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Contents FLIR: The World Leader in Thermal Imaging

COVER STORY FACE TO FACE

Monthly Magazine On Fire Safety & Electronic Security

Mr. T. P. Singh Director (Sales), Handeld Commercial Systems, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

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Managing Editors Shilpa Kadam Shirish Dongre CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. D.C. Nath - IPS (Retd.)

Ex.President & CEO - IISSM Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner - Marvel Gloves Industries K.P. DOMINIC Director - Mircom Group of Companies Dr. Saifuddin Bharmal C.M.D. - Lookman Electroplast Industries Ltd. Mr. Vivek Bhasin C.E.O-Base Systems Pvt.Ltd. Mr. R. R. Nair Chief Executive of Safety and Health Information Bureau (SHIB) Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari,

46 Mr. Sajeev Nair, Head of Product Management – Telecom Division, Matrix Comsec Pvt. Ltd.

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Rahul Ambegaokar, CMD Core Tech Solutions Private Limited

Mr. Pankaj Sethi, Director Myra Digital India Pvt. Ltd.

99 Mr. Ganesh Jivani, Managing Director Matrix Comsec

Business News Mircom Group of Companies named one Canada’s Best Managed Companies of 2012

Remote Managed Electronic Security Services, Zicom’s new growth engine

Pelican’s Advanced Area Lighting Group goes remotely Off road with the 9460RS & 9470RS RALS

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Technology Update

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Perimeter protection using thermal imaging cameras Mr. Kiron Kunte

How safe are we in the modern high rise building?

The Indian ‘PPE’ ChallengeVis-A-Vis ‘Sure Safety’ Innovations 87

Mr. Debapratim Dinda, 3M India Limited

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Corporate Portfolio

103 PERIMETER SECURITY

SECONA : An apodictic voice of security industry

111 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT 119 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Event Photo Feature 101 - 102 SECUTECH INDIA 2013

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BUSINESS NEWS

FLIR Systems launches K-Series

Handheld thermal imaging cameras for �ire �ighting applications

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hermal imaging cameras are �inding their way into more and more applications. As the world leader in thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems wants to serve every market that is bene�iting from the power of thermal imaging, with thermal imaging cameras that are especially tailored to the needs of the users.

Fire �ighters bene�it enormously from thermal imaging cameras. Thermal imaging cameras do not only produce a crisp image in total darkness. They also have the ability to see through smoke. This helps �ire �ighters to �ind victims in smoke �illed rooms. Thermal imaging cameras also help �ire �ighters to �ind their way in evergrowing smoky environments and/ or in areas where the �ire already is extinguished but �illed with residual smoke.

Thanks to their ability to measure temperatures �ire �ighters can see if a �ire is burning behind a wall. This knowledge can help them to avoid dangerous “back drafts”.

A thermal imaging camera will also give you useful information

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about parts of a �ire that are still hot.

These parts need to be extinguished again in order to prevent spontaneous recombustion.

Thermal imaging cameras can help to save the lives of both �ire �ighters and people caught in a �ire.

They can however also be used for search & rescue and other life saving missions in which �ire �ighters are often involved.

FLIR K-Series

FLIR markets more thermal imaging cameras than any other manufacturer. Thanks to economies of scale FLIR Systems can market the FLIR K-Series at an extremely affordable price. A FLIR K-Series thermal imaging camera can be onboard of every �ire �ighting truck.

The K-series is designed to meet tough operating conditions. It withstands a drop from 2 meters on a concrete �loor, is water resistant to IP67 and fully operating up to +85 °C.

Different versions available

All versions of the FLIR K-Series contain a maintenance-free uncooled microbolometer detector.

The FLIR K50 produces crisp thermal images of to 320 x 240 pixels. Users that do not need this high image quality can choose for the FLIR K40 whichproduces thermal images of 240 x 180 pixels. Both versions have a large bright 4” display. Different color modes make the FLIR K-Series the perfect instrument for every �ire �ighter’s job.

Easy-to-use, even for a gloved re ghter’s hand

An intuitive and simple user interface allows you to focus on the job at hand. The FLIR K-Series can be controlled by just 3 large buttons on top of the unit. Ideal for a gloved

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�ire �ighter’s hand.

Thermal images can be stored in the FLIR K-Series and later be used to produce simple reports of what happened at the scene.

Extended warranty

FLIR Systems is giving a full 2 years of warranty on every handheld thermal FLIR K40 / FLIR K50.

The uncooled microbolometer itself is covered by no less than 10 years of warranty. If a problem should occur within this timeframe FLIR Systems will replace the uncooled microbolometer detector free of charge or, depending on the case, even replace the entire thermal imaging camera.

In order to bene�it from these warranty conditions, the owner of the FLIR thermal imaging camera needs to register his product at the FLIR Systems website. Registration needs to be done within 30 days after purchase. Cameras that are not registered have a one year warranty.

About thermal imaging

Thermal imaging is the use of cameras constructed with specialty sensors that “see” thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible to the human eye because its wavelength is too long to be detected.

It’s the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat.

Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot.

Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation. Based on temperature differences between objects, thermal imaging produces a clear image. In contrast with other technologies, such as light ampli�ication, thermal imaging needs no light whatsoever to produce

an image on which the smallest of details can be seen. Thermal imaging provides full visibility irrespective of the prevailing light level and weather conditions.

It can see in total darkness, in the darkest of nights, through light fog, in the far distance, through smoke and is able to detect anyone hiding in the shadows.

About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications. It has over 50 years of experience and thousands of thermal imaging cameras currently in use worldwide for predictive maintenance, building inspections, research & development, security and surveillance, maritime, automotive and other night-vision applications.

FLIR Systems has eight manufacturing plants located in the USA (Portland, Boston, Santa Barbara and Bozeman), Sweden (Stockholm), Estonia (Talinn) and France (near Paris). It operates of�ices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, UK and the USA. The company has over 3,200 dedicated infrared specialists, and serves international markets through a global distributor network providing local sales and support functions.

For more information, contact: FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. www.�lir.com

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Remote Managed Electronic Security Services, Zicom’s new growth engine

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Mr. Pramoud RaoMD & Promoter, Zicom

icom SaaS Pvt. Ltd. (Zicom SaaS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd. has adopted Remote Management Electronic Security Services as its future growth engine by pioneering a new category called “e – SaaS” (Electronic Security as a Service). Concept of “e-SaaS” has evolved from various modern age developments like rapid urbanization in India along with the growing security issues, resulting in increased demand for security services. Customers desiring more value added services like Business Intelligence, Loss Prevention, Comfort and Convenience etc. to be bundled with their Safety Security Systems, resulting into All in One Solution Package. Further, the rapid proliferation of the internet and mobile in India has created an environment where customers now seek control over security and safety at anytime, from anywhere.

Taking-up this challenge and keeping with its pioneering spirit, Zicom SaaS, India’s preeminent security company had launched its suite of eSaaS services.

These services, using the power of cloud technology and internet; uses convergence of Telecommunication, IT and Security to offer e-SaaS, which �inds traction in Retail, BFSI, Educational Institutes, SOHO and Housing Societies.

Besides providing safety and security, Zicom’s e-SaaS services also provide ROI (Return on Investment) to its customers by giving business intelligence. The services are delivered based on a unique business model, where the customer has only to pay a monthly subscription without incurring signi�icant Capital Expenditure.

This unique e-SaaS services introduced �irst time in India from Zicom has met with overwhelming response in a short span of just 1 year, which is evident from the score of 7000 + customer accounts, making it one of the fastest growing services within Zicom and the security industry in India.

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Mr. Wasim Shaikh, Mr. Pramoud Rao, Mr. Keith Prabhu, Mr. Sunil Rao Commenting on the progress made by Zicom, Pramoud Rao, Managing Director of Zicom said “We at Zicom believe in making lives safe and secure. We also want businesses to maximize on their investment in security systems by leveraging them to achieve business objectives. Our eSaaS services have been developed keeping in mind the Indian environment in terms of connectivity, cost sensitivities and value for money.

Organizations and individuals who have adopted our services have already realized signi�icant bene�its without having to pay an arm or leg for it”.

Given the rapid adoption of eSaaS services, India can now look forward to safe and secure times.

About Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited

Incorporated in 1994, Zicom is a pioneer and leader in the �ield of Electronic Security in India. With over Rs. 450 crores in annual sales, operations in over 5 countries, 400 cities in India and over 1 million customers, Zicom is today synonymous with Electronic Security in India.

In less than two decades of its existence, Zicom has established itself as a leader in the security domain, introducing distinct innovations that the rest of the industry has followed.

Zicom has been the �irst Indian Electronic Security Systems company to: s Be listed on the Indian Bourses in 1995. s Introduce 24 x 7 Zicom Command Centre (ZCC) in 1995. s Introduce wireless security equipments in the home and retail segment. s Introduce Security Services called SaaS (Security as a Service). s Launch SaaS Enterprise a holistic approach towards Security Resource Planning (SRP) offering Safety and Security, Business Intelligence, Loss Prevention, Comfort and Convenience. www.ind-safety.com

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Mircom Group of Companies named one Canada’s Best Managed Companies of 2012 Privately owned and distinctly Canadian, Mircom is making its mark in the life safety industry

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he Mircom Group of Companies is honoured to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies of 2012. Recipients of this prestigious award represent the “best of the best” in Canadian organizations, making their presence known nationally and internationally. The National Post announced winners in the Best Managed section published on February 26, 2013.

“It is a great honour to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies,” said Mark Falbo, president, Mircom Group of Companies, “We are a private Canadian company proud of our technology, services and solutions and our excellent staff - all of which re�lect our mission for saving lives and protecting property throughout Canada and around the world.”

The Best Managed designation is one of Canada’s greatest markers of corporate success. It symbolizes the organizations continued efforts to focus on their overall vision, creating value to employees and customers and

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excelling in the global economy.

Many of the nominated companies have outperformed their competitors, created hundreds of jobs, achieved sustainable growth and excelled both at locally and internationally. The Mircom Group of Companies continues proudly operate day-to-day business this way.

“Being acknowledged as a one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a great milestone in the Mircom story,” said Domenic Ali, vice president of �inance, Mircom Group of Companies, “We are a Canadian designer, manufacturer and distributor of some of the most innovative life safety products in the market,serving a global market; it is great to be held in the same regard with the other winners.”

The Mircom Group of Companies has been serving the global marketplace in the life safety industry for over 20 years. Since its inception the organization has continued to be a leader and innovator in the life safety industry.

The Mircom Group of Companies™ is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced Fire Detection & Alarm, Voice Evacuation & Communication Systems, andControlled Access & Security solutions.

With design, manufacturing and distribution all happening within Canada, Mircom’s focus is listening to their customers and understanding their needs. Creating the most advanced units and streamlining the process, Mircom is taking charge of the industry.

For more information, contact: Mircom Group of Companies www.mircomgroup.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

ASSA ABLOY & HID Global showcased solutions for powering mobile access control at Mobile World Congress 2013 s HID Global showcased the Seos ecosystem with parent company ASSA ABLOY and its group companies’ solutions in Pod #1 in the NFC Experience Center.

s ASSA ABLOY group company Yale Locks demonstrated in the GSMA Connected City.

s Seos digital credentials used with an Oberthur Technologies dragonFly NFC SIM card and ASSA ABLOY group company VingCard Elsafe locks in the Oberthur Technologies stand 6C81, Hall 6.

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obile World Congress – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, showcased its secure digital keys and identity credentials for powering mobile access together with parent company ASSA ABLOY at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The company demonstrated its award-winning Seos™ digital credentials that can be embedded in Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled smartphones for mobile access control, along with its iCLASS SE® readers, and Seos-enabled locks from ASSA ABLOY and its group companies Yale® Locks and VingCard Elsafe. The showcase highlighted the use of digital keys to open doors to commercial buildings, of�ices, universities, hospitals, hotels and homes.

HID Global demonstrated its mobile access solutions from February 25-28 in the NFC Center at ASSA ABLOY’s Pod #1 during Mobile World Congress held at Fira Gran Via. The NFC Center is located in the heart of Congress Square and will showcase NFC-enabled handsets and their capabilities as well as information on the NFC ecosystem.

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Additional Congress activities that reinforce HID Global and ASSA ABLOY’s leadership in mobile access technologies, products, solutions and global service provider relationships include: s GSMA in conjunction with ASSA ABLOY and other companies showcased an integrated range of mobile NFC services that allow attendees with NFC-enabled handsets to take advantage of NFC technology at locations throughout the Fira Gran Via and in Barcelona. s Yale Real Living™ locks demonstrated in the GSMA Connected City, a real city street that explores how intelligent wireless connections are driving innovation in order to deliver successful products, customer value and new business opportunities. s Oberthur Technologies demonstrated Seos on an Oberthur Technologies dragonFly NFC SIM card with Essence by VingCard electronic lock from VingCard Elsafe locks in the Oberthur Technologies stand #6C81, Hall 6. Seos-enabled locks from VingCard Elsafe used in the

GSMA Connected City to provide conference attendees’ access to different meeting rooms.

During this year’s Mobile World Congress, 20 GSMA staff members also used their Seos enabled NFCcapable smartphones and ASSA ABLOY’s Seos digital keys application to access their rooms at Hotel Santos Porta Fira. After staff members check in to the hotel using their handsets, they will receive their room keys straight to their phone via the Seos applet.

To enter their hotel rooms, staff members just touch their handset on the NFC compatible Signature RFID hotel door lock from VingCard Elsafe. The ASSA ABLOY Seos ecosystem consists of interoperable electromechanical locks and readers, mobile phone applications, a secure digital key delivery mechanism and a Trusted Service Manager.

For more information, contact: HID Global www.hidglobal.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Matrix certifies interoperability of Grandstream IP-DECT Phones with NAVAN CNX200 and ETERNITY IP-PBXs

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atrixComsec and Grandstream networks jointly announced the successful completion of interoperability between Matrix NAVAN and ETERNITY range of IPPBXs and Grandstream cordless DP715/710 IP-DECT phones. Matrix is a manufacturer of IP phone systems and VoIP-GSM gatewaysand Grandstream networks is a leading manufacturer ofIP voice/video telephony and IP video surveillance solutions.

In highly mobile and dynamic work environment, employees spend most of the time working away from their desks. Due to such workplaces, employees often face disconnect with co-workers for important business communication, resulting in loss of business opportunities.

The interoperability of Matrix IP phone systems with Grandstream cordlessIP-DECT phones provides freedom to roam anywhere inside the of�ice and still be reachable to co-workers.

Grandstream DP715/710 cordless IP-DECT phones offer industry’s best wireless VoIP solutions with excellent voice quality, affordability and wide indoor/outdoor radio coverage for mobile communications.

The plug-n-play installation and wire-free operation eliminates the need for physical wiring on user desks. With tight integration of Matrix NAVAN CNX200 and ETERNITY

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IP-PBX features, Grandstream IPDECT users can connect as cordless extension of the system and access range of call management features of IP-PBX systems such as call pickup, transfer, forward, conference, voice mail and many more while working from anywhere inside the of�ice building, campus or cafeteria.

“Matrix and Grandstream have worked together in the past to offer innovative technology and business solutions to deliver high customer value. Interoperability with Grandstream DECT phones will enable Matrix partners to offer wireless of�ice solutions and differentiate against competition,” said Sajeev Nair, Matrix Marketing Manager – Telecom Products.

ABOUT MATRIX COMSEC

Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. An innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization; the company is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries.

With around 30% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP Gateways and Terminals, GSM Gateways, Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems,

Video Surveillance System and Fire Alarm Systems. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards.

Having global foot-prints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration customers representing the entire spectrum of industries.

Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

ABOUT GRANDSTREAM NETWORKS

Founded in 2002, Grandstream Networks is the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions. Grandstream serves the small-to-medium business and consumer markets with innovative products that lower communication costs, increase security protection, and enhance productivity. Our open standard SIP-based products offer broad interoperability in the industry, unrivaled features, �lexibility, and price-performance competitiveness.

For more information, contact: Matrix Comsec www.matrixcomsec.com

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The Mircom Group of Companies™ is honoured with a nomination for a prestigious Edison Award™ Open Graphic Navigator™ is a top-contender for 2013 Smart Systems

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he Mircom Group of Companies™ has been nominated for a 2013 Edison Award™, in the grouping of Smart Systems for its innovative Open Graphic Navigator™ used in Building Systems. Winners will be announced at the awards Dinner and Gala in Chicago, IL on April 25, 2013.

“We are proud of our Open Graphic Navigator and honoured to have it recognized by the Edison Awards,” said Mark Falbo, president, The Mircom Group of Companies, “Open GN is making facilities’ monitoring and management much more ef�icient; saving lives and protecting property.”

The Edison Awards honour innovators. The Awards are named after Thomas Edison re�lecting his creativity and ingenuity. The Edison Awards’ are among the most prestigious accolades that can be bestowed to organizations with creative innovations. Nominees represent “game-changing” products and services in the marketplace. Mircom’s Open GN embodies this ideal.

“Being nominated as an innovator by the Edison

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Awards is a great success for Open GN because we believe it to be a real innovation in the life safety industry,” said Jason Falbo, Mircom’s vice-president of engineering, “An unprecedented user interface, facility monitoring and instant alert noti�ications are among the many capabilities that make Open GN the future of life safety and security.”

Open GN is nominated as a Smart System.

Thesoftware provides a PC based monitoring solution.

Using real time monitoring and event reporting, Open GN reduces time for emergency response staff to be prompted to emergency situations. Open GN has multiple facility monitoring and easy graphic con�igurationswith automated data imports. It can be uniquely customized to de�ine �loor plans and device symbols as well as real time noti�ication to virtually any location.

About The Mircom Group of Companies™

The Mircom Group of Companies™ is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced Fire Detection & Alarm, Voice Evacuation & Communication Systems, and Controlled Access & Security solutions, serving the global marketplace for over 20 years.

For more information, contact: Mircom Group of Companies www.mircomgroup.com

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Software House & Marathon Technologies collaborate to give you fault tolerant business continuity and protection against data loss

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ere’s great news for heavilyregulated industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, banking, �inancial services, infrastructure, power generation and manufacturing that look to minimize system downtime.

In such mission critical industries when systems are down, security monitoring operations stop and this can have a huge impact on a company’s employees and assets.

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take the risk of data loss in the event of a system failure even in a campus type of environment.

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This signi�icantly reduces costs and operational risks caused by server failure.

While some redundancy platforms run on a recovery-based model in the event of failures, everRun gives you additional security. everRun platforms utilize a new preventative-based model which allows organizations to continue to compute through failures. everRun MX utilizes patented

technology, combining the physical resources of two standard Windows servers into a single, uni�ied operating environment.

This provides complete redundancy of all underlying data and hardware. By keeping the operating environment in the single, uni�ied system you are able to keep applications up and running in the event of a system or component failure. everRun Snapshots provide information rollback of the C•CURE database at a single point in time to assist with the recovery of data loss or system corruption. everRun MX is the �irst software-based, fault tolerant solution that supports symmetric multiprocessing and multi-core environments, allowing businesses to have an affordable, continuous security solution during component system failures. everRunSplitSite delivers fault tolerance between systems located in a campus type of environment.

Utilizing a LAN, everRunSplitSite links geographically separated systems with the same core capabilities of everRun MX software.

If a system is down in one location, C•CURE will remain available and fully operational at the other location.

Marathon Technologies’ ever Run MX® & SplitSite Redundancy Platforms for C•CURE systems is available to order through Software House channel partners. www.ind-safety.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Genetec announces general availability of Synergis Master Controller (SMC)

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enetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class uni�ied IP security solutions, announced the general availability of the Synergis Master Controller (SMC), an intelligent IP door controller designed to secure any organization’s facilities and buildings. Addressing longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, the SMC is a controller that allows users to modernize their security operations, migrate to an IPbased access control solution, while leveraging their networking infrastructure and existing equipment and wiring.

The SMC is a key component of Synergis, Genetec’s IP access control solution, which facilitates real-time monitoring of access events and alarms, as well as cardholder management and reporting. When used within Security Center, Genetec’s uni�ied security platform, the SMC becomes a catalyst for organizations to evolve to a uni�ied approach for security management. Genetec customers can seamlessly blend their IP video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition, and intrusion monitoring needs within a single uni�ied platform.

“For some time, we’d been wanting to move to a uni�ied security solution for access control and video, but could not afford to waste the signi�icant infrastructure investment we had already made in our access control installation,” states Dick Hamann, Vice President Information Technology and Resources/Chief Information Of�icer, Seminole State College of Florida. “What we really

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needed was a solution that could leverage and take control of our existing equipment. When Synergis Master Controller was brought to our attention, we decided to set up a pilot site to test it in one of our buildings.

The SMC exceeded our expectations; we were impressed with how easy the migration was and how well it performed. The success of this pilot essentially clears the path for us to fully migrate the rest of our facility, while also enabling us to take advantage of Security Center video to build a uni�ied system.” To help customers speed up deployment time, reduce costs and ensure that their security investment will be protected for years to come, the SMC features native support for non-proprietary access control hardware from Mercury Security and HID Global.

Supported interface modules include the VertX V100, V200 and V300 from HID, and the MR52, MR50, MR16IN and MR16OUT from Mercury.

The SMC supports 32 downstream modules, connecting to up to 64 readers, as well as being able to monitor hundreds of zones and alarm points. Both Mercury and HID modules can be supported on the same SMC. Thanks to advanced security functionalities, SMC users can implement greater levels of security to protect their workforce, visitors, and assets. To ensure the highest level of security, communications between the SMC and Synergis software are authenticated and encrypted.

Using the SMC’s and Security Center’s threat management capabilities, users can quickly respond to changing security conditions and alter the behavior

of their security system accordingly.

Users now have the power to restrict or override physical entry to a speci�ic area, building, or across an entire organization, or can trigger a full lockdown at a moment’s notice.

As a true IP device with two on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports, the SMC allows users to ef�iciently leverage their corporate or security network and reuse much of their existing access control infrastructure such as readers, credentials, compatible interface modules, and wiring to transition into a fully IP-based access control system.

“Above and beyond offering additional hardware options to our customers and freedom of choice, the SMC will also make it easier and less costly for users wanting to modernize their legacy access control system and move to a uni�ied security platform,” says Jimmy Palatsoukas, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Genetec.

Genetec will offer its customers access to a full line of enclosures and power supplies, as well as several pre-wired enclosures with the SMC, power supply, HID, and Mercury modules. These off-the-shelf and pre-wired kits will help reduce wiring and hardware deployment time.

To further simplify the installation process, advanced options available with the SMC will allow customers to con�igure their access control software, doors and SMC units prior to actual installation.

DHCP support and an advanced controller discovery tool virtually automate the enrolment process.

