Safe Secure Magazine (August 2021)

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Amrit Mahotsav of freedom India's 75th Independence Day celebrations will be with the theme 'Nation First, Always First'. India will launch year-long celebrations from August 2021 with a slew of programmes and projects to showcase 'development, governance, technology, reform, progress and policy' over the years.

India's super seven who gave the country its most successful Olympic campaign.

With seven medals - one gold, two silver, four bronze - Tokyo 2020 has been the most decorated Olympic Games in India's history.

Coronavirus, unfortunately, continues to draw our attention, even one-and-halfyears after the virus hit the country hard. While COVID and related curbs have the world a tougher place, several natural calamities in the form of cyclones and floods have added to the nation's woes. But India's spirit is synonymous with resilience. For instance, we now have vaccines to stem the spread of the virus.

Vaccines have brought us closer, and will bring us closer again.

Investment and New research is enabling groundbreaking approaches to vaccine development, which are changing the science of immunization forever, bringing us closer still to a healthier future.

Wishing you a very Happy Independence Day….

Let us join hands to work hard to make our nation a better country with each passing day.”

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The next few years are likely to see a combination of some or all of these options around the world. Given the likely timing of herd immunity in various geographies and the uncertain duration of protection from vaccines (both duration of immune response and efficacy versus new variants), it is likely that some measures such as booster vaccines are likely to be required indefinitely.

Herd immunity is not the same as eradication. SARS-CoV-2 will continue to exist.

Even when a country reaches herd immunity, ongoing surveillance, booster vaccines, and potentially other measures may be needed.

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CONTENT AUGUST 2021 INTERFACE  Hikvision India Partners with National Skill Development Corporation to Impart Security Technology Training for Youth

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 Hikvision India Introduces Tech-Knowledge Talk Series: Webcam Product Introduction and Training Conducted

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 Videonetics Announces Technology Integration with COM-SUR

Mr. Mukesh M. Shah, CEO, M/S. Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros.

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Tech-Update

 A Technology Triumvirate to Help you Chill this Holiday rd

3 Generation Entrepreneur Remains True to the Founder’s Vision

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 Protect your People and Installations with 'Explosion-Proof' EXPERT TALK

Security Cameras

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 EZVIZ C3N Smart Wireless Camera with Color Night Vision Capabilities

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 Entrance Control System with High-Traffic Management 27 & 28

Mr. Ashish Shah, MD, M/S. Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Are Safety Systems Needed at Malls too??? What do you Think?

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 ZKTeco Biometrics India Pvt. Ltd.

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 How Overprized Safety is Affecting our Fire-Fighters?

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 Aerosols at Sea

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 FirePro Condensed Aerosol Technology & Standards

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 Visible Notification – One Strobe or Four?

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 Why Security is Becoming More Important to Businesses?

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 10 Facts you didn’t know about Wireless Home Security Cameras.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FOR CREATING HISTORY

 Artificial Intelligence Meets Live Monitoring

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 Importance of Mock Drill and Fire Action Emergency Procedure

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 Interactive Digital Signage as a Perfect Tool to Improve your Customer Experience

 Over 1,000 Hospitals in Gujarat do not have Valid Fire Safety Certificates: Govt Tells Supreme Court

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 Effective Strategies for Supporting Employees 50

After a Disaster

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 Mumbai: BMC Makes Fire Evacuation Lifts Mandatory for All Buildings with 22 Floors and More

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Exhibitions - 64 to 67

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Tips for the Month

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3 Generation Entrepreneur Remains True to the Founder’s Vision Foundry, Machining, Assembly Workshop, Hydraulic Pressure Testing and Performance Testing. The company's inherent quality consciousness and commitment coupled with stringent manufacturing practices are endorsed by the fact that it has been recognized by ISO:9001-2008 series certification by BVQI, for manufacturing of above products.

AAAG has over a thousand clients, which includes large corporates as well as dealers all over the country. Our products have been exported to countries such as the USA, UK, Italy, Singapore and the Middle East. Within the country, our clientele is a veritable who's who of the Indian Industry, and covers every major sector of commerce and industry

Mr. Mukesh M. Shah, CEO, Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros.

Mukesh M. Shah is the third generation into the business and is involved in almost all activities of the firm, with focus on development and evaluation of products, as well as marketing.

Under his leadership, the firm has grown to a remarkable level, becoming one of the largest firefighting equipment manufacturing companies in India today. He interacts with clients from different sectors, which include large corporate clients, OEMs, Systems Integrators as well as a countrywide dealer network. He has visited a number of foreign countries, including USA, Germany, China, UAE, etc, as an exhibitor at international expos and on professional matters.

Q. Why is Improving Fire Safety Culture so Important in our Point of View for Indian Market?

There is a general tendency in the country to cut costs on safety aspects and this leads to a compromise on quality of firefighting equipment.

Introduction AAAG was established in 1933 with the objective of manufacturing quality fire fighting equipment and fittings, and strengthen the hands of the fire fighter. To meet market demands, the company continued to add different fire fighting equipment to their product range over time, and today, produces a wide range of water and foam based fire fighting equipment for fixed, mobile and vehicle based fire fighting applications. Throughout this period of more than 8 decades, it has maintained its status as one of the leading fire fighting equipment manufacturing company in the country.

However, human life is a gift from god, and every possible effort must be made to preserve this life. This includes safety of life from the threat of fire. There is a general tendency in the country to compromise on quality of firefighting equipment, and as an industry, we should strive to maintain optimum quality standards. Government and Authorities have a major task on hand to develop codes and standards that ensure quality and performance of equipment. Industry associations have a big responsibility to educate clients and society on fire safety issues and reduce our fire safety problem.

Today, AAAG boasts of a modern 70,000 sq. feet factory equipped with state of the art manufacturing and testing facilities, which include the latest equipment and technology in

Q. What are the Biggest Issues the Industry is Facing Today? How did you Respond to Challenges Posed by Present Pandemic (COVID-19) Situation?

The pandemic situation was a very challenging time from

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Interface both business and humanitarian point of view.

It was important to keep business running to ensure that employees and vendors are able to survive these difficult times. At the same time, it was critical to ensure safety of all involved by following norms laid down by the government. We were fortunate to survive this difficult time with minimal impact (except for 2-3 months).

As a fallout of the Covid-19 time, prices for most raw materials have shot up tremendously in the recent past, and this has put the industry in a very difficult situation.

Q. What is the Kind of Efficiency you Promise the Market with your Systems and Equipment?

Our state of art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Ahmedabad which is over 70,000 sq. feet, has the latest foundry, casting technology, machining and testing facilities. We are looking at new casting techniques to improve product quality and reduce production time. At the same time, we are continuously looking to increase our product portfolio with new firefighting branches, monitors and accessories which will strengthen the hands of the firefighter and contribute to better firefighting at the incident scene.

AAAG always remains fully aware of the fact that it's growth and status is solely due to the faith and trust shown by its valued clients, and so remains firmly committed to providing quality equipment to them at all times.

Q. Share an Experience in which you Successfully Tackled a Difficult Problem or Challenge.

How were you able to be Successful?

We face different challenges everyday; however the Covid-19 pandemic was a difficult challenge, both from human and business point of view. There was not clear information available and we saw some difficult times in terms of large-scale movement of labourers and their travails. One of the first steps we took was to reassure our workforce and make basic arrangements for their stay and other requirements. It was aso important to take care of employees/workers who were affected due to the pandemic. We were able to do this by having the belief that all employees are part of our larger family and only if we take care of them in difficult times, they will reciprocate accordingly in the future.

Q. What are the Latest Emerging Technologies which will Help Firefighters and Emergency Responders in their Fight Against Fire?

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of construction (metals, composites & plastics) are being used more and more with the intention to reduce weight, improve durability and lessen maintenance. At the same time, new developments in foam and other suppression technologies always poses challenges to manufacturers to come up with newer products, compatible to these technologies/ changes. Environmental challenges of firefighitng chemicals are an important consideration, and the industry will have to ensure that the technologies and products they use do not impact the environment adversely.

Q. What is the Key to Success when Communicating with Employees and Clients?

Having been in the industry for more than 4 decades, I can confidently say that my communication with clients has been based on mutual respect and trust. Once committed to a client, I have always ensured that his expectations are met whatever be the circumstances - for a brand to survive 8 decades, this is a basic prerequisite.

