provider with manufacturing plants located across the country, equipped with latest technologies and efficient processes, to manufacture quality products. Ador Welding (formerly Advani-Oerlikon Limited) is a name synonymous with the welding industry in India since almost seven decades now. We are widely respected as a pioneer and leader in the welding industry providing the finest Welding Consumables & Equipment, Welding Automation solutions, CNC cutting systems, PPE & Gas cutting products and Accessories.

The Project Engineering Business (PEB) of AWL is a forward integration of its welding capabilities. PEB manufactures Gas flares for refineries and steel plants, Process Equipment for Petrochemical Industries, Fertilizer and Chemical plants, Heat Exchangers and Pressures vessels, Furnaces for Cremators and Incinerators and has most recently forayed into EPC contracts in India and abroad.

AWL, best known as ‘Welders to the Nation’, provides

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its comprehensive range of products to industries like Automobile, Wind Energy, Thermal & Nuclear Power, Heavy Engg, Mining, Chemical and Fertilizer, Oil & Gas, PEB, Railways, Defence, Infrastructure and others ensuring the highest level of welding & fabrication excellence.

We also have separate skill development institute “Ador Welding Academy” to enhance skill set of Students, Professionals and trainers.

Through AWA, Ador Welding has progressively extended its knowledge and expertise to cover specializations by catering to the most stringent and sophisticated demands of the industry.

AWL has evolved with the growing demands of the industry and is India’s largest manufacturer of welding consumables catering to the Domestic market and International clientele spanning more than forty countries!

Q. What are the safety measures you take in your manufacturing facilities?

And what are the safety standards you follow?

It is a well-known fact that Good Manufacturing practices ensure that the workplace is effectively organized.

We have implemented 5S across all the plants and it helps in creating safe working conditions. We have formed safety groups and committees at each plant and office.There are regular interactions and training session on the shop floor and at offices as well as regular training for the trainers.

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COVER STORY Therefore, it’s important that you are aware of the risks and hazards welding poses, and understand what precautions you can take to protect yourself.

The front panel of an Ador welding machine showing safety features We have WhatsApp groups of members of the safety committee who proactively report unsafe conditions so that corrective actions can be taken immediately. We have reward schemes for no accident, and also levy penalties for not adhering to safety practices across the organization.

We are also migrating towards ISO 45001 that takes a proactive approach to risk control that starts with the incorporation of health and safety in the overall management system of the organization, thus driving top management to have a stronger leadership role in the safety and health program. We have already been implementing this with regular safety reviews with all units by the top management team under the leadership of MD himself. As a result, there is no accident in our plants or offices for long.

Wear Appropriate PPE especially Welding Gloves, welding electrodes holders with the required current carrying capacities, cable with certified protection class, etc. To receive full protection from your PPE, you must not: Roll up sleeves or trousers. Rolling up your clothes will leave you susceptible to molten metal or sparks getting caught in the folds, which could potentially lead to severe burns. You should also never tuck your trousers into your work boots.

Welding helmets. Welding helmets protect you from UV radiation, particles, debris, protection from hot slag and burns. Use the right lens shade for the work you are carrying out.

Fresh air respirators: Respirators protect you from fumes and oxides that the welding process creates. Your respirator must be suitable for the work you are carrying out.

Fire resistant clothing. Fire resistant clothing protects you from heat, fire

and radiation created in the welding process and shields you from burns.

Ear protection. Ear protection protects you from noise hazards. It’s important you wear ear protection that is appropriate for the noise created in your workplace, and use fire resistant ear muffs if there is a risk of sparks or splatter entering the ear.

Boots and gloves. Insulated, flame resistant gloves and rubber-soled, steel toe-capped safety shoes shield you from electric shocks, heat, fire, burns and falling objects.

Use your helmet while welding. You must always wear your helmet when welding and when in the vicinity of another welder. While the intensity of the radiation produced decreases the farther you are from a welding arc, those less than 10 metres away are still susceptible to arc-eye. Therefore, it’s important that you remain behind welding curtains or wear the correct PPE, even if you aren’t the worker carrying out the welding operation.

Ensure Your Workspace is Well Ventilated.Good ventilation is important when welding as it removes airborne gases and particles from your work area. You may need to employ a

Q. Welding is amanufacturing process which is as much fascinating as safety critical. What are the safety measures one should take in arc welding?

Welding operations present several hazards to both those undertaking the activity and others in the vicinity.

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Women welders at work combination of ventilation strategies to combat all the pollutants created in the welding process. You might also need to use respirators if your ventilation strategies don’t reduce your exposure enough.

Q. What are the personal protective equipment and products you offer?

welding company.We have invested heavily in R&D facilities at our Technology development centers for wholly indigenously manufactured products.Our product development & design capabilities are unmatched, be it for welding consumables or for welding equipment. Our Welding equipment model Champ T400 has won the “India Design Award” for the best industrial design .Our products are CE & CWB certified. Our welding consumables compete with the best in the world and are the customer’s preferred choice even in international markets dominated by Europeans. Our Pulse-MIG welder Champ Pulse 500 is India’s first indigenously manufactured welding inverter at par with the best in the world. TIP-TIG Technology that we have introduced to the Indian market recently has made hot and cold wire tig welding easier and possible at three times the speed of conventional TIG welding. We don’t buy and sell. We develop capabilities to meet constantly evolving market needs. We have a unique customer-centric behavior inculcated in our ethos and consciously work towards developing solutions.

Ensure Your Workspace is Free of Flammable Materials. You should avoid keeping flammable materials in the vicinity of welding processes as sparks, heat and molten metal splatters produced in the welding process could potentially set flammable material on fire.

We provide almost every PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) related to the Welding Process. The list includes Welding Helmets (Auto Darkening), Welding Face shields, Welding Leather Gloves of different types (Ambidextrous General Purpose, General Purpose Rigger, Heavy Duty Heat Resistant, MIG Welding Gloves, TIG Welding Gloves with arm protection), Welding Leather Apron, Leg Guard, Sleeve Guard, Safety shoes, Fume extraction systems etc.

Q. What are the safety features of your welding machines?

Q. What are the competitive advantages of your products?

Q. Fumes and gases are health hazards and can hamper welding productivity. How do you address this problem?

We have a host of safety features provided in our welding equipment…

Thermostats to guard against thermal failure, Under and Over voltage protection, safety interlock , safety failsafe for safe cutting in our Plasma Cutting Equipment, Engine Safety protection with Auto Engine shut off due to low lube pressure or high cylinder head temperature,Under and Over voltage protection, IGBT VCE SAT protection, Single phasing protection for our Inverter welders, IP 23 class protection to protect against water and particle ingress. There are many more that we recommend and incorporate in our equipment based on the clients applications.

Each product that we present to the end use has a unique advantage.

We don’t look just at price or quality or performance or efficiencies but a package of them all. The products undergo stringent quality tests in our well equipped laboratories to ensure top performance on the field.Innovation is imbibed in our DNA. We take pride in providing not just products but Solutions to our customers.We are the only company in this field to have a “Clean room” for the manufacture of inverter welding equipment in India which enables us to give 3-year warranties on our welding equipment.

We are the only ones to have a NABL accredited testing laboratory for a

Our welding fume extractors are extremely efficient equipment cartridge cleaning systems, using compressed air and have higher efficiency of contaminants removal due to the automatic cartridge cleaning function.

The compact construction integrates the filter, extraction arm and fan .This filter can be used at workplaces unreachable to other ventilating equipment, the filter requires connection to a general compressed air supply.This filter is designed for continuous indoor operation under extreme climatic conditions at air temperature ranging from +10 °C to +45 °C with relative humidity 80 % at 25 °C which makes them extremely versatile

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This mobile mechanical self-cleaning filter is a high-efficiency filter designed for mobile workplaces. This filter cleans air from different kinds of dry dust, welding aerosols and other dry contaminants from most industrial processes. The filter cartridge is cleaned automatically without Interrupting the filtration process. The cleaning extends the cartridge service periods and minimizes its maintenance.

We also have welding helmets equipped with fresh air flow filters that dramatically increase welding efficiency and boost productivity.

several programmes on welding safety through our Ares office spread across the country at variouslocations.

This is an ongoing process and will continue through the years. Our Ador Welding Academy conducts regular programmes to educate welding personnel on safety .We have standard courses running throughthe year which impart classroom &practical training both at our Academy in Pune and at the customers’ premises. We also give customized training programmes as per the end-users needs.

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Q. How much do you care for the health and safety of welders, particularly women welders?

environment and turn them into efficient welders.

Safety is paramount in our organization.

Before putting them on the job, we train and educate all our welders including ladies on safe welding practices.

At the Ador Welding Academy we have special sessions for Women welders to ease them into the welding

Q. What is your role in educating welding personnel on safety aspects?

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We were instrumental in kicking of the safety campaign at our Nagar plant this March and it is our endeavour to make safety a regular feature in one’s day-today life. We are therefore conducting

Q. What are your growth strategies for the Safety Products Division?

Our Safety Products Division is growing by leaps and bounds. We have a fairly good market share in the organized segment of around 10 % at present . With our renewed focus on this segment of business and introduction of several new products to bridge product gaps, we expect to increase our market share to more than 25% by the end of next financial year.