Maintenance activities such as upgrades and troubleshooting are made easy thanks to an intuitive web interface. www.ind-safety.com

BUSINESS NEWS

Rosslare launches its Glotech has started Advanced AC-215IP manufacturing High speed Networked Controller dome cameras in India

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osslare Security, a worldwide provider of professional Access Control and Intrusion Security solutions, announced the release of its new, advanced Networked Access Controller, the AC-215IP. Fullfeatured, yet simple to install and operate, the AC-215IP panel supports up to 30,000 users, 20,000 event log entries, over 2000 doors, 4000 outputs, 4000 inputs, and uses �lash memory to enable easy �irmware upgrades. It can be grouped into over 1000 sub-networks ensuring the right access is given to the right people.

The AC-215IP is a powerful and adaptable access control solution with a range of powerful features including car parking management, Wiegand protocol customization, global anti-passback, supervised inputs / outputs, unparalleled networking abilities including TCP/ IP and on-site/off-site LAN and WAN communication for remote access management, integrated application capabilities, and smart security logic rules enhancing safety while requiring less setup and installation time.

The AC-215IP also seamlessly upgrades into an existing network, requiring less time to con�igure and manage.

When used in combination with Rosslare’s AxTraxNG™ software system, the AC-215IP provides full security management over the premises. AxTraxNG™ easily integrates with the following Rosslare’s solutions: s AxTime™ – Time & Attendance management software. s ViTrax™ – Video management over network, ViTrax™ is a network video recorder (NVR) that supports a wide range of IP cameras as well as open protocol devices such as Onvif and PSIA. s HLX-40 – State-of–the-art wireless intrusion panel supporting up to 39 wireless zones and over 20 wireless devices.

AxTraxNG™ is the new generation in Access Control Management software. AxTraxNG™ is a complete serverclient software management system that allows managing modular networked access control panels. It is userfriendly, intuitive, reliable, and rich in functionality. Using the cutting-edge development platform, AxTraxNG™ enables integrating and deploying various security and Time & Attendance applications with ease. AxTraxNG™ is an integration platform that can be easily integrated into third-party solutions using the Rosslare’s SDK.

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Mr. Suresh Sheoran, Director - Glotech Exim Pvt. Ltd.

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lotech has started manufacturing High speed dome cameras in India in association with Alec Weingart from Israel who is very well know person in the world for high speed domes. Mr. Suresh Sheoran (Director ) who is in this security business for last 15 years is looking after all operations in India at newly constructed building having covered area of 25,000 SQF at Faridabad Haryana India.

We are producing High speed domes starting from 10X to 37 X and 2megapixel cameras. These domes support multiple brands cameras available in the world. We have launched new model 150 mtr IR IP PTZ camera with intelligent verifocal I R ever made with German IR LED. We will be able to support the customers for after sales service for more than 5 years with all parts and software.

For more information, contact: Glotech Exim Pvt. Ltd. Plot no -3, 14/3 , Delhi- Mathura Roard, Faridabad, Haryana, India - 121003 www.glotecinc.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Delta along with Innovative Telecom & Softwares Pvt Ltd enables 24x7 Surveillance monitoring of Surat Safe City Project with 280 sq ft DLP Video wall

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elta, a pioneer in providing video wall solutions, has commissioned its state-of-the-art DLP Video wall powered with Next Gen LEDs to the �irst ever Safe City Project in India. Delta collaborated with Surat City Police department, Surat Traf�ic Education Trust and Innovative Telecom & Software Pvt. Ltd. for the Surat Safe City project.

The 280 sq ft video wall in the diamond city has been installed at the command & control room of Surat Police Headquarters. With the help of Delta’s Video Wall Solution, Surat Police will now be able to monitor the entire city with the blink-of-an-eye. From the entry and exit points of the city to the crowded areas of textile and diamond markets, hundreds of CCTV Cameras have been installed for this project. The Video surveillance system will help in proactively addressing any terror threat, effective traf�ic management and to improve safety of the city.

“There is a need to enhance the safety and security of Surat City based on its large population and concentration of key industries, such as diamond, textile, engineering, and oil and gas,” says Mr. Rakesh Asthana, Police Commissioner, Surat City. The Surat Safe City Project is an investment designed to help ensure the safety of our people and bring a greater awareness of security amongst our citizens. This project of the government of Gujarat has been executed successfully

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as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) by the Surat City Police Commissionerate along with Traf�ic Education Trust Surat.

“For the �irst ever Safe city project in India, we had to choose the best in the industry. Delta having huge expertise in Display Solutions came out as a clear winner.

With bright and crystal clear images, Delta LED Video City Police will be able to monitor from State of art control room. Skilled police of�icials as operators in the Control room can respond to emergencies, more appropriately and swiftly,” said Mr. Moin Shaikh, Director, Innovative Telecom & Softwares Pvt. Ltd. Delta deployed its futuristic environment friendly LED Video wall to help Surat Police monitor the entire city of Surat, Gujarat. The video wall is driven by Delta’s Icon Pro controller & wall management software which will display the coverage of the CCTV cameras installed across the city. The display solution can handle data coming from various sources including display of city map when required.

City surveillance projects are becoming a necessity in large cities as there is a need to ensure safety of the public by monitoring each part of the city. It is crucial to have a central control room equipped with High-end Large Video wall solutions to monitor minute details with convenience. With the success of Surat City Surveillance project, more cities are expected to come up with video surveillance systems.

The project was inaugurated by the tech savvy CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi on 18th January 2013. In his address, the CM praised the initiative taken by Surat City Police and highlighted the bene�its of the technology for betterment of peoples live. He also emphasized the use of such technology & solution in other areas of public administration for improvement of services & quality of life.

For more information, contact: Delta Displays www.deltadisplays.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

APSA India Chapter & IIT Delhi jointly organized Speakers’ meet at IIT Delhi on 22nd Feb 2013

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IT Dy. Director Prof. S.N Singh, Dr, Anil Wali, Capt B.N.Yadav, Dr. Vivek Gogia, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mr. C Pal Singh (Retd IG Police), Mr. Iqbal Singh Jagdeva, Past President APSA International were among the prominent personalities present during the meet.

Dr. Vivek Gogia, Joint Commissioner of Police South West Range New Delhi delivered an informative and interactive speech on “Women Safety”.

Dr. Anil Wali, Managing Director, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer delivered much appreciated and very well taken speech on “Opportunities in Research Partnership with Industry for Technology Development and its Commercial Applications”.

The informative speeches were well acknowledged by more than 500 people present during the speaker meet.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Hikvision introduces high-end embedded NVR series to benefit HD surveillance

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ikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, has now released the DS9600NI-RT embedded NVR series – a new high-de�inition network video recorder (NVR) series.– This NVR has the ability to access up-to 64 network cameras, while supporting video input with a resolution of upto 5 megapixels.

It is capable of full HD video in real-time (25 frames per second) live viewing and video playback. HDMI and VGA output are supported for high de�inition video display at upto 1920x1080p resolution, allowing users to see every color, detail, and action.

The DS-9600NI-RT features an industry-leading throughput of 320Mbps (160Mbps for input / 160Mbps for output) to provide the required bandwidth for recording multiple HD-megapixel cameras and remote viewing. For example, when users choose 16-ch for video recording, they will experience superior video imaging at 1080p resolution – since each channel delivers 10Mbps input bandwidth for recording.

Designed with reliability in mind, this embedded NVR provides performance enhancement and fault tolerance by employing RAID

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0,1,5,10 disk management. This stretches across as many as 8 hard drives, with up-to 4Tb of internal storage capacity for each. Dual systems and dual Gigabit NIC are supported to signi�icantly improve system reliability and ensure seamless video recording.

“Implementing IP video surveillance has been widely talked about in today’s physical security market,” said Keen Yao, International Marketing Director at Hikvision.

“Hikvision is well positioned to embrace this trend. Our new DS9600NI-RT embedded NVR series is excellent proof of Hikvision NVR technology, and is an ideal solution for our customer’s HD surveillance and high-capacity storage needs.”

Besides Hikvision’s full range of IP cameras, the DS-9600NI-RT also supports third-party IP cameras from major network camera manufacturers to offer customers more versatile video solutions. Ideal applications for this NVR include transportation, telecom, public security, education, electricity, and �inancial institutions, among others.

In addition to a 64-channel version of the DS-9600NI-RT, models featuring 8, 16, and 32 channels are also available. Furthemore, Hikvision offers the DS-9600NI-XT embedded NVR with 16 hard-disk drives, as it speci�ically supports 32-ch and 64-ch video recording, making it an ideal solution for largescale IP surveillance needs.

For more information, contact: Hikvision Digital Technology www.hikvision.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Pelican’s Advanced Area Lighting Group goes remotely Off road with the 9460RS & 9470RS RALS

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elican™ Products, Inc. announced that their Advanced Area Lighting Group has rolled out the 9460RS and 9470RS (Remote System) as remote controlled, multiterrain versions of their Remote Area Lighting System (RALS). The 9460RS and 9470RS are part of Pelican’s line of rechargeable area lighting systems that provide convenient and ecologically responsible alternatives to wasteful generator powered lights.

Both models include a set of two key chain remote control units that allow the user to turn the system on or off from 18.3 meters (60 feet) away. They have also been engineered with the Intelligent Control System which calculates and displays current battery life, allowing the user to regulate the intensity of the light and choose the desired run time. In addition, they feature an integrated, multi-terrain trolley with 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) polyurethane wheels and a pull handle for easier transport across gravel, dirt and rough surfaces. Also included is a 12 volt power supply port.

Built with versatility in mind, the 9460RS RALS features two swiveling telescope masts (each extends to nearly 6 feet) and two 360 degree articulated light arrays.

The system’s next-generation LEDs combine to radiate up to 6,000 lumens. Powered by a rechargeable battery, the system offers up to 7 hours of peak brightness with a variety of extended run times.

Built self-contained in a tough-

as-nails 1510 Case, the 9460RS is compact and provides easy ground transport.

For large area illumination, Pelican has created the 9470RS RALS which features 24 LEDs (6 per head) mounted on four 1.8-meter (6-foot), telescoping light towers.

The heads (which sport variable brightness settings) are powered by a 12-volt, sealed, rechargeable battery (maintenance-free inside the extremely durable 1610 Transport Case) and combine for a peak output of 12,000 lumens for up to 7 hours.

Both lighting systems are available in either black or yellow cases and backed by the company’s legendary Guarantee of Excellence.

About Pelican Products

Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in design and manufacture of both high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including �ire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer.

Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime.

The company operates in 19 countries, with 26 of�ices and �ive manufacturing facilities across the globe.

For more information, contact: Pelican Products www.Pelican.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Aditya & Dahua Technology joined-hands for Channel Empowerment

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ditya Infotech Ltd. (AIL) & Dahua Technology joined hands for empowering and equipping channel partners and system integrators with knowledge on Dahua’s new technology and latest product categories as part of ‘Dahua Technology Show’ programme.

AIL and Dahua initiated these technology road shows in 5 major cities including Chennai, Bangaluru, Kolkata, Ludhiana and Ahmadabad, across India wherein Channel Partners and System Integrators came from different spectrum of the surveillance domain. At these Technology Road Shows, Dahua showcased its complete range of analog, HD-SDI and IP solutions, home automations, video door phones, RFID locks and many more.

Robbin Shen, Regional Sales Manager at Dahua Technology expressed, “we are committed towards promoting and developing new products and technologies as per the need of Indian market. Today, AIL is amongst the top Global Partners for Dahua. We appreciate commitment and passion, shown by Aditya Infotech for promoting Dahua range in India and taking the brand to the next level” Commenting on the grand success, Yogesh Dutta, Vice President, Security BU (India & SAARC Region), at Aditya Infotech Ltd expressed “Our channel partners and system integrators had an opportunity to have hands-on experience with live product demonstration on the latest technology and applications, being offered by Dahua, aiming to help them to provide more qualitative solution to their customers”

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“We have always believed in empowering our channel partners and system integrators with right information, hence these shows have given an opportunity to deeply connect with them and taking them to the next level where they can provide variety of solutions as per the customer’s need and will improve their quality of integration projects” he further added.

Further more he stated, “we have also honored our Channels and system integrators with Achievers Award Trophy and Certi�icate who have been aggressively contributing and adding value to the Dahua Business”.

After achieving grand success and appreciation with these Dahua Technology Show, AIL plans to roll-out next series of technology shows in different parts of the country.

About Dahua Technology :-

Dahua Technology Co. Ltd. is a professional manufacturer in the security and surveillance �ield. Over the past 15 years, development, Dahua Technology has been fully experienced in research and design of cutting-edge technology surveillance equipments. Both hardware and software are modular-designed with �lexibility for different con�igurations, various scales of applications and future expansion.

For more information, contact: Aditya Infotech Ltd www.adityagroup.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Dahua introduces premium PoE 4/8/16 channels Network Video Recorders Equipping SIs and Installers with ‘Plug & Play’ Solution for any Installation

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ahua Technology introduces premium range of DH-NVR3204P/3208-P/3216-P, the 1U PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) Network Video Recorder (NVR), available in 4, 8 and 16 Channel in India, specially developed for supporting megapixel video recording and is equipped with detecting and installing network cameras automatically with providing true ‘Plug & Play’ simplicity.

While installing Dahua NVRs with IP cameras (4/8/16 channels), user doesn’t have to con�igure any settings like user name, password etc, making an ideal edge and easy recording solution for system integrators/installers from small to medium-sized surveillance projects.

Supporting up to 16 channels in both H.264 and MJPEG formats, the Dahua NVRs provides several recording options, including alarm recording, scheduled recording and manual recording. In addition, this new range offers a user-friendly interface where users can con�igure network settings as well as control camera movement.

The integrated PoE feature reduces cabling problems, making Dahua NVRs a cost effective recording system. For added convenience and simplicity, the Dahua NVRs have built on 4 port

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PoE switch, connecting 4 cameras directly to the NVR with a single cable for power and video signal.

With large storage capacity, users can record high-de�inition video streams from megapixel cameras for long periods without worrying about running out of storage capacity.

Dahua NVRs can be monitored using CMS (DSS/PSS) & DMSS softwares, providing users a scalable solution for project applications.

Moreover, users are able to monitor remotely by using iphone, ipad, Android smart phones.

Dahua NVRs DH-NVR3204P/3208-P/3216-P

The Dahua NVRs (NVR3204P/3208-P/3216-P) are available across all branches of Aditya Infotech Ltd and dealers. In India, Aditya Infotech Ltd. is an exclusive distributor partner of Dahua Technology. AIL has been aggressively distributing and marketing entire range of Dahua surveillance Cameras, DVRs, home automation solutions, NVRs etc in India.

Aditya Infotech Ltd (AIL) is a leader in introducing video security and surveillance brands in India and has an expertise in designing solutions on the basis of the needs.

Dahua NVRs DH-NVR3204P/3208-P/3216-P

s Up to 4/8/16 channel 1080P cameras realtime live view s H.264/MJPEG dual codec decoding s Max 120fps@1080p, 240fps@720p,480fps@D1 preview & recording s HDMI / VGA simultaneous video output s All channel synchronous realtime playback, GRID interface s Support Multi-brand network cameras: Dahua, Arecont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus, Dynacolor, Honeywell, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Videosec, Vivotech and etc. s ONVIF Version 2.0 conformance s 3D intelligent positioning with Dahua PTZ camera s Support 2 SATA HDDs up to 8TB, 2 USB2.0 s Support IPC UPnP, 4 PoE ports s Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS(DSS/PSS) & DMSS

For more information, contact: Aditya Infotech Ltd www.adityagroup.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Aditya Infotech appoints KP Dominic to lead Life & Safety Division

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ditya Infotech Ltd. (AIL), announced the appointment

of Mr. KP Dominic as the Vice President – Life & Safety

Business Unit, to lead AIL’s �ire & safety business in India.

In his new role, Dominic will be responsible for developing,

driving and implementing business strategies and solutions for �ire & safety division, to maximize the company’s business growth.

Commenting on his appointment, Aditya Khemka, CEO

& Director at Aditya Infotech Ltd expressed, “Dominic has an excellent track record of building and scaling businesses

Mr. KP Dominic, Vice President Life & Safety Division Aditya Infotech Ltd.

and establishing �ire & safety industry in India. His multi-

disciplinary experience in global markets and cross-sectoral industry knowledge will play a crucial role in de�ining our marketing strategy”.

A market leader in the Security Industry, AIL marks its

entry in Life & Safety industry by adding new brands in their portfolio and appointment of Dominic will bring more focus in establishing and scaling the business.

“Fire & Safety market has huge potential in our country.

We are committed to develop security industry with our prominent presence in more than 50 cities, 15+ service centers, 15 retails security zones, more than 400 sales and technical professions and 4000+ channel partners across the country”, expressed, Yogesh Dutta, Vice President at Aditya Infotech Ltd.

A renowned veteran in the Industry, Dominic brings

more than two decades of experience from the �ire & security industry. He has led Fire & Security Association of India in the leadership position of Founder Member for almost a decade.

Prior to joining AIL, Dominic started operation of

Mircom Group in India as a Country Head and served 7 years

with them in introducing cutting-edge technologies in Fire

Alarm System, Emergency Evacuation Systems and many more in the industry.

During his career, he has served various leadership

positions in companies like Honeywell, Vista and DATS India

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SECONA : An apodictic voice of security industry

SECONA – Genesis.

SECONA, a Security Consultants Association , the �irst such association in India, was established in 2012 by a group of over 50 security professionals from all over India. SECONA is a result of the deliberations, over the past year, amongst the top security consultants from all over India. The association will address the need to introduce standards, inculcate best practices and to interact with vendors to develop locally relevant solutions. This Association provides a unique platform for independent security consultants.

SECONA – Mission Statement

s To elevate the respect for, and promote the welfare of, all its members through the enhancement of their knowledge, skills & professionalism s To encourage the adoption of best & ethical practices in the security industry s To ensure the creation of a platform for sharing & dissemination of security procedures & technologies, for the bene�it of the end-users and the society at large

SECONA - Goals & Objectives

To protect the interests of the members To develop uniform quality in consulting practices To develop standards & guidelines To engage in HRD in security & safety �ield To engage in public awareness about security & safety s To actively assist government in framing norms, acts, rules, noti�ications & guidelines s To create and engage in public networking opportunities for image enhancement s To provide a common platform for dialogue and s s s s s

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discussion for all the stakeholders on issues of mutual and at times, emergent interest To speak with a common voice to the Indian government about industry grievances, challenges and expectations To encourage the use of best practices in terms of quality and standards To network and liaison with security industries / associations around the world for benchmarking / betterment To develop & provide data & information on the status of the Indian security industry To enhance HR practices within the industry, with a focus on nurturing and attracting talent To promote the incidence of value addition in the consulting practices thereby improving the industry’s competitiveness and appeal To act as a repository of statistical data pertaining to the international scenario for security & safety industry To ensure better adherence to environmental norms of the day and promote better environmental practices To support governmental as well as private endusers in their efforts to inculcate sustainable & fair purchasing practices To collaborate actively with research institutes in India and around the world with a view to improve products quality.

To encourage fairness and transparency within the stakeholders by promoting dialogue and thereby reduce competitive friction

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IN FOCUS

Matrix Comsec : Performance through innovation

Mr. Sajeev Nair, Head of Product Management – Telecom Division, Matrix Comsec Pvt. Ltd.

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P is “IN” and we are not too far from witnessing an “All-IP” world. IP is a key enabling technology that can advance communications to an unrealized level of �lexibility and usefulness, but, it is the fear of transition which stems unease among the end-users who are still using traditional communications devices.

A common concern for companies contemplating the switch to IP is how quickly all the nifty advances are going to come together in a truly comprehensive way.

But the tides of unease seem to settle down as recent years witness the enthusiastic adoption of IP in business communications.

It is now established beyond debate or doubt that the wired and wireless world is embracing one network – IP for data, voice, video or everything else.

Communication future is shaping into “ALL-IP Network” and so all are busy in migrating their equipment and applications to IP. As of now, it looks like everything is going to emanate from IP and lead to IP. Voice is just a

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small episode of the whole story.

Third Generation (3G) mobile offers access to broadband multimedia services - and in the future most of these, even voice and video, will be IP-based. SIP-The popular IP protocol, holds a lot of promise in today and tomorrow’s communication world. SIP plays a central role in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), a family of protocols which is supposed to de�ine the architecture of next-generation mobile networks capable of streaming various kinds of text, voice and video data to mobile phone subscribers even as they roam between networks.

With the business communication shaping into an IP future, the outlook of users varies and is continuously evolving. But, the evolution is de�initely not uniform and so the market seems to be unequally divided between those slowly baby-footing to IP, some already migrated to the new IP world, while some of these prefer the middle path and seek out for converged solutions.

Matrix comprehends the worthiness of IP and is ready to take initiative in delivering this most promising technology to all users-no matter at which stage of adoption they are. We started investing in IP quite early and launched IP Phones and Gateways by creating a separate segment for VoIP products. Today, Matrix is ready with entire range of IP telephony solutions.

To align our products with the IP world, we have categorized all the products in two segments – IP-PBXs and Gateways. ETERNITY is now the single product covering entire spectrum of customer segments – SOHO, SMB, SME and Enterprise. ETERNITY range of IP-PBX caters from 10 to 500 users.

Matrix SETU range of VoIP gateways start with single-port ATAs and extend up to 128-ports. Another range of modular gateways scale to 512 IP channels and offer universal interfaces like GSM/3G, T1/E1/PRI, BRI, FXS/FXO, etc.

With the New Year a whole cadre of integrated gateways including VoIP to T1/E1 PRI gateways, VoIP to GSM/3G and BRI gateways will add to the Matrix portfolio. All of Matrix VoIP products are based on open-standard SIP protocol, fruiting into multi-vendor interoperability. www.ind-safety.com

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FLIR: The World Leader in Thermal Imaging and is Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications that offers affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring, R&D, Fire�ighting, security and surveillance etc. FLIR offers handheld stand alone as well IP based online systems. Thermography as well as Security systems are extensively being used by our customers all around the Globe including India.

Q. What type of different products you deal in ?

Mr. T. P. Singh - Director (Sales), Handeld Commercial Systems, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. FLIR has gained credible market share in thermal imagers & IR cameras industry, how did FLIR managed this significant growth ?

Our clear focus on strategy which includes 6 points helped us to achieve the same. 6 points are :s Market penetration: to gain market share in existing markets and create and enter new markets. s Reduction of cost: so that the products can become more affordable for customers at large. s Innovate: we are continuously investing in tomorrow in terms of R&D and as a result, our products are considered to be most advanced in terms of latest features. s Build Awareness: for creating larger markets. s Strategic M&A: helping FLIR and other new member companies to grow. s Financial Disciple: by carefully spending the money we earn.