As far as employees are concerned, my communication with them is based on empathy and faith; many of our employees have been with us for 4-5 decades and in some cases, even the second and third generation from the same family have been with us.

Our employees have stayed with us due to our open and clear communication with them.

Q. What is the Final Advice you would Like to Guide the Readers when Selecting the Products, When it Comes to Safety and Fire Protection?

We urge all readers to be fully aware of the fire risks prevalent in their workplace and home, and take suitable preventive and protective measures for dealing with the same (could be as simple as installing a fire extinguisher and fire blanket at home, and learning to use them). Do not compromise on quality where firefighting equipment is concerned; it could make the difference between life & death for building occupants as well as firefighters.

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Are Safety Systems Needed at Malls too???

What do you Think?

Thinking of safety, what exactly comes to our minds first are CCTVs, Security checks at the entrance or Firefighting Equipment. While these 3 are the main soldiers safeguarding us from publicly known hazards - Thefts, Terror attacks or Fire outbreaks.

But considering the giant arcade and multiple other facilities available at the malls, it is more important to understand and mitigate the hidden risks involved at these one-stop refreshment centers.

Most of the malls today are equipped with underground parking areas, food courts, & battery rooms that support the electronic and automation systems running inside the mall.

Let's take a look to the risks associated with these areas-

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 Food Courts LPG or PNG leaks are one of the highest risks associated with Mall kitchens. To avoid such fatal situation, it is mandatory to install LPG gas leak detectors in respective restaurant's kitchen.

Ambetronics flame-proof detectors are designed to signal a warning before the gas density in the air reaches dangerous levels.

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 Underground Parking Areas The burning of vehicular fuel emits gases like Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NO/NO2) from the car exhausts. The increased concentration of these gases can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, wheezing, coughing, colds, flu, bronchitis, convulsions, unconsciousness, respiratory arrest, and even death.

Ambetronics resolves this issue by offering high quality and precise gas detection solutions to monitor levels of CO & NO2. The standard 4-20 mA output of these gas detectors is configured with gas monitors whose relay output can be used to operate exhaust fans and thereby ventilate the car parks ensuring controlled and safe atmosphere.

 Battery Rooms With so many electric equipment, computerization, and automation systems in place, it is obvious that the malls are home to large-scale battery rooms.

These lead-acid batteries emit Hydrogen Gas while charging and discharging. Hydrogen when reaches a concentration range of 4.1% to 75% LEL is highly flammable in presence of oxygen and can even cause severe skin burns and eye issues to the workers coming in contact with it.

The best way to solve this is by installing Ambetronics Hydrogen Gas Detector that will activate the fan only if the concentration reaches 1% and also raise an alarm when the concentration reaches to 4%.

To summarize the above, when it comes to malls and safety, an age-old saying always pops up in our mind, “Prevention is Better than Cure”. Hence installing gas detectors is a must-have for today's malls to ensure that their consumers feel welcomed and safe at the mall and get an enjoyable experience.

Mr. Ashish Shah, MD Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

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Hikvision India Partners with National Skill Development Corporation to Impart Security Technology Training for Youth

With an aim to provide impetus to the Skill India Mission, Hikvision India has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer security technology training for India's youth.

The company will be providing security and video surveillance products and technology related training and certification programs Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) and Hikvision Certified Security Professional (HCSP) by collaborating with NSDC. This partnership will help in promoting security sector specific skills and ecosystem development, which will further prepare India's technical workforce for getting jobs or setting up their own business enterprises.

"We are happy and proud to be associated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) with this unique two year partnership. It is our endeavour to impart training with all the necessary technical skills so that India's youth can turn into successful entrepreneurs in the security industry. The HCSA and HCSP training and certification programs are helpful to enhance the skills and knowhow of installers, system integrators and security professionals and have the requisite skills needed for the future," said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Hikvision India offers HCSA and HCSP certification programs to young engineers and security industry aspirants with technical skills. Besides training and knowledge sharing, the company provides meaningful endorsement to those who pass and become Hikvision Certified Professionals. Hikvision Certified Security and Protection Associate training is focused on basic and essential operation and maintenance training of Hikvision security devices. It is designed for security technical engineers, who have worked in the security industry for several years and gained some security industry knowledge and superior skills.

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The key advantages of the HCSA and HCSP certification programs are quite evident, but it is good to know them beforehand. The certification program helps to validate advanced level of knowledge. It helps individuals (System Integrators, Partners and Installers) and companies (end-users) to install, integrate and apply the skills and competence in video surveillance. This certification program is a unique differentiator for end-users while selecting their System Integrator for video surveillance systems. After the successful completion, individuals will get Hikvision certification program certificate.

Eligibility Criteria The certification is open to anyone who aspires to hone their skills and expertise in video surveillance and total security solution. The trainee should have experience of working in the security industry for at least 1 year. The trainee applicant (Male or Female) should be familiar with the security products and technologies.

About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company. NSDC, a Public Private Partnership (PPP) organization, aims to promote skill development by catalyzing the creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions.

Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives.

It focuses on building capacity, quality assurance, information systems, and training of trainers, among other initiatives. In the last one decade, NSDC has trained over 2.5 crore people through its network of 600+ training partners around the country. The organisation is implementing the government's flagship schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), among others.

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Hikvision India Introduces Tech-Knowledge Talk Series: Webcam Product Introduction and Training Conducted “To provide immersive video conferencing and streaming experiences, users need webcams that deliver high-resolution imaging and excellent-quality sound in a range of scenarios. Hikvision has designed and developed its new webcam range to meet this need. It is applicable in Remote Education, Video Conferencing and Live Broadcasting scenarios," said Bhavin Chauhan, Assistant Vice President (AVP) Sales- IT Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

Hikvision India has introduced a product introduction and training Series 'Tech-Knowledge Talk' on PRAMA India App platform. The recently concluded introductory part of 'TechKnowledge Talk' was focused on newly launched Hikvision Webcam product introduction and training. This event got very good response from the Regional Distributor (RDs) and Sub Regional Distributors (SRDs) from the Gujarat region.

This was the premiere of Hikvision's 'Tech-Knowledge Talk' LIVE session series. In this LIVE session, Hikvision's product experts discussed about the latest range of Hikvision Webcam. They presented the market potential of webcam, features and applications of Hikvision Webcam range. This session was for Gujarat's SRDs and RDs. It was an insightful and engaging session where viewers participated in the LIVE quiz competition and won prizes as well.

"We are happy to premiere the Hikvision's 'TechKnowledge Talk' LIVE online session series. These online sessions are helpful to evangelize the new products and technologies, they develop the product knowledge and technology awareness among Regional Distributor (RD) and Sub Regional Distributors (SRDs) community.

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He further added, "The Hikvision Value series have a compact design, making them perfect for online education applications that connect school teachers and students. The webcam comes with a built-in microphone, which incorporates advanced algorithms to reduce noise and improve sound quality. Its wideangle lens provides maximum coverage, with no image distortion. This is particularly useful for teachers giving lessons in a classroom, where both the teacher and the blackboard, or wall-mounted screen, can be viewed clearly in a single frame."

"Hikvision webcams are driver-free, offering 'plugand-play' installation via a standard USB interface.

This allows users to begin conferencing or streaming in seconds. Hikvision webcams can also be flexibly mounted on users' equipment, on tables, laptops, monitors, or tripods. Importantly, Hikvision webcams are equipped with a dedicated PC-based client software, called HIKIN. Users can use this software for video previews, and to configure image and sound parameters," said Vinit Narvekar, Manager-Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The product introduction and training Series 'TechKnowledge Talk' on PRAMA India App platform was jointly conducted by Bhavin Chauhan, Assistant Vice President (AVP) Sales- IT Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. and Vinit Narvekar, Manager-Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The next session of 'Tech-Knowledge Talk' on PRAMA India App platform will be announced shortly.

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Videonetics Announces Technology Integration with COM-SUR World's First Integration Between Intelligent VMS 3.0 and CCTV Auditing Software

Videonetics, the world's first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with COM-SUR, the world's only CCTV video footage auditing, smart backup, and standardized intelligent incident reporting software.

The technology integration empowers users to carry out auditing and review of CCTV video feeds in real time, creating exceptional intelligent incident reports for quick escalation and resolution of an incident with a unified, future-ready, and unprecedented enterprise class functionalities of Intelligent VMS 3.0.

"Videonetics is focused on developing strategic relationships and building a strong ecosystem, thereby making our technology accessible to our partners and customers.