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Hand Protection Manufacturers need to innovate & use ecofriendly materials to trigger market growth: Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, North American (NA) Industrial Hand Protection Market, reveals that new product innovations, heightened emphasis on regulations, use of eco-friendly materials, and the incorporation of new material technology to manufacture products that provide a better fit, dexterity, and comfort will play a pivotal role in the adoption of industrial hand protection gloves across key end-user industries.

Frost & Sullivan expects the mature NA hand protection market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% to reach $2.853.5 million by 2023.

“Market participants are working closely with technology providers to develop gloves that match

particular needs for specific end-use applications. For example, the market has witnessed the introduction of gloves for the oil and gas industry that offer a high level of protection against impact temperature and abrasion and also facilitate better grip, especially on wet and oily surfaces,” said Arun Ramesh, Research Manager, Personal & Protective Equipment, Frost & Sullivan.

As per the report, strategic imperatives for success that vendors should tap into include: • Developing vendpacked gloves that can accommodate different styles of gloves.

• Harnessing technology development to

incorporate new materials for product differentiation.

• Focusing on new regulations that will propel the need for specific types of gloves. For instance, the glove impact standard will create pressure for gloves that offer protection against dorsal impact.

• Advancing the development of multi-functional gloves that provide a combination of cut and chemical protection or gloves that offer durability, along with flexibility and breathability.

“Quality, ergonomics, and cost are the key competitive factors in the regional market.

Market participants should collaborate with end users through voice-of-customer forums to develop new products that help address

unmet needs, enhance brand loyalty, and aid customer retention,” observed Ramesh.

He further said that lowcost imports have, in some cases, caused end users to compromise on the safety of the workforce by acquiring products that do not provide adequate safety. “However, recent upgrades in regulations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 105-2016 (which enhances the level of cut protection) and ANSI/ISEA 138 (which focuses on dealing with back-of-hand (dorsal) impact protection) have helped safety managers select proper equipment. They have also raised the standards of safety across end-use industries,” Ramesh said.

NEBOSH celebrates 40 years of health & safety training NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading names in health and safety, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The celebrations kicked off in style at the prestigious House of Lords in London where Lord Jordan hosted NEBOSH and its special guests. The London event was the first in a 40th anniversary roadshow which will see NEBOSH travel to numerous countries as it celebrates with its vast international network.

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than 1,000 people from across the world uploaded a photo to be part of a special mosaic.

The mosaic features just some of the faces – the learners, learning partners, employers, governments and employees – that have been part of NEBOSH’s history. It will be on display at all of the anniversary events as well as on its website and social media.

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Ian Taylor, Chief Executive, NEBOSH said, “To go home safely at the end of the working day is a right, not a privilege.

Over the past 40 years, NEBOSH has helped to secure that right for people all over the world.

We will continue to ensure this global progress continues for many more years to come. We’ve got a great team of people, learners and partners behind us, and with an exciting new three-year

strategy—spearheaded by the launch of our new-look General Certificates earlier this month—the future looks incredibly bright.”

Since its inception NEBOSH has awarded nearly 400,000 qualifications, in over 130 countries through its network of more than 600 learning partners. The people and organizations behind these achievements have made a significant contribution to the development of health and safety across the world.

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Prolite Way Finding Signage Solutions P rolite launches sleek and aesthetic “elegante” range of illuminated signage with a plethora of usages. This is a “Made to Order” product range that can be used in various applications. “elegante” is sleekest as the thickness is just 50mm irrespective of size, i.e., length or width. It can be single or double sided with common internal illumination. It can work on variable voltages such as 12V/ 24V/ 48V-50V/ 110V DC or 110V/ 230V AC. “elegante” is a perfect evolution of time tested signage solutions that have been adapted to suit today’s contemporary environment. It blends in perfect harmony with the interiors. “elegante” is a range of way finding and directional signs that is concise and easy to follow for the millions of visitors/ passengers and speed travelers so they can effectively travel to their destinations; from finding their transfer and arrival gates or even their exits. “elegante” can be available in

three variants viz. maintained, Non Maintained and Non Emergency.

• Maintained will work on mains as well as emergency mode in case of power failure.

• Non Maintained will be active only when power fails which makes it more reliable fo remote areas.

• Non Emergency will function only on mains supply.

• Solar operated Ad panels/ signs.

Ideal for: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Airports Runways Tunnels Metros Railways Bus terminals Directories Point of Purchase Hospitality Malls Infrastructure Shipyards.

For more information, Website: www.prolite.in

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he Dotted Gloves are mainly used as GRIP or ANTI SLIP Gloves. We produce the Gloves from various materials like Cotton, Poly/Cotton, Synthetic materials like Nylon, Polyester, Para-Aramid in variety of PVC Coating patterns & the most popular is POLKA DOTS screen pattern. The Dots provide increasing Gripping, while offering flexibility & also abrasion resistant for extended glove life. The PVC dotted gloves are available in single or both sides (for reversible use means four wearing surfaces).

The Seamless Knitted liner gives more comfort & dexterity to the wearer with breathable knit construction for easy air circulation.

The other options are full palm coat, wave pattern, criss cross, brick pattern. The usage of these Dotted Gloves are usually recommended for General maintenance, components holding, shipping and receiving, Handling, Packaging, Farm and gardening, General Purpose work, assembly, general maintenance, electronics, shipping, drilling & oil industries, glass industries, construction.

Features & Benefits Nylon gloves more flexible, sensitive, comfortable & more Mechanical Protection. Nylon Knit Construction makes more snug fit allowing workers to do more delicate of operations.

The dots on Nylon offers positive & enhanced grip. The Nylon is Lint free.

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Workplace Safety: Making the right plan

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he main goal of a safety program is to prevent workplace deaths and injuries, as well as the serious consequences that these events can cause for workers, their families, and employers. Organizations with a strong safety culture that have established comprehensive safety programs, effectively act on them, and monitor their progress are the winners when it comes to workplace safety.

a safety culture will not be sustainable without active participation by all members of an organization, and safety will not reach its full potential. As James Reason said, “an ideal safety culture is the engine that drives the system towards the goal of sustaining the maximum resistance towards its operational hazards.” Effective safety leadership and employee engagement are that engine’s fuel.

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Workplace safety starts with a strong safety culture, the collection of value and beliefs that employers and employees share in relation to risks in the workplace. Effective leadership is critical because cultural change is complex and hard. Leaders need to embrace the safety agenda and lead the efforts across the overall organization.

Employee engagement is also critical for a safety culture to evolve. Even if leaders are acting as safety role models,

There are five critical areas that must be addressed for a comprehensive and effective safety approach. They include plans and actions that help the safety engine run without glitches. In this article, we will look at them in the context of NFPA 70E, where the focus is on the safety of employees who are exposed to electrical hazards arising from the use of electricity. But the same approach can used in the context of other hazards, such as combustible dust and others.

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1. Electrical Safety Program: Company-wide, all-encompassing written guidelines are the foundation of a safety program. NFPA 70E, Section 110.1 requires a written document that directs activity appropriate for the risk associated with electrical hazards. Its scope includes safety principles, policies, procedures, controls, awareness of hazards, risk assessments, job safety plans/job briefings, audits, incident investigation, and training, among others. The key objective of the Electrical Safety Program is to provide overall safety guidance. For it to be effective, this program must be properly communicated to, and understood by, everyone in the organization.

Employee engagement starts to be built around plans, but a static plan alone is not enough. For safety to be effective, we also need action: 2. Hazard Assessment: Section 130.2 requires that electrical equipment

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TECH TRENDS operating at voltages greater than 50 volts be put into an electrically safe working condition (disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged, tested for absence of voltage, and grounded if necessary) before a worker performs work on the equipment. Organizations need to establish an effective Lockout/ Tagout program to address this requirement.

When an electrically safe working condition cannot be established, electrically safe work practices must be used before any worker is exposed to hazards. Section 130.5 requires an arc flash assessment to be performed to determine the risks, the safe work practices required, the arc flash boundary, the incident energy exposure level at the working distance, and additional protective measures required, including the use of PPE. When work is performed under these conditions, an energized electrical work permit is required if the work is performed within the restricted approach boundary.

There can be confusion regarding the requirements and best approach to accomplish an effective arc flash assessment. There are many standards and various methods that can be used to calculate and quantify arc flash hazards. It is important to realize that not all arc flash assessments are equal, and they can vary in scope, from a cursory high-level view to a detailed scope ensuring all points are thoroughly assessed.

As stated in NFPA 70E 130.5 (H) and NEC 110.16, switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, motor control centers, and disconnect switches or circuit breakers that may be examined, adjusted, or maintained while energized must be identified and marked prominently with a label to warn qualified workers of potential electrical shock and arc flash hazards.

Incident energy analysis needs to be reviewed whenever changes occur in the electrical distribution system that

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could affect the analysis results, or every five years, whichever occurs first.

3. Hazard Prevention: Preventive measures lower the probability of a hazardous scenario happening.

Proactive prevention lowers safety risks. Examples include preventive maintenance (example: infrared thermography) to reduce the risk of equipment failure, job safety planning/ job briefings, and safety audits, among others.