Q. Can you brief us about FLIR’s global network & activities ?

FLIR is a USD 1.4 Billion company listed on NASDAQ

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FLIR has 2 main divisions- Commercial Systems and Government Systems.

Our Commercial Systems business designs and manufactures products for use in a variety of emerging industrial and commercial markets where the primary requirements are to either see at night and in adverse conditions or to detect and measure minute temperature differences.

These products are useful in a wide variety of commercial vision applications, such as commercial and infrastructure security, transportation safety and night vision, recreational boating, �ire�ighting, and personal night vision; and thermography applications, such as predictive and preventative machinery maintenance, research and development, industrial test and measurement, gas and �luid leak detection, and scienti�ic analysis.

Our Government Systems business is focused primarily on markets where very high performance situational awareness tools are required.

Q. Your product seems to be very interesting. Can you explain the technology behind this in a very simple language ?

This is a good question. As a theory, almost all objects around us emits infrared(IR) radiations which our eyes cannot see. Thermal Camera captures these IR radiations, transform the same to electrical signal and the same gets converted to video- but in the form of heat. So, in other words, we “SEE” heat with the help of Thermal Camera.

Picture below explains the text in visual form. This picture is for illustrative purpose only.

Since IR radiations are everywhere, these cameras have application almost at all the places. www.ind-safety.com

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Of course, our focus area is, all establishments who have teams to �ight �ire instances.

Q. What are the market opportunities for thermal imaging cameras of fire fighting applications? How do you plan to position these products ?

Q. You also have products which can help to prevent fire. Can you throw some light on the same ?

Yes, the same technology of Thermal imaging help you to ‘SEE” tomorrow’s problem today. For example, if you see this digital image at left, you cannot tell if something is getting heated up. The moment you use Thermal Camera, this will identify the hot spots within few seconds as visible here in the second image, which shows middle connection has higher temperature than rest two. This can help to avoid any �ire incidents due to loose electrical connections. Below images are for illustrative purpose only.

Q. How about FLIR India’s initiatives in thermal imaging cameras for firefighting industry? Which are your focus areas ?

FLIR K-Series thermal imaging cameras have been especially developed for the most demanding �ire�ighting tasks.

Every �ire�ighter knows the situation: you are on the way to a �ire, you have been briefed, you are checking your gear. Once you arrive at the scene it is time to do your job. Attack that outbursting �ire. In order to do this you need to go inside. This is the time that you are relying on your gear and teammates. This is the time that you may rely on your FLIR K-Series thermal imaging camera to protect your life and to save the lives of others. www.ind-safety.com

Although Thermal technology is highly useful for �ire�ighting applications but still this industry is not using this magical device due to 2 major reasons:s Cost s Awareness

We, as FLIR are putting all the efforts to work on both these points. Our product is highly competitive in price and through our vast network of expert channel partners all over India, we will try our level best to facilitate more and more customers in India who really need this device for effective �ire�ighting operations.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of FLIR products ?

R&D ofcourse has played a major role. FLIR has always been ahead in terms of new innovations and our new products are the right examples. Latest systems available in the market have s wi-�i connectivity for data transfer through iphone/ ipad or Android devices s Bluetooth connectivity for Voice annotations and Current readings s Touch screen display s Excellent ergonomics with the well proven concept of a tiltable IR unit s Sketch on IR/visial Image s High Contrast Fusion s Instant Report generation s DDE

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business ?

We are maintaining highest standard of quality and our products con�irm the same. We are giving 10 years warranty on our uncooled detector of handheld range after product registration, that itself con�irms the con�idence we have in our product and quality standard we follow.

Q. Thanks for your time. What is your background ?

I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 19 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Handheld series of FLIR in India.

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Perimeter protection using thermal imaging cameras Comparison with other technologies used for perimeter protection.

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About Author 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 certi�ied in the design and engineering of Data Centres, IP Telephony, Video surveillance and Structured Cabling solutions.

He heads Norik Konsult, a practice that offers advisory, design and system planning help to upgrade or build a new Telephony, Security and Networking infrastructure.

For more information contact: www.norikkonsult.com

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ast month we discussed the technology and features of a Thermal Imaging Camera. In earlier issues we discussed perimeter protection using ‘conventional cameras’, electri�ied fencing and �ibre optics. This article is about using Thermal Imaging cameras for intrusion detection and protection of the perimeter.

Thermal cameras detect and identify objects on the basis of the thermal energy, body heat, radiated by the object. Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible infrared or heat radiation. Based on temperature differences between objects, thermal imaging produces a crisp image on which the smallest of details can be seen.

They work both during the day and at night. Infrared technology, the basis for thermal imaging, detects radiation at longer wavelengths than those of visible light. Thermal imaging cameras can ‘see’ in total darkness, in the most diverse weather conditions.

Thermal cameras thus help secure the perimeter on a 24x7x365 days basis.

Night vision Thermal imaging technology requires no additional lighting or illumination. The camera can ‘see’ in conditions like fog, rain and snow. A standard thermal camera is accurate at 400 to 600 yards, often more. This enables long-range surveillance, which is a critical factor in securing a perimeter. Further, a thermal imaging camera is not susceptible to changes in shadows and cannot be www.ind-safety.com

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fooled by even the heaviest camou�lage, which helps ensure accuracy at those longer ranges. (Refer pages 90-91 of the February 2013 issue - Industrial Safety Review).

Industry trends

Earlier, thermal cameras were predominantly used to secure the perimeters of applications that required a very high level a security, such as critical infrastructure sites and military installations. Technological innovations in thermal imaging have pushed the prices of cameras lower. This has led to an increase in adoption of the technology. The increased demand along with advances in technology have raised performance levels of thermal imaging cameras, offering accuracy and clearer thermal images at mainstream camera prices. Thermal imaging cameras with video analytics now operate in adverse conditions such as rain, humidity, fog and bright sun, which in the past yielded poor images, nuisance alerts and mis-detects. On-board image processing offers extended detection capabilities, reducing the number of cameras.

Advances in image processing capabilities have resulted in manufacturers producing higher quality thermal imaging cameras. The quality of thermal images, in adverse environmental conditions, is no longer washed out or fuzzy. Improvements in ‘Wide dynamic range’ capabilities have made it possible to ‘see’ an object in the foreground in a very low contrast scene.

Increasing use of Video content analytics (VCA) requires the quality and contrast of the image to be to be of a superior quality. The ability of thermal imaging cameras to naturally highlight a person provides more reliable data, especially at night but also in some daytime conditions. Fully integrating thermal technology into the VCA system can improve detection accuracy, trigger alerts and automatically illuminate visible lighting

Comparison of various perimeter protection

technologies

CCTV combined with lighting

The use of CCTV as an effective tool for securing the perimeter has been discussed in detail in the July 2012 issue, page no. 65. However, CCTV cameras do not see much in total darkness. So in order to detect intruders at night lighting is a must. Light can only penetrate a certain distance and completely illuminating an area so that it can be kept under surveillance of CCTV cameras, is not always possible.

The cost of electricity required for lighting and the lamp replacement costs are high. Infrared illumination, using LED’s placed around the lens of the camera, consumes less power and could be used to ‘see’ at night.

However the range of LED is limited and this reduces the distance that can be viewed by the camera.

Further, moisture such as mist and fog, or rain on objects causes re�lection of the infrared illumination back into the camera, which causes the shutter to close resulting in loss of important details in darker scenes.

Lighting also makes it easier for potential intruders to locate the cameras. They are also able to take advantage of the shadows in which they can hide undetected.

Electrified fence

An electric fence is a barrier that uses electrical shocks to deter intruders from crossing a boundary.

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Perimeter security is about deterrence, detection, assessment and delaying of the intrusion so that a response could be initiated. Its role is to act as the �irst level of protection. Every application is unique in the type of facility to be protected, the operating environment, the construction of the perimeter fence, history of intrusion and the threat perception. The intrusion detection system often comprises of different but complementary technologies to form ‘Layers of protection’ and this must be a part of an integrated site security plan.

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The voltage of the shock may have effects ranging from uncomfortable, to painful or even lethal. Most electric fencing is used today for sensitive locations and agriculture fencing. It does provide round-the-clock vigilance.

However this technology has to be used in conjunction with cameras to make it more effective in determining false alarms and also in taking action in the event of intrusion. Power lines running close to the fence could impair normal functioning of an ‘electric fence’.

Performance could be affected in areas prone to ‘lightning’. Grass and other vegetation growing near the foot of the fence must be trimmed regularly in order to avoid this from coming into contact with the live wire and causing a ‘false alarm’. Intrinsic safety may be an issue when deployed in areas with �lammable gasses or fuels. (Refer to the October issue, pages 100,102 and 104 for a detailed write up on Perimeter protection using an ‘electri�ied fence’).

Thermal Imaging Cameras.

A thermal imaging camera enables superior monitoring in areas of poor lighting to total darkness. All objects emit thermal radiation and a thermal camera uses this radiation to create a visual scene in complete darkness to monitor and secure the premise.

Thermal cameras also provide surveillance in conditions of smoke, light fog, light rain, and even light snow. Since the camera views events through the thermal spectrum, the images from day and night are nearly identical making the thermal imaging camera a true 24 hour surveillance device.

Fibre Optics

This technology provides a new dimension in detecting and locating fence line and perimeter intrusions. A laser beam is transmitted along the fence mounted sensor cable and the returned signal is automatically monitored and analyzed by the sensing controller for disturbances on the fence.

Coverage using conventional cameras

The returned signed is intelligently processed to minimize nuisance alarms, while still detecting and reacting to a hostile event. (Refer to the September issue, pages 80, 82 and 84 for a detailed write up on Perimeter security using �ibre optics). This technology must also be used in conjunction with cameras to ‘see’ and ‘follow’ the intruder.

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Coverage using thermal imaging cameras

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Securing a waterside facility The camera can ‘see’ in absolute darkness and over a greater range. Therefore a lesser number of cameras are required. As thermal imaging cameras produce a clear image in the darkest of nights, no complimentary technologies like light or infrared illuminators need to be installed. They can also ‘see’ areas that are otherwise inaccessible or hazardous.

Further, in case of Ports or waterside facilities it may not be possible to mount cameras because of the dif�iculty in installing poles in the middle of an active waterway. It may also not be possible to build a physical fence. In such cases the longer-range of thermal imaging cameras enables the positioning of these cameras on the top of a building or similar structure that overlooks the water front.

Conclusion

Although all technologies have their advantages and disadvantages, thermal imaging, in most cases, offers a very cost effective solution for protecting a perimeter. More so if this perimeter, like in practically all cases, also needs to be protected during the night and under all weather conditions.

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Although a thermal imaging camera is more expensive than a CCTV camera, fewer cameras need to be deployed to cover the same area. This reduces the civil work that needs to be carried and in some cases the cameras can even be mounted on existing structures like roof tops. Furthermore, since thermal cameras produce a clear image in the darkest of nights, lighting or infrared illuminators are not required. This further reduces the amount of civil work that needs to be carried out and results in reduced maintenance costs.

Thermal imaging cameras generate fewer false alarms when used with motion detection or video analytics than CCTV cameras do. Although thermal imaging cameras are more expensive than CCTV cameras at initial purchase, they are often not only the best, but also the most cost-effective solution.

The longer-range of thermal imaging cameras encourages greater use of sophisticated intelligent video systems. The lower total cost of ownership enables use of thermal imaging cameras in mainstream perimeter applications. www.ind-safety.com

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India’s New Delhi University turns to Hikvision for CCTV Solution

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hey say good things come to those who wait. For Akshat Srivastava, CEO at the Indian-based electronic security company Alvarion Vision, this motto could not have been truer. When a governmentsponsored CCTV solution project at the Delhi College of Arts & Commerce and the Shiva Ji College – both part of Delhi University in New Delhi, India – was in the process of being awarded; the government wanted absolute assurance that any security products be of the highest quality.

“The government was not about to compromise on any aspects of quality for this university project. There were numerous instances of other vendors failing for this very reason. In fact, the entire process took 7 months from �irst demonstration to installation,

but Hikvision always impressed,” explained Mr. Srivastava.

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The University of Delhi’s main goal was three-fold: improve student safety, reduce instances of theft, and provide accurate 24/7 surveillance over the aforementioned colleges.

Mr. Srivastava decided a centralized analog CCTV solution featuring 6 Hikvision products would most successfully, and economically, satisfy these goals.

Taking advantage of this camera’s compact design, and placed throughout the colleges’ corridors, is the DS-2CC5192P Low-Light Dome Camera. Since no cameras are located within classrooms, the DS-2CC5192P’s role takes on added importance. As such, great resolution clarity was required to identify students and faculty from others that should not be inside university premises. The DS-2CC5192P’s 650 TVL provides the required high resolution demanded for this task.

Additionally, while the bulk of the University adheres to conventional 10 – 5 working hours, this dome’s Super Low Illumination feature often is not needed.

However, noting the similarity in model number, Hikvision’s DS2CC5192P-IR3 IR Weather-Proof Dome Camera is duly tasked with a similar objective; but one that carries a sizable caveat.

As noted, the majority of the University’s corridors are www.ind-safety.com

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unoccupied, but for an important series of these corridors, additional coverage is needed. In this case, the DS-2CC5192P-IR3’s up-to 40 meters of IR range and 650 TVL high resolution is invaluable for security personnel to monitor; and – if needed – provide indisputable video evidence, after the fact.

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Paralleling these are two other Hikvision models: the DS-2CC192PIR3 IR Bullet Camera and the DS-2CC192P-IR5 IR Bullet Camera. But unlike the previous 5192P models that are used for the colleges’ indoor corridors, these DS2CC192P-IR models are responsible for protecting Delhi University’s outdoor areas.

In particular, both models are placed at the university’s main gate, college entrances and exits, and perimeter areas (including open grounds, such as playing �ields and the students’ quad).

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However, due to the logistical reality of this solution being located in India, these perimeter aspects take on an additional challenge – namely climate. Mr. Srivastava explained, “India’s weather can be absolutely brutal. The daytime conditions are almost diametrically opposed to the nighttime conditions. In effect, these cameras go through scorching heat in the day and bitter cold in the evening. Additionally, there are the monsoon seasons that inundate India with rain and humidity.”

As such, both cameras’ IP66 rating is essential to not only operate – but continue successfully operating – outside on New Delhi University’s campus.

Additionally, while both cameras have the same “general” responsibilities, there are marked differences – hence the differing IR ranges.

For the DS-2CC192P-IR3, and its differing IR range of upto a maximum of 60 meters, it is perfect for the colleges’ entrances

and similarly-tasked perimeter locations. However, for surveillance needs requiring a longer distance, the DS-2CC192P-IR5’s 50 to 60 meters of IR range is perfect. In the case of this university, the main exit provides a perfect example of this need: an area requiring extended coverage to identify, and track, leaving individuals.

Either way, both cameras’ excellent resolution (650 TVL high resolution for the DS-2CC192P-IR3 and 420/480/540TVL for the DS2CC192P-IR5) provide the detailed clarity necessary for security personnel to successfully accomplish their goals.

Finally, Hikvision’s DS7204HVI-SN and 7208HVI-SN Standalone DVR models are connected to LAN cables and LCD screens in the security guard’s of�ice and in select university administrators’ of�ices. Regardless, 4/8/16-ch synchronous playback and up-to 4CIF resolution recording allow of�icials the ability to immediately, and clearly, view the many Hikvision cameras throughout the 2 campuses.

As Mr. Srivastava explained, “The success of our Hikvision tools at the prestigious Delhi University has literally opened the door for new security solutions at a variety of other universities throughout India.

Hikvision and Alvarion Vision’s future is very bright in India.”

For more information, contact: Hikvision www.hikvision.com

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How safe are we in the modern high rise building?

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As per Revised National Building Code of India 2005, any building which is 15 meter or more in height is considered as the High rise building though different building code speci�ies differently on the de�inition of High rise building, like Life Safety Code 2006 de�ines as any building greater than 23 metres in height, NFIRS regards any building of more than 7 stories in height, NIST use NFPA de�inition which cites the Life Safety code, i.e. 23 metres, UK Building code intimates anything above 6 stories, 18 metres.

It is imperative to say that the taller the building is, the more dangerous it will be if not maintained properly.

For a moment if we look back to the few �ire accident in the past, the London, Broadgate, 14 Storey of�ice building �ire took 4.5 hours to bring it under control. The Madrid, Windsor Tower, of�ice building �ire took nearly 26 hours to get doused, The Chicago, 69 West Washington, of�ice building �ire took 3.5 Hours to come under control.

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injured around 80 others. More than 90 people were rescued, some of them in daring scenes in which a helicopter pilot risked his own life.

Maintenance and repair work was in progress in the of�ice and business tower when highly �lammable material caught �ire during welding work in the basement. The �ire made its way up through the elevator shafts and spread like lightning through the top three �loors of the building.

The immense heat and smoke made these �loors a death trap for the people working there: the windows could not be opened to let the heat and smoke out, and escape routes were �illed with smoke or impassable on account of the �ire.

As a result, 22 charred bodies were subsequently found in a single of�ice on the 15th �loor.5 Hours)

The main design issues for any high rise building are as follows,

s More Number of occupants in the high rise building is one of the major issue as large number of occupants means more time to go out of the building and smaller margin of safety. Thus, if

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the occupant load is not planned properly it will lead to more fatalities. s There is always a chance of increased value of exposed �lammable materials in the high rise building because of the large population. Polyurethane furniture, plastics and synthetic materials contribute to large fast growing �ires. s Human behavior is another big design issue for the high rise building evacuation during the �ire accident.

To make the high rise building �ire safe, it is essential to install proper active �ire protection system like Extinguishers, Small bore hose reels, Dry riser, Wet riser, Down comer, Yard hydrant system, Automatic sprinkler installation, Manual �ire alarm system, Automatic �ire alarm system, Underground storage tank, Terrace tank, Ground level pumps and Terrace level pumps…the list may be more.

But in the same time it is also very much necessary to provide proper passive �ire protection system especially in one area apart from the escape route area. That is the Service Shaft or vertical shaft.

This works as a super highway of smoke during the �ire.

The Revised National Building Code of India-2005, has already speci�ied few clauses in the Part -4 – Building and Life Safety Chapter to address this critical issue.

To control the �ire in the certain �loor or area, it is absolutely a necessary to close the �loor opening or shaft opening at �loor level with proper systems which are tested by independent testing bodies like UL/ FM and which is tested as per the proper testing standard.

Let us enjoy the life in a high rise building with proper safety. www.ind-safety.com

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SEI certifies products to new NFPA criteria for liquid-splash protective ensembles and clothing for hazardous materials emergencies

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he Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) is pleased to announce that the �irst certi�ications have been issued to NFPA 1992, Standard on LiquidSplash Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies, 2012 Edition.

The independent testing of these protective ensembles used in the �ire and emergency services continues to be conducted at SEI’s contract testing laboratory, Intertek, Cortland, NY. The staff at SEI and Intertek closely monitored the progress of the new standard through participation on the Technical Correlating Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment, and are well-equipped for testing to the new standard.

The revised NFPA 1992 standard has an effective date of January 2, 2012 and supersedes all other editions. The 2012 edition was revised extensively to include a new requirement on thermal heat loss, revisions to slip resistance testing and �lexural fatigue procedure for footwear, as well as removal of the puncture resistance test. In addition, new de�initions were included, there was a revision to the section on Manufacturers Quality Assurance Programs, and updates were made to ANSI, ISO/IEC and ASTM standards.

Along with initial compliance testing of all protective ensembles, manufacturers who participate in the SEI certi�ication program must

pass a rigorous quality assurance audit of their manufacturing facility and operate in accordance with ISO 9001. Also, all products carrying the SEI label are required to be recerti�ied annually. This means that all products must be re-tested annually, and the manufacturing facility must continue to successfully meet all SEI quality assurance requirements during follow-up audits.

“As a non-pro�it organization, we are committed to making sure emergency responders have con�idence in the safety products they rely on for protection from hazards”, stated Patricia A. Gleason, SEI President. SEI’s sole purpose for existence is to assure that products have been manufactured to speci�ications and should perform at expected levels. SEI-certi�ied ensembles that meet the new criteria are now available as an option for emergency responders.

Information about SEI’s certi�ication program and the most current version of the SEI Certi�ied Product List can be accessed on SEI’s web site, www.SEInet.org, by anyone, anywhere in the world at any time of the day. The bulk of the SEI home page includes the SEI Certi�ied Product List which provides certi�ied product model names and numbers, manufacturer’s names, addresses, and contact numbers. www.ind-safety.com

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Exacq’s IP video surveillance systems link to Talk A Phone’s emergency phones Powered by ASCII Outputs from VOIP-500 Series Phones Trigger Real-Time Video Views

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alk-A-Phone announces integration of the VOIP-500 Series emergency phone with the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) manufactured

by Exacq Technologies. In the event of a distress call, the Talk A Phone VOIP-500 Series emergency phone sends an event via standard ASCII output over the network to the exacqVision system.

Based on the event, the exacqVision VMS can link to a nearby camera or lock a pan-tiltzoom camera to a preset in order to view real-time video of the event.

An event list also logs the event and allows it to be viewed later, including related archived video.

“The integration between Talk-A-Phone and Exacq is proof that a truly open platform video management system allows for the creation of real, best-of-breed solutions,” notes Dave Underwood, President, Exacq Technologies.

“Converging video surveillance and emergency communication solutions brings tremendous bene�its to our shared client base”, said Samuel Shanes, Chairman and Chief Executive Of�icer for Talk-APhone. “We are very pleased that Exacq Technologies has jointed our growing list of technology partners.”

About Talk-A-Phone

Talk-A-Phone is the industry leader in emergency communications, area of refuge, and mass noti�ication

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systems, providing the best quality, technology, and support. With over 75 years of experience creating communications solutions, Talk-APhone designs attractive, robust, reliable products, focuses on continuous technology advancement and pledges a total commitment to customer and partner success.

About Exacq Technologies

Exacq Technologies (www.exacq. com) designs and manufactures the cross-platform, open-architecture exacqVision video management system (VMS) used in the physical security industry for IP video surveillance. exacqVision is available on factory-installed hybrid and IP camera servers or on commercial off-the-shelf servers.

It can also be installed directly on compatible IP cameras, eliminating the need for a separate server. Video from exacq Vision servers can be accessed with the free, cross-platform (Windows/ Linux/Mac) client, most web browsers and via the free exacq Mobile app available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Exacq’s products are available throughout the world via authorized resellers and distributors.