With this technology integration, we are committed to deliver a holistic solution to customers for achieving optimal outcomes from surveillance video, advanced level of situational awareness for any size of installation, ensure a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), enhancing aid in investigations of any incident" stated, Avinash J Trivedi, VP - Business Development, Videonetics.

Gautam D. Goradia, Founder and CEO of COM-SUR said "COM-SUR, the world's first unique 3-in-1 feature-rich software enabling meaningful auditing, smart backup, and standardized intelligent incident reporting by the seamless integration with the Intelligent VMS 3.0 of Videonetics, delivers a force-multiplier, as a powerful CCTV surveillance tool. This synergistic partnership will effectively demonstrate to users, for diverse home/industry applications, tangible benefits ranging from security to productivity.

The homogenous interaction between a video management system and the COM-SUR software makes auditing of a footage very easy, shrinks the data size, and creates actionable incident reports for timely intervention and corrective actions".

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A Technology Triumvirate to Help you Chill this Holiday Season Submitted by Prama Hikvision India

See it Clearly…

Thanks to Hikvision AcuSense and ColorVu technologies, small business and home owners can enjoy a relaxed holiday break with a powerful security solution looking after their premises and assets remotely.

We understand that you might be concerned about your pretty garden that you've been looking after with care, or your cat that is fed by a pet sitter during your leave. There is nothing better than a high quality, fullcolor real-time video which can reassure you. And that's what the Hikvision cameras with ColorVu can provide.

At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the heartwarming idea of a long holiday break enjoying sun and sea. Though it is unlikely that we can go on a typical holiday activity that we've loved, hopefully a nice relaxing break is still possible.

Hikvision ColorVu technology ensures the best possible vivid color to be reproduced in extremely dark scenarios, even on a moonless night. Cameras with ColorVu guarantee video with colorful details when they are needed.

But no matter where and how we will relax this summer, before we start packing we also feel a little anxious. Not just because we wonder what we should pack, but also about things that are left behind! We want to make sure everything is safe and sound during our travels. For households and business owners, this can be about a secured backyard, locked doors and windows, closed water valves, safe gas and electricity, and many others.

Hikvision's latest Pro Series cameras can take over the security duties for you. Now Hikvision has embedded both its AcuSense AI technology and its low-light ColorVu technology. This combination creates a powerful hybrid, providing 4K ultra HD color for you to see a scene clearly, and the intelligence to be able to recognize a security breach.

What's more, all these can be accessed and viewed remotely using Hik-Connect app on your smartphone or tablet.

With this triumvirate of combined technologies and abilities, you can enjoy a laid-back life.

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Access it Easily…

Next, it's about how you see it.

It is easy with the Hik-Connect app on your smartphone, which connects and communicates with all your security devices at your premises. With HikConnect, you have full access to real-time feeds, you can playback and receive event notifications remotely, even when you are lying on a beach. So you can easily look in on your pets or garden anytime.

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Protect your People and Installations with 'Explosion-Proof' Security Cameras

"In a wide range of industries - from oil & gas, to chemical manufacturers, and processing plants - flammable materials and gases are often present. To protect people and installations in these potentially hazardous environments, 'explosion - proof' equipment, including security cameras, is needed," said Jayson Gao, Senior Product Manager of IP Cameras at Hikvision.

At sites where combustible gases, chemicals, powders, or other flammable materials are present, fire and explosions are a constant risk. This means that companies working with flammable materials don't just need to ensure that employees are working safely and using the right protective gear. You also need electrical and other equipment that is safe, never creating sparks or flames that can lead to a much bigger explosion.

Unfortunately, with traditional security solutions - and CCTV cameras in particular - this is not possible. The plastic casing on most products means that sparks and flames triggered by a short circuit or other fault in the device can quickly come into contact with the atmosphere or nearby equipment.

While you may not be able to control the presence of flammable gases or materials in your environment, you can control the combustion source with 'explosion24

proof' security equipment, including cameras. These kinds of cameras are not necessarily able to survive an explosion or major fire, but they can ensure that no spark or flames that originate in the device itself can cause wider damage by igniting gases in the environment, or nearby flammable materials or other equipment, for example.

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[IMAGE CAPTION] Take the combustion source out of the equation to minimize fire and explosion risks.

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The leading explosionproof cameras use 'explosion-proof' materials to ensure that sparks and flames do not ignite either the atmosphere, or nearby equipment. Typically, this means that the device is entirely covered by an additional layer of stainless-steel – often up to 3.5 millimeters thick. By using this thickness of steel, manufacturers can ensure that their devices can withstand up to 1.5 x the pressure found at the core of an explosion.

• Incorporation of explosion-proof design principles and structures By using a cylindrical flame-proof joint design inside the stainless-steel product casing, internal explosive gas can be guided to a conduit, so that sparks and flames never come into contact with the environment.

In other words, a fire that starts inside the camera for electrical or other reasons cannot traverse the casing, ensuring that fire never spreads from a camera to other equipment or other areas of the site.

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Find out how with Hikvision explosion-proof cameras If you operate in a hazardous environment, or work with potentially dangerous or flammable materials, our explosion-proof cameras can help you boost your health and safety and minimize the risk of fires and explosions.

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hats – and to trigger alarms immediately to the security team if people or assets are at risk.

Our explosion-proof camera range includes bullet cameras and dome cameras, with Hikvision's DarkFighter technology built-in for excellent-quality imaging in low light conditions. The cameras also offer end-to-end encryption for video data, with anti-corrosion capabilities and lightning protection as standard.

Hikvision 'explosion-proof' certifications Our designed-for-purpose explosion-proof cameras have achieved a long list of accreditations and certifications, both for explosions caused by gases, and explosions caused by flammable dust and other elements. In particular, our products are certified to ATEX, IECEx, and UL 60079 industry standards, which ensure that they can be used in the most hazardous areas that are subject to rigorous requirements. Specifically, the IECEx is a highly recognized certification system operated by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for access to international markets, while the ATEX Directive is applied in the European Union for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. UL 60079, issued by Underwriters Laboratories, is a test standard regulated by NEC 505, which is used in North America for electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres.

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EZVIZ C3N Smart Wireless Camera with Color Night Vision Capabilities The EZVIZ C3N comes with three night vision modes and AI-powered person detection capability, providing you with sharp nighttime monitoring and precise alerts.

It's difficult to find a wireless security camera, which works well in outdoor conditions. Due to poor Wi-Fi connectivity most wireless cameras are meant to be installed in the close proximity of the Wi-Fi internet router.

switch from black-and-white monitoring to color monitoring, turning on the spotlights when it detects human movement. The alert video will be recorded in full-color, so you get all the details needed.

C3N's whole metallic enclosure provides stronger protection and enhanced heat dissipation. Additionally, with an IP67 rating, it can withstand rainy, sunny, stormy, and even snowy days.

To overcome the above mentioned challenges EZVIZ has come up with C3N smart wireless camera.

The C3N is your ideal choice to secure your outdoor premises parking areas, gardens, lawns, lobby, entry/exit points, pathways, etc.

C3N is a 1080p Full HD resolution wireless camera. This helps to provide a super sharp, high quality video during the day and as well during the night.

C3N is equipped with two built-in spotlights and two infrared (IR) lights which helps to provide sharp color images even in pitch-black darkness and more than just helping produce color night time imaging. The spotlights can also be used as floodlights to brighten hidden areas around your property.

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The C3N has the embedded AI algorithm intelligently, which detects the motion of human in real-time and you will be alerted immediately on your smartphone.

The C3N is powered by advanced PQ technology, which senses the actual environment and helps in automatically adjusting the image brightness to avoid overexposure.

As C3N has a 2 inbuilt spotlights, the camera will automatically trigger and flash two spotlights to scare off and deter any unwanted visitors.

What's more, when the person turns their head to the flashing light source by instinct, they will be clearly recorded on camera.

The C3N's built-in noise-cancelling microphone picks up clear audio up to 5 meters (16.4 ft.) away.

Now you can hear and see what's happening in your backyard no matter where you are.

C3N is empowered with advanced H.265 video compression standard, which helps to achieve better video quality with only half the bandwidth and half the storage space compared to the previous H.264 video compression standard.

The camera has built in Micro SD card slot wherein a Micro SD Card can be inserted of up to 256GB. Key Features: • Full HD. • Color Night Vision.