4. Hazard Mitigation: After risks are identified, risk mitigation needs to be effectively implemented according to the hierarchy of control methods: • Elimination, substitution, and engineering controls are the most effective methods. They are usually applied at the source and are less likely to be affected by human error, compared to awareness, administrative controls, and PPE. • The potential for human error and its negative consequences on people, processes, the work environment, and equipment must be considered during the implementation of mitigation measures.

5. Electrical Safety Training: Training workers (employees and contractors) that are exposed to hazards is critical to workplace safety, particularly when the hazard/risk is not eliminated or reduced to a safe level. Workers need to be able to identify and understand the specific hazards associated with their respective job assignments. In the context of NFPA 70E, the training scope includes electrical safety, lockout/ tagout, and emergency response in a classroom setting, on the job, or a combination of the two. A worker will be considered a qualified person if he/ she is qualified to perform the job safely; is trained and knowledgeable about the equipment and work method; is able to identify the associated electrical hazards; and is familiar with the proper use of the precautionary procedures,

techniques, tools, and PPE required to avoid them.

Only qualified persons should be permitted to work exposed to electrical hazards that have not been put into an electrically safe working condition.

Unqualified workers also need to be familiar with any electrical safetyrelated practices necessary for their workplace safety. The employer is responsible for determining, at least on an annual basis, that each employee is complying with the required safety-related work practices and for documenting that each employee has received the proper training, including names, training content, and training dates. The employer also has shared responsibility for contractors.

Going Beyond Compliance Effectively addressing these five areas will help organizations be safety compliant. But the benefits of a comprehensive safety approach will go beyond compliance: operational excellence will follow. Safety is a key enabler of business continuity, operational performance, and productivity. Conversely, workplaces with safety problems have lower employee morale and productivity.

Another key factor to consider is cost.

Everyone understands direct costs such as workers’ compensation and medical and legal expenses. They are easily recognized and quantifiable. Indirect safety costs, such as training, accident investigation, implementation of corrective measures, lost productivity, equipment, and property, are less easily quantified but are financially impactful to the organization. The total cost of safety cannot be underestimated, and investing wisely in safety will always bring a positive ROI to the organization: A life is priceless.

Safety first, safety always! Workplace safety can be accomplished through culture, plans, and actions. But workplace safety will only reach its full potential if effective leadership and employee engagement are in place.

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The need of PAPR

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espiratory protection is a necessary part of many jobs throughout many different types of industries. Protecting workers from certain hazardous particulates, gases, vapors, and other contaminants is an important concern that should be top of mind.

Enter the powered air-purifying respirator, commonly referred to as a PAPR.1 OSHA defines this type of respiratory protection2 as an airpurifying respirator that uses a uses a battery-operated motor blower to pull ambient air through an air-purifying element to the inlet covering. A belt-mounted PAPR system typically includes a motor/blower, belt, filter/ cartridge, battery, headgear, and a breathing tube.

Although there may be a higher capital expenditure when choosing to implement PAPRs into an employer’s respiratory protection program, this expense may be justified in the sense that PAPRs may: • Eliminate fit testing if used with

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loose-fitting facepieces, hoods, or helmets • Potentially increase comfort to the wearer • Potentially integrate multiple types of PPE into one NIOSH-approved system (head, eye, face, and respiratory protection) Moreover, some types of PAPRs are built to be intrinsically safe (IS), where certain work environments may require the use of electrical equipment that prevents ignition from the devices in certain hazardous atmospheres.

Now, let’s explore some of the key benefits when it comes to selecting a PAPR system.

Easier Breathing A PAPR system uses a blower instead of lung power to draw air through the filter. This allows the user to breathe comfortably with less resistance, as the airflow is delivered directly into the headgear from the blower.

No Fit Test Required for LooseFitting Headgear Loose-fitting headgear on PAPRs do not require a fit test, unlike tightfitting disposable and reusable airpurifying respirator options. Options for Use with Limited Facial Hair With any tight-fitting respirator, beards and other facial hair can be a problem, compromising the face seal. But PAPR systems with loosefitting headgear are designed to accommodate limited facial hair.

This can allow workers to keep their facial hair in certain circumstances.

Integrated Eye Protection Integrated faceshields on certain headgear for PAPR systems can help protect the eyes and face. At the same time, some headgear models may offer a wider field of vision, which can help the wearers easily view their surroundings.

Eyeglasses also may be worn under many loose-fitting headgear models.

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TECH TRENDS Integrated PPE from the Neck Up Non-integrated PPE from multiple manufacturers are often not designed to work as a cohesive “system.” For example, you may wear a hard hat from Company A, eyewear made by Company B, respirator from Company C, and ear muffs sold by Company D. There are certain PAPR systems that include integrated hard hat protection, limited eye and face protection, and respiratory protection all incorporated into one system from the same manufacturer.

PAPR Systems Are Designed to Be Integrated and Work Together as a Single Unit When using a PAPR approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the system is designed to work together as one integrated system. Further, certain PAPR systems may allow you to choose from a wide range of headgear, allowing for a customized PAPR solution that works for your

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environment.

For instance, certain PAPR blowers are compatible with both tightfitting half-facepiece/full-facepiece respirators and loose-fitting headgear.

In some instances, if you currently use a tight-fitting negative pressure respirator, a comparable PAPR system offering similar air-purifying filters/ cartridges is also available. As with any respiratory protection product, proper care, cleaning, maintenance, and storage will help ensure optimal performance and durability. Of course, you need to make sure to read and follow the User Instructions for your particular PAPR model.

Certain work environments may require the use of electrical equipment that will prevent ignition in certain hazardous atmospheres. Electrical components of specific PAPR systems are available that meet certain intrinsic safety requirements. These systems provide respiratory protection while also helping to minimize the

risk of ignition leading to a fire or explosion in hazardous environments.

High Levels of Protection PAPRs configured with a loose-fitting facepiece offer an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 25. Respiratory hoods and helmets may have an APF up to 1,000; consult the manufacturer for details.

Protection for Professionals PAPRs are useful and often necessary in many types of hazardous jobs and conditions—for instance, emergency workers such as first receivers who can help health care, military, and public health professionals during events such as natural disasters, mass casualties, or acts of terrorism.

PAPR systems also are available for first receiver, patient decontamination applications with specific systems approved to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) applications.

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Hikvision achieves ISO 28000:2007 supply chain security management system certification Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative security products and solutions, has announced its ISO 28000:2007 certification, marking a further strengthening of the company’s supply chain security assurance.

The ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security Management System standard was developed to satisfy the needs of enterprises for the standardization of supply chain security management, with the goal of improving overall performance of the

supply chain. The standard is based on the Plan-DoCheck-Action (PDCA) operating model to identify risks, carry out controls, and reduce risks to address potential security threats in

the supply chain.

Hikvision established a Supply Chain Security Management System which covers customer demand, design and development, manufacturing, service

delivery, and transportation management processes, with focus on capital security, financial security, logistics security, manufacturing security, personnel safety, and site security.

The company will continue its focus on enhancement of its supply chain management practise to further increase product quality, customer satisfaction, sustainability and social value.

For more information, www.hikvisionindia.com

VIVOTEK launches three new panoramic and multi-sensor cameras Building on the product campaign of “See More in Smarter Ways”, VIVOTEK, global IP surveillance solution provider, has launched three new panoramic and multi-sensor cameras, the CC9381HV, MS9321-EHV, and MA9322-EHTV. These three cameras feature H.265 plus VIVOTEK’s Smart Stream III video compression technology, WDR Pro, outdoor-certificated housing, and they are all safeguarded by Trend Micro IoT Security.

Each is specially designed for versatile applications with different numbers of sensors, vertical fields of view (FOV), and IR distances, allowing users to increase their operational efficiency through a single camera.

Shengfu Cheng, Director of Product Development Division, VIVOTEK said, “Our new panoramic cameras fit into any type of scenario and they are also unique with a different size and shape.

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In addition, they provide benefits beyond the basics, including the reduction of network cables, camera licenses, and maintenance costs.”

Of the 180-degree panoramic network cameras, VIVOTEK’s CC9381-HV features a compact design that nonetheless provides 5-megapixel resolution and offers a 120- degree vertical field of view.

15-meter IR illuminators further enhance the camera and make it suitable for a wide array of both indoor and outdoor

environments, such as boutiques, convenience stores, banks, schools and homes.

The MS9321-EHV applies the brandnew Robocop design with a built-in sunshield that sleekly covers four 5-megapixel sensors in 65-degree vertical field of view. It also supports IR illuminators effective up to 30 meters. Moreover, it is equipped with the Video Alignment feature, enabling users to experience a seamlessly stitched 180-degree horizontal view with superior details.

VIVOTEK also launched its new generation multi-adjustable sensor dome camera, the MA9322-EHTV. Featuring four independent 5-megapixel CMOS sensors with 3.7 to 7.7 mm motorized-focus lenses and 30-meter IR illuminators, the MA9322-EHTV allows users to simultaneously view four different areas while occupying only a single IP address.

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Bft, Italian technology for your access automation systems.

Sliding gates

Boom barriers

• Operators for sliding gates up to 3,500kg • Wing speed up to 39m/min.