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Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics drive vehicle safety to highest standards Multi-core microcontroller using in-house embedded Flash process technology enables functional safety compliance in automotive systems

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TMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top supplier to the automotive industry, announced a new member in its multi-core microcontroller (MCU) familyaimed at functional safety applications for car electronics. The new device combines compliance with the most stringent automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and increased non-volatile memory size, giving a simple upward migration path from existing parts and strengthening ST’s product line of fault-tolerant microcontrollers for mission-critical automotive applications.

The SPC56EL70 32-bit microcontroller is the newest member in ST’s product line designed to cover a wide range of automotive applications that need to respect the automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL) that are now required, up to and including the most stringent ASIL D level. These requirements are now commonplace in critical systems such as anti-lock braking, electric power steering, active suspension and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

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The ISO 26262 functional safety standard de�ines the rules needed in order to avoid unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning of the complete electrical system.

The microcontroller’s role is extremely critical so all sections of the standard that are applicable have been evaluated for ST’s automotive –safety devices.

ST’s new single-chip automotive microcontroller combines two high-performance cores with 2MBFlash and 192kB internal RAM memory, three CAN (Controller Area Network) interfacesand an optimized peripheral set for safety and motor-control applications, supporting up to two brushless 3-phase motors. The dual-core architecture reduces duplication of components at a system level, lowering overall system costs.

The architecture also provides unique �lexibility by allowing the user to select lockstep or dual parallel processing (independent core operation) modes, enabling support of multiple safety architectures that the user can con�igure to achieve the required balance between safety and performance level.

The SPC56EL automotive microcontrollerproduct line is part of the family of Power Architecture™ devices enabling integrators to use the 32-bit MCU core throughout powertrain, car body, chassis and safety systems. These devices support advanced functions, enable improved vehicle performance and economy, and deliver savings in development by promoting hardware and software reuse.

All the devices combine the scalable e200-core 32-bit Power Architecture with an applicationoptimized peripheral set and plentiful embedded Flash memory, to increase integration, maximize design reuse, shorten time to market, and reduce costs.

As part of the complete supplychain strategy, this product line is manufactured in ST’s in house embedded Flash (eFlash) process technology, which builds upon the Company’s 20-year expertise in embedded Flash. The SPC56EL product line has an available memory range from 768 Kbytes to 2 Mbytes of Flash and is currently available in LQFP100 and LQFP144 package con�igurations. BGA257 versions are also planned in the near future.

“Functional Safety Compliance is essential to realize cutting-edge System-on-Chip ICs for missioncritical automotive applications,” said Fabio Marchio, Group Vice President, General Manager of ST’s Automotive Microcontroller & Infotainment Division. “Offering an upward migration path with increased memory while keeping compatibility with already established dualcoredevices enables our automotive customers to rapidly address more demanding applications such as in radar applications, as they evolve from producing warnings to taking action.”

For more information, contact: STMicroelectronics www.st.com

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Understanding the safety cabinet : The role of prevention Powered by

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In a case of emergency, however, every minute counts and just ten minutes resistance to �ire seem very great a risk, especially when considering industrial �ire scenarios: s Start of a �ire: The �ire alarm is activated and the workforce begin to escape. s 5-10 minutes of �ire: The workforce are outside the danger zone and the �ire service is on their way to the source of the �ire. s 10-15 minutes of �ire: The �ire service is beginning to extinguish the on-site �ire. At this point, the safety function of ’ten-minute cabinets’ are beginning to fail already. s 15-90 minutes of �ire: In order prevent an inferno, the �ire must be extinguished in that time. Safety cabinets able to withstand the �lames that long may provide some crucial extra minutes.

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�ires is the improper storage and handling of �lammable liquids. To prevent �ires, hazardous liquids require special precautions in storage, handling and use.

Handling �lammable liquids has a particularly high risk potential for humans, the environment and equipment.

Minor and major �ires are mainly caused by incorrectly using or storing �lammable media. Small-scale and large-scale disasters provoked by �ire and burning dangerous substances can be nipped in the bud. Companies should therefore try to make the safe handling of dangerous substances one of their continuous and permanently updated processes.

One should identify and inventory all chemicals in their workplace. Review the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical to determine characteristics and recommended storage practices.

There are several mandatory regulation that are developed from time to time around the world for the safe storage and use of �lammables and Remarks Ecosafe cabinets are compliant to the EN14470-1 which is a stricter norm compared to FM/OSHA

The EN14470-1 “30 min” rated cabinet is placed in a �ire room for 30 mins at an external temperature of 800 degrees C (ISO834) and the inside temperature cannot exceed 180 deg C.

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Double Wall Steel, with grid on the ventilation that stops the �lames, but not High Pressure Laminate the heating, not self closing (HPL) with thermal expanding seal, self closing device of the doors on all models device of the doors and of the ventilation 38mm

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Compulsory Self closing doors, fuse link which closes at 50 deg C

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Automatic closing of the Grid for stopping �lame ventilation if T° reach 50°C and not heating

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Insulated panel �ire proof

HPL Panels are prepared in accordance with the EN14322 & EN14323 norms where it is classi�ied at level M1 for �lammability performance.

No risk of corrosion as no steel is used

Double wall in steel with thermic bridges that conduct automatically heating inside the cabinet combustibles. The European Norms EN 14470-1 and EN 14470-2 are the strictest existing norms in the �ield.

Norms and Regulation :

FM (FACTORY MUTUAL) : Offers worldwide industrial and commercial product certi�ication andtesting services through its business unit FM Approvals. Recognized and respected across the globe, FM approvals certi�ication assures customers that a product has been objectively tested and conforms to the highest national standards.

The FM certi�ication requires a �ireresistance of 10 minutes for Safety cabinets, according to the heating curve NFPA 251-1969.

European Norm EN 14470-1 and EN 14470-2 : It is applicable for storage of �lammables in laboratories and highly �lammable chemicals. The �lammables used in laboratories must be stored in one or several safety cabinets which are �ireresistant for 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes (please refer to our catalogue “EN14470” : Safety cabinets tested and certi�ied EN 14470-1 or 14470-2).

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Flammable safety cabinets are a must at the work place in order to assure and provide protection to workers and also reduce �ire accidents. All these efforts are directed towards enhancing the productivity of the workers as well as the workplace.

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of safety products that offers the widest range of the world in this �ield, from storage (with our safety storage cabinets) to manipulation of chemicals (with our ductless fume hoods).

Specialized for more than 30 years in chemicals manipulation and

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storage for industries, laboratories and universities.

For many years, we have tried to improve our quality and offer, and to follow the direct line of development by respecting: s Manufacture and certi�ication with the strictest existing norms on the market s Control and price cutting that allow to propose competitive price lists s A know-how that maintain our production in Western Europe. s ECOSAFE, stands also for: s An important and permanent technical and sales support for our partners with a big team able to answer to all your questions and needs, s A logistic solution to insure a rapid and safe delivery, s A wide range of partners all over the world that help us to make ECOSAFE more well known and show the quality of our products, s A high visibility thanks to the participation of the biggest exhibition in the world, directly or in collaboration with our partners, s International scope and mindset.

Range of Ecosafe are as follows: 1) Safety Cabinets for Flammable and Explosive Products.

2) Safety Cabinets for Acid & Corrosive 3) Safety Cabinets for Toxics and Multirisk Safety Cabinets 4) Fume Hoods Filtering Cabinets and Ventilation 5) Safety equipments for Storage and Spill Control of Chemicals 6) Fire Protection Equipments and Files Cabinets 7) Safety Showers, Eye-Washers and First-Aid Equipment. www.ind-safety.com

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Safety “Work Permit System” in organization. We may form a committee for study and after approval of �inal draft of the “Work Permit System” by committee; no change in the standard is permitted at unit level. Suggestions for amendments / changes, if any, to this standard may invite and same shall be addressed to the CENTRALIZED SAFETY COMMITTEE.

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Mr. Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat, Asstt. General Manager (HRD) Dwarikesh Sugar Ind. Ltd. Bijnor (UP)

Introduction / Preface

A few months ago, I wrote an article about the “BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY” and same was published in many reputed Safety and HR magazines. We have recd good response overhead about safety article. On demand of mass I am presenting a introductory article on Work permit system which is very much useful and practical to avoid accidental situations because based on safety assessment and cause of some accidents that occurred in the recent or past in various industries, emphasized the need for the review of existing safety practices of our unit. So we are proposing “Work Permit System” for further homework based on the actual best practices prevailing in the respective units.

Provisions of this standard if implemented objectively will help in improving safety standards at work places and thereby reducing the possibility of undesired incidents

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Purpose & Objective :

The purpose of this standard “Work Permit System” is to describe procedures and guidelines on work permit system to carry out jobs of inspection, testing, maintenance, alternation, repair, upkeepment and construction in safest possible manner. The implementation of this system will help in bring down the risks at work sites to acceptable level, thereby reducing possibility of any accident, �ire, explosion, property damage and adverse effect on environment.

The objectives of the Work Permit System are to exercise control over the maintenance, repair and construction activities by assigning responsibilities, ensuring clear cut communication between interested functions & safety considerations to the job, its hazards & the precautions required. It ensures that the work is properly de�ined, authorised, operating personnel are aware what is going on, precautions to be taken are speci�ied and the persons executing the job understand the nature and extent of hazards involved.

Work Permit System is an important element of safety management system and implementation of this in true spirit shall help in ensuring a safe

working environment, thereby reducing possibility of injury to personnel, protect property, avoid �ire, explosion & adverse affect on environment.

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Scope :

This standard “Work Permit System” shall be applicable to all the plant premises.

Safe Work Permits are usually made out in three copies : s one retained by the issuer, s The second for the workers directly involved in the task and s The third for the safety department.

The workers’ copy is returned to the issuer when the work is completed.

A Safe Work Permit should be issued only by a competent person, who is completely familiar with the work and the work area. The issuer should review the place where the work will be performed prior to issuing the permit.

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Works, Require Permit :

Normally all maintenance, repair, construction work shall be carried out with a proper work permit. Jobs where work permit is required include but not limited to followings: s Major and minor maintenance work s Inspection s Construction s Alteration s Any hot work s Cleaning activities of process equipment s Entry into con�ined space s Excavation s Vehicle entry into process areas s Work at height www.ind-safety.com

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s Handling of materials using mechanized means in operating areas s Erection and dismantling of scaffold s Radiography s Isolation and energisation of electric equipment/ facilities

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Type of Work Permits, Clearances

Depending on the nature of the job, there are �ive types of work permit covering various works as mentioned below: We may introduce a common format or each job wise.

4.1 Cold Work Permit This permit is required for carrying out any activity of maintenance/ cleaning / testing inside plant that non critical nature and does not produce suf�icient heat to ignite a �lammable or a �lammable substance. The format for “Cold Work Permit” is enclosed.

4.2 Hot work / Entry In To Con�ined Space Permit and clearances Hot Work Permit is required for carrying out any hazardous activity, high speed steam or during which produces suf�icient heat to cause �ire in a in�lammable air-vapour mixture. Entry to Con�ined Space Permit is required for entry into any con�ined space.

4.3 Excavation Permit and Clearances Excavation permit is required for carrying out any excavation inside plant. Wherever temporary closure of road / cutting of road or blockage of main roads is required in a section or unit. The necessary approval shall be obtained in proper format for “Road or Site Closure”.

4.4 “Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit and Clearances For all electrical isolation and energisation of electrical equipments Permit is required. To work on High Tension (HT) and Low Tension (LT) line and / or equipment is required. For Trip reset of HT and LT equipment, the clearance shall be taken on format.

4.5 Working at Height Permit For all working at height (of 2M or above) a permit for “Working at Height” is required. Before erection, when scaffold materials are kept at site of erection, “Pre Erection Checklist for Scaffold” shall be carried out in prescribed form. All tubular scaffolds needs to checked and certi�ied before being used. The medical certi�icate

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for workmen, required to work at height is required.

4.6 Works Exempted / Partially Exempted from Requirement of Permit s Routine work carried out by operations Dept. personnel (e.g. pump change over, furnace lighting, operating valves etc.). It is considered that safety measures are built-in in system while carrying out above works and covered in Operating manuals. s Routine work carried out on equipment taken into workshop by maintenance dept. and routine operation of workshop equipment (except hot work permit). s Routine testing of samples and handling chemicals in Quality Control Laboratory (except hot work permit). s Jobs carried out during emergencies (�ire/ explosion, rescue, uncontrolled release of hazardous chemicals etc.) to control the emergency. s Work carried out at construction site with management approval (except permit for hot work, radiography and working at height)

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General Requirements of Work Permit

5.1 All maintenance/ alteration/ construction jobs in the plant shall be carried out under valid “Permit to Work” only. Normally operating personnel do not require work permit for carrying out routine work, however in exceptional cases where they are likely to be exposed to certain risks, work permit is required. The requirement of work permit in such cases is to be decided by Safety Of�icer / Zone Incharge of the area/ section in-charge.

5.2 Separate permit should be issued for each job.

Multiple jobs in a single permit are prohibited, except Entry to con�ined space and hot work inside the con�ined space in particular equipment. In such cases a composite permit can be issued and permit must address all the applicable aspects for both the works.

5.3 Permits and clearances shall be in printed forms, in duplicate or triplicate, depending on nature of job, serially numbered, Format Number and different colour code should be adopted for different types of permits and clearances.

5.4 Duly signed “Dos and Don’ts” for related jobs shall be attached with each permit and safety guidelines mentioned shall be complied at work site. (Committee may suggest during study period) 5.5 Depending on nature of jobs, type of permit required shall be decided.

5.6 Working at Height Permit’ shall be required for working at a height of 2.0 meters and above on a temporary structure or on a �ixed structure, not meant www.ind-safety.com

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for carrying out particular job safely.

1) For all scaffolds, pre-erection checklist in prescribed form shall be carried out before start of erection and the safety guidelines shall be complied.

2) Safety harness with lifelines secured chain pulley, hoist with a �ixed structure is a must for working at height.

3) Provision of safety net should also be made.

4) All scaffolds shall be checked and certi�ied in prescribed form before use.

5) The workmen involved in working at height should have medical certi�icate from a doctor.

6) Permit for working at height jobs, the following is to be ensured: s All tools should be carried in tool kits to avoid their falling. s Throwing or dropping of material/ equipment from height is prohibited. s Avoid jumping from one member to another of a structure. Use proper passageway. s Both hands should be free, while climbing the ladder.

Bypassing the steps of ladder should be avoided. s Avoid movements on overhead beam without proper fall protection. s For details of hazards, precautions and other safety features refer standard.

5.7 All excavation permits, excavation clearance is mandatory in prescribed form. Additionally for Closure of road, permission to be taken in prescribed form and information of the same shall be circulated to all concerned in prescribed format. For Excavation Permit jobs, the following shall be ensured: 5.8 A warning or protective barricade of 1 meter height with red & white band/ self-glowing caution board should be provided around excavation site. Excavated material should be piled at least one meter away from the edge of the excavation / trench or depth of the trench whichever is more.

5.9 Provision of minimum two entries/exits should be made. Additionally in case of long trench for each 7.5 M and part there of, there should one ladder. Safe angle of repose or proper shoring/strutting to prevent cave-in should be provided as per relevant codes and safe operating practices. Excavation clearance shall be obtained from various dept. in prescribed format before applying for excavation permit.

5.10 Permit issuing authority shall satisfy that permit conditions are met before issuing permit. It is also to be ensured that permit conditions are maintained in course of execution of the job.

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5.11 No hot work shall be permitted unless the Explosimeter shows zero. Entry into con�ined space, where no hot work is to be carried out, may be permitted if combustible gases are lower explosive limit. Entry with an air-supplied mask may be permitted. The oxygen level should be at least 19.5 vol. % and the concentration of toxic gases below the threshold limit.

5.12 Con�ined Space box-up clearance in prescribed form shall be obtained for only those spaces, where “Con�ined Space Entry” permit has been taken. The clearance shall be obtained in duplicate and a copy shall be returned to issuer on completion of work.

5.13 For all “Electrical isolation and energisation of equipment / line-HT” or “Electrical isolation and energisation of equipment / line-LT” permit (Inter Dept.) shall be taken, depending on the case. Similarly “Permit to work on HT line and Equipment” or “Permit to work on LT line and Equipment” shall be taken by user Deptt., depending on the case. Clearance certi�icate shall also be taken as the case may be.

5.14 Before issuing a permit, equipment is to be inspected to ensure that the equipment/ facility is prepared for safe execution of the assigned work, the area is cleaned and all safety precautions have been adopted.

Wherever necessary, ensure that equipment is isolated, drained/ depressurized, properly purged, water �lushed, gas tested (including oxygen de�iciency test) through portable gas meters and readings have been recorded in the permit.

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Responsibilities of Permit Signatories :

6.1. Shift / Section Incharge : Carry out random check of work sites under permit, particularly the jobs at critical locations if process units in operation, Tank farm, Gantries, LPG facilities, construction sites etc. and take immediate corrective measures.

He shall review and check the request submitted by the workmen of a particular section to assess the safety requirement mentioned in the permit for their adequacy and may check physically some critical checklist compliance such as gas test, isolation, tagging, implementation etc. and recommend corrective measures before signing the permit.

For all critical activities, he will thoroughly check the work site condition (such as hot work in running unit / near lines, working at height, entry in con�ined space, radiography etc.) and compliance of permit conditions at site before signing with his experience he may visualize www.ind-safety.com

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additional hazards/ risks in jobs, which needs to be addressed and will add this in permit for compliance.

Before signing he shall ensure that conditions mentioned in permit by user are fully complied at site.

He should withdraw the permit, if the conditions in permit/ clearance are violated or the job is no safer due to some other reasons. The information about the withdrawal should be communicated to all concerned. He will log the same, report to concerned HOD and discuss with Safety Of�icer. s Check that authorized signatories have signed the permit at respective column. s Permit is properly �illed up such as period, location, nature of job etc. and all the columns of the checklist are addressed. s Gas test has been done and their reading mentioned in case of Hot work and Entry into Con�ined Space permit. Report to Shift in-charge of station.

6.2 Head of Department: s To assess necessity of job beyond normal working hours. s To assess the adequacy of safety precautions mentioned in permit and may reinforce, if required. s May get an independent check to see the safety compliance at site. s To prepare the equipment/ facility/ area properly prepared before handing over for Maint./ Repair/ construction / inspection as per written down procedure. s Ensure that equipment/ facilities and area of work are safe for particular work. s Permit is properly �illed up and precautions are categorically mentioned. s Gas test (must for storage at distillery and molasses tanks etc.) has been carried out, if required. (Gas test is mandatory for hot work and entry into con�ined space). s HOD shall ensure before signing any work permit �inally that the atmosphere tested is gas free or gas levels are within permissible limits for the assigned job and satisfy himself that all necessary precautions have been taken so that the atmosphere remains under control during the work. s Avoid giving general/ vague remarks on permit, which is not speci�ic. s For working at height, ensure that there is provision of safe access to the work site and there is provision of ladder/ platform/ chain pulley / hoist / scaffold for safe execution of work. Check those scaffolds provided www.ind-safety.com

are with green tags. s Ensure positive isolation of energy and decide about the extent of isolation required for the job. Refer chapter on “Energy isolation- electrical and process. s Permit or clearance shall not be issued until and unless he is satis�ied that points mentioned in work permit has been fully complied and the area as such is safe to perform the particular work. Positive isolation of all energy sources shall be ensured for con�ined spaces. s Close the permit on completion of work and retain the copy for at least three months. Copies of “Hot work/ Entry into con�ined space” shall be returned to Fire station after close out. s Keep your copy of permit always with you. Don’t sign the permit without authority.

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Head of Safety or Safety Of�icer: s To check the need of blanket permit for the work s Is the area safe for the job for the purpose of blanket permit? s To assess the adequacy of safety precautions mentioned in permit and may reinforce, if required. s May get an independent check to see the safety compliance at site. s To check that resources are mobilized at site to arrest any accidental release of tank containment.

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Receiver (Permittee) / Executing Authority : s On issue of permit, Receiver (Permittee) should go through the permit and pass the instruction down the line as has been mentioned in the permit for compliance. In case of any doubt, he should clarify from Issuer. s Do not sign without authority. s Ensure that precautions mentioned in the permit are complied at site. s Ensure that equipment being used is safe and accurate to perform the task in particular area. s Ensure that all power driven equipment including the cables, insulation of cables & cable joints etc. are as per standard and are maintained in healthy condition. s Make the permit available at work site all the time during the work. s Work at speci�ied location only. s Ensure use of approved type of spark arresters on exhaust. s The checking and certifying including providing tag on each scaffold shall be the responsibility of executing authority. s All jobs shall be done as per established maintenance practices and relevant safety norms.

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s Check and ensure availability of valid medical �itness certi�icate for workmen, working at a height of 2M or above under “Work at Height” permit. s Clear the site on completion of work. s Close the permit on completion of work and hand it over to issuing authority.

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Work Permit Procedure / Guidelines

7.1 Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit Before issuing any permit for maintenance of equipment, having electrical connection, the Shift-in-charge (Operation) shall request the In-charge of user section / Dept. for isolating equipment electrically through format depending on the case.

These permits have 3 parts with tear off facility After completion of maintenance activity, removal of man and material and clearing of site and ensuring that equipment is safe for operation, owner section / deptt. agency shall declare that equipment is safe for operation and �ill the clearance for charging which includes the date and time of returning the permit. After ensuring that equipment is safe for operation the electrical operation group shall energise the equipment.

7.2 Permit for Working at Height Permit for Working at height issued in prescribed format shall be considered issued for job after “Clearance renewal” is signed. For carrying out job beyond normal working hours (General Shift) or on Sundays / Holidays, permission shall be obtained from respective HOD. Working at height should be avoided in adverse weather conditions, such as during rain, high wind, combination of high temperature & humidity.

The checklist shall be in duplicate. In case a scaffold is in continuous use for more than a week, it shall be re-checked and certi�ied at an interval of every week. A scaffold is also required to be checked and certi�ied, whenever any alternation / modi�ication is done in scaffold or if the scaffolds are subjected to severe climatic conditions. All scaffolds not ready for use shall be tagged in Red colour.

All ladders shall be inspected in prescribed format by custodian once in month. Pre-use of ladder shall be a carried out by user before every use in prescribed format.

The persons working at height should be medically examines for their �itness for working at height. The format for Medical Certi�icate is attached. The certi�ied shall be issued by registered medical practitioner and it will be valid for a period not exceeding 1 year.