• IR Night Vision up to 30m.

• Digital WDR. • AI powered person detection.

• H.265 Video Compression.

• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with Dual External antennas.

• IP67 Dust and Water protection.

• Supports Micro SD Card (up to 256GB).

• Weight - 422gms In a nutshell, C3N is the ideal choice to secure all your outdoor premises.

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Entrance Control System with High-Traffic Management

The FBL300 is a single lane flap barrier turnstile series designed for smooth and silent operation and draws very little power. It is made of stainless steel which makes FBL300 highly durable. It provides both security and convenient space, all in a very durable and elegant compact design.

Features • Reliability SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure long-lasting durability.

• Built-in Reader Integration FBL300 series ships already integrated with our customers' preference for either card or fingerprint access control reader. This greatly reduces installation time & expense.

FBL300 series and associated access control readers are all factorytested prior to shipping.

• Simplification LCD on the flap barrier control board, easy operation.

• Specifications

High quality electrical components.

• Safety Features Barriers retract automatically during power outage with battery installed.

All smooth finish. No exposed screws.

Ergonomic design makes card and fingerprint authentication fast & simple for users.

Requirements

AC100 ~ 120V/200 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz

Working Temperature

-20°C ~ 70°C

Working Humidity

5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Working Environment

Indoor/Outdoor (if sheltered)

Max. Speed of Throughput

35 people per minute

Lane Width (mm)

600

Dimension (L*W*H)

1400 * 300 * 980 (mm)

LED Indicator

Support

Cabinet Material

SUS304 Stainless Steel

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Entrance Control System with High-Traffic Management

Mars Series is the latest and finest creation from ZKTeco, which designed to deliver an ultimate user experience, safety level and integration friendliness. Up to 22 pairs (Mars-Pro Series) Infrared sensors greatly enhanced its anti-tailgate performance.

Creative snap-fit, screwless, modularized design, which makes installation work easier than ever, and saved up to 30% production lead time.

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Specifications Power Requirements

AC100 ~ 120V/200 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz

Working Temperature

-25°C ~ 65°C

Working Humidity

20% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Working Environment

Indoor/Outdoor (if sheltered)

Max. Speed of Throughput

Up to 30 people per minute

Lane Width (mm)

650 mm (option:<900mm)

Dimension (L*W*H)

1360 * 120 * 1020 (mm)

LED Indicator

Support

Cabinet Material

SUS304 Stainless Steel

Infrared Sensor

8 pairs (option:<12 pairs)

Drive Unit

Brushless Motor

MCBF

5 million

Protection level

IP34

Plug and Play Convenience No driver or software installation required! Simply plug the panel into your device to enjoy multi-functional and high-security access control solution.

RFID

Airports

RFID + QR

RFID + FP

Stations

RFID + Cardbox

RFID + FP + QR RFID + QR + Cardbox

Gyms

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Government Buildings

Hotels

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1. FBL200 Single-Lane Flap Barrier Turnstile

2. SBTL300 Single-Lane Swing Barrier Turnstile

Features:

Features:

• Reliability - SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure longlasting durability.

- High quality electrical components.

• Safety Features - Barriers retract automatically during emergencies.

- Barriers retract automatically during power outage with battery installed.

- All smooth finish. No exposed screws.

- Ergonomic design makes card and fingerprint. authentication fast & simple for users.

• Built-in Reader Integration - FBL200 series ships already integrated with our customers' preference for either card or fingerprint accesscontrol reader. This greatly reduces installation time & expense.

- FBL200 series and associated access control readers are all factory-tested prior to shipping.

• Reliability - SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure longlasting durability.

- High quality electrical components.

• Safety Features - Barriers unlock automatically during power outage.

- All smooth finish. No exposed screws.

- Ergonomic design makes card and fingerprint authentication fast & simple for users.

• Simplification - Simplify structure and connection, easy to maintain.

- LCD display screen shows the current running status, easy operation.

• Built-in Reader Integration - SBTL300 series ships already integrated with our customers' preference for either card or fingerprint access control reader. This greatly reduces installation time & expense.

- SBTL300 series and associated access control readers are all factory-tested prior to shipping.

3. BG1000 Parking Barrier Gate 4. LPRC300 License Plate Recognition Camera

Features: • The fastest opera ng speed is 1.5s, and the speed can be adjusted according to different boom arm length • Reversible boom arm direc on, compact and straigh orward transmission mechanism, easy to install on-site • Interac ve chassis with LED indicator • Digital control monitoring, delay automa c close, automa c test, rise/fall status display output Automa cally turning off se ngs; allowing manual raising of the gate arm; an -smashing; equipped with fire protec on linkage func ons; highly secure • Users could adjust the posi on and the angle of rising/falling; there is a digital encoder automa cally and accurately controlling the posi on • 24V backup ba ery, ensuring normal opera on when power is unexpectedly disconnected • The chassis exterior uses a 2mm metal plate, electrophoresis, and powder coa ng 30

Features: • Embedded Deep Learning LPR Algorithm • AI Chip with 0.5 TOPS • Embedded Allow list and Blocklist • ONVIF Protocol, for Video Surveillance • 3 MP Capture Image • Push protocol suppor ng 3rd-party integra on

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How Overprized Safety is Affecting our

Fire-Fighters?

There are several injuries that firefighters may experience.

So, firefighters are required to wear turnout ensemble and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as helmet, gloves, boots and a self-contained breathing apparatus, designed to provide protection against multiple hazards such as thermal threats, toxic gas inhalation, and physical injuries. Fire extinguishers also play a vital role in first aid firefighting.

Being in a profession that exposes an individual to a high level of personal danger, it is imperative to have the provision of firefighting equipment and fire foam of the highest quality attainable.

In comparison to their selflessness and unshakable resolution to help those in need, providing them with the best possible amenities is the least a fire-equipment organization could do.

Having the right equipment and extinguishing agent to protect oneself not only instills confidence and a sense of security at work, but it also allows their family to feel more relieved and at ease.

Firefighting is one of the world’s most honored professions, but the life of a firefighter is intertwined with hazardous operations. Becoming a firefighter involves joining an organization rich in heritage of dedication, unselfish sacrifice and inspired human action. The job of a firefighter is not comfortable or easy but on the contrary, is enmeshed in making right choices and actions in dire predicaments. A firefighter characterizes high sense of personal dedication, genuine desire to help people and devotion to the profession.

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Malfunctioning or poorly quality equipment and chemical could endanger firefighters’ lives or prevent them from working as quickly and effectively as possible, resulting in a fire burning longer than necessary. In the current market for foam and powder, we can’t help but notice the exorbitant price ranges attached, that often make it difficult for managing the funding assigned to fire departments, affecting the

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affordability and implementation of quality products.

This is a blatant demonstration of boundless commercialization of basic equipment required for the personal safety of our firefighters. High pricing of products suggests that fire-protection companies prioritize growing profits over their ethical responsibilities towards our firefighting heroes and community at large; it depicts their indifferent and impersonal and dispassionate vigor.

While other companies focus on the pomp and show culminating to overall higher prices of products and services, Foamtech AntiFire Company remains resolute in manufacturing high quality products at a lower price by curtailing unnecessary expenses. Foam and powder are the heart of the firefighting mechanism and we are proud of the quality that we have attained with respect to the prices which

are markedly below other competing companies. Just like our firefighters have unwavering commitment to their field of responsibility despite all challenges, at Foamtech AntiFire Company, we target the existing issues, and work on providing superior quality products at competitive prices.

Our contribution in the firefighting industry ranges from innovation, cutting-edge technology, employment generation, customer satisfaction, and environmental sustainability. Our company stands upon the pillars of trust, effectiveness, dynamism and creation. We aim at surpassing our own limits.

Foamtech has a multimillion-dollar worth production facility, with a production capacity of more than 90,000 tons per annum to cater for the global requirements. The person behind this monumental success is Mr. Rohit Gupta (CMD, Foamtech AntiFire Company), a passionate, empathetic and diligent individual with more than 25 years of experience in the firefighting industry. His vision remains one of a kind for his leadership is built on the premise of his own experiences, as a veteran firefighter himself. Mr. Rohit Gupta aims at preservation of life, property and the environment, promoting public safety through community education, and professionally fostering community support services.