• Magnetic/electromechanical limit switch • Release with personalised key • Bluetooth compatible on demand

• Barriers with 24V/230V power supply for intesive use • Useful passage up to 8m and opening time up to 0,7sec • Impact reaction via encoder • TCP/IP and RS485 compatible on demand • Stainless steel version available

Security bollards

Automatic doors

• Hydraulic / electromechanical bollards • Shaft diameter up to 330 and height 1200mm • Available in both access control version and anti-terrorism range “XPass” (K4 and K12 tested and certified) • Stainless steel version available

• Automatic pedastrian doors available for sliding, swing, telescopic and revolving versions • Max leaf weight up to 250kg • Impact reaction via electronic torque limiter • Continuous use cycle

U-link

d-track

24 V

rolling code

U-LINK is the new Bft serial communication protocol, thanks to which all the systems can communicate with each other, exchanging information on positions, speeds, and much more. But U-LINK is also a door open to the outside world.

Intelligent torque management system based on the microprocessor technology of BFT.

BFT 24V technology ensures optimum performance: precise slowdown control during opening or closing; safety and reliability.

BFT transmitters use a rolling code system that manages the commands in a completely secure way and prevents any type of external violation.

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Prama Hikvision inaugurates security and surveillance equipment manufacturing facility near Mumbai Prama Hikvision, video surveillance products and solutions provider today inaugurated India’s largest and first world-class manufacturing facility located at Vasai near Mumbai.

Dr. V.K. Saraswat (Member, Niti Aayog and former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian Minister of Defence) and Dr Neeraj Sinha (Adviser, Science & Technology, Niti Aayog) inaugurated the new facility.

This new facility is part of an investment commitment of INR 500 crores. Prama Hikvision will not only be able to cater to a fast expanding domestic market but also overseas market in a phased manner. Employing over 2000 skilled and semi-skilled employees, the brown-field facility is spread over 12 acres of land comprising end-to-end production capabilities, which will

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also support a localization target of 50% initially and gradually transitioning to 100% localization in the next 18 months. An ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, the new factory has the capability to manufacture over 850 product models.

Ashish P. Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., said, “ This new unit has an installed capacity to make 1.5 million cameras per month. It has nine lines that does surface mount technology level

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manufacturing and enables us to make electronic chips and cameras locally instead of importing them. To upskill a significant part of the workers in this factory, many of them being unemployed before joining us, we have developed in-house training programs comprising worldclass modules thus bringing them into the mainstream socio-economic fold”.

The new facility will make Prama Hikvision the only video surveillance products and solutions brand that is truly made in India. Prama Hikvision has been progressively using printed circuit boards (PCBs) at this new facility to ensure full alignment with the Government of India’s Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP) goals.

With an installed capacity of 1.5 million cameras per month, the facility has a

potential to grow at 30% year-on-year. With this kind of a capacity, Prama Hikvision is already enjoying a market penetration above 35% in India.

Driving the future of surveillance in India with an intuitive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its cutting-edge products and solutions, Prama Hikvision has established itself as a market leader by setting new benchmarks in the security and surveillance industry. As a true market leader, the company also has a technical support call center, R&D center and 17 RMA centers.

For more information, www.hikvisionindia.com

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2019 GBITA Conference on Biometrics & IoT sees enthusiastic participation from industry experts India Biometrics and IOT Conference was recently held in India’s Silicon Valley - Bangalore City ITC Hotel.

The conference was hosted by the Global Biometrics and Internet of Things (GBITA), and co-organized by ZKTeco India and partners on September 21st, 2019.

The Chairman of ARMATURA Holding, Chairman of Global Biometric Industry Alliance and ZKTeco, John Che delivered a speech at the conference, expressing his eager vision for the research and application of biometric technology and his best wishes for this conference.

The guests attending the conference included industry leaders or representatives from the United States, Europe, Thailand, Indonesia and other countries, as well as university professors, technical experts from the United States, Singapore, India, and representatives of customers in the Indian market.

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India Foreign academician, biometrics expert, National Academy of Engineering: Professor Anil K. Jain made a speech on ‘India’s special contribution to the development and application of biometrics.’

Professor Anoop Namboodiri from India Hyderabad University of Technology, shared his views on the topic ‘Challenges of biometrics development in security and privacy.’

Neeta Nain, Professor of India National Technical University of Malawi, Jaipur, gave a speech for the “Devel-

opment and application of foot palmprint in security.”

Karthik Nandakumar, member of the IBM Research Lab in Singapore, gave a speech on the topic, ‘Blockchain and biometrics.’ Kumar, the Chairman of Smart City Group, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Information Technology of India, shared his views on ‘Biometrics and smart city.’ Ken Brownlee, the CEO of SilkID Corporation, USA, made a speech on ‘Biometrics - 2020 Development.’

Jasmeet Bhatia, Director of Marketing and Strategy,

Honeywell Group Construction Technologies, Zheng Yuncheng, Chairman of the Malaysian Biometrics Association, Xie Chongtong, Chairman of the Thai Smart Security Association and the Thai Biometrics Association, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

In the conference, ZKTeco signed the ‘Joint Laboratory Strategic Cooperation Agreement’ with the Hyderabad University of Technology and the National Technical University of Jaipur and announced the official establishment of Global R&D Center in Bangalore, India.

Finally, the participating experts, scholars, and representatives signed the joint declaration on biometrics and IoT under the initiative and guidance of the Global Biometrics and IOT Alliance.

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Bhutan-based hospital streamlines attendance and visitor entry with Matrix solutions

By using access control, time-attendance and visitor management solutions from Matrix, along with the different variants of biometric devices, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital has been able to meet its requirements for controlling access and managing visitors Introduction: The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is one of the top most renowned institutions in Bhutan delivering Healthcare services. The hospital caters to the population of Thimphu and neighboring districts.

The hospital not only functions as the National Referral Hospital for the entire country but also functions as: Regional Referral Hospital for the Western District, District Hospital for Thimphu District, Human Resources Pool and Technical Backup for District Hospitals,

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Clinical Training Centre for the Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) and Technical Support to the Public Health Programs.

Challenges: As the hospital works round-the-clock, one of the major concerns was to manage complex shifts of employees.

Elevator control, where only users with access rights can call the elevator, was another challenge the hospital wanted to address. Furthermore, the customer also wanted a solution, with the help

of which the admin could assign entry and exit points for patients, visitors and employees. Lastly, the management wanted to restrict visitor entry to a predefined time and rooms of the hospital for better visitor management.

Solution Offered: Matrix pitched its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Visitor Management Solution along with the different variants of biometric devices, which fulfilled every requirement of the hospital. Around 206 devices were

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installed in the hospital, which are used in controlling access at rooms and elevators. Devices were installed at the main entrance, ward rooms, server rooms, outside elevators and at ramps on every floor to restrict access. Every individual entering the building was enrolled in the system.

As the Hospital works 24 hours, there are multiple shifts in which the employees work. Through this, the hospital could manage multiple shifts of employees. Approximately, 700 visitor profiles were created with constrained time to visit, limited rooms to enter and a pre-defined route of access. Also, crowd at the elevator was controlled by restricting the use to only users with elevator access rights.

Results: JDWNRH fulfilled its requirement with Matrix People Mobility Solution and achieved the following results: • Simplified security by restricting unauthorized entry • Reduced complexity of shifts

• Crowd controlling through elevator access control • Time-based and zone-based entry restrictions for visitors & patients.

For more information: E-Mail: inquiry@matrixcomsec.com www.MatrixAccessControl.com

The Products Product

Quantity

Description

COSEC VEGA FAX

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Fingerprint and card-based door controller for time-attendance and access control application

COSEC VEGA CAX

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Card-based door controller for time-attendance and access control application

COSEC PATH DCFE

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Fingerprint and card-based door controller with IP65

COSEC PATH RDCE

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Card-based exit reader with IP65

COSEC ENROLL CARD

1

Card enrollment station

COSEC ENROLL FINGER

1

Finger enrollment station

COSEC VEGA CPM EM PROX

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EM Proximity Card Personality Reader module for VEGA Series door controller

COSEC CPM EM PROX

1

EM Proximity Card Personality Reader Module

COSEC CENTRA LE

1

Application server platform with 1,000 users and expandable up to one million users for basic access control and raw event data

COSEC LE TAM

1

Time-Attendance Module for COSEC CENTRA LE users

COSEC LE ACM

1

Access Control Software Module for COSEC CENTRA LE users

COSEC LE VMM

1

Visitor Management Module for COSEC CENTRA LE users

COSEC USER100

5

User license for 100 users

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Entrance Automation gets more secured by LEAPTOR

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EAPTOR is a registered entity owned by Avians Innovations Technology Pvt Ltd based out of Pune and offers wide range of products from Turnstile, Boom barrier, Flap barriers, swing barriers to Access Control Solutions, These products are designed to create a difference to your secure premises and assures peace of mind to users.

We have the LEAPTOR product series as below which will allow the access for 30-35 people per minute. In limited Access & Highly Security area.

1. Turnstile- LEAPTOR Turnstiles series are 90 degrees rotating arms to restrict/allow the authorized person.

Thereare tripod- Bridge or Pillar type Variants or the Full height turnstiles -Single& Dual lane available with us.