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7.3 General Permit Requirements s The permit is issued in Triplicate. The original (green in colour) and 2nd copy (white in colour) will be for the Permittee/ Receiver. Issuing authority will retain 1st copy (white in colour). The period of validity, in terms of the date, start time and completion time should be entered. s The location of the work shall be speci�ied clearly in terms of the plant, plant area, building, vessel or equipment. Identi�ication number of the equipment shall be mentioned. Wherever it is necessary location sketch should be attached with the permit for clarity. s In case the job is planned to be executed through a contractor, permit shall be raised and signed by concerned section Incharge / safety / hod of maintenance / process / civil engineer and not by the contractor. s Respective unit head shall issue the appropriate authority limits for various types of permits as suggesting by the committee later on. s Entire unit shall be divided into various zones as already presently divided in safety zones wise. For each zone, zone Incharge and section Incharge shall be jointly authorized. Normally, we may prefer to appoint Asstt. Mgr. and above grade of�icers designate for authority for work permit. In addition, all section head shall be authorized as authority for work permit for the entire section of unit. All HODs of their respective area are authorized to sign. s Engg. Head / General Manager at units shall authorize Permittee/ receivers for all types of work permit.

List of authorized Permit Signatories and Permittee/ receivers shall be updated and issued to all concerned at least once in a year. s All permits shall be clearly �illed for validity of time & date, nature of work and location of work by permittee/ receiver before seeking permit from issuer. For obtaining work permit, permittee shall �ill up above information and send duly signed copy to the issuer. s Work permit is a document, which certi�ies that all practicable precautions have been taken for carrying out the job safely. Hence, it is desirable that the work permit form shall be �illed up by the authority after checking and ensuring that the site/ facility / equipment as mentioned in the permit is safe to perform the assigned job. Authority shall satisfy himself that all precautions have been taken to ensure that the work site is free from hazardous & toxic gases and there is no other risk de�iciency and will remain so during execution of the job. After �illing the permit www.ind-safety.com

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format the issuer shall hand over the signed permit to receiver.

In case of Hot work/ entry into vessel/ Boxing up of vessel/ excavation/ Vehicle entry permit, authority has to crosscheck that the preconditions of permit is complied at site, before signing the permit. The receiver will go through the permit, check the compliance and sign the permit before carrying out the job.

The receiver will pass the necessary instructions to working personnel as mentioned in the permit before start of job.

Whenever a person is entering in a con�ined space/ mill house / vessel/ excavation, minimum two designated trained persons shall be kept at the manway or entry point. The designated person shall be in constant communication with the persons inside the con�ined space and take corrective action in case of any emergency situation.

In case, electricity is involved, authority shall request electrical section for electrical isolation in prescribed permit. No work permit shall be issued unless electrical isolation is obtained. Extent of isolation for safe execution of job shall be as per standard.

Permits shall be available and displayed at the job site while the job is being executed. The issuer and user section / Deptt. shall retain their copies of work permit.

All copies of permits shall be collected, signed and returned to the issuing authority after completion of the job by the permittee. It is to be ensured that the area has been cleared of all debris, scraps, additional materials etc. and all temporary electrical connections have been removed.

The issuer on receiving back the permit would satisfy himself regarding completion of the job and that the area has been cleaned and made safe for operation. On con�irmation he shall also sign the Cold work permit/ Working at height permit and keep the records of closed out permit for period of three months. In case of Hot work/ Entry to Con�ined Space and Excavation permit, the permit shall be forwarded to user section / Department along with the issuer’s copy and the record of closed out permit shall be maintained at Safety Department for a period of three months.

All permits must be displayed at work site at suitable locations. To protect the permit from weather condition, it shall be displayed in waterproof plastic cover. Wherever required a separate stand may be kept at site to display the permit.

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delegated for speci�ic period by local management by an Of�ice Order, issued by respective unit head of the unit. However in all such cases, of�icers of HOD are signatories of the permit.

The location of zone and area of the plant shall be indicated in Red Colour and green colour respectively on plant layout drawing, displayed in all main control rooms of safety Stations.

Normally permit shall be considered issued for the job after “Clearance renewal” is signed by authority and receiver. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed / extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. Zone and section Incharge of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions and ensuring compliance.

For Q.C. Laboratory and Workshop or any place, where hot work is required almost everyday and the area is safe for the hot job, the coverlet permit can be issued after compliance of permit conditions.

Work on Tall Chimneys - For the erection and repair of tall chimneys, tubular scaffolding shall be provided.

A safety net shall be maintained at a suitable distance below the scaffold. Work on the outside without a safety harness attached by a lifeline to a rung, ring or other secure anchorage. Put tools between the safety harness and the body or in pockets not intended for the purpose. Work on chimneys in use unless the necessary precautions to avoid danger from smoke and gases have been taken. Work on independent chimneys shall not be carried on in high winds, icy conditions, fog or during thundering/lightening.

All persons intended to work on chimney shall be exposed to medical examination and must carry valid Medical Certi�icate, showing their �itness for the job in prescribed form. Validity of such certi�icate shall be only 1 year.

7.4 Other Permit Requirements s Committee may suggest “Do’s and Don’ts” for each section, same copy (preferably bilingual - English and Hindi language) shall be attached to permit signed

by Receiver and Issuer for “Hot work/ Entry into Con�ined Space permit”. s We should list out and clarify “hot Work” for further details about category of hot work. Committee may suggest. s All con�ined space, where man entry has been made against permit shall be boxed up after obtaining “CONFINED SPACE BOX-UP” clearance in prescribed form. s Equipment and surrounding areas shall be checked to INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | MARCH

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ensure that they are free from any maintenance tools, equipments and in�lammable gas using a portable gas tester.

Gas testing of atmosphere shall be mandatory for all hot works and Entry into con�ined space permit, spl in distillery.

Any heavy oil deposit, dried vegetation or other �lammable / combustible materials within 8 M of a hot work site shall be cleared away.

No hot work shall be allowed within 15 M of any sample point, drain or relief valve outlet unless precautions have been taken to prevent the escape of �lammable liquids and vapour.

All drain covers and surface manhole covers within 15 M of hot work site shall be covered properly. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that these seals are maintained in good condition.

If welding or grinding is to be done at height, then precautions shall be taken to prevent the spread of sparks and molten metal by surrounding the work area with �ire-resisting or �lame retarding tarpaulin.

Arrangement shall also be made to quench and extinguish sparks and molten slag by applying water through a hose.

A minimum number of 2 �ire extinguishers shall be available for each hot work within 8 M from the place of work.

A hose with a control type discharge nozzle, capable of reaching up to the hot work point and connected to �ire hydrant shall be provided during all hot work.

There shall be either be a continuous �low of water through the hose or it shall be kept pressurized up to the discharge nozzle.

For detail safety requirements & precautions for hot work refer standard on “Hot Work” and for safety precautions during Entry into Con�ined Space including gas test, refer standard.

Surrendering of Work Permit

On completion of a Cold work and Working at height, the permits (original with copies) shall be signed by permittee and returned to the issuer. The issuer shall retained the copies of various permits in chronological order in folder for a period of minimum 3 months from the date of closure of permit or from the date of commissioning of facilities, whichever comes later. On completion of a “Hot work/ Entry to Con�ined Space” and “Excavation”, the permit (original and copies) shall be signed by permittee and returned to the issuer along with clearance certi�icate.

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The issuer will then send the permits to HOD of user section / Department along with their copies. In case of serious lapse or violation of permit conditions, where safety of the working personnel or equipment is likely to be affected, the execution of the job can be stopped by permit issuing/ executing dept, Fire and Safety personnel or any other personnel authorized by the Management for the purpose.

In case of any accident or �ire at the work site, the permit shall get automatically cancelled. Fresh permit shall be obtained for restarting the job.

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The permit issuing authority and executing authority shall inspect the work site frequently to ensure that permit conditions are being complied and maintained.

Of�icers and staff of authority along with zone and section / Deptt. Incharge shall make surprise checks at the sites where jobs against work permit are in progress. The permit can be withdrawn by issuing authority, executing authority, Safety personnel or any person authorized by management in case of violation of permit condition, plant emergency or any other unsafe situation.

10. Training & Awareness

Training and awareness programs are to be organized from time to time for issuer & receiver of permit to make them conversant about work permit system.

These programs should include “REFRESHER CLASS ROOM” as well as “ON THE JOB TRAINING” like �illing of permits, assessing hazards and correction, Work Permit procedure, atmosphere monitoring with portable gas testers and carrying out different jobs safety.

Awareness programs should be arranged in the form of “Refresher Class Room Training” as well as “On the job training” for contractors (Supervisor and their workmen) about work permit system.

11. Review Review of work permit system shall be carried out at least every year or following a major and/or highpotential incident / accidents or change in statuary requirements / norms.

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The Indian ‘PPE’ Challenge-Vis- A-Vis ‘Sure Safety’ Innovations As India becomes the factory of the world, adoption of hazards makes worker’s Safety and Health very important as not only life is important but to live healthy is more important. This is besides the creation of an environment which ensures safe and healthy living. But though this is possible where the hazards are seen or visible but what about unseen hazards?

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PE’ plays a pivotal role in addressing safety where hazards are unseen or cannot be quanti�ied: Natural calamities, Fire Services, Military operations-warfare, Disaster Management etc. all these encounter unpredictable and unforeseen situations or emergencies where the only thing which probably works is the courage to face a situation and the preparedness to meet any eventuality and this is possible only thro use of ‘PPE’.

This was visualized by Sure Safety much before and Innovations in the �ield of Chlorine Safety, Working @ Heights, CO Monitoring, Technical Textiles and the like were adopted to meet these requirements as also the challenge to meet the requirements of Global Companies establishing their base in India were considered so that foreign workers were comfortable and secure on Indian grounds.

Chlorine Safety: ‘Saviour’ Compact Chlorine leakage control kit which was a challenge for the users for controlling leakages from Tonners due to its large number of parts and cumbersome nature of assembly was replaced by state of the art compact kit with effective

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deployment in seconds was the �irst innovation towards ease of use and chlorine control for the Industry.

Working @ heights: A concept hitherto considered the domain of foreign companies was made to be the most available and easy to use systems in the country both for industry and the construction segments employing highest standards of Safety while working on Roof Tops / Structures and the like. These easy to install systems are in use today by all large safety conscious corporate giants and ‘Sure Safety’ as the most sought after service provider in this �ield of activity. The products used are Internationally certi�ied to meet highest levels of safety.

Although few of the challenges in the way still remain and they are: Process: The biggest challenge today in India is the process of establishing the hierarchy of controls. Many a times the users deploy controls without technically establishing the risk / exposures. Thus, often these ‘PPE’ over or under protect the user. The ‘PPE’ issued to workers are often considered as uncomfortable due to INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | MARCH

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this challenge. It is always not the case of ‘PPE’ quality but often the case of incorrect selection due to lack of technical assessment of hazards.

Cost vs Price: India is a price sensitive country and it should be like that.

However it is important to understand the difference between cost and price. Price is what you pay at the point of purchase and cost is a measurement over the product life-cycle. Many a times we go wrong in understanding that we need to see overall payback considering product value, usage safety enhancement and lower maintenance cost.

Awareness: “We know everything”, “I have worked 20 years and nothing has ha’PPE’ned to me” “This is not my priority” – these are common feedbacks and are clear signals of low awareness and attitude. These statements also boast of overcon�idence. The de�icit of knowledge results in non-usage of ‘PPE’ and leads to chronic / acute occupational diseases, unsafe conditions and / or even fatalities. Awareness of ‘PPE’ is a big challenge in India as participation and balance between supply side and user side still has a long way to go.

Information & Training: Right product may have been identi�ied but till product usage is not properly established or the user is not educated in its bene�its it offers to him / her and information on regular up-keep and timely disposal is not provided the ‘PPE’ shall have lost its value hence this area needs further reinforcement with the involvement of both the provider and the enforcer. Products are often supplied without usage, storage, maintenance information; this also needs to be further improved upon. Internal communication to the users on product speci�ications and limitations of use needs further reinforcement.

Statue Enforcement: The statute in India – The Indian Factories Act – 1948 has got very limited mention on the subject of ‘PPE’. Often in growing economies people follow only what are the basic requirements in the statute resulting from exposure and exploit this to their advantage. A strong Statue ensures strong adoption and enforcement of usage of the right protection. In India the enforcers of the statute which is basically the Department of Industrial Safety and Health though have undertaken an uphill task of educating and enforcing still have a lot to be done and they also recognize their own limitations to enforce this issue as

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there are different priorities before them.

Standards: As we all know that BIS - ISI is the organization governing standards of ‘PPE’ though it is a well known fact that a majority of the standards need an update. The modern ‘PPE’ which are largely used are yet not covered. The standards which exist are not more than replicas of international standards though it may be dif�icult in practice to follow / implement them in India.

The most important fact is that working conditions of a typical Indian worker vis-à-vis his counterpart in any developed nation differs in every manner. The fact that an average Indian worker works for longer duration, in more extreme conditions with a limited budget are very important points to be considered during development of a standard.

It is time now that priority should be given not only to develop the appropriate standards but also have the right infrastructure / laboratories to test and qualify the ‘PPE’ as per Indian Standards and again these standards must be followed in letter and spirit.

The advantages of meeting International Standards

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Sustainable growth can only be achieved by adoption of Global Practices and participation. There needs to be a visible shift in the attitude of all stake holders in the implementation of what is good for them leading to growth and productivity. As boundaries of nations get shrunk, trade becomes global; it has become extremely important to benchmark international standards or in fact exceed it.

Quality It is a funny thing about life: if you refuse to accept anything but the best you very often get it. What is needed is the will to get it. The need of the hour is to accept quality which is established globally by years of usage and feedback and the Technology behind it. It can straight away be implemented in India, we don’t have to waste our time and resources to re-invent the wheel.

Cost v/s price The idea of cost v/s price as explained above is recognized and accepted as we de�initely get a better cost advantage by bench marking an international standard and the product therein.

Comfort Most of the ‘PPE’ standards internationally have stringent

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test conditions considering the human comfort. By enhancing comfort the adoptability of ‘PPE’ increases dramatically and implementation need not be harsh.

Safety Safety is paramount and apex for any ‘PPE’ user as the user depends on his / her ‘PPE’ for reduction of risks and exposure. By adopting International Standards we assure higher performance from the ‘PPE’ and thus, reinforce user con�idence.

Easier adoption by global employees Today’s employee is a global employee. A common standard of ‘PPE’ helps him / her work in different geographical locations with the same ‘PPE’ and this reduces an important aspect of training and adoptability.

Way Forward While we have recognized the INTENATIONAL way of approaching ‘PPE’, the national challenges and advantages we have to also draw a road map to reach where we want to few of the steps to meet international practices and standards could be as follows.

Adopt Process All the stake holders in the ‘PPE’ vertical need to know the importance of adopting a systematic way of approaching this vital issue. The basic risk assessment at so many small medium enterprises and large enterprises has to be adopted. The very process of establishing, selection of ‘PPE’ needs reinforcement and thus all stake holders need to insist on this.

Role of enforcers The new Factories Act is getting upgraded and is going to be tabled soon in the parliament. It is the right time to elaborate the ‘PPE’ subject and its aspects like usage, standards and the details of ‘PPE’ need to be suggested.

Enforcing agencies need to priorities this issue. To start with at least a soft copy of existing local standards need to be acquired by them, studied, commented and implemented.

Draft Standards BIS or other agencies who govern the standards of ‘PPE’ need to expedite covering new ‘PPE’ and also upgrade standards of the existing ones to meet International standards. The Indian conditions need to be very much considered while doing so. Simply adopting to a international standard may always not be the right way.

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then a local standard needs to be established.

Role of NGO, Associations etc.

Various NGOs need to spread awareness in workers and, good case studies need to be circulated for motivation.

Awards for innovation and best practices shall go a far way. Association could liase effectively with government bodies and end users to create a sounding board.

Role of Manufacturers and Users Responsible manufacturers should make few things a must in their system; First and the foremost is the understanding of the product and what it is supposed to ultimately deliver besides implementation of guidelines in every aspect of requirements for the safety of the user. This could be followed with simple user guides to disclaimers and providing training in ‘PPE’, to help users reach the right selection process as per International guidelines. This is then to be sustained in every production cycle to ensure the user develops the trust and feels safe while using a particular ‘PPE’ from a particular manufacturer.

On his end the user needs to be very careful �irstly in expressing his requirement which could be done by studying the hazard carefully and then laying down standards to meet his requirement. Then the user or provider has to be particular in internally communicating about the use and advantages of ‘PPE’ to all users. The selection criteria and the speci�ication of ‘PPE’ needs to be studied although ‘PPE’ sits last in the hierarchy of control it still is the saviour in many-many ways.

Eleanor Everet said ‘For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind’. The shift will happen only if all and sundry believe in the above and join hands in its implementation and enforcement.

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‘The safest risk is the one you didn’t take’ Implementation of Safety Standards in the industry holds true only if ‘PPE’ provided provide the protection they are made for. As mentioned earlier in my paper we don’t have to re-invent the wheel when Technology is readily available. What is needed is the will to adopt and make a resolve that we shall achieve our goals come what may and when it is concerning the Human safety why not?

This is not a single individual’s job it is a combined effort of the Industry and the Statue and the stake holders who may like to believe that if they want Productive gains then they will have to believe in the safety of their workforce as only a protected workforce can give growth and lead to pro�its not only for themselves but for the nation at large.

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detect control dc3400 SC & update of software tool dpt

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Containing the following extended loop card features: s Fast switching of the loop s Serial number scanning of all existing elements on the loop detector changing recognition (isolator required) s Extended scanning function of loop status s Periodic scanning of detector types s Integrated IOM 3322 (I-Check Version 4.24) Moreover, the range of potential controls has been extended by additional sources and event orientated aims.

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Features of detect control dc3400 SC : s Timesaving installation and commissioning s integrated Touchscreen control unit for easy operation plus clearly arranged display s Modern Software control for highest reliability s Providing constant actualisation and simple service via completely updatable assembly groups s Operation, Programming via combined software tool of detect 3004 s Highest system functionality s Support of all detector features of series PL 3000

Softwaretool dpt V 9.0

The revised detectomat programming tool dpt now contains the following signi�icant changes: s Implementation of ABF Slave, Version 3SE11_XX and 4SE11_XX for detect 3004 s In support of Windows 8 s Update tool of detect control dc3400 SC integrated in dpt.

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HID Global Top 10 Access Control Trends for 2013 Users are seeking a more “frictionless” security experience, with solutions that are built on open standards to ensure interoperability, adaptability, and credential portability to mobile devices.

The term “frictionless” is used to describe security solutions that don’t slow users down. Rather than make users carry separate cards, keys and tokens, the coming generation of frictionless solutions will embed these and other credentials inside Near Field Communications (NFC)-enabled smartphones and other mobile devices.

As an example, while strong authentication will remain a primary pillar of an organization’s security strategy, the need for improved cost and convenience will drive the development of solutions that don’t require users to carry a dedicated security token. Similarly, users will value being able to open doors with their smartphones, rather than having to carry an ID card.

To support this trend, credentials will be embedded into NFC-enabled phones, and identity management will move to the cloud in a way that facilitate frictionless user login (often from personal devices using the Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD, deployment model) for both Software as a Service (SaaS) and various internal enterprise applications. Using BYOD smartphones for frictionless access control applications requires planning and a rigorous security assessment, along with an infrastructure that supports cloud-based provisioning of digital keys and credentials. Cloud security becomes critical.

Today, much of the discussion is focused on securing the platform, but as enterprises continue to move applications into the cloud and take advantage of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, it will be critical to resolve challenges around provisioning and revoking user identities across multiple cloud-based applications, while also enabling secure, frictionless user login to those applications. Frictionless access control solutions will also need to support open standards to foster the availability of interoperable products and futureproof the access control infrastructure, ensuring that investments in today’s technologies can be leveraged in the future. www.ind-safety.com

Mobile access control adoption will accelerate and evolve to dramatically change the industry.

During 2012, the industry laid the foundation for mobile access control deployment on NFC-enabled mobile devices. To fuel broad adoption, the landscape must include widely available NFC-enabled handsets with secure elements, supporting all primary operating systems. All keys and cryptographic operations must be protected inside the smartphone’s secure element – usually an embedded tamper-proof integrated circuit, or a plug-in module version called a subscriber identity module (SIM) – to ensure that there is a secure communications channel for transferring information within a trusted boundary between NFC-enabled phones, their secure elements, and other secure media and devices.

The landscape also must include readers, locks and other hardware that can read digital keys carried on these handsets, as well as an ecosystem of mobile network operators (MNOs), Trusted Service Managers (TSMs) and other providers who can deliver and manage mobile credentials. The timing and development of this ecosystem will have an impact on how quickly NFC is adopted for any application, from mobile payment to transport ticketing to access control.

The most simplistic mobile access control model is card emulation. But as we move forward, there is the potential to dramatically change the industry, taking advantage of the smartphone’s on-board intelligence to complete most of the tasks now performed by the access control system. Consider this: approximately 5 percent of all doors in a facility today have some sort of electronic access control, and the remaining doors are either secured by a mechanical lock and key, or are unsecured.

If we let NFC-enabled smartphones serve both as the key and the rules engine that makes the access control decision, we can secure far more doors electronically.

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One of the greatest bene�its of mobile access control is that all identity information the user requires for opening of�ice doors and logging onto enterprise computers is safely embedded in a phone, rather than on a plastic card that can be copied or stolen, and without requiring the user to remember passwords (or write them on Postit notes attached to their computer screen). Despite these and other bene�its, it is unlikely that NFC-enabled smartphones will completely replace physical smart cards in the coming years.

Instead, mobile access credentials inside NFCenabled smartphones will co-exist with cards and badges so that organizations can implement a choice of smart cards, mobile devices or both within their physical access control system (PACS). Many organizations will still want their employees to carry traditional cards because they are used as a means of photo identi�ication.

It will be important for users to plan ahead to support both types of credentials in their PACS.

building access to include authenticating identity in the IT domain. Physical and IT security teams will begin working together more closely. Phones apps will generate One Time Password (OTP) soft tokens or receive them via SMS, and a variety of other access control keys and credentials will be sent over the air to the phone using a convenient, cloud-based provisioning model that eliminates credential copying and makes it easier to issue temporary credentials, cancel lost or stolen credentials, and monitor and modify security parameters when required.

This trend also improves the economic model for biometrics, by turning the smartphone into a portable database for template storage that simpli�ies system start-up, supports unlimited user populations spanning multiple sites, and eliminates redundant wiring requirements for template management. But the trend will also drive the need for adequate cloud-based security data so smartphones can be used for network and application logon. The most effective approach for addressing data moving to the cloud will likely be federated identity management, which allows users to access multiple applications by authenticating to a central portal.

Users increasingly want a single credential for entering the building, logging onto the network, accessing applications and other systems, and gaining remote access to secure networks without needing a one-time password (OTP) token or key fob. It’s more convenient, and greatly improves security by enabling strong authentication throughout the IT infrastructure on key systems and applications, rather than just at the perimeter.