He has been the recipient of several national and international awards, and is prominently recognized in the industry owing to his dynamic and visionary leadership. He is an active member of NFPA, FICCI, FSAI, FIEO and other fire protection associations. Thus, under his guidance, our target never defaults from anything less than what our firefighters truly deserve, to ensure their safety, ease and convenience.

Our firefighters attack a treacherous situation head on, despite being aware of the dangers and hazards, displaying heroic efforts at their line of duty. This makes firefighting one of the most prestigious occupations in the world, warranting public admiration. At Foamtech AntiFire Company, nothing is more important than safeguarding the lives of these care takers of society.

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AEROSOLS AT SEA

AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY IS EMERGING AS A POPULAR CHOICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION ON BOARD SHIPS, WRITES CHETAN UDGIR OF DSPA, BOTH BECAUSE OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS AND ITS EASE OF INSTALLATION. Over the last decade aerosols have emerged as a popular choice for fire protection on board ships, both as portable fire knockdown tools and as fire suppression for engine and generator compartments, fuel storage areas and electrical cabinets.

There are many possible fire scenarios in a modern warship makes and therefore it is challenging to handle the fires onboard ships. In terms of strategy, the Indian Navy currently has a two tiered response to fight fires. The initial response is immediate by an 'Attack' Party and this is followed by a full response by 'Support Party', if the requirement exists.

With technologically advanced machinery and controls, the manning strength onboard ships would continue to reduce. Therefore, there is a need to introduce modern fire suppression technologies which require minimum involvement of personnel and are more effective. The Portable DSPA-5 Aerosol Fire Extinguisher (hand held pyrotechnic aerosol extinguisher) is one such technology and akin to the existing portable extinguishers these can either be stored at various locations for immediate use by the 'Attack' Party or can be stored in a safe and secured location and sent to the scene of fire for use by the Support Party.

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Aerosol systems produce micron-sized dry chemical particles, mainly potassium compounds, and gas products. They extinguish fires at a chemical level by binding the unstable flame propagation radicals and by absorbing heat. Like Halon, Aerosol expands volumetrically to flood the compartment and will remain suspended in the air for a long period to ensure there is no re-ignition. However, unlike Halon, Aerosol does not damage the ozone layer; is not harmful to humans or animals; and is environmentally friendly. The dry, micron sized particles are non-conductive and non- corrosive, so they will not affect any electrical equipment or obstruct air filters. DSPA generators are small, self-contained units that are mounted at ceiling height so that they don't take up valuable floor space. The conventional fire suppression systems such as those that use CO2 or FM200 require heavy, pressurised cylinders that are expensive to install and maintain. Our aerosol systems don't require any manifolds, piping or nozzles, so they won't inhibit on other machinery or walkways and are easier to maintain. This makes them extremely cost effective.

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NBCD School at INS Shivaji, Lonavala in FFTF in the Galley burn room with a volume of 20.23 m3.

The evaluation was conducted under conditions similar to those which may be encountered by Attack Party in fire scenarios onboard ships. Due to the design sizes and intended use of the DSPA-5 hand held units for fire knockdown, they were tested against fires in spaces significantly smaller than those for which the fixed fire protection systems covered in the larger IMO MSC Circular 1007 Machinery Space Test Protocol [MT-3] would be used. Further, particular emphasis was placed on evaluation of the units for use against engine enclosure and accommodation fires, in particular Class 'A' fires, as well as open and hidden Class 'B' fires.

For each test, the compartment was first preheated with a 2-3 minute pre-burn diesel fire. Following this, the main test fire was burned until steady state, fully developed fire conditions were established in the burn compartment. The aerosol extinguisher was then activated and placed on the floor just inside the door of the test compartment, positioned to allow the discharged aerosol particles to be drawn to the fire along the path of cool ambient air entering the compartment and feeding the fire. DSPA-5 handheld aerosol knockdown unit generated sufficiently large quantities of aerosol and distributed them throughout the compartment appropriately to successfully prevent ignition of propane lighter throughout the 10 minute test. ln both cases, even after the compartment door was opened and much of the aerosol escaped, ignition did not occur for approximately one minute. This suggests that, as long as a compartment is confined, aerosol agents will remain suspended and inhibit re-ignition of unburned fuel for many minutes after activation of a hand held unit.

It was concluded by the Indian Navy that the DSPA-5 portable aerosol fire extinguishing systems have been found to be useful as an effective fire knock down tool for Attack Teams. DSPA-5 knockdown units will function even when fully immersed in water.

For many years the DSPA-5 has been in use by professional firefighters around the world, but now this device is increasingly being acquired for use by trained first responders both on land and at sea. Capable of knocking down the flames and suppressing a fully developed fire in a compartment of up to 100 cubic metres, the DSPA-5 can be deployed without the operator having to enter the fire compartment.

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After activating the device via the ring-pull mechanism, the operator has 10 seconds to throw it into the fire compartment before it discharges the aerosol compound and floods the compartment. 'This allows more time for the crew to carry out the emergency evacuation procedures and, if it is safe to do so, attack the fire with water or foam in order to dampen down any remaining hotspots,' explains Frans Vogelzangs, CEO of the DSPA-5 manufacturer DSPA. BV in the Netherlands.

'They are particularly popular for cargo vessels. For example in North America they are in use on the Great Lakes on cargo vessels ranging from 194 to 305 meters in length and 24,000 to 70,000 tonnes in capacity. Furthermore we are seeing more and more countries acquiring the DSPA-5 for equipping navies in Europe, Asia and the Far East.'

Aerosol remains a relatively proven technology, and the advantages it gives in terms of space saving and cost-effectiveness means that is an increasingly popular choice when ship owners are choosing a fire suppression option to counter the threats of fires at sea.

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FirePro Condensed Aerosol Technology & Standards FirePro condensed aerosol technology came into prominence in the firefighting industry in 1996, following the ban of ozone depleting substances. Thanks to the use of environmentally friendly potassium salts at its core, FirePro technology is listed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in normally occupied areas and as a Halon alternative under its Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) program.

What is a Condensed Aerosol in Fire Industry Terms and How Does it Work?

Condensed aerosol is a two-phased agent consisting of potassium-based solid particles - the active agent - suspended in a carrier gas. Fire suppression is accomplished essentially by interrupting the chemical chain reactions occurring in the flame, and not by cooling and/or depleting oxygen.

Some Key Benefits of the Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems are: • Suitable for A, B and C classes of fire • Non-Pressurized • Minimal maintenance required • Non-oxygen depleting • Space saving-free from piping • Easy and quick to install • Low cost of ownership The main components of a condensed aerosol fire suppression system are its generators which when activated release the fire suppression agent. Each generator is an all-in-one container and is the equivalent of the agent storage tank, piping and nozzles of a pressurized gas system. The complete FirePro fire suppression systems, including fire detection and electronic components, are installed and maintained in compliance with international standards by a network of suitably trained partners in more than 90 countries.

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* Figure 1 - FirePro Generators.

The FirePro Range of Generators Fall Under Three Main Categories: • Standard Series - Suitable for Class A, B and C fires, operating at temperatures between -54oC and +100oC, certified for a 15-year lifespan.

• ATEX Series - The EX-certified version of the standard series, designed to suppress fires in explosive atmospheres of gas or dust mixtures (Zone 0, 1, 2 and Zone 20, 21, 22).

• HERO Series - Manual generators for first responders, a tool used by trained emergency personnel such as firefighters and safety officers. The use of HERO generators buys the critical time necessary for full scale firefighting operations.

A FirePro suppression system can be configured to include single or multiple generators, depending on the physical and technical parameters of the protected area, such as the class of fire, volume and height. The quantity and model of generators to be used are determined by the agent density required. The needed density differs from one manufacturer to another and is derived from fire suppression tests as per protocols set out by relevant standards such as UL2775 or EN15276, conducted by accredited bodies.

What is the Importance of Installing Certified Aerosol Fire Suppression Technology?

Certified Aerosol Technology provides the necessary credibility to local authorities and the marketplace that it will operate as intended throughout its lifespan. Apart from having passed all the necessary performance tests, the technology is also compliant with any revisions to the standards as proposed by August 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

the boards of experts and approved

by Technical Committees. Regular post-certification audits ensure that the technology is manufactured as tested and certified.

Certification schemes include fire suppression tests which are used to determine the agent density for the various classes of fire (A/B/C), as well as performance tests for each generator model.

Examples of Performance Tests: • Discharge Tests - Ensure that all models of generators will discharge the required agent quantity within the timeframe required by the applicable standard.