Pillar/Bridge types Turnstiles being small in size can accommodate at less space to control the pedestrian access and also ensuresdiscipline /aesthetics in the office.Turnstiles are easy to operate & integrate with any access/ BMS systems are very popular in every industry.Both turnstiles creates freeway in case of power failure & panic situation automatically to immediate escape.

Turnstiles are very popular at security desks, governmental facilities, schools, banks, hospitals, universities, sports and entertainment centers

makes it suitable for handling heavy crowd public places like commercial office, Metro stations,Railway stations, Airports etc.As per site conditions these can be either single lane/dual lane.

These can be specially designed to have high width lane for handicapped entry keeping same aesthetics& access control integration system.These are installed in indoor applications like office, admin buildings, IT parks, large business facilities, industrial areas, etc.

2. Flap Barrier- LEAPTOR Flap barriers series arearticulately designed to suit the internal office layout and adds aesthetics value to the reception area.

The ease to use & its simple integration makesit very popular in every industry.SS 304 casing &acrylic flap which moves inside the casing in operation

4. P- Type Gate : LEAPTOR P type gate Series Flaps are used for arrangement of passageways and interior design enhancement at entrances of administrative buildings, industrial and trade facilities, banking offices, airports, etc.

These have pillar type design which accommodates in very less area & per-

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3. Swing Barrier : LEAPTOR Swing barriers Series designed withSS bent tubular section which act as swinging section to allow/restrict the access.

These have high performance drives & control system.These are available in Single & dual swing mechanism suitable for the various requirements.

These are most popularly installed in corporate office entrance,Government offices & heavy crowd premises.As the number of visitors in the restricted premises get increasing on everyday basis, security guards and receptionists finds it difficult to keeptrack of growing human traffic in a building. Swing barriers are more attractive & specially designed to match the premises. Swing barriers are either single/dual lane with metallic/acrylic flaps depending the site requirements.

forms the heavy operations. These have facility to integrate with access control system for controlled & monitoring of entry & exit.

5. Sliding Barrier: LEAPTOR Sliding barriers series are of SS 304 construction having very sturdy design & high aesthetics value.Sliding barriers are very popular in Airports/Metro stations & commercial premises. Various inbuilt sensors makes these products very safe in operation. Heavy duty drives & control mechanism is adding value to be used in crowded places. Sliding Flapsare majorly used forhigh speed operations & flap retracts inside the casing body in operation.These can be either single/dual flap depending upon the requirements.

6. Boom Barrier: LEAPTOR Boom barrier series comes in various form factors for varied applications and is sturdy & sleek designed in aluminum bar up to 7 mtrs for outdoor application and is designed for very high degree of operations. The Boom Barrier is corrosion resistant and power coated with casing of arrow Led indicator based profile.Based on the requirements & site conditions these can be designed 90 deg folding arms for parking area.Boom barriers are used for heavy duty application like toll plazas,commercial premises can also be specially designed. There are Straight Type, Articulate Type, Fence Type and Advertising Barriers used for different sites based on the footfall and security parameters.

For details visit us at www.leaptor.com or write us at sales@leaptor.com

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COSEC ARC 200 DC: Promising easy installation and simplified access control

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atrix, a telecom and security solutions provider, has released Matrix COSEC ARC DC200, which is a standalone access control IP panel based on “IP to Door” concept eliminating the need of age-old individual cable laying requirements between access panel to a reader or lock for access control applications.

It supports two Matrix RFID or fingerprint readers on RS-485 or thirdparty readers on Wiegand interface for entry or exit. SSL based secure communication between controller and server makes it ideal for critical or simple access control applications for any organization.

Key Features: • • • •

2-Door Controller Mobile based Access Wi-Fi or PoE+ IT Infrastructures New age Bluetooth based Credentials • Compact and Easy to Install

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• Multiple Mounting Options • Auto Push Event Data • 50,000 Users and 5,00,000 Event Storage Capacity • Access Control and Auxiliary Devices Interfaces • Innovative Design • Power to Lock • 3rd Party Readers Support

About Matrix Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. As an innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, the company is committed to keeping pace with the revolutions in the Security and Telecom industries. With around 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like Video Surveillance Systems Video Management System, Network Video Recorder and IP Camera,

Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems as well as Telecom Solutions such as Unified Communications, IPPBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP and GSM Gateways and Communication Endpoints. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to international standards. Having global footprints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa through an extensive network of more than 2,500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries.

Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

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Video Storage

Video requirements are different from I.T.

Challenge Most Video Storage solutions available today are based on solutions prevalent in the I.T. domain. With the transition of Video surveillance to IP, it was quite natural to use available I.T. storage solutions.

However these storage products were designed for the enterprise IT market, for applications like DB, file and print, email etc.

• More read versus write - usually 70% read versus 30% write • Has various sequential and random patterns.

• Files are generally small and hence the hard disks are formatted into smaller blocks – typically 4 KB.

Video Storage requirements are in direct contrast to traditional IT storage

Video Surveillance Data • It is primarily ‘write traffic’ - more than 95% of the times.

• Each video stream is sequential in nature and written to files that are generally large – typically 64 KB

I.T. Storage • Traffic patterns are diverse from small to large files.

Video stream is sequential in nature and written to files that are generally

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large and hence the disks are formatted into large blocks – typically 64 KB.

Significance of sequential nature and file size of Video streams When using I.T. Storage, as the total number of camera video streams grows, each file is written to a different physical location on the disks. As a result: • The disk heads needs to jump around to write to all the files concurrently.

• The combined pattern becomes random even though each camera’s video stream is sequential in nature.

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The typical, general-purpose storage system performs poorly in this multicamera video stream environment.

It also becomes difficult to scaleup with more cameras, higher resolution cameras and longer retention periods. This demand results in high-cost-per-camera video streams.

For video traffic, the key question is whether the video frames are saved into the storage system. In an IT environment, if the storage system takes a long time to write something to a disk, the storage system can signal a “please wait” all the way back to the desktop computer that issued the write, and the person simply waits a few seconds longer for the data to be written to the storage product. In the video-surveillance environment, data is written to disk from a camera.

The cameras will output video frames at up to 30 frames per second. If the storage cannot write the video to disk fast enough, video frames will be dropped.

IT storage features that Video doesn’t need Several IT storage features such as snapshot, replication, continuous data availability, thin provisioning, 8k fixed de-duplication for block and file and single instance deduplication for file, block and file compress are not required for Video storage and are actually counterintuitive to good video surveillance storage.

Snapshot would only be needed when data needs to be overwritten constantly (such as in a database). You don’t want to back up data while it is changing, so you take a snapshot first.

For surveillance, we only archive the data recorded hours, days or weeks ago. The data does not change. It is static. No snapshot is needed!

Replication is actually intended only for database. The replication

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could be “synchronous” or “asynchronous” for each IO command.

This granularity ensures the correctness for each IO command across geographical locations. This is not easy to do. If the system loses synchronization between two sites due to network problems, it will need to re-sync before moving forward.

Video surveillance does not need per command data coherency. One can easily archive recorded data to a remote site without this level of synchronization.

Anything regarding duplication and compression is actually not required for video surveillance storage. IP cameras have already compressed video using H.264.

Computing and metadata management just wastes storage resources.

8K block is for database. Video surveillance only uses large blocks such as 64KB or higher.

Thin provisioning is also only for IT. There is no thin provisioning in surveillance. The video retention period – number of days or months is already known.

Summary • Video storage has very specific needs.

• Video surveillance storage solution should be equipped with a write focus, large blocks for video streams, the ability to ensure that video frames are never dropped and much more.

• Traditional IT storage solutions might have an abundance of impressive features like replication and duplication, but they are not needed for video storage.

• The end user needs storage that is built for video surveillance.

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

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Enhancing safety with improved alarm accuracy Employed with advanced VCA and deep learning algorithms, Hikvision AcuSense helps you maximize security by identifying the real threats and removing false alarms Submitted by Prama Hikvision India

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ideo surveillance has evolved from a simple requirement for clear images to video content analysis (VCA) for improved management. Now, with deep learning, security solutions are enabled with sophisticated intelligence and efficiency at a whole new level. Hikvision AcuSense is newly born out of this, which makes advanced VCA and deep learning capabilities available to small and medium businesses, and residential customers for the first time.

Small and medium businesses have many of the same surveillance and security requirements as larger organizations. They need to identify and react to perimeter breaches in real time, and they need to automate footage searches to fast locate true events.

Another example could be the security and protection for your residential area.

Why you need accurate alarms?

Imagine, when you need to look into the security of your house, the first line you probably would consider is

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its perimeter. The idea is to prevent intruders from breaking in. However, conventional surveillance system may not do the job well enough. Why? Conventional surveillance systems provide certain detection features enabled by video content analysis (VCA), such as motion detection, line-crossing detection and intrusion detection, but, would simply compound all event detections, triggering frequent alarms when an object is detected. This could be an animal, a shadow, or other natural movements – we call them false alarms. As a result, you need to spend time to investigate each one, potentially delaying any necessary response and generally affecting efficiency.

So being able to identify the real threats – the presence of a human or a vehicle – would greatly improve the accuracy of perimeter VCA functions.