It also reduces deployment and operational costs, by enabling organizations to leverage their existing credential investment to seamlessly add logical access control for network log-on and create a fully interoperable, multi-layered security solution across company networks, systems and facilities. Converged solutions also help organizations meet regulatory requirements, enforce consistent policies, and drive consistent audit logs throughout the enterprise while cutting costs by consolidating tasks.

Mobile access control solutions are ideal convergence platforms. NFC adoption will increase interest in extending contactless card technology beyond

Card technology continues to evolve from prox cards to magstripe cards and on to smart cards. Today’s gold standard for access control applications is contactless smart cards that are based on open standards, and feature a universal card edge, also known as a card command interface, which improves interoperability with a broad ecosystem of products within a trusted boundary.

The latest cards improve security, privacy and portability to mobile credentials, and users are increasingly enhancing their cards and badges with more and more layers of additional visual and digital security.

Visual elements include higher-resolution images, holographic card over-laminates, and permanent and unalterable, laser-engraved personalization attributes.

Cards also increasingly incorporate expanded digital storage capacity so they can include biometric and other multi-factor authentication information to enhance identity validation. Printing technology also continues to advance in support of these trends, simplifying how cards are produced and distributed while making them more secure.

number being secured in the future using this mobile access control model.

Mobile access control solutions will still coexist with cards.

Access control continues to converge – both on cards, and on NFC-enabled mobile devices.

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Card technology will continue to migrate from prox to magstripe to smarter smart cards with additional, multi-layered security.

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Additionally, smart cards are moving into new market segments. For instance, the U.S. is exploring solutions that implement the Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) global credit and debit payment standard based on chip card technology. Migrating to smart cards offers stronger security, and the bene�it of combining multiple applications and both physical and logical access control into a single solution that, optionally, can reside on NFCenabled smartphones.

Although migration does involve change, the combination of multi-technology cards and readers plus �ield-programmable cards and systems minimizes disruption to the day-to-day work�low, and employees and the organization very quickly bene�it from a more secure and user-friendly environment that provides the scalable foundation for future capabilities and applications.

Mobile access control is accelerating identity management’s move to the cloud, supported by new managed services.

Companies have already begun outsourcing their traditional badging projects to cloud-based service providers that have the scale and resources to handle large-volume orders with tight deadlines that would otherwise be dif�icult for an individual credential issuer or integrator to accommodate on its own. And now, with the advent of mobile access control, the scope of services is growing to include deploying and managing mobile credentials carried on users’ NFC-enabled smartphones.

Organizations will provision mobile access control credentials in one of two ways. The �irst is via the same type of internet portal used to provision traditional plastic credentials (the mobile device will be connected to the network via a USB or Wi-Fi-enabled link). The second approach is over-the-air via a mobile network operator, similar to how smartphone users download apps and songs.

Common access control trusted service managers (TSMs) will interface seamlessly to the mobile network operator (MNO), its TSM, and the NFC smartphones that receive the encrypted keys and credentials for storage in the phone’s secure element, SIM or microSD New applications will also be pushed to the phone, so that multi-factor authentication becomes a contextual, realtime managed service.

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also making them more secure.

Printing technology will continue to evolve in support of today’s access control trends, simplifying how cards are produced and distributed while making them more secure. Advancements in issuance solutions including printers, card materials and software are making it easier to meet the highest security requirements by incorporating critical visual and logical technologies for multi-layered validation, and by using multi-layered management procedures that further improve security while enhancing issuance system ef�iciency.

Additionally, businesses of all sizes will continue to have a growing range of printer/encoder cost and performance options to meet their speci�ic needs. Small businesses will focus on a printer/encoder’s ease of use, since few of these organizations have extensive IT resources. Mid-size organizations will typically need intuitive solutions that are not only easy to use but also scalable, so they can meet evolving requirements. And large organizations will focus on high card throughput to support growing requirements for staff, contractors and visitors, as well as the ability to deploy a wide variety of risk-appropriate solutions.

Regardless of company size, organizations will have a number of features to consider, depending on their application requirement and typical user pro�ile.

A growing range of options will be available, from monochrome direct-to-card (DTC) solutions that combine quality, reliability and ease of use, to high de�inition print (HDP) retransfer technology for contactless or contact smart cards, and on to high-throughput solutions that optimize performance and productivity.

Trusted NFC tags will change how we secure assets and protect consumers.

As the “Internet of things” becomes more of a reality, a new NFC tracking, auditing and origination services will emerge for conferring trust onto documents, protecting consumers from counterfeit goods, and enabling a multitude of other applications that involve interactions with things. Holders of government certi�icates, legal agreements, warranties and other important documents have traditionally protected them from fraud by having them physically signed or notarized by a person acting in a trusted role.

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status of purchased equipment. Now, authentication tags can be attached to a document with an electronically signed and cryptographically secure digital certi�icate of authenticity from the owner or trusted certi�ication entity. Impossible to clone or duplicate, these NFC tags can be embedded in a product or incorporated in tamperresistant stickers that can be attached to products and equipment.

Identity certi�icates that have been electronically signed and cryptographically secured can be provisioned to the tags using a cloud-based service, and users can verify authenticity with complete con�idence at any time in the product or document’s lifetime. With NFCenabled smartphones, this authentication process can be performed anywhere, at any time, using a smartphone application.

interoperable (PIV-I) card for government contractors, and the Commercial Identity Veri�ication (CIV) card for commercials.

The CIV credential is the commercial equivalent of PIV-I and enables non-government organizations to take advantage of the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been invested in the FIPS 201 program. CIV technology brings a proven strong authentication method while delivering cost savings and the �lexibility to choose from a long list of compatible and interoperable products.

There also will be signi�icant opportunities to deploy PKI at the door at lower cost with CIV cards. The cards will be particularly attractive for airport security. Airport management will be able to create a single access control system that supports both airport employees using CIV cards and federal TSA employees using PIV cards.

In 2004, the Federal government issued a directive mandating the use of a standard credential by all Federal employees and contractors who need to gain physical access to federally controlled facilities, and logical access to federally controlled information systems. A major goal of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD12) was to achieve trusted interoperability throughout the Federal government by, among other things, having a highly secure identity card that supported strong authentication mechanisms. More details about the card were provided in 2005when the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS 201).

During 2012, it became possible for organizations to achieve FIPS 201 compliance for their PACS by simply augmenting the existing door controller and panel functionality with modules that contain all the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) validation functions executed at the time of access. It is expected that PKI at the door will become more common as FIPS 201 evolves and there are more and more products available on the market to support it.

The PIV card is already having a signi�icant impact not only on Federal agencies, but also on their contractors and even commercial businesses and other state and municipal government organizations, as well. Two additional credentials have also been de�ined – the PIV-

Visitor management systems add substantial value in improved security and operational ef�iciency while enhancing the professionalism of organizations that previously used paper-based solutions. Visitor management will increasingly be integrated with access control systems to provide complete security solutions that protect employees and temporary visitors from intruders and unwanted guests. Integration of visitor management with access control systems enables lobby attendants to easily and safely provide temporary proximity credentials to guests through the visitor management system, rather than the access control system.

The information entered into the visitor management system during check-in is seamlessly passed to the access control system to that a proximity card for the visitor can be activated. When the visitor leaves and is checked out by the visitor lobby system, the card is automatically deactivated, and the expiration date and time are automatically passed to the access system, ensuring that a lost or stolen card can no longer be used.

Integrating visitor management with access control also eliminates the problems of having a supply of live cards at the reception desk for those who have forgotten their employee badges. The visitor system also has a record of all visitors who have been provided an access card, so there is a complete audit trail, including information about the dates and times when cards were active.

FIPS-201 technology is fueling more robust personal identification security, and moving beyond federal agencies and contractors to commercial applications.

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Visitor management technology is increasingly being integrated with access control systems.

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“We have come up with a concept called core surveillance advisor which we want to get recognition through this exhibition.”

Q. In a short span, your company has gained remarkable positioning in the security industry. Could you tell us the story behind the inception of your company and your success mantra in sustaining the stiff competition ?

Rahul Ambegaokar, CMD Core Tech Solutions Private Limited

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Core Tech Solutions Private Ltd, as a company was formed in April last year. It is the importer, manufacturing and channel partner for many brands across the world as it provides a robust link between its customers and channel partners.

Although, the company is not even one year old, our partners and members have over two decades experience as system integrators and know how and what it is to work at the grass root level.

With an aim of making and marketing our own products at a rate which will be feasible and as per the Indian market rate. We are incredibly fortunate to have the most helpful and strong team of technicians, marketing and support staff working hand in hand with the CORE family.

That you can call as our ‘success mantra’. If I have to narrate about the feather in our crown – recently our company bagged the contract of installing surveillance gadgets in the of�ices of Emerc Ltd, the seventh largest pharmaceuticals company in the world. There were several tenders which had quoted prices even lesser than ours but the company was convinced by the

quality of products offered by us as well as the after sales services.

That is the reason why we were appointed to install the equipments in their of�ices in India.

Q. Could you tell us about the products and/or services offered by your company through this exhibition – Secutech 13 ?

Since we do not have an exclusive distributor dealer we are taking this opportunity of introducing this through the exhibition. We have got ourselves a launchpad to get distributors, dealers and franchisees.

We have come up with a concept called core surveillance advisor which we want to get recognition through this exhibition.

As far as products are concerned we have exhibited the various variants of closed circuit cameras as well as we want to make Secutech a platform to get ourselves introduced to the industry and the various industry players.

Q. What are your plans as far as targeting the SME segment which is large in number ?

We plan to create a lot of core surveillance advisors who are young entrepreneurs who have the knack of selling products but due to �inancial constraints cannot establish their own enterprise. This will not only boost our business but will also create more and more entrepreneurs for the industry.

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Q. Have you outlined any specific marketing strategies to maintain this position in the security industry ?

Although, Core Tech as a company is based in Mumbai, we are often travelling around the globe in order to participate in various marketing events and meet ups. As far as our marketing strategy is concerned we plan to reach out to masses while not compromising on quality for offering products at lower prices. One has to realise that masses give us volume and without compromising on the pricing for the best products we ensure that we get both volume as well as price for the goods sold. At the same time our consumers must also receive money’s worth.

Please comment on the channel distribution network in order to reach out in every corner of the industry.

We have come up with this unique concept called the Core Surveillance Advisor (CSA). CSAs are those young and prospective entrepreneurs who have the technical know-how, want to start with their own business but due to lack of �inancial stability cannot initiate their own set up.

These CSAs market the product to various housing societies and orders thus generated are routed through our 24X7 contact desk. Our company executives approach the customers and get the cameras installed as per the client’s requirements. Also in case of any repairs and maintenance the CSA is approachable who routes the calls to the company and the company once again takes the responsibility for the annual repairs and maintenance.

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same time does not have to spend long hours behind installation, set up and the post delivery requirements.

This time thus saved can be reinvested by the CSA for getting another client for the company. That is how currently we are trying to reach ourselves to masses.

Q. Do you undertake any training programmes or do you adopt any educational approach for your system integrators as well as channel partners ?

Yes, we do undertake rigorous training programmes for our CSAs as they are the face of the company.

They are in constant touch with the technical team who keeps on upgrading the CSAs about the technological changes incorporated.

Could you brie�ly tell us about the mode of awareness adopted by your esteemed company for the end users and also how it is executed (customer meet, roadshow, event promotions) We are in the process of creating awareness about the need for security and more importantly the security gadgets. Recently in collaboration with Fever 104 we had undertaken the campaign called ‘FusFusana Band, Mumbai KaroDabangg’.

Taking cue from the recent Delhi rape incident we tried to negotiate with people convincing them about the importance of surveillance gadgets and the need to have it installed at their premise.

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“On the product front we have launched home automation system which is actually home and community automation system” Q. Please elucidate more about your company ?

Mr. Pankaj Sethi, Director Myra Digital India Pvt. Ltd.

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Founded in 2010, Myra Digital India Private Limited in barely three years into this industry. Indeed we have gained remarkable positioning in the security industry. We believe in providing after sales services which is very crucial in our sector.

If you survey the market you will realise that there are several big companies in the market offering the best of the products but since they do not offer prompt after sales services people refrain from indulging in buying their products. However, our USP is the after sales service which we offer for almost two years along with prompt replacement as well.

One must be aware that the security industry is highly unorganised with the kind of people involved – the electrician, the technical team, wiremen etc. We thus have a 24X7 toll free helpline desk at New Delhi which is available for customer redressal throughout the day.

The regular technical and market research team helps us greatly in improving our technical standards and management capabilities. Also the highly quali�ied engineers and motivated employees have directly contributed to our enviable success in a short span of three years.That is the reason why our company has gained this position in a short span of three years.

Q. What are the products/or services have been exhibited in Secutech 2013 ?

Our main target through this exhibition is to track dealers and system integrators as well as direct consumers like the builders lobby and small corporate clients who could have an order capacity of 20 to 50 cameras.

On the product front we have launched home automation system which is actually home and community automation system. It is well suited for multiple apartment societies as well. Our USP for this system is that the entire system is made in India unlike similar systems �loated by other wellknown companies who import the technology and get it installed here.

We manufacture both the hardware as well as the software required for the system.

Our earlier home automation system was wired. However, depending on customer requirement and changes in the society, we have designed the system in Bangalore.

Our system can be easily used by customers who have an Android, Tab or even Apple.

Q. Highlight more MYRA DIGITAL automation system ?

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electrical devices in the house with any IPad or Android phone. With the changing needs of the society, people these days want to switch on a particular electrical connection at a particular time. This system can be programmed to do the particular task without the operator being around. This system can also be integrated with video door phone, CCTV, intrusion system, etc.

The Chinese system is a global system to suit the needs of the rest of the world. But Indian market is very peculiar.

Here people want the system but the price must also be affordable. Our system for a 3 BHK �lat starts from around `1 lakh which is almost 40 per cent of the cost of the market rate.

Our focus thus is community clientele and we have to design products and services to suit their requirements.

Q. What is the pathway adopted to maintain this position in the security industry ?

As a technology intensive company, we are engaged in design, engineering and manufacturing globally accepted digital security products for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential establishments.

We have also partnered with world leading entities in the �ield of electronic security and surveillance systems and hence we are able to introduce the latest digital security products in the country.

We also import high grade components of well recognised brands from Japan, Taiwan, Israel and Malaysia in order to make high-end products as well as be able to provide fool proof security.

Our marketing strategies keep on changing every three months, depending on the prevailing market condition. We also indulge in a lot of advertisements including print advertising as well.

Please comment on the channel distribution network in order to reach out to every corner of the industry Earlier we

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were targeting only the system integration but now our focus is changing to dealer distribution. We are increasing the dealer network and currently we have around 450 dealers which we plan to increase it to almost 3,000 in the coming couple of years. This is how we will be able to reach out to more and more people from the industry. Also exhibitions like these also help us to a great extent in knowing the industry.

Our gradual progression into the market has made our company’s value worth `25 crore whereas our company turnover is almost `15 crore in barely three years.

Q. What about training programmes or any educational approach for your system integrators as well as channel partners ?

Since ours is a customer oriented company we provide total solution for CCTV Surveillance system, biometric time attendance and access control system, video door phone and many other digital safety systems of modern world.

Hence we are in the constant process of training our dealers. Every day we are giving training to some or the other dealer at our New Delhi site. We believe that the dealers have to be trained at the site where the installations are made as if the installation is proper the system will work properly else it will start giving trouble immediately after installation.

Could you brie�ly tell us about the mode of awareness adopted by your esteemed company for the end users and also how it is executed (customer meet, roadshow, event promotions).

So far we haven’t undertaken any awareness campaigns like roadshows, event promotions, etc. But now we are working towards organising road shows at a time in different cities across the country. It will soon be launched for creating awareness about the company. www.ind-safety.com

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“Under the access control head we are launching Palm Vein Readers (PVRs) and under the video surveillance section we are launching NVRs” Q. Matrix has gained credible brand recall among the industry , outline the journey of its success ?

Matrix, as a product company is a leading manufacturer of world class telecom and security solutions especially designed for modern businesses and enterprises. We believe in innovation and our systems are technology driven to meet customer requirement. We employ versatile, feature-rich and reliable solutions to build the latest hardware and software technologies.

We are committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries. So far we have launched several cutting-edge products like IP-PBX, universal gateways, VoIP gateways and terminals, GSM gateways, access control and time attendance systems, video surveillance systems and �ire alarm systems.

Adhering to the international standards our solutions are feature-rich, reliable and hence we could have a global foot print in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. We ensure that our products serve the needs of the customers and hence we have gained trust and admiration among our customers which is our success mantra.

Q. What are the produts that are exhibited & launched during this show ?

Mr. Ganesh Jivani, Managing Director Matrix Comsec

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We have a comprehensive range of products for the different class of customers. Our security solutions include time attendance systems, access control systems, �ire alarm panels and range of video surveillance systems.

Under the access control head we are launching Palm Vein Readers (PVRs) and under the video surveillance section we are launching Network Video Recorders (NVRs).

Palm Vein reader is a robust authentication system that utilises state-of-the-art vascular pattern biometric technology. It has a high tolerance of skin surface problems like dirt, sweat, roughness, etc. Many a times �inger print readers do not give the accurate results in case of dirt, dust, sweat or any injury to the �ingers. Also one in 10,000 �inger prints are identical. PVR works better on this limitation of �inger print readers.

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Hence this device is useful for access control and time attendance applications for customers in healthcare, �inancial institute, government, retail, defence, education and other industries. It is a highly reliable, contactless biometric authentication solution that is non-intrusive and easy to use.

We have been working on this technology since the past one year and only last month we have of�icially launched it. We are introducing it to our customers through this exhibition. The product is entirely conceptualised, designed, manufactured and marketed by us. We are neither the importer nor distributor. We own our design and get it manufactured accordingly.

Since we develop world class products we believe in selling across the globe rather than only in India.

Under the video surveillance we have introduced network video recorder (NVR) which is IP based video recorders that operate independently from a PC or other operation systems. It offers cost-ef�icient and futuristic solutions for security and remote monitoring applications. Connecting directly to the network, NVRs can distribute high quality video over any IP network whether local or remote.

quality product to them.

Q. How do you plan to reach out to the end-users ?

We believe in positioning our products in the market as per the value of the product and not as per the price at which it is available in the market. We do not believe in the concept that our product is priced 10 per cent lower than the market rate. Irrespective of what price the product is sold in the market, we believe in creating a value in terms of its features, functions, �lexibility, reliability, etc.

We strongly believe in the word ‘MORE’ which implies that whatever we do we strive to do it more.

That is the reason when compared to other solutions we always work towards ensuring whether are we doing it more and is our customer gaining more value out of it.

Q. Please comment on the channel distribution network in order to reach out in every corner of the industry ?

The palm vein readers can be used for two speci�ic applications – industrial application where the normal �inger print reader cannot work. These include warehouses, of�ices, etc.

The other applications is the high sensitive security applications which include the power plants, nuclear stations, strong rooms of the banks, government defence organisations, laboratories, etc. This system works even if the quality of the �inger is not good but high security is required.

Matrix markets its products primarily through its strong distribution network of channel partners. We have nearly 500 channel partners spread across the globe who are busy marketing, selling and supporting Matrix products. Not only in India but our products are available in other countries of Europe, America, Middle-East, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Our marketing team works closely with these channel partners to ensure that the products serve the communication needs of the customers ef�iciently, faster and longer. We also have a special customer care department which provides prompt assistance to the customers.

We are primarily focussed on business customers and do not deal with individual customers or even on the network side customers. Historically we are a telecom company and have been dealing with big business customers only. Our basic clientele includes factories, of�ices, warehouses, manufacturing companies, banking and �inancial institutes, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Our products like the access control and time attendance and video surveillance are targeted at these customers. Business customer is the key person for our company and we strive towards providing the best

We are basically a product company and hence we do not do system integration. We closely work with our partners when we take our products to the market.

Training our partners is an on-going process.

We have a dedicated full-�ledged training centre at Vadodara manned by well-trained and ef�icient engineers. The centre constantly provides technical assistance to the channel partners and customers during installation, operation and maintenance of the products.

Q. Who are your prospective target customers ?

Q. What are your plans as far as targeting the SME segment which is large in number ?

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Q. Do you undertake any training programmes or do you adopt any educational approach for your system integrators as well as channel partners ?

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW PHOTO FEATURE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW-India’s leading monthly magazine on fire safety & electronic security had witnessed the success story of SECUTECH 2013, MMRDA Ground BKC, Mumbai on 28th Feb - 02nd March, 2013. This conglomeration of whos of who of security industry was the perfect platform to do networking among buyers & sellers. We are glad to share some of the eye-winessed glimpses of the event to the industry as an exclusive photo feature.

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I N D U S T R Y U P D A T E

TECHNOLOGY s

Perimeter Security : For the better tomorrow

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Perimeter Security : For the better tomorrow

The global PID&PS (Physical Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems) market comprising alarm system, access control and perimeter security has recovered post recession and is showing a promising growth; owing to revived commercial projects and technical advancement in the �ield.

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erimeter Security is de�ined as : ‘a perimeter is the forti�ied boundary of the network’ that might include the following aspects:

Border routers :

The network perimeter is the point where an organization’s managed network interfaces with untrusted networks. Many people assume that this only means the connection between their internal network and the Internet, but that de�inition is too narrow. From a defense-in-depth perspective, the network perimeter encompasses every point where the internal network is connected to networks and hosts that are not managed by the organization’s IT team.

This includes connections to the Internet, business partners, virtual private networks (VPN), and dial-up connections. The types of devices found in the perimeter include VPN clients and VPN servers, remote access servers (RAS) and RAS clients, border routers, �irewalls, network intrusion detection systems (NIDS), and proxy servers.

Properly con�igured �irewalls and border routers are the cornerstone for perimeter security, but all of the devices listed earlier must be properly secured because the entire network is put at risk when any one of them is compromised.

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the Internet, organizations have to make some of their business applications and data accessible through the Internet.

Traditional packet-�iltering �irewalls are great at blocking network ports and computer addresses, but ports must be opened for the business applications; this means that your organization needs �irewalls or proxy servers that are application-aware and capable of �iltering network traf�ic at the application layer.

Firewalls :

An Internet �irewall can help prevent attackers and network worms from compromising your mobile users through the Internet. The use of this technology is critical in preventing remote or travelling users from

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unknowingly transmitting malicious programs. Windows XP includes a built-in �irewall called the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) that provides this functionality.

By default, it is disabled.

Microsoft originally designed ICF for home users instead of businesses, but for many organizations ICF can provide an additional layer of protection against network-based attacks, such as worms and denialof-service attacks.

Because it was designed for the

home environment, there are some limitations to ICF that organizations must consider before enabling it throughout their enterprise. ICF does not have the rich feature set provided by many third-party products. This is because ICF is intended only as a basic intrusion prevention feature.