• Maximum Area Coverage, Maximum and Minimum Height Tests - Determine the area in relation to the maximum and minimum height in which a generator can be installed and still effectively suppress a fire.

• Aging Tests - Confirm the useful lifespan of the generator.

• Corrosion and Humidity Tests Ensure that each model will work as intended even when installed in a harsh environment.

• Drop Tests - Ensures that after being dropped several times, including on its weakest point, a generator will work as intended.

• Vibration Tests - Each model is subjected to vibrations at prescribed frequencies and then tested for proper operation.

The manufacturer’s manual also forms part of the certification scheme and must follow the engineering requirements of the relevant standard.

It provides guidance to those in charge of the design, installation, operation and maintenance of a condensed aerosol fire suppression system.

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FirePro Protects: • Electrical panels and rooms • Transformer rooms • Power generator rooms • Archives • Warehouses • Marine engine rooms • Li-Ion Battery ESS Regarding Li-Ion battery applications, FirePro has performed over the last 5 years, more than 70 tests, aimed at understanding the diversity of fire behaviors of Li-Ion batteries. FirePro technology has been tested and trailed by accredited laboratories, for its effectiveness and efficiency in controlling and suppressing fire induced by thermal runaway. FirePro is currently closely cooperating with multinational battery and ESS manufacturers, protecting their clients’ assets against fire hazard. * Figure 2 - FirePro Li-Ion ESS System Design.

FirePro solutions are simple to design, without the need for complex hydraulic calculations, easy to transport and install due to their compact size and cost effective due to their minimal maintenance requirements over their 15-year certified lifespan. Our dedication to sustainability and quality is attested by the number of international and local certificates, listings and approvals attained. * Figure 3 - A number of FirePro’s main Listings & Certifications.

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Visible Notification – One Strobe or Four?

Arindam bhadra

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, covers notification requirements in Chapter 18. Audible notification (horns, speakers, chimes) are performance based.

NFPA 72 requires 15dBA above average ambient for public mode notification but does not state specific device spacing or sound level requirements. As long as the minimum sound level requirements are met, the code is not concerned with how many devices are used or how they are spaced to meet the requirements.

Visible notification requirements in Chapter 18 are prescriptive. Using the tables in Chapter 18, the design determines strobe candela intensity requirements based the location of the strobe (wall or ceiling) and size of the room. If wall mount strobes are used, candela requirements are based on whether one or four strobes are used. If ceiling mount strobes are used, candela requirements are based on ceiling height.

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Room Spacing for Wall Mounted Visible Appliances Minimum Required Light Output (Effective intensity, cd) Maximum Room Size (foot)

One Light per Room

Four Lights per Room (one per wall)

20 x 20 28 x 28 30 x 30 40 x 40 45 x 45 50 x 50 54 x 54 55 x 55 60 x 60 63 x 63 68 x 68 70 x 70 80 x 80 90 x 90 100 x 100 110 x 110 120 x120

15 30 34 60 75 94 110 115 135 150 177 184 240 304 375 455 540

NA NA NA 15 19 30 30 30 30 37 43 60 60 95 95 135 135

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Room Spacing for Ceiling Mounted Visible Appliances Maximum Maximum Ceiling Minimum Required Light Height Output Room Size (foot) (Effective intensity, cd) (foot) 20 x 20 30 x 30 40 x 40 44 x 44 20 x 20 30 x 30 44 x 44 46 x 46 20 x 20 30 x 30 50 x 50 53 x 53 55 x 55 59 x 59 63 x 63 68 x 68 70 x 70

10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

15 30 60 75 30 45 75 80 55 75 95 110 115 135 150 177 185

Since the Code permits multiple methods of achieving the visible notification requirements, it becomes the designer's decision of what method to use.

Let's take a sample room - 50' x 50'. According to the tables, our options are using 1 or 4 wall mount strobes, or one ceiling mount strobe.

If we use wall mount, we can use 4 - 30cd strobes, or 1-94cd strobe.

If we use ceiling mount, we 1-95cd strobe for a ceiling up to 30 feet.

If the designer considers labor costs, it basically costs four times the labor to install 4 wall mount strobes, versus 1 wall or ceiling mount. The counter-argument may be that 30cd strobes have a lower current draw than a 94/95cd strobe.

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However, a single strobe (wall or ceiling mount) may be the most economical option. Here's why: A typical 30cd strobe draws around 75ma, and since four are required, the total draw to cover the room is 300ma (4 x 75ma).

However, a single 95cd strobe draws around 150ma. Single wall mount strobe at 95cd draws half the current of 4-30cd strobes and requires one-quarter the labor (1 device vs.4) to install.

The above example also works for a single ceiling mount strobe as well. A 50' x 50' room requires a 95cd ceiling mount strobe for a ceiling up to 30'. The typical current draw of a 95cd ceiling strobe is around 175ma. More than a wall mount, but still significantly less than 4-30cd wall mount strobes.

Edwards Genesis LED G4 Series horns and LED strobes feature a sleek low profile design and energy-efficient technology that makes them less expensive to install and operate by reducing overhead. Field-configurable sound output levels provide the flexibility modern life safety projects demand, while the Genesis LED control protocol keeps multiple strobes on compatible NAC circuits synchronized to well within NFPA 72 requirements. Operating current for Horns is 18-20mA. SSA Integrate is authorised to provide service support of Edwards's series panel with field devices.

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Why Security is Becoming More Important to Businesses?

Millions of businesses have had to deal with several severe security threats in the last few years. This has made many business owners concerned with protecting their business from unforeseen disasters or threats that could hurt productivity, revenue, and brand.

Companies are investing more of their resources into security because not taking it seriously could bring about their downfall.

 Business and Security in the Digital Era In the past, businesses relied on local security forces to provide safety in their daily operations. For some people, this meant that they only had minimal amounts of protection, especially compared to other businesses that relied on police and other law enforcement professionals to protect them.

However, with security breaches threatening to tear businesses apart, businesses have seen that the traditional provisions for business security are no longer sufficient as protection.

One of the reasons why security services have become more important to businesses in recent years has been because of the threat of terrorism. With the rise of international terrorist groups interested in committing acts of violence against people and businesses, the need for sufficient security has never been more crucial.

That's particularly why the Department of Homeland Security came into being.

Because of the increasing rate of threats to businesses, business owners have found that investing in additional security for their businesses is a necessity.

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Asides from security threats stemming from terrorism, the rate of security threats like theft, arson, data hacking, and the likes on businesses has growing exponentially. This is why security-based decisions and actions will continue to be a major requirement for businesses that want to stay sustained during this era.

 Major Security Aspects for your Business There are still business owners who think that basic security measures, such as hiring security guards, can cater to all of their business security needs. While this may be a way to keep employees safe and sound, it's important to realize that these measures aren't enough to ensure your company's safety.

If you want to make sure your business remains safe, there are some simple things you can do to keep everything running smoothly while offering your customers the security that they need. The key to protecting your business, employees, and customers is to create a secure environment through basic security measures for businesses. Here are three major aspects of business security to consider for your company: 1. Physical Security If you're a business owner, then one of the most important aspects of your business's success is setting up physical security.

Many people have the wrong idea that location security comes down to a basic lock, key, or combination that you simply put on your company's doors. While these are critical and highly effective systems, they're not the entire picture. You need to add additional strong-feature security measures so that your business doesn't suffer security hazards.

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building with the intention of doing harm to your building and its occupants, a physical security measure in place can put a stop to that.

Besides, having physical security in place for your business is also important because you don't want anyone to break into your building while you're away from your workplace. This will give you peace of mind and make your building a much safer place to work in.

2. Data Security The Internet has become an integral part of everyday life for most and businesses aren't left out. Since the Internet and data are connected, it's crucial for you to secure your Internet connection and data for ultimate business protection both online and offline.

Physical Security for your company and personal offices is a vital element of overall security because it prevents the loss of lives and properties as well as the theft of valuable time, money, and information.

The first thing to do to ensure physical security is access the kind of risk your business's location might present. This will help you determine the kind of security measures to put in place.

There are three basic steps you can take when you're looking to protect yourself against hackers. The first is using a firewall. If your company uses the internet for all of its transactions, such as online purchases, ordering products, or accessing other services and accounts. In that case, you need to install a firewall onto your server.