Hikvision’s hassle-free AcuSense technology can help achieve this goal, and give you a cost-effective way to protect your locations and assets.

Enhanced alarm accuracy saves time and worries Employed with advanced VCA and deep learning algorithms, Hikvision AcuSense helps you maximize security with efficient human and vehicle detection by categorizing alarm information into human, vehicle, and other objects. With high accuracy, the system disregards alarms triggered by other objects such as rain or leaves, and delivers alarms that are associated with human or vehicle detection.

With Hikvision AcuSense, you also get a “quick target search” feature that allows security personnel or local police to find footage quickly in the event of a security incident. This saves many hours rather than searching for footage manually.

Efficient alerts and video clips help you in the know Now re-imagine your perimeter security system armed with Hikvision AcuSense technology. Video surveillance is in operation when an intruder tries to

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sneak in on a windy and rainy day. The intruder probably thought such bad weather would do him a favor, as there are no witnesses near your house. But this is not the case.

The security camera incorporated with AcuSense precisely captures the intruder entering your front yard. At the same time, you receive a message on your smartphone and view the video feeds. With this verified alarm, action can be taken straight away.

Hikvision AcuSense prevents problems before they escalate into would-be emergencies. Fully-integrated video surveillance makes it easy for you to see and capture important activity with video alerts, live feeds and 24/7 digital video recording – all easily viewed from your Hik-Connect app.

to a minimum, vastly improves alarm efficiency and saving costs; Quick target search – More efficient and effective file searching based on human and vehicle classification, preventing security personnel from having to search through footage manually; Strobe light and audio alarm – Wards off potential intruders by combing siren with flashing light.

Hikvision AcuSense technology can be found in our EasyIP and Turbo HD product ranges, which provide the ideal security solutions for small factories, residential estate and villas, small hotels, and gas stations, indoor and outdoor, to name a few.

security and surveillance solution provider. In addition to the security industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. The endeavor is to provide superior presales and post-sales service through collaboration with local distributors and its allied partners.

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Hikvision AcuSense key features: False alarm reduction – Rreduces false alarms triggered by inanimate objects

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Input Power: AC 220/AC11050/60HZ Rated power: 90 W Motor operating temperature (degree Celsius): -300 C < C < 800C Chassis weight: 55 Protection level: 1P44 Height of the center of the gate from the ground: 830 Remote control distance: ≥30m

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Fire and Life Safety in Hospitals “To mitigate the potential fires, all healthcare organisations in India should comply with all the norms relating to fire and life safety.”

- R. Rajasekharan Nair & Vinod R. Alappad 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Fire incidents are very common and it occurs almost every day across the length and breadth of our country.

Fire has no barriers. In reality, it can happen at any time at any place.

The recent major fires that occurred in various parts of our country reinforce the view that a fire can happen even in hospitals, where a high standard of quality health care is supposed to be maintained.

This article will focus on various measures to be taken to mitigate the potential fires in hospitals in India.

The statistics relating to fire incidents in hospitals in India are not readily available. However, before proceeding with the subject, let us know some facts about the fires that had occurred in various hospitals in our country.

origins of the fire are unknown, but once it spread, there was little hope of saving most of the 45 inmates, who were chained to their beds in the ramshackle shelter in which they slept, though such shackling was against Indian law. Some inmates whose shackles were not as tight escaped, and five people were hospitalized for severe burns.

The bodies of the dead were not identifiable.

2. On 09th December, 2011, a major fire occurred at AMRI Hospital in Kolkata’s Dhakuria (See Fig 02) at about 3.30 am, which claimed the

incident of which around 50 were in the ICU. Six board members of the AMRI hospital in Kolkata were arrested for culpable homicide on 20 December, 2011. On 30 December 2013, the hospital unit was reopened partially, which it became fully operational by 5 July 2014.

3. On 07th September, 2012, a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of KM Memorial Hospital (See Fig 03) at Bokaro in Jharkhand. Eleven out of 14 patients admitted in the ICU were rescued, while three patients died of burns. The fire was doused after an hour. A short-circuit

Fig 02: Victims being rescued from the AMRI Hospital, Kolkata.

Fig 03: Destroyed Intensive Care Unit at KM Memorial Hospital, Bokaro, Jharkhand.

2.0 FIRES IN HOSPITALS: Some of the selected major fires that had occurred during the last two decades are listed below: 1. On 6th August, 2001, a fire broke out at Moideen Badusha Mental Home in Erwadi Village in Tamil Nadu (See Fig 01), where 28 inmates of a faith-based mental asylum died in the fire. The inmates were unable to escape as they were bound by chains to trees and beds. The

Fig 01: Burnt bodies at Moideen Badusha Mental Home in Erwadi Village, Tamil Nadu.

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death of 94 people, out of which 90 of them were patients. It also left hundreds injured. The most of the deaths occurred due to asphyxiation. The fire might have been caused by a short circuit in the basement. The spread of the fire was aided by flammable material, stored illegally in the basement, and spread to the upper floors through air-conditioner ducts. It was reported that every door and window was locked and there was no room for ventilation. There were 160 patients at the time of the

in the air-conditioner, which was installed in the ICU, caused the fire.

4. On 13th January, 2013, a fire broke out at PBM hospital, Bikaner, injuring 3 infants and damaging property. Electric wires could not carry the load due to which the fire occurred.

5. On 29th November, 2015, a fire broke out at Shishu Bhavan Hospital in Cuttack, that gutted machines worth Rs. 11 Lakhs and left one child severely injured.

6. On 27th August, 2016, a fire broke out at West Bengal’s Murshidabad

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Fig 04: Firefighting operations underway at Murshidabad Medical College Hospital, West Bengal.

Medical College Hospital (See Fig 04). Three persons including a three year old child died and seven others were injured in the incident. About 40 others sustained injuries in the incident. The fire spread from the AC of a VIP cabin on the first floor.

7. On 17th October, 2016, a major fire broke out at Bhubaneshwar’s SUM Hospital (See Fig 05), which claimed 22 lives and 30 injured. The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit in the dialysis ward on the first floor of the Hospital which spread to the nearby Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The deaths occurred due to suffocation as the smoke spread in most of the wards, soon after the fire. Most of the victims, who were on Oxygen support died. The most shocking aspect of the incident was that the security personnel prevented dying patients from fleeing the premises, reportedly citing protocol, even pushing them back into the burning building, because they had not received orders from the Top Management to release the patients.

Fig 05: Major fire at SUM Hospital, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.

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8. On 03rd October, 2018, a fire broke out in the dispensary of the state run Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. Around 250 patients were evacuated from the building.

Medicines stocked in the dispensary have been reduced to ashes. Faulty electrical wiring was the cause of the fire.

9. On 07th December, 2018, a fire broke out at ESIC Kamgar Hospital, at Marol in Andheri, Mumbai. Eleven persons died and over 176 were injured in this fire accident. A total of 147 people, including patients and visitors, were rescued after the fire broke out. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals such as Cooper Hospital, Seven Hills Hospital, Holy Spirit Hospital, etc. Fire officials said the blaze started prima facie from the ground floor, where some rubber ducts were stored and spread upwards. Seven fire tenders and five jumbo water tankers were pressed into service to control the flames and the rescue operation continued till late evening. Some of the people trapped in the building jumped off the upper floors to save themselves and sustained injuries.

10. On 09th January, 2019, a massive fire broke out at an under construction hospital in Nagpur.

The fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit in the building, where construction work was currently going on. As the 10-storeyed hospital building was made of glass, firefighters reportedly found it difficult to douse the fire. Ten fire-tenders were present at the spot and the blaze has been brought under control. Army Jawans aided in the fire-fighting operations. Seven people were injured in the fire, out of which 2 were said to be in a critical condition.

11. On 23rd January, 2019, three employees of the Bilaspur - based Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, fainted due to inhalation of smoke after a portion of the hospital

caught fire. Following the blaze, 40 children undergoing treatment in the paediatric ward of the hospital were shifted elsewhere. The fire was caused due to a short circuit.

The fire started at the power control unit located under the paediatric ward in the hospital.

12. On 07th February, 2019, a major fire broke out at Metro Hospital and Heart Institute, Sector–12, in Noida (See Fig 06). Thick smoke was billowing out of the building as staffers tried to evacuate the patients. Many people were trying to jump out of windows.

People were standing on ledges in balconies as rescuers tried to reach

Fig 06: Victims being rescued from the Metro Hospital and Heart Institute, Noida.

them by breaking window panes.

A few others were seen slithering down the building using ropes. All of the patients were successfully rescued and evacuated to the hospital’s Sector–11 branch.

13. On 10th April, 2019, a fire broke out in the plastic surgery ward of the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital in Central Delhi.

Fire department officials said the blaze erupted due to a short circuit in the air conditioner. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot. No causalities have been reported.

14. On 10th May, 2019, a major fire broke out at 3.00 am in a medical store situated on the ground floor of the state-run SMS Hospital premises which spread fast to the first floor.

The hospital administration shifted 135 patients to another ward.