ICF prevents people from gathering data about the personal computer and blocks unsolicited connection attempts. ICF does not provide �iltering of outbound network traf�ic.

Controlling outbound network traf�ic can stop spyware from transmitting sensitive information and slow down or stop the spread of worms.

When deployed in a business environment, the default settings in ICF may affect some enterprise management tools, such as Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) or the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. ICF will also cause network browsing and viewing My Network Neighborhood to fail because the Master Browser computer is unable to connect back to the client computer to send the Browse list.

Other problems with network applications are likely to appear when ICF is enabled. Organizations will have to calculate the bene�it of increased security with reduced �lexibility for end users.

Many of these dif�iculties are addressed by implementing a third-party distributed �irewall (DFW), which is discussed in the “Distributed Firewall” section of this paper. While these limitations with ICF can be challenging, for organizations with no DFW, ICF can signi�icantly reduce the risk of network-based attacks.

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IDPSes typically record information related to observed events, notify security administrators of important observed events, and produce reports. Many IDPSes can also respond to a detected threat by attempting to prevent it from succeeding. They use several response techniques, which involve the IDPS stopping the attack itself, changing the security environment (e.g. recon�iguring a �irewall), or changing the attack’s content

IPSes :

IDSs (intrusion systems) :

detection

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and produces reports to a management station.

Some systems may attempt to stop an intrusion attempt but this is neither required nor expected of a monitoring system. Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) are primarily focused on identifying possible incidents, logging information about them, and reporting attempts.

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necessary addition to the security infrastructure of nearly every organization.

Intrusion prevention systems (IPS), also known as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious activity.

The main functions of intrusion prevention systems are to identify malicious activity, log information about said activity, attempt to block/ stop activity, and report activity.

Intrusion prevention systems are considered extensions of intrusion detection systems because they both monitor network traf�ic and/or system activities for malicious activity. The main differences are, unlike intrusion detection systems,

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The term software architecture denotes the high-level structure of a software system. It can be de�ined as the set of structures needed to reason about the software system, which comprise software elements, the relations between them, and the properties of both elements and relations. The term Software architecture also denotes the set of practices used to select, de�ine or design a software architecture.

DMZs and screened subnets :

intrusion prevention systems are placed in-line and are able to actively prevent/block intrusions that are detected. More speci�ically, IPS can take such actions as sending an alarm, dropping the malicious packets, resetting the connection and/or blocking the traf�ic from the offending IP address. An IPS can also correct Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors, unfragment packet streams, prevent TCP sequencing issues, and clean up unwanted transport and network layer options.

combination of the two. The VPN connection across the Internet is technically a wide area network (WAN) link between the sites but appears to the user as a private network link—hence the name “virtual private network”.

Software architecture :

In military terms, a demilitarized zone (DMZ) is an area, usually the frontier or boundary between two or more military powers (or alliances), where military activity is not permitted, usually by peace treaty, armistice, or other bilateral or multilateral agreement. Often the demilitarized zone lies upon a line of control and forms a de facto international border.

Several demilitarized zones have also unintentionally become wildlife preserves, because the land on which they are located is dangerous for construction, and less exposed to human disturbance or hunting. See Korean Demilitarized

VPN devices :

A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network and the resources contained in the network across public networks like the Internet. It enables a host computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were a private network with all the functionality, security and management policies of the private network.[1] This is done by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, encryption, or a www.ind-safety.com

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Zone, Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge Generally, the term “demilitarized” means converted to non-military use or purpose, or returned to a demilitarized �ield. The term is often used in former Soviet republics both in Western and local (transliterated) languages.

Screened Subnet - A subnet behind a screening router. The degree to which the subnet may be accessed depends on the screening rules in the router.

Overview :

As everyone in the IT industry is aware, recent months have seen a sharp increase in criminal attacks on the world’s computer systems.

The nature of the risk is changing quickly and becoming more and more serious.

Criminal hackers are becoming more sophisticated, and the proliferation of high-speed broadband connections - a very positive development in all other respects - creates an environment in which a virus or worm can spread incredibly fast, affecting businesses and consumers more quickly and signi�icantly than ever before.

While no software is immune from these criminal attacks, computers can be set up and maintained in ways that minimize risk—but to date, it has been too dif�icult, complicated, or challenging to manage the existing security tools (both those from Microsoft and those from third parties), many of which are, when appropriately implemented, highly effective at preventing or mitigating the impact of computer attacks.

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that they expect us to do more, and we’re listening: we’re working in multiple ways to innovate and address the problem. One of these efforts is providing additional deep technical guidance around security.

With the increasing popularity of the Internet and the prevalence of borderless networks, understanding information system security and implementing effective countermeasures is becoming ever more important. Attackers and virus writers are constantly on the prowl for new system and organizational process weaknesses that can be exploited.

Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to substantial losses.

Types of losses that can arise out of poor security include: the cost to rebuild, repair, or replace damaged systems; the loss of business assets, such as intellectual property or trade secrets; the productivity cost from unplanned downtime; liability and possible �ines associated with the failure to comply with information protection laws and regulations; and the erosion of con�idence and trust from customers, partners, and associates.

According to The National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace report, published in September 2002, “A digital disaster strikes some enterprise every day. Infrastructure disruptions have cascading impacts, multiplying their cyber and physical effects.” Every organization should regularly undergo a security assessment of their information system’s design and vulnerabilities. What is presumed secure today may not be secure enough tomorrow, and so information system security should be viewed not as a �inal destination, but as a continuing journey.

This paper provides an overview of the prescriptive security documentation that is currently available from Microsoft.

To provide the most thorough summary, the paper is organized around a security model that represents our overall content strategy. A limited number of links will guide the reader to the most authoritative content that is currently available for each element of the model. You will notice that there are only a small number links to white papers, Knowledge Base articles, or product documentation.

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have heard our customers tell us that while documents that explain how a feature or technology works are great, we also need to publish guides that are actionable and can be put to use immediately. We have also heard that the prescriptive guides we have been publishing are extremely useful, but that they are often large and complex.

For these reasons, as we move forward, Microsoft will publish three basic types of security documents.

Technology summary documents that focus on a product, product feature, or class of product. These summary documents direct you to additional information that includes more detail about how to most effectively use the technology.

Prescriptive guides that include detailed planning and deployment information. In addition to explaining how to implement security features and technologies, they include information regarding why each recommendation was made, what kinds of problems you might encounter when implementing the recommendations, and how you can troubleshoot them.

Global Forecast :

Border security systems, equipment, and services remain one of the most important and signi�icant areas of investment for improving and maintaining strong national security infrastructure. In an increasingly globalised world, the ability to secure borders alongside the ability to track and monitor the greater �low of individuals and trade is vital in order to sustain the high priority government and intergovernmental organisations place on the protection of their citizens from a variety of external threats. As the attacks in both Algeria and Mali during January 2013 demonstrate, weak border security provisions can directly expose citizens to these external threats, causing signi�icant instability for internal, regional and international peace and security.

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in multi-government border projects.

Visiongain has therefore determined that the value of the global border security market, will reach $19.34bn in 2013.

Visiongain consulted widely with industry experts and full transcripts from these exclusive interviews with QinetiQ North America, IntelliCam LLC and with SRC Inc are included in the report. As such, our reports have a unique blend of primary and secondary sources providing informed analysis. This methodology allows insight into the key drivers and restraints behind market dynamics and competitive developments, as well as identifying the technological issues.

The report therefore presents an ideal balance of qualitative analysis combined with extensive quantitative data including global, submarket and regional markets forecasts from 20132023 - all identifying strategic business opportunities.

The global PID&PS (Physical Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems) market comprising alarm system, access control and perimeter security has recovered post recession and is showing a promising growth; owing to revived commercial projects and technical advancement in the �ield. PID&PS is being employed across various �ields; ranging from defense to commercial sectors.

Access control systems’ market is poised to grow at a higher pace owing to increased security concerns and in�lating security budgets all over the world as compared to the intruder alarm systems and perimeter security systems market.

Biometrics is the major contributor to access controls market.

Biometrics technology improves the effectiveness of identi�ication and authentication processes, refurbishes control access to physical and electronic resources, and advances the security of information systems. An emerging trend with respect to the intrusion detection & prevention system market is the demand for integrated solutions that integrate immediate onsite response with electronic security and alarm systems.

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intruder alarm and perimeter security systems respectively. The access control market is expected to grow at a higher CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) as compared to the other two systems during the forecasted period. America is leading the total PID&PS market; followed

by APAC and Europe respectively. In the market of ROW, Middle East and Africa are the largest contributors.

The current size of the physical intrusion detection and prevention system market and also forecasts the same from 2012 to 2017, is very positive.

Global PID&PS market is estimated to reach $16.3 billion by 2017, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2012 to 2017.

This growth is mainly attributed to heightened security concerns backed by government and regulatory mandates.

The market is, however, facing the issues of technological dormancy and high cost.

At the same time, increasing number of regional regulatory compliances is seen as a major impediment to market growth.

There is also a detailed analysis of growth opportunities, key drivers, and restraints of the market; along with emerging industry trends. The physical intrusion detection and prevention systems market is segmented into markets by technology such as intruder alarm system, perimeter security system, and access control system. Each technology segment is further analyzed by its types, applications, and also by its geographical penetration.

Even by employing common sense the traders and suppliers feel there is a tremendous boost in this activity, and all kinds of perimeter security systems and technologies will see a quantum leap in sales in coming year. Gone are the days when there was no need for such devices, today we are living in a world where security, protection and avoidance of mishaps of every kind from computer virus attacks and hacking, up to terrorist activities and total mayhem are possible.

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Fire Safety Industry : Marching on growth path

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Those who inspect buildings for violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as fire prevention officers.

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ire safety refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to the presence of an uncontrolled fire in the event one occurs, better enable those threatened by a fire to survive in and evacuate from affected areas, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire.

Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building.

Threats to fire safety are referred to as fire hazards.

A fire hazard may include

a situation that increases the likelihood a fire may start or may impede escape in the event a fire occurs. Very sophisticated planning is rare in the developing economies, most fires are accidental and preventable.

Fire safety is often a component of building safety. Those who inspect buildings for violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as fire prevention officers.

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make presentations. This sort of activity does not happen in India and most Asian countries, which is also a regrettable lapse on part of authorities.

Key elements of a ďŹ re safety policy :s Building a facility in accordance with the version of the local building code s Maintaining a facility and conducting oneself in accordance with the provisions of the fire code. This is based on the occupants and operators of the building being aware of the applicable regulations and advice.

Examples of these include :s Not exceeding the maximum occupancy within any part of the building. s Maintaining proper fire exits and proper exit signage (e.g., exit signs pointing to them that can function in a power failure) s Compliance with electrical codes to prevent overheating and ignition from electrical faults or problems such as poor wire insulation or overloading wiring, conductors, or other fixtures with more electric current than they are rated for. s Placing and maintaining the correct type of fire extinguishers, in easily accessible places which should be checked for expiry dates and proper working, these rarely work in India, if they are more than five years old. s Properly storing and using hazardous materials, that may be needed inside the building for storage or operational requirements (such as solvents in spray booths). s Prohibiting flammable materials

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in certain areas of the facility. s Periodically inspecting buildings for violations, issuing Orders To Comply and, potentially, prosecuting or closing buildings that are not in compliance, until the deficiencies are corrected or condemning it in extreme cases. s Maintaining fire alarm systems for detection and warning of fire. s Obtaining and maintaining a complete inventory of firestops. s Ensuring that spray fireproofing remains undamaged, or undepleted. s Maintaining a high level of training and awareness of occupants and users of the building to avoid obvious mistakes, such as the propping open of fire doors. s Conducting fire drills at regular intervals throughout the year.

Common ďŹ re hazards :s Improper use and maintenance of gas stoves often create fire hazards s Electrical systems that are overloaded, resulting in hot wiring or connections, or failed components s Combustible storage areas with insufficient protection s Combustibles near equipment that generates heat, flame, or sparks s Candles s Smoking (Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, etc.) s Equipment that generates heat and utilizes combustible materials s Flammable liquids s Fireplace chimneys not properly or regularly cleaned s Cooking appliances - stoves, ovens s Heating appliances - wood burning stoves, furnaces, boilers, INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | MARCH

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portable heaters Electrical wiring in poor condition Batteries Personal ignition sources - matches, lighters Electronic and electrical equipment Exterior cooking equipment - BBQ (barbeque) which are open stoves with high grills s Campfires, which may be located in wrong locations with dry twigs or grass around it. s s s s s

List of some typical fire and explosion issues in a fire code :s Fireworks, explosives, mortars and cannons, model rockets (licenses for manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, use) s Certification for servicing, placement, and inspecting fire extinguishing equipment s General storage and handling of flammable liquids, solids, gases (tanks, personnel training, markings, equipment) s Limitations on locations and quantities of flammables (e.g., 10 litres of petrol inside a residential dwelling) s Specific uses and specific flammables (e.g., dry cleaning, gasoline distribution, explosive dusts, pesticides, space heaters, plastics manufacturing) s Permits and limitations in various building occupancies (assembly hall, hospital, school, theater, elderly care, child care, prs that require a smoke detector, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher, or other specific equipment or procedures s Removal of interior and exterior obstructions to emergency exits or fire-fighters and removal of hazardous materials s Permits and limitations in special outdoor applications (tents, asphalt kettles, bonfires, etc.) s Other hazards (flammable decorations, welding, smoking, bulk matches, tire yards) Electrical safety codes such as the National Electrical Code (by the National Fire Protection Association) for the U.S. and some other places in the Americas

Fuel gas code :A fire safety plan is required by all North American

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national, state and provincial fire codes based on building use or occupancy types. Generally, the owner of the building is responsible for the preparation of a fire safety plan. Buildings with elaborate emergency systems may require the assistance of a fire protection consultant.

After the plan has been prepared, it must be submitted to the Chief Fire Official or authority having jurisdiction for approval. Once approved, the owner is responsible for implementing the fire safety plan and training all staff in their duties. It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all visitors and staff are informed of what to do in case of fire. During a fire emergency, a copy of the approved fire safety plan must be available for the responding fire departments use.

Fire safety plans are a useful tool for fire fighters to have because they allow them to know critical information about a building that they may have to go into. Using this, fire fighters can locate and avoid potential dangers such as hazardous material (hazmat) storage areas and flammable chemicals.

In addition to this, fire safety plans can also provide specialized information that, in the case of a hospital fire, can provide information about the location of things like the nuclear medicine ward.

In addition to this, fire safety plans also greatly improve the safety of fire fighters. According to FEMA, 16 percent of all fire fighter deaths in 2002 occurred due to a structural collapse or because the fire fighter got lost. Fire safety plans can outline any possible structural hazards, as well as give the fire fighter knowledge of where he is in the building.

Advances in fire safety planning :As previously stated, a copy of the approved fire safety plan shall be available for the responding fire department. This, however, is not always the case. Up until now, all fire plans were stored in paper form in the fire department. The problem with this is that sorting and storing these plans is a challenge, and it is difficult for people to update their fire plans.

As a result, only half of the required buildings have fire plans, and of those, only around 10 percent of are up-to-date. This problem has been solved through the introduction of digital fire plans.

These fire plans are stored in a database and can be accessed wirelessly on site by fire-fighters and are much simpler for building owners to update. www.ind-safety.com

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Literature :The Fire Safety Equipment Wholesale Lines databases* provided are specifically designed to provide users with a uniform and consistent numeric measure of both (normally) quantifiable values as well as conceptual factors which are (usually) only capable of qualification.

Experienced users will know how to apply forecasting and modelling software to the numeric data provided to generate highly detailed and discrete business planning models.

The databases provided in this report can be used directly with databases on other product, markets and industries in other countries. The databases are specifically designed to be trans-national, currency neutral, inflation and purchasing parity adjusted, product parity and product equivalent adjusted, opportunity cost adjusted, and numerically compatible; they all can be linked or merged programmatically in business planning models to provide multi-national and multi-level analysis.

Indian Scenario :Let’s look at a typical fire event, which show how much more unexplored territory is open to fire safety business‌ a building caught fire in Sriramanagar in Hyderabad towards the end of November 2012. The Disaster Response Department and the Fire Service

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departments came up with some interesting findings (with inbuilt pointers to fire safety concerned people with a stake in this business) : s The fire was sparked by a short circuit in a shed where a TV serial set was erected. Plus, the dumping of inflammable material in the open space next to the residential complex and the lack of fire-fighting equipment in the building added circumstance to the cause. ( This looks like ordinary carelessness that all of us practice, asking for fire to start any time…) s Investigators said Baba Nivas was below 18 m in height, and therefore was not required to have fire safety equipment (-this seems odd, the rule). s The Cyberabad police registered a case against the building who is absconding. ( That shows that nothing will change, another fire likely, as the owner will come back and do nothing about fire safety) s Deputy commissioner of police (Shamshabad) said all the victims died in their apartments, probably because they were disoriented by the smoke. ( This is where the architect,

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civil engineers, structural engineers and even occupants need to be aware that a fire is a possibility, a reality, which means the need for fire safety awareness is high) All deaths took place on one side of the building. People living on the other side were lucky. The building next to Baba Nivas was so close that they could bridge the gap with a ladder and they all crawled to safety. ( Lucky is right, if the wind was blowing the other way the whole locality would have turned to ash in a few hours… lack of fire safety equipment is glaring.)

This is the most vital realisation : Fire tenders rushing to the spot were said to have been hindered by the narrow street, but also by a horizontal iron railing erected across the road to keep truck traffic out of the locality. ( Why can’t the same thing happen again and again?)

A revenue official added on condition of anonymity that the colony’s layout had once been struck down and that many of the buildings in it were short on accordance with safety norms. (This happens widely, even in our capital city - rather than wait for next fire episode, fire fighting equipment must be installed, with lessons for inhabitants to understand the reality of a fire, likely to turn into a conflagration.)

An official said the five-floor building had permission for only three floors.

Wiser after the tragedy, he said a “full-scale investigation” will be done now. ( Unless the residents learn something and install fire safety equipment, they are doomed.)

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marketing teams, they could focus on local government, and get public awareness for fire safety programmes on the anvil.

A lot of creative thought can go into aiding the incipient mass of users. Articles in newspapers, magazines, TV interview, and group meetings in housing societies are some other areas wherein the awareness for fire safety can be increased. Schools, colleges and dormitories are yet another market area. So are hospitals and hotels.

Not all are fully ready with fire safety equipment nor possess any awareness.

Global Scenario :A Key Note Market Report analyses the UK market for fire protection equipment.

In 2011, Key Note estimates that the UK market, including installation, maintenance and servicing, was worth ÂŁ1.19bn at current end-user prices, an increase of 1.1% on 2010. There are in fact a number of marketing reports available for a feel, which are easily visible in the cyberspace.

Global market of the fire protection equipment can be divided into two main sectors: fire-detection and alarm systems, and fire-extinguishing equipment and materials. Fire-detection and alarm systems consist of reactive fire protection products and systems, while fireextinguishing equipment includes portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire suppression systems, fire hoses and the agents used in extinguishing and suppression equipment and systems.

Thus an entire system of fire safety equipment can be sold to a public place operator where large gatherings of people routinely take place, in any culture, any location. The developing world obviously has more scope for marketing such ideas and equipment.

The construction industry has a large impact on growth within the fire protection market, with new construction and repair and maintenance work providing the majority of output for fire protection products and systems.

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has experienced significant losses in output, attributable to the difficult economic situation, both in the UK and overseas. Commercial construction and new private-sector housing - two of the largest sectors in the construction industry - experienced the majority of these losses.

This loss in construction activity has had negative implications for the fire protection industry, reducing demand and leading to subdued and negative growth for fire protection products.

For example in the United Kingdom, legislation, regulations, industry standards and government guidance are also dominant issues within the fire protection industry, with wide-ranging implications.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is one of the most important pieces of legislation, governing appropriate fire safety measures for particular environments, along with issues such as escape routes, training and emergency lighting. Recently, the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure 2011 has been approved, making sprinkler systems mandatory in new residential developments.

The Measure will provide numerous opportunities for the protection market and, with petitions for similar legislation for the rest of the UK, could influence legislative bodies in England and elsewhere. In today’s world commercial lobbying is used at every level, and therefore creating a market where none exists, is no more a problem, even when considered as a global exercise.

Key Note forecasts that, between 2012 and 2016, the UK fire protection market will grow by 13.4% at current prices, with subdued growth in the short term as public-sector spending cuts effect the construction industry, followed by more significant growth as both public- and private-sector construction recovers.

This is a typical situation in an advanced economy, the developed world.

We can extrapolate the same and predict in general that it is the developing world where there is a far greater need for both fire protection and fire safety products.

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Personal Protective Equipments : Overview of domestic & Global scenario

The purpose of personal protective equipment is to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective to reduce these risks to acceptable levels. PPE is needed when there are hazards present.

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ersonal protective equipment is a wide domain, we usually associate it with �ire hazards but it can also be for protection against a variety of other radiations. Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury.

The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter. Protective equipment may be worn for job-related occupational safety and health purposes, as well as for sports and other recreational activities. “Protective clothing” is applied to traditional categories of clothing, and “protective gear” applies to items such as pads, guards, shields, or masks, and others.

Chemical hazards, apart from radiation hazards, are an important area in personal protective gear design and manufacture. The astronauts face multiple hazards, and therefore their protective clothing is most elaborate, expensive and complex. The wearer has to maintain his/her body temperature, right amount of moisture and much more, apart from being shielded from one or more hazard/s.

The purpose of personal protective equipment is to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative

controls are not feasible or effective to reduce these risks to acceptable levels. PPE is needed when there are hazards present. PPE has the serious limitation that it does not eliminate the hazard at source and may result in employees being exposed to the hazard if the equipment fails.

Practices of occupational safety and health can use hazard controls and interventions to mitigate workplace hazards, which pose a threat to the safety and quality of life of workers. The hierarchy of hazard control hierarchy of control provides a policy framework which ranks the types of hazard controls in terms of absolute risk reduction.

At the top of the hierarchy are elimination and substitution, which remove the hazard entirely or replace the hazard with a safer alternative. If elimination or substitution measures cannot apply, engineering controls and administrative controls, which seek to design safer mechanisms and coach safer human behavior, are implemented.

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terms of worker safety.

Protection against hazmat (hazardous materials): Dangerous goods are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. They are often subject to chemical regulations. In the United States and sometimes in Canada dangerous goods are more commonly known as hazardous materials, (abbreviated as HAZMAT or HazMat). “HazMat teams” are personnel specially trained to handle dangerous goods. Dangerous goods include materials that are s s s s s s s s s s

radioactive, �lammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, bio-hazardous, toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic.