By doing this, you're making it harder for hackers to access the information your company needs to run your business. Many businesses use this method to ensure that no unauthorized user can enter their systems. If you have a network, you may want to consider adding extra security features to protect each member of your network.

There are several ways that you can set up physical security around your business. The first step is to ensure that you have a solid structure with steel doors and window frames for your physical business security.

In addition to firewalls, you may also want to install an antivirus program onto your servers to improve your security program. Antivirus programs scan your servers for any viruses and block them from being able to penetrate your network.

You may also need to hire an intruder alarm to alert you of potential intruders. If possible, install a video surveillance system or security cameras on the property to record any suspicious activity so that you can review it later and act accordingly.

If your business needs you to store data, you should also know how to protect this data as part of your cyber security precautions. The first step to securing this data is to have a data backup system installed onto your servers. You will want to have a system in place that allows you to retrieve the data if you lose the hard drive.

Another thing to do is install a firewall to stop any malicious users from gaining access to your information.

These cameras are perfect for recording what is going on in and around your business. They can even be hidden from sight and concealed by items such as books, computers, clothing, and even other business items on your business property. It's also important to set up a fire alarm system for your building or office in case there's a fire incident.

Additionally, you and your employees need to ensure that all doors and windows are always locked and secured before people exit the building.

It's very important to ensure that you have adequate security equipment and personnel at your disposal for maximum business location protection.

You should also invest in a high-quality, strong, sturdy, and durable fence for your business premises. It's also a good idea to consider installing quality security lighting around your business's perimeter to lay-off intruders.

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As a business owner, it's up to you to ensure that your company maintains an unbreakable foundation for your clients and your business. By taking the time to learn about these important security measures, you can secure your information and protect your business.

One of the biggest threats to any business is data theft and the use of that information by external sources.

So, it's vital to protect the company's information and data from this danger, and adopt several different techniques to enhance the data protection. A welldesigned security system is required to tackle data threat and ensure your business's success.

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and human error. If your business is suffering from any of these threats, then you shouldn't take it lightly.

Once your data's security is breached, the responsibility of protecting the data lies with the IT security department of your company. This will involve creating an environment whereby a particular computer will have to be shut down for some time until the repair has been made. This is an intensive exercise that can only be undertaken by knowledgeable IT experts.

Another aspect of business IT security is the security of the networks. These networks are created for the protection of the data and the business. For this purpose, different protocols are installed on the network so that there's no room for hackers, and they can't get into your system. The most important aspect of business IT security is identifying threats that can affect the business.

The IT security team should do the risk assessment.

This will include analysing the network systems, the staff, and the business' security measures.

These measures include firewalls and other tools that are used to protect the data from intrusion.

In case the threat is severe, and beyond the company's control, then the company may have to take extreme measures such as the blocking of internet access and shutting down the entire network.

Setting data security in place for your business is crucial to your business' sustenance. It's important to realize that there are many different types and forms of data security available that can all be just as effective-so, you'd likely first need to carry out an assessment to know the kind and type of data security and protection service you'll need.

You will also want to consider the type of security that's available for your system. You can easily find data security systems that can handle your business needs. However, just any data security system won't do. You should always choose a data protection and security company that's reputable and wellexperienced enough to handle your business's data security system thoroughly.

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for data security because each company has different requirements. You may end up choosing a company that doesn't meet your particular needs.

It's very important to set data security in place for your business because, the more secure your data system, the more effective your business will be. Your business's data is the lifeblood of your business, therefore you need to make sure it can do its job without data insecurity threat.

Setting data security in place for your business takes time, but it will be worth it once it's done.

3. Document Security One of the most important things to do for your business is to make sure that all your employees know their job and are aware of the need for setting document security in place. Having your copy of your company's policies and procedures can help reduce misunderstandings and make sure that your files are protected and safe for your company. While these may seem like small things, they can be crucial to protecting your company's intellectual property and your work.

Document security can be hard to understand sometimes-hence, it's best to have a good set of policies and procedures in place before you ever send any confidential information to your employees. While it's good to protect sensitive information, it's also important to be careful not to be too paranoid. Instead, you should allow your company's employees to access their work with appropriate levels of privacy and security.

One of the best ways to protect your files and documents is to have them encrypted. This way, only you and your authorized employees have access to those files. Encryption is also a great way to protect your files/documents to prevent your company's data from falling into the wrong hands.

Some people use PGP to protect their files, while others prefer to use the newer OpenPGP protocol. You may want to choose a specific type of encryption for your documents to help your company stay ahead of the curve and keep your important information safe.

Conclusion The world is passing through turbulent times in diverse areas and security is one of those. To cushion the effect of security crises, businesses can't help but take top-class security precautions to stay safe. From securing your business' physical location to securing your business's data down to securing your files and documents, there's so much you can and should do to protect your businesses.

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10 Facts you didn’t know about Wireless Home Security Cameras.

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Color: Home security cameras will always be in the color of Milky white or Jet Black.

This is to make sure it blends with the home interior.

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Application: Home security cameras are made to address the temporary problems users want to solve.

Only Pro cameras help for long-term monitoring and surveillance.

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Weight: Home security cameras are lightweight as they are always made of plastic.

This will reduce the difficulty of using it wherever you want.

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Audio: Almost all home security cameras use 1-way or 2-way audio communication.

This will help users to communicate with kids, pets, or nannies.

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Resolution and Frame Rate: Home security cameras have a maximum resolution of 1080p and variable frame rates up to 20FPS. This will reduce storage and bandwidth consumption.

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Memory: Home security cameras will offer local SD Card recording or cloud recording for a replay of the footage.

This will reduce huge investment in storage equipment.

However, recording is limited to a short no. of days.

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Camouflaging: Modern Home security cameras camouflage in many different types of products we use daily.

Ex: Keychain, electric socket, Toys, wall clocks, pen, etc. However, their usage span is very limited.

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WiFi: Home security cameras always use WiFi technology for video streaming and it uses only a 2.4GHz band.

This will help to omit the clumsy wires and be compatible with all types of Internet routers.

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Lifespan: Home security cameras usually last only a very few years because of their build quality and low specs.

This will reduce the total cost of ownership.

10. Price: Home security cameras are inexpensive as most of the time users can install themselves and configuration is easy.

This is called PnP(plug n play) However it's possible only by a tech-savvy user and not for everyone.

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Artificial Intelligence Meets Live Monitoring

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology seems poised to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives. The security industry is no exception where we see AI-based object detection and classification providing analytics with increasingly reliable data. One of the chief benefits is the reduction of false alarms, and the ability to finally reap the benefits analytics have promised for security and business intelligence.

 The Trouble with False Alarms False alarms cause onerous interruptions in the day-to-day operations of enterprises while also creating material inefficiencies within monitoring centers. For the enterprise, such as a chain restaurant or retailer, a false alarm often means having to drive to the location late at night or in the early morning hours to confirm what indeed triggered a burglar detection system. Where police dispatch occurs unnecessarily, businesses can be slapped with substantial fines. At best, store operators must deal with unnecessary after-hours calls or texts from their intrusion alarm provider.

Significant gains in alarm verification have been made by integrating on-premises video with alarm systems, allowing monitoring centers to receive live and recorded video in conjunction with a burglar or panic alarm. Despite these considerable advances, video verification is dependent on a live operator's decisionmaking ability, along with the human eye and the 48

inherent flaws of each. Video verification is particularly challenged in outdoor environments where traditional alarm triggers, such as motion detection, are too numerous to process. Wind, animals, and minor changes in lighting can keep a conventional motion detector so busy as to be ineffective.

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an event. This guarantees that live monitoring operators are not wasting their attention on false alarms.

 AI-based Exception Reporting Some solution providers are starting to add machine learning into their exception reporting platforms.

When you expose thousands or even millions of sales transactions to a machine learning algorithm, it can begin to recognize patterns; patterns that lead to fraud, patterns that lead to theft at the POS. And when you add video to an exception reporting solution, we get to an entirely new level of intelligence.

We might discover that not only is something problematic going on at the POS but maybe there's no customer there at all. The power of AI allows us to recognize these patterns and alert a live monitoring operation to potential problems that would otherwise require focused research potentially involving hundreds of people hours. The response can be anything from an operator calling the location and letting them know something was triggered to the activation of an interactive "virtual guard" system where a live announcement is made through ceiling-mounted speakers. Informing individuals at the point of sale that there's a security presence and the location is being monitored can have a sizable impact on shrink.