Twelve fire tenders doused the fire

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15. On 17th August, 2019, a massive fire broke out at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The fire on the first and second floor were started due to a short circuit. Soon the fire spread up to the fifth floor as a result of an AC compressor that blew up, which forced the management to shift the patients of general ward to another ward. A total of 34 fire tenders reached the spot and were involved in dousing the flames. National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) teams were also rushed to the spot and aided the firefighting operations.

AIIMS officials said that there was no loss of life and injuries in the incident.

16. On 27th September, 2019, one patient died after an early morning fire gutted the Coronary Care of Unit of state-run North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri, West Bengal. The patient died while being evacuated from the ward. Smoke was first spotted billowing out of the CCU on the second floor at 5.20 am. Out of the ten patients admitted in the ward, six of them were on ventilator. An electrical short-circuit in a ventilator of the ward was suspected to have triggered the fire.

3.0 CATEGORISATION OF HOSPITALS: It may be borne in mind that the potential risk of a fire can be reduced only when the buildings and structures are designed, constructed, equipped, maintained and operated so as to save life and property of its occupants.

Thus any structure should be erected/ constructed only after meeting the basic infrastructure needed to protect them from fires and explosions and even to withstand natural calamities like earthquake, cyclone, lightening, etc.

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should take is to identify the fire risks.

Fire risks in hospital buildings varies from hospital to hospital. It mainly depends upon the nature of activities/ specialisation carried out in the hospital and the size of the hospital.

3.1 AS PER CE ACT: Hospitals in India are categorised as per the norms of The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.

The Clinical Establishments (CE) Act is an Act of the Parliament of India. It seeks to regulate all clinical establishments in India. The Act requires all clinical establishments to register themselves and provides a set of standard treatment guidelines for common diseases and conditions.

According to this Act, the hospitals in India are categorised into four levels as per the activities/services carried out, which are given below: Level I: Hospitals under this category provides Primary Healthcare Services by qualified doctors that include General Medicine, Paediatrics, First Aid, Obstetrics & Genecology and Out Patient Services. However, it does not carry out any surgical activities.

Level II: Hospitals under this category may include all the services provided at Level I above plus have facility for Surgery and Anaesthesia. Secondary Healthcare Services can be provided through a Registered Medical Practitioner under supervision and with the support of Specialists. It will have other support systems required for these services like Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Facility, etc.

Level III: Hospitals under this category may include all the services provided at Level I and II, plus Multispecialty Clinical Care with distinct departments, General Dentistry and Intensive Care

Units. Tertiary Healthcare Services can be provided through Specialists. It will have other support systems required for these services like Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Imaging Facility.

Level IV: Hospitals under this category will include all services at Level III. However, it will have the distinction of being a teaching/training institution.

It will have Multi Super Specialities.

Tertiary Healthcare Services are provided through Specialists. It will have other support systems required for these services. It shall also include the requirements of Medical Council of India/other registered bodies.

Further, the number of beds availability in the hospital is also considered for deciding the category of hospitals. The four levels considered are: (i) Less than 30 beds, (ii) From 31 to 250 beds, (iii) From 251 to 1000 beds and (iv) More than 1000 beds.

3.2 AS PER NBC: Ensuring life safety is the most essential aspect of all building codes. The 2016 edition of the National Building Code (NBC) of India, is representing the present state of knowledge on various aspects of building construction in India. Most of the State and Local Bodies in India have adopted many of the code provisions in their own building regulations. In a way the NBC 2016 is a comprehensive building code and is regarded as a national instrument providing guidelines for regulating the building construction activities across the country. The Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 of the NBC 2016 are more appropriate to fire safety.

As far as fire safety is concerned, the hospitals in India are divided into the following two main groups by NBC (1) Hospitals, Sanatoria and Nursing Homes.

(2) Custodial and Penal & Mental.

Both these groups are further subdivided into various categories and

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the details of which are given in Table 01 and Table 02 respectively.

It may be seen from the Table 01 & 02 that the height of the hospital building is an important parameter in deciding the category of hospitals.

However, the above categories does not consider the activities/services rendered by the hospitals.

4.0 FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS: The basic minimum requirements needed to prevent potential fires and the measures necessary to protect the life of inmates in the event of a fire in any occupancy including the hospitals are more over the same. However, the measures necessary to protect the life of inmates in the hospitals should be more stringent because the inmates are mostly disabled in one way or other, and their rescue becomes more difficult and require advance planning.

The fire prevention and fire protection measures which are to be adopted in various categories of structures are laid down in Chapter 4 of NBC 2016. The list of fire protection items to be installed in hospitals are given in Table 7 (Part 4 of NBC 2016). In addition to the above list, many other parameters also need to be considered while adopting fire safety in hospitals. Some of the important fire

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safety measures to be incorporated in hospital buildings are summarized below: 4.1 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM: Fire hydrant system plays a vital role in mitigating fires in hospitals.

The minimum requirements for a fire hydrant system for various categories of hospitals are dealt in Table 7 (Part 4 of NBC 2016).

Generally the fire hydrant system, consists of (i) one electric motor driven fire pump, (ii) one jockey pump, and (iii) one diesel engine driven fire pump.

One booster pump is also used when the height of the building is more than 15 M. These pumps are installed in the pump room for pumping water from the underground water tank. These pumps should have a minimum pressure of 3.5 Kg/Sq.CM at the remotest location.

The common outlets of the fire pump delivery system shall cater to (i) internal hydrants in each floor and on roof, (ii) external hydrants and (iii) first aid hose reels on each floor. At the top of each wet riser an air vessel assembly with air relief valve, a drain valve and a pressure gauge, shall be provided to take care of pressure surges and also for letting out entrapped air in the system. Water supply header and main pipe up to the hydrant valve/landing valve shall be

kept pressurised to the jockey pump, which shall start automatically on receiving the impulse from the pressure switch, in case of any pressure drop in the header. It shall stop at a pre-set pressure as soon as pressure builds up in the header.

For smaller fires, first-aid hose reel would be used; while hydrant valve would be used for bigger fires. In the event of fire break out, opening of hydrant valve/hose reel will result in fall of pressure in the header and electric motor driven fire pump shall come into operation automatically through the impulse from the pressure switch.

However, the fire pump can be stopped manually only. In the case of electric motor driven main fire pump fails to start, the diesel engine driven fire pump shall come into action automatically on further fall of pressure and receiving impulse from pressure switch. The setting of the pressure switches shall be done keeping the above sequence in consideration. It is advised that the switches for the pumps in the control panel are always kept in Auto mode.

It may be noted here that all the items used for hydrant system should meet the specifications of Bureau of India Standards and they should be functional at all times.

4.2 FIRE WATER TANKS: The minimum fire water requirements of hospitals vary from hospital to hospital. They are met from the underground storage tanks (capacity ranging from 75,000 L to 2,00,000 L) and the terrace tanks (capacity ranging from 5,000 L to 20,000 L). The readers are advised to refer Table 7 (Part 4 of NBC 2016) for more details.

4.3 OTHER ITEMS: In addition to above, the hospitals are to be provided with Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector System, Fire Alarm System, First-Aid Fire Extinguishers, etc. It may be noted here that all the items used for the above systems should meet the specifications of

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4.4 SETBACK AREA: Setback area of a hospital building is very much important for the point of view of fire safety. As per the NBC 2016, for any hospital above 17 meters to 30 meters in height, the setback area around the hospital building should be minimum 7 meters width on all the four sides and 9 meters width on all the bends, for the safe passage of firefighting vehicles, in the event of a fire. However, it was observed, that many of the hospitals were neglecting this important provision, probably be due to paucity of space or due to the ignorance of the importance of setback area, which hampers the fire-fighting operations. It was also observed that this was one of the main reason for not getting Fire NOC for many hospitals.

5.0 LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The Clause 6.3.1 of NBC 2016 deals with Fire Prevention and the Clause 6.3.2 of NBC 2016 deals with Life Safety.

As per Clause 6.3.1, no combustible material of any kind shall be stored or used in any building or section thereof used for institutional occupancy, except as necessary to normal occupancy and use of the building.

As per Clause 6.3.2, the following points are to be kept in mind while adopting life safety measures for hospital buildings: a. The common path of travel shall be 30 m. The maximum dead end of corridor distance shall not exceed 6 m. b. Principle of progressive horizontal evacuation is of paramount consideration for hospital patients particularly those lacking selfpreservation. This calls for moving occupants from a fire affected area to an adjoining area at the same level through a fire resistant wall, to protect them from the immediate dangers of fire and smoke. c. Progressive horizontal evacuation

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operates on the basis of evacuation from compartment to compartment and on use of adjacent compartments as temporary means of refuge. All compartments shall be divided with self-closing (door closers) fire doors with electromagnetic hold open.

A coordinator shall be provided to sequence the closing of double leaf in case of emergency. d. Doors in fire resistant walls shall be so installed that these may normally be kept in open position, but will close automatically. Corridor door openings shall be not less than 2.0 m in width of double swing double leaf type door. A coordinator shall be provided as above, for closing of double leaf in case of emergency. e. Exits and other features for penal and mental institutions, and custodial institutions shall be the same as specified for hospitals.