Also included are physical conditions such as compressed gases and liquids or hot materials, including all goods containing such materials or chemicals, or may have other characteristics that render them hazardous in speci�ic circumstances.

Global Regulations :

The most widely applied regulatory scheme is that for the transportation of dangerous goods. The United Nations Economic and Social Council issues the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which form the basis for most regional, national, and international www.ind-safety.com

regulatory schemes.

For instance, the International Civil Aviation Organization has developed dangerous goods regulations for air transport of hazardous materials that are based upon the UN Model but modi�ied to accommodate unique aspects of air transport. Individual airline and governmental requirements are incorporated with this by the International Air Transport Association to produce the widely used IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).[1] Similarly, the International Maritime Organization has developed the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (“IMDG Code”, part of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) for transportation of dangerous goods by sea.

The Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail has developed the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (“RID”, part of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail). Many individual nations have also structured their dangerous goods transportation regulations to harmonize with the UN Model in organization as well as in speci�ic requirements.

The Globally Harmonized System of Classi�ication and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed upon system set to replace the various classi�ication and labelling standards used in different countries. GHS will use consistent criteria for classi�ication and labelling on a global level.

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of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazmat transportation within the territory of the US. 1) Explosives with a mass explosion hazard. (nitroglycerin/dynamite) 2) Explosives with a blast/projection hazard.

3) Explosives with a minor blast hazard. (rocket propellant, display �ireworks) 4) Explosives with a major �ire hazard. (consumer �ireworks, ammunition) 5) Blasting agents.

6) Extremely insensitive explosives.

Biological Hazards :

Biological hazards, also known as biohazards, refer to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans. This can include medical waste or samples of a microorganism, virus or toxin (from a biological source) that can affect human health.

It can also include substances harmful to animals. The term and its associated symbol is generally used as a warning, so that those potentially exposed to the substances will know to take precautions. The biohazard symbol was developed in 1966 by Charles Baldwin, an environmentalhealth engineer working for the Dow Chemical Company on the containment products.

It is used in the labelling of biological materials that carry a signi�icant health risk, including viral samples and used hypodermic needles.

Biohazard Level 1 :

Bacteria and viruses including Bacillus subtilis, canine hepatitis, Escherichia coli, varicella (chicken pox), as well as some cell cultures and non-infectious bacteria. At this level precautions against the biohazardous materials in question are minimal, most likely involving gloves and some sort of facial protection.

Biohazard Level 2 :

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Bacteria and viruses that cause only mild disease to humans, or are dif�icult to contract via aerosol in a lab setting, such as hepatitis A, B, and C, in�luenza A, Lyme disease, salmonella, mumps, measles, scrapie, dengue fever, and HIV. “Routine diagnostic work with clinical specimens can be done safely at Biosafety Level 2, using Biosafety Level 2 practices and procedures. Research work (including co-cultivation, virus replication studies, or manipulations involving concentrated virus) can be done in a BSL-2 (P2) facility, using BSL-3 practices and procedures. www.ind-safety.com

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Biohazard Level 3 : Bacteria and viruses that can cause severe to fatal disease in humans, but for which vaccines or other treatments exist, such as anthrax, West Nile virus, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, SARS virus, tuberculosis, typhus, Rift Valley fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, yellow fever, and malaria. Among parasites Plasmodium falciparum, which causes Malaria, and Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes trypanosomiasis, also come under this level.

decontamination procedures to eliminate the possibility of an accidental release.

Types of PPE :

Biohazard Level 4 :

Viruses and bacteria that cause severe to fatal disease in humans, and for which vaccines or other treatments are not available, such as Bolivian and Argentine hemorrhagic fevers, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, hantaviruses, Lassa fever virus, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and other hemorrhagic diseases.

Variola virus (smallpox) is an agent that is worked with at BSL-4 despite the existence of a vaccine.

When dealing with biological hazards at this level the use of a positive pressure personnel suit, with a segregated air supply, is mandatory.

The entrance and exit of a Level Four biolab will contain multiple showers, a vacuum room, an ultraviolet light room, autonomous detection system, and other safety precautions designed to destroy all traces of the biohazard. Multiple airlocks are employed and are electronically secured to prevent both doors opening at the same time. All air and water service going to and coming from a Biosafety Level 4 (P4) lab will undergo similar www.ind-safety.com

Boiler suit

1. Boiler Suit : used by people who operate or repair or maintain boilers, facing the risk of body injuries caused by hot steam.

A boiler suit, or coverall (US English), is a one-piece garment with full-length sleeves and legs like a jumpsuit, but usually less tight�itting. Its main feature is that it has no gap between jacket and trousers or between lapels, and no loose jacket tails. It often has a long thin pocket down the outside of the right thigh to hold long tools.

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with buttons, a zipper, velcro, or snap fasteners. Boiler suits with an attached hood are available. The word “boiler suit” may also refer to disposable garments such as DuPont’s Tyvek suits.

Boiler suits are so called because they were �irst worn by men maintaining coal-�ired boilers. To check for steam leaks or to clean accumulated soot from inside the �irebox of a steam locomotive, someone had to climb inside, through the �irehole (where the coal is shovelled in). A one-piece suit avoids the potential problem of loosened soot entering the lower half of one’s clothing through the gap in the middle.

2. NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suit : An NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) suit is a type of military personal protective equipment designed to provide protection against direct contact with and contamination by radioactive, biological or chemical substances, and provides protection

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from contamination with radioactive materials and some types of radiation, depending on the design.

It is generally designed to be worn for extended periods to allow the wearer to �ight (or generally function) while under threat of or under actual nuclear, biological, or chemical attack.

The civilian equivalent is the Hazmat suit. The term NBC has been replaced

by CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear), with the addition of a new threat, radiological, meaning radiological weapon.

3. Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) Suit : A hazmat suit is an impermeable garment that covers the whole body, worn as protection from hazardous materials. It is a type of personal protective equipment. A hazmat suit is generally combined with breathing apparatus for protection and may be used by �ire-�ighters, emergency personnel responding to toxic spills, researchers, specialists cleaning up contaminated facilities, or workers in toxic environments.

Below are some examples of ensembles of personal protective equipment, worn together for a speci�ic occupation or task, to provide maximum protection for the user.

Chainsaw protection (especially a helmet with face guard, hearing protection, kevlar chaps, antivibration gloves, and chainsaw safety boots). Speci�ic information about chainsaw protection appears in the chainsaw safety clothing article.

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veil made of hardware cloth similar to window-screen material. The next level of protection involves leather gloves with long gauntlets and some way of keeping bees from crawling up one’s trouser legs. In extreme cases, speciallyfabricated shirts and trousers can serve as barriers to the bees’ stingers.

Diving equipment, for underwater diving, constitute of equipment such as a diving mask, a underwater breathing apparatus, a diving suit or wetsuit, and �lippers.

Fire-�ighters wear PPE designed to provide protection against �ires and various fumes and gases. PPE worn by �ire-�ighters include bunker gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, a helmet, safety boots, and a PASS device.

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communication, increased comfort and greater durability.

Richard W. Siegel, Ph.D., founding director of the Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, N.Y., shared his perspectives at “Protection 2033,” a symposium on worker health and safety over the next 25 years. Dr. Siegel is a pioneer in the �ield of nanotechnology, and his research has been recognized around the world.

What new technologies will be revealed and how will they translate into better PPE? Workers and those responsible for protecting them will have numerous options from which to choose. In the area of eye and face protection, the he predicts tougher, more scratch-resistant plastic face masks and spectacles with transparency and re�lectivity that workers can tune to their needs or that will respond automatically to their environment.

This eye/face protection will have built-in, embedded electronic communications devices and instrumentation, along with interactive displays powered by lightweight batteries. They will be equipped with sensors for thermal, chemical and biological monitoring. Head protection is likely to be transparent to enhance all-around visibility, and made from lighter weight, tougher ceramic/ polymer-nanocomposite armour.

It also will come equipped with embedded communications devices, as well as sensors to detect and warn of hazardous environments, and to provide thermal management (heating, cooling). Similar advances will provide hearing protection that is more active and responsive, adjusting to �luctuations in workplace noise level.

Hand and foot protection also will bene�it from nano-materials.

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Expect lighter weight, ceramicnanocomposite armour embedded in �lexible polymer composites to yield more robust footwear and gloves that heal themselves. And these protective devices also will have embedded, responsive thermal management systems for greater comfort, and embedded sensors to detect and warn of environments carrying thermal, chemical or biological threats.

Siegel even envisions foot and hand protection having built-in �irst-aid with therapeutic delivery in the event of an injury, and more work-ef�icient materials to enhance performance and reduce fatigue.

Obviously a lot of thought and �irsthand experience has gone into designing such PPE for future needs.

Some of the greatest advances will be made in protective and highvisibility apparel. These enhancements

will be derived from instrumented, lightweight, responsive textiles that use tougher, wear-resistant polymers that also bene�it from embedded, ceramic-composite armour. Like future hand and foot protection, these garments will have embedded warning, thermal-management and �irst-aid systems.

High - or modulated-visibility (tunable) textiles powered by lightweight, �lexible batteries embedded in the fabric will enable manufacturers to produce garments that are visible day or night — at any level of light. And when the need arises, these items will be equipped with electronic communications systems with interactive displays and remote monitoring of worker conditions. John Howard, M.D., former director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), who examined the future of occupational safety and health, claims that nano-materials present new challenges to understanding, predicting and managing potential health risks to workers.

Following our 20th century historical practices, by the time a material is in commerce, scienti�ic data on the health effects in exposed workers or the public — especially long-term health effects — are largely still unavailable and a government risk management that is speci�ic is still decades away. That is a most regrettable state of affairs.

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lans to house a new cargo terminal on an outsourcing model at the Chennai airport by revising its master plan as part of it’s Phase-II development.

Location :Chennai, Tamil Nadu Airports Authority of India (AAI) G K Chaukiyal, Member (Operations), Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, C Block, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003.

Tel : 011-24651400, Fax : 011-24610233, E-mail:memberops@aai.aero

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he new domestic terminal of Biju Patnaik Airport is likely to be launched in March 2013. Major works of this building is over. The construction of a new approach to the airport, beauti�ication and lighting are in the �inal stages.

Location : Bhubaneswar, Orissa Airports Authority of India (AAI) Mr. Sharat Kumar, Airport Director A. S. Mahesha, Joint General Manager (Engineering Civil), Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa - 751020, Tel : 0674-2596935, Fax : 0674-2596925, M: 09937384555,

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he new domestic and international terminals at the Chennai airport were opened for public use. The existing terminals had a capacity to handle six million domestic and three million international passengers.

With the expansion, the new international and domestic terminals could handle an additional four million international and 10 million domestic passengers per annum.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 2,000 crore Airport Authority of India (AAI) E.P. Hareendranathan, Airport Director Vasanti Suresh, DGM Engg (Civil) Coordinator, Chennai International Airport, Great Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Tamil Nadu.

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lans construction of I.T.I. Building at Dharsiwa Distt.

Raipur. Completion period: 12 months.

Location : Raipur, Chhattisgarh Budget : Rs. 2.09 Govt of Chhattisgarh, Public Works Department P K Janwade, Engineer-in-Chief, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Tel : 0771-4080226, 4080266, 2425035, 9406005095.

E-mail: einc@pwdchhattisgarh.com

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lans construction of administrative of�ice building of GMB at Surat civil works.

Location :Surat, Gujarat Gujarat Maritime Board www.ind-safety.com

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Atik Patel, Deputy Executive Engineer, Gandhinagar Circle, Info city, Tower no.1-115, First Floor, Indroda Circle,Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Tel: 0261-2479111, M: 09925153015

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lans to construct two new Vidhan Sabha buildings in Dehradun. NBCC will prepare detailed project report for the two complexes. The project is likely to complete in 2014.

Location : Dehradun, Uttarakhand Government of Uttarakhand Suresh Bhatt, Public Relations, Information and Public Relations Department, 12 E.C. Road, Dehradun,Uttarakhand.

Tel: 0135-2742223-2224

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agged an order from Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Delhi for the construction of an additional of�ice complex for the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. The work has started and completion is targeted in two years.

Location : New Delhi, Delhi Budget : Rs. 267 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Vijay Joshi, Company Secretary, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216,

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agged an order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of a Metro Rail Depotcum-Workshop at Kalindi Kunj on Line 8 of the Delhi Metro.

Location :New Delhi, Delhi Budget : Rs. 41.70 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Vijay Joshi, Company Secretary, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216,

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agged an order for construction of multi-storeyed residential buildings from Janta Land Promoters Ltd

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(Falcon view- Phase I) in sector 66-A, Mohali in Punjab.

Location : Mohali, Punjab Budget : Rs. 94.87 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Vijay Joshi, Company Secretary, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216,

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agged an order for construction of IT twin towers in Chandigarh from Janta Land Promoters Ltd (Falcon view- Phase I) in sector 66-A, Mohali in Punjab.

Location :Mohali, Punjab Budget : Rs. 45 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Vijay Joshi, Company Secretary, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216,

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agged an order from Northern Railway for the construction of two RCC box bridges at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Location :Jodhpur, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 15.28 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Vijay Joshi, Company Secretary, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp. IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216,

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he project is awarded by Addl. Project Director (Technical) SPMU, ICZM Project for the development of drainage system at Digha, West Bengal.

Location :Digha, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 41.40 crore Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. Nitin Jagdale, AGM (Contracts), Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp.IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

Tel : 022-25783214/3549 & 25794216, Chhattisgarh

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Tel : 080-22273511,22273515, M: 9448053516, E-mail: gurav_chikodi@hotmail.com

HOUSING

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lans construction of total 808 houses under Atal Vihar Yojana at Urga, Korba. Tendering process is on.

Location : Korba, Chhattisgarh Budget : Rs. 37.77 crore Housing Board A K Nithra, Division Korba, Chhattisgarh.

M: 09424209021,9424203125

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agged an order for construction of administrative staff housing, shopping complex & sports pavilion’ at IISER, Pune. Completion period within 24 months.

Location : Pune, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 32.86 crore Unity Infraprojects Ltd Vinay Digrajkar, Head Corp comm, 1252, Pushpanjali Apartments, Old Prabhadevi Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025, Tel : 022-66665500, Fax : 022-66665599, E-mail: vinayd@unityinfra.com

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lans construction of highrise residential apartment at Kotekar Mangalore Dakshina Kannada district. The work is likely to start in 2-3 months.

Location :Mangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 65.00 Karnataka Housing Board Basavaraj B Gurav,Executive Engineer, 1st, 3rd and 4th Floor, Cauvery Bhavan, K.G.Road, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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OIL & GAS

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hese companies would sign an MoU for setting up a facility for importing gas through ships at Mangalore.

Location : Mangalore, Karnataka ONGC / Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd R.K.Singh, CMD Hemant Kirolikar, Corp Comm, Bharat Bhavan 4 & 6 Currimbhoy Road Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400001, Tel : 022-22713342, 22713000, E-mail: kirolikarh@bharatpetroleum.in

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he corporation has shown interest to Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in laying natural gas pipeline from the Ennore terminal to various demand centres in southern states to evacuate lique�ied natural gas (LNG). The main Ennore-PuducherryNagapattinam will be 325 km in length and 28-inch in diameter, while a 290 km, 24-inch spurline will be laid to Bengaluru from Thiruvallur.

Location : Ennore, Tamil Nadu Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) K K Jha, Director (Pipelines), 3079/3, J B Tito Marg, Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi - 110049.

Tel : 011 - 26260000, 26260010, Fax: 011 -26260100

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roposed to construct 242-km spurline from Nagapattinam to Trichy and Madurai. Another 318km spurline from Nagapattinam to Ramnathapuram, and then to Tuticorin.

Location :Chennai, Tamil Nadu Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) K K Jha, Director (Pipelines), 3079/3, J B Tito Marg, Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi - 110049.

Tel : 011 - 26260000, 26260010, Fax : 011 -26260100

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lans to set up mother station for compressed natural gas (CNG) in Ujjain. The land will be provided by the State Government through the industries department at subsidised rate. This station will be set up in four months.

Location : Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Avantika Gas Ltd. Pradeep Madan, MD Manish Pathak, Engineer, 2nd Flr, Jeevan Pradeep, LIC Bldg, 12/12-A, Anoop Nagar, AB Road, Indore-452008 Tel : 0731-4222520, Fax : 0731- 4222520; M: 09827381298

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he company has commissioned a pipeline carrying gas from the just operationalised Dabhol LNG terminal into Bengaluru. The 1,000-km pipeline will feed industries at Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag, Bellary, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Tumkuyr, Ramanagaram and Bengaluru. The Dabhol-Bengaluru pipeline has a capacity to carry 16 million standard cubic meters of gas per day.

Location :Dabhol,Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 4,500 crore GAIL India Ltd. BC Tripathi, CMD Vandana Chanana, GM-Corp Comm & CSR, Gail Bhawan, 16 Bhikaji Cama Place, R K Puram, New Delhi - 110066, Tel : 011-26172580, Fax : 011-26185941, E-mail:vchanana@gail.co.in

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eader in Oil, Gas and Chemical Logistics is setting up a Bulk Liquid and Gas Storage Terminal. The Project contains additional capacity of 120,000 KL of Bulk Liquid

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and 2700 MT of Gas. This will be the �irst Liquid Terminal at Pipavav Port where a new berth for liquid cargo has already been built by the Port. The project activities have commenced.

Location : Pipavav, Gujarat Aegis Logistics Ltd. Anish Chandaria, MD Sachin Chati, Manager (Projects), 403, Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, GK Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400013.

Tel : 022-25544832, 66663666, Fax : 022-66663777 E-mail: secretarial@aegisindia.com

PORTS & SHIPPING

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lans to construct a new 5-6 mn tonnes multi-purpose berth that can also handle containers at its captive jetty in the Dahej port. Approval sought from Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) in this regard.

Location : Dahej, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 600 crore Dahej Harbour Infrastructure Ltd. D K Manral, General Manager, PO Dahej, Lakhigham, Distt: Bharuch, Gujarat-392130.

Tel : 02641-256004-6,256153, 256020, 256009, Fax : 02641-256163, 256002, 256003, E-mail: devendra.manral@adityabirla.com

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Road, Kolkata 700043. T/F: 033-24390192, E-mail: goutam.gupta@kopt.in

lans to establish new port at Bhavnagar. Consultancy bids are invited to prepare master plan for this port project.

Location : Bhavnagar, Gujarat Gujarat Maritime Board H N Solanki, Superintending Engineer (Civil), Sector 10/A, Opp. Air Force Station Gandhinagar-382010, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-23239309, 23238346-51, Fax : 079-23244132/ 23244637

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he Puducherry government is in talks with Ennore Port Ltd (EPL) for developing Puducherry port.

In this regard, initially feasibility report for dredging, modernizing and constructing berths will be taken up.

The plans includes development of minor port into a deep water port with direct ship berth facilities through private sector participation.

Location : Puducherry, (U.T.) Government of Puducherry / Ennore Port Ltd. Bhaskarachar, CMD Senthil Kumar, General Manager (Operations), No.23, First Flr, P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001.

Tel : 044-25251666, Fax : 044-25251665, E-mail: info@epl.gov.in

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lans strengthening of harbour wall berths, construction of berth platform at Mumbai Port.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Mumbai Port Trust M. V. Patwardhan, Chief Engineer, Port Bhawan, Shoorji Vallabhdas Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra.

Tel: 022- 66566501, 66564032.

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lans to develop 1.2-million-TEU container terminal at Diamond Harbour. The bids will be �inalised in March.

Location :Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 1,500.00 crore Kolkata Port Trust Goutam Gupta, Deputy Terminal Manager, Traf�ic Department Subhas Bhavan, 40, Circular Garden Reach

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REAL ESTATE

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he subsidiary of Puravankara Projects plans to build a residential project named ‘Provident Skyworth’ at Derebail, near Konchady in Mangalore. The project will be spread over 4.15 lakh sq ft and contain 324 units comprising 2 and 3 BHK �lats.

Location : Mangalore, Karnataka Location : Provident Housing Ltd Mr. Jackbastian K Nazareth, Group CEO Mr. V. Madhu, MD Chandra Shekhar, Manager, - 23/2,CPS House, Ulsoor Road, Bengaluru - 560042.

Tel : 080-43428901

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lans to come up with luxury residential apartment project at Rajajinagar in Bangalore. The project will be spread over 4 lakh sq ft and comprises of 2, 3 BHK �lats with 300 units in all.

Location : Bangalore, Karnataka Puravankara Projects Ltd. Mr. Jackbastian K Nazareth, Group CEO Mr. V. Madhu, MD Chandra Shekhar, Manager, - 23/2, CPS House, Ulsoor Road, Bengaluru - 560042.

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he subsidiary of Puravankara Projects plans to build a residential project at Coimbatore.

Location :Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Provident Housing Ltd. Mr. Jackbastian K Nazareth, Group CEO Mr. V. Madhu, MD Chandra Shekhar, Manager, - 23/2, CPS House, Ulsoor Road, Bengaluru - 560042.

Tel: 080-43428901

E-mail: admin@birlacement.com

M: 09460113132,

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lans to set up 600 MW thermal power plant in U.P. This project will be executed in two phases.

Location :Uttar Pradesh

Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) Mr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman

Manishankar Mukherjee, Chief Advisor (Corporate Relations), CESC House Chowringhee, Square, Kolkata-700001, West Bengal.

Tel : 033-22256040, Fax : 033-22255541, E-mail: cesc@cesc.co.in.

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etting up a 1,040 MW coal based merchant power plant at Pavalavasa, Parawada Mandal. So far around 50% of

the work is completed. The project is likely to complete by June 2013.

Location :Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 6,000 crore

Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd Mr. Ashok Puri, MD

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lans to set up a 35 MW coal based captive power plant.

Awaiting for clearances.

Location :Bijapur, Karnataka K N K Corporation Pvt Ltd Amit Chaudhary, Project Manager, 315 Jolly Bhavan, No.1, 10 New Marine Lines, Mumbai City - 400020, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-22072752, Fax : 022-2200752

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lans to set up a coal based power plant of 80 MW (50 + 30) at Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. Environmental clearances are awaited.

Location :Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Birla Corporation Ltd K U Kirangar, Head-Thermal, Chanderia, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan-312 021,

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Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018.

Tel: 022-24960707, Fax: 022-24960747

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FC has currently invited bids for selecting transmission service provider on build, own, operate and maintain

basis for transmission system for Patran 400 KV S/S. Location :Patiala, Punjab

Power Finance Corporation Ltd. P P Shrivastav, Executive Vice

President, First Floor “Urjanidhi”, 1, Barakhamba Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001.

Tel : 011-23456132; Fax : 011-23456170, E-mail: ptcl.itp@gmail.com

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