 Facial Recognition Although the legal landscape is far from settled, facial recognition is another AI-based filter that monitoring operations are beginning to use to protect businesses.

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It can help monitoring center operators answer questions such as, "Is this person authorized to be in this facility?" or "Is this person a potential danger to the business?" Privacy and legal issues aside, biometric recognition technology is not likely to go away. I'm confident it will be better regulated and more widely accepted over time (like our phones that grant access to all our data via our faces). At some point, monitoring operations will more aggressively leverage facial recognition solutions to deal with shoplifters and organized retail crime. If someone is a known shoplifter with a criminal record, a business justifiably wants to know when that individual walks into a location. If they've shopped at that location before, it's reasonable to expect a security team to use an AI-based facial recognition tool to alert a live monitoring center so they can notify the store. They might even conduct some type of intervention over an audio system to let the individual know that there is a security presence and that they are being watched.

On the flip side, the prospect of using facial recognition to recognize VIP customers is a powerful way to ensure that those individuals get the best possible service. For example, when a 'whale' gambler walks into a Vegas casino unannounced, the operations team wants to know so they can roll out the red carpet and ensure they have the best possible experience, lest they leave and spend their money elsewhere. Opting into this type of VIP treatment would be at the discretion of the VIP, but it's hard not to think they wouldn't want the special attention.

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Over 1,000 Hospitals in Gujarat do not have Valid Fire Safety Certificates: Govt Tells Supreme Court In Bharuch, 18 people, including 16 patients died in a fire that occurred at a COVID-19 hospital.

“Though the Hon'ble Court vide its order dated December 18th, 2020, had issued directions in the context of COVID hospitals, as on date, there are 5,705 hospitals in the state, of which 4,604 are possessing fire NOC under the 2013 Act," the affidavit said, adding fire safety certificates to more than 2,500 hospitals have been issued or renewed since December 2020. th

AHMEDABAD: As may as 1,101 hospitals in Gujarat still do not possess any valid fire safety certificates issued under the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, as per the affidavit submitted by the state government in the Supreme Court recently.

The apex court is hearing a suo motu PIL (Public Interest Litigation) on the issue of proper treatment of COVID-19 patients and dignified handling of dead bodies, which will come up for hearing.

In the affidavit, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Mukesh Puri said that as of date, there are 5,705 hospitals in Gujarat, of which 4,604 possess fire NOCs (No Objection Certificates) under the 2013 Act but 1,101 hospitals do not possess these NOCs. The NOC is issued by authorities concerned after applicant hospitals comply with fire safety measures.

Detailing the action taken, the government said authorities had issued show-cause notices to over 1,500 non-compliant hospitals, disconnected the water supply of 30 hospitals, partially sealed 185 hospital premises for want of fire safety certificates.

These premises were reopened only after ensuring their due compliance, it said.

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As of January 15 , 2021, there were 328 dedicated COVID hospitals in Gujarat, of which 261 were found to possess valid fire NOCs. As on date, out of these 328 hospitals, 298 have valid fire NOCs. For the remaining 30 hospitals, show-cause notices were issued, the affidavit said.

The government also said that "due to measures like mock drills, an inspection of hospital premises by fire officers, training etc, "nine incidents of fire were controlled and (fire) extinguished at the incipient stage preventing the loss of property and lives during the peak of second COVID wave in Gujarat".

Two of these fires were reported in th th Ahmedabad on May 7 and May 17 , two th th in Surat on April 25 and May 10 , two in th th Rajkot on May 7 and May 20 , two in th th Jamnagar on May 14 and May 18 , and th one in Bhavnagar on May 12 , it said.

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and Uday Shivanand Hospital in Rajkot and mentioned the steps taken by the state government, in a sealed cover, the government said.

At Shrey Hospital, eight COVID-19 patients were killed in a fire on August 6th, 2020.

A fire at Uday Shivanand Hospital killed five COVID-19 patients on November 27th last year.

In Bharuch, 18 people, including 16 patients died in a fire that occurred at a COVID-19 hospital on May 1st this year.

The Gujarat government has also clarified a notification issued by it on July 8th, 2021.

The notification directed that no coercive action should be taken against the buildings having no Building Use (BU) permission till three months from December 31st, 2021, which is the last date of applicability of the Gujarat Epidemic Diseases COVID-19 Regulation, 2020.

The government said this notification didn't mean any relaxation in the issuance of a fire safety certificate and the statutory compliance with the fire safety norms under the Fire Safety Act, 2013.

The top court in the order dated June 19th had asked the Gujarat government to clarify whether its notification granting BU relaxation is in breach of the directions issued by the court.

"While a Fire Safety Certificate is one of the necessary prerequisites for grant of BU permission, there is no requirement of BU permission for granting the fire safety certificate. Relaxation with regard to extension of time for obtaining BU Permission does not permit any relaxation in the requirement for issuance of Fire Safety Certificate," the government had stated, adding that authorities have been empowered to initiate all actions, including coercive actions, in case of non-compliance.

"This notification of 08-07-2021 does not, in any manner whatsoever, restrict the powers vested under Fire Prevention Act, 2013, nor does it grant any extended timeline, to any hospital for obtaining a Fire NOC," the affidavit said.

Mumbai: BMC Makes Fire Evacuation Lifts Mandatory for All Buildings with 22 Floors and More Safety Correspondent Mumbai.

Low-Rise Buildings will also be Brought Under Purview of Fire Safety Compliance Rule

The BMC has made it mandatory for all buildings with 22 floors and more to install fire evacuation elevators. The rule further states that housing societies of these high rises will have to install a fire-check floor to facilitate rescue operations. This move comes a day after fire brigade officials struggled with their equipment to access the top three floors of Beaumonde building.

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3 storey structure to 120 storeys. Fire Evacuation Lifts can be installed on all types of structures like Residential/Commercial High-Rise Buildings upto 400 mtr. height, & it can be installed at any location i.e. Lift Shaft, C-Shaft or externally on any building structure. Lift car of the Fire Evacuation Lift is equipped with 120 minutes Fire rated and insulated panels/glass that resist the fire and heat to enter inside the lift car.

Fitted with SS316, Fire Evacuation Lifts panels are corossion free. Firemen Evacuation Lift is equipped with an interior which is fire proof, smoke proof and comes with essential life-saving accessories like sand pipe, oxygen can, fire extinguisher and UV Lamp for auto disinfecting the panel.

Fire Evacuation Lift use an exemplary technology of global standards to ensure a safe, fast, and incredibly efficient evacuation in the midst of a tragic situation. Fire Evacuation Lift is proud to have its products approved by many prestigious organizations and are continuously striving to obtain more.

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Importance of Mock Drill and Fire Action Emergency Procedure Objectives of Mock Drill

DO’S Activate the Fire Alarm Immediately go to the Fire exit Turn off electrical equipments Use the fire extinguisher if safe to do so Gather at an assembly point

Don’t use the elevator to evacuate from fire Don’t open hot doors during fire Do not hide in any furniture or room Do not return to get your belongings Do not jump through a window

Mock drills are arranged by the organizations/public sector/ factories/government/luxury suits etc. usually fire brigades are indulged in mock drills in order to give guidance to the common public/ place where the mock drill takes place. This gives participants relevant knowledge on fire safety equipment, ways to handle them in an emergency crisis. Being the citizen of a country it is our responsibility to take care of our self, our neighbors and valuable assets.

In the above Image, the reader will be familiar with the importance of mock fire drill and the Fire action Emergency procedure.

People should watch carefully and understand what is the step by step procedure that is been taught during mock drill: Mock drill consists of how to rescue themselves and others around them, ways to control the emergency situation, do's, don'ts, providing first aid to victims, reaching the hospital, etc. after the completion of the mock drill once will get clear cut idea and solution on ways to react during an emergency situation.

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The main objective of the mock drill is to review emergency preparedness plan as well as evaluate standard operation protocols in any places mainly on larger organizations, schools, places where hazardous materials are used (chemicals, acids, LPG), etc. which helps concerned people to act in accordance with the emergency situation to safeguard life and property.

Example: During an outbreak of fire, the following steps should be followed 1. Try to get out from the burning building.

2. Assist fire victims.

3. To put down fire, utilize sand/wet cloth/clay.

Why Mock Drill is Important?

The ultimate goal of the mock drills is to test and improve the entire capability of an organization/ community by means of strengthening