Reliable means shall be provided to permit the prompt release of inmates from any locked section in case of fire or other emergency. f. All buildings or sections of buildings in penal and mental institution used for manufacturing, storage or office purposes shall have exits in accordance with the provisions of the Code for those occupancies. g. For the building that houses Hospitals, Sanatoria and Nursing Homes, the following points shall also be complied: 1. Compartmentation shall meet the requirement as per Clause 4.5.2 of NBC 2016.

2. Each compartment shall be able to accommodate, in addition to its own, the patients from adjoining compartment also considering 3.5 Sq. M. per person. If patients are not bedridden, a factor of 0.6 Sq. M. per person is recommended.

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Other types of patients and occupancies incidental to the hospitals such as consultation rooms, nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stations, medical shops, canteens, etc. may be housed at heights beyond 30 m but not more than 45 m.

Basement shall not be used to store flammables or for pathological or other laboratories particularly those involving usage of chemicals.

Operation Theatres, Delivery Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Recovery Rooms, etc. that containing patients lacking self-preservation in case of emergencies shall be fire/smoke separated (120 min minimum rating) from all the adjoining areas.

Aisles, corridors, ramps, etc. through which patients are moved, shall have a minimum width of 2.4 m throughout.

Aisles, corridors, and ramps in other areas not intended for the housing, treatment, or use of inpatients shall be not less than 1.5 m in width.

All exits from hospital or infirmary sections shall be not less than 2.0 m in width.

Minimum width of door of single or double occupancy patient room shall be 1.25 m while for the wards for 3 to 5 patient beds shall be 1.50 m, to permit movement of patients.

The minimum width of door for wards for more than 5 patient beds and for areas necessarily requiring patient evacuation on bed (such as ICU, recovery units, delivery rooms, etc.), shall have door width of 2.0 m. The width of 2.0 m may be reduced to minimum of 1.5 m where two such doors are provided in such areas.

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or suite exceeding 100 Sq. M. in area shall have at least two doorways leading to the exit access corridors.

Floor surface of corridors shall not be inclined at a gradient steeper than 1 in 12 to the horizontal.

Exit access corridors from a compartment to another compartment shall be divided at the compartment intersection by a fire door of 120 min fire rating in the fire compartment wall.

Rooms designated for laboratory and the like shall not exceed 100 Sq. M. in area and if additional space is required, fire separation of 120 min shall be provided.

Storage of flammable liquids in laboratories or in any other area shall be not more than 3 litre for every 10 Sq. M. area.

Disposal of any equipment and other (particularly hazardous) materials shall be accomplished in the premises by a disposal specialist or at a safe location away from the health care facility by competent personnel using procedures established in concurrence with the safe practices.

A stretcher lift (patient lift) in a lift bank shall also act as fireman’s lift meeting the requirements of Section 5A, Part 8 of NBC 2016.

6.0 NABH ACCREDITATION: The standard and quality of the hospital is judged in India by the accreditation rank allotted by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).

NABH is a constituent board of Quality Council of India (QCI), set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations.

The board is structured to cater to much desired needs of the consumers and to set benchmarks for progress

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of health industry. The board while being supported by all stakeholders including industry, consumers, government, have full functional autonomy in its operation. To be apex national healthcare accreditation and quality improvement body, NABH is functioning at par with global benchmarks.

NABH is offering accreditation programs for Hospitals, Small Health Care Organizations/Nursing Homes, Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, Oral Substitution Therapy (OST) Centres and Primary and Secondary Health Centres.

As large number of hospitals face challenges and difficulties in implementing all the accreditation standards, NABH has developed Preaccreditation Entry Level Certification standards, in consultation with various stakeholders in the country, as a stepping stone for enhancing the quality of patient care and safety.

Once Pre-accreditation Entry Level Certification is achieved, the healthcare organisations can then prepare and move to the next stage – Progressive Level and finally to Full Accreditation status. This methodology provides a step-by-step staged approach, which is practical for the healthcare organisations. The applicant hospital must have conducted self-assessment against NABH Pre-accreditation Entry Level standards after implementing it for at least 3 months before submission of application and must ensure that is complies with the standards.

It may be reminded here that the fire safety management is an important parameter to be complied by the Healthcare Organisations for obtaining NABH accreditation. The scope of fire safety management of any organisation can be stretched to any extent, but it can be limited to its objectives.

7.0 FIRE SAFETY AUDIT: Fire Safety Audit is an important tool to access the effectiveness of fire prevention and fire protection

procedures adopted in an Institution.

The audit adopt a standard procedure and follows certain norms. At present there is no specific standards available exclusively for determining fire safety in hospitals. Of course, there is an Indian Standard (IS 14489), which gives a general frame for conducting safety audit / assessment in various organisations. As it is not specific, it has to be modified to suit the needs of various hospitals.

Probably, with this in view, an organisation called Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) was formed to help the hospitals in securing the NABH accreditation.

7.1 CAHO’s ROLE: CAHO plays a role in reinforcing the idea that accreditation/certification is the beginning of quality improvement in healthcare organisations. CAHO is a not-for-profit society and was formed to: (i) promote a nationwide quality movement in healthcare, (ii) act as an umbrella of collective wisdom to provide feedback to accreditation bodies on the expectations from industry in terms of value addition after accreditation, and (iii) share constructive concerns with accreditation bodies in respect to the assessment and accreditation processes.

Fire safety audit being one of the important parameters of NABH accreditation, CAHO has taken the help of a group of fire safety experts in the country in preparing a ‘Standard Fire Safety Audit Checklist’, which could be used as a tool for conducting a fire safety audit / assessment in hospitals. The checklist is very exhaustive but can be pruned to the needs of a specific hospital. This checklist was successfully used in conducting fire safety audits in a number of leading hospitals in India.

The checklist will be useful to those hospitals who are planning to go for a fire safety audit.

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TECH TRENDS 8.0 CONCLUSION: Fire incidents are common in hospitals.

Electrical short-circuit is one of the main causes of fires in Indian hospitals.

The AMRI Hospital fire in Kolkata, which claimed the life of 94 persons in 2011, is still in the mind of many. Many thought the AMRI incident will be a wake-up call, but the results are yet to be achieved.

Hospitals in India are registered and regulated as per the norms of the Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulations) Act, 2010. Hospitals are categorised into four levels as per the activities/services carried out in the hospitals.

As far as fire safety is concerned, the hospitals in India are dived into two main groups by NBC and they are further sub-divided into many categories. The fire prevention and fire protection measures need to be adopted for various categories of hospitals are laid down in Table 7, Part 4 of NBC 2016. In addition, life safety requirements for hospital buildings are dealt in Clause 6.3.2, Part 4 of NBC 2016.

The emergency evacuation procedures are paramount importance to all healthcare organisations especially those organisations who functions at high rise buildings.

Many healthcare organisations in the country fail to comply with the existing regulations / norms regarding the fire safety in hospitals. To mitigate the potential fires, all healthcare organisations in India should comply with all the norms relating to fire and life safety. Though some of the healthcare organisations had provided various equipment, for the prevention and protection of fires, it was observed that they were not functioning at the time of fire emergency.

The standard and the quality of the hospital is judged in India by the accreditation rank allotted by NABH. Fire safety audit is an important tool to assess the effectiveness of fire safety measures adopted in an organisation.

CAHO is a not-for-profit society

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formed to help the healthcare organisations for obtaining NABH accreditation. With the help of few fire safety experts in the country, CAHO

has prepared a ‘Standard Fire Safety Audit Checklist’, which can be used for conducting fire safety audits at hospitals in the country.

Mr. R. Rajasekharan Nair is currently the Director of Safety and Health Information Bureau. He has more than 50 years’ experience in OHS & Fire Protection. He is an ex-employee of Central Labour Institute, DGFASLI, Mumbai, and retired from the Government Service after 28 years. He had undergone specialised training in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) at ILO-CIS, WHO, HSE (UK) and RoSPA (UK). He had represented India at the 23rd meeting of ILO-CIS held at Geneva. He has participated in a number of seminars, conferences, workshops on OHS & Fire Protection at national levels. He has carried out more than 90 projects in safety, health, environment and fire protection (safety audits, accident investigations, environmental studies, hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), hazardous zone classifications, fire safety audits in hospitals and high rise buildings, etc.) PAN India. He has also conducted a number of training programmes on OHS. He is a CAHO empanelled fire safety lead auditor for hospitals. He is author of 15 books and more than 100 articles in various topics on safety and allied subjects.

He can be contacted on: M: +91 7045172050, +91 9224212544 | Resi: +91 477 2266994 E-mail: ceo@shib.co.in / rajan.shib@gmail.com Website: www.shib.co.in

Mr. Vinod R. Alappad is Director (Tech.) in Safety and Health Information Bureau. He holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications. He also holds International Certifications like MCSE, MCSA, CCNA. He has participated as a Team Member in more than 30 safety projects Pan India which includes, Safety / Fire Safety Audits, HIRA Studies, Hazardous Area Classifications, On-Site emergency Plans, Training Programs, etc. in various industries, occupancies. He has also conducted a number of training programmes on OHS. He is a CAHO empanelled fire safety lead auditor for hospitals. He has also published more than 10 articles relating to safety and allied topics.

He can be contacted on: M: +91 9702986790, +91 9821662435 | Resi: +91 477 2266994 E-mail: vinod.shib@gmail.com Website: www.shib.co.in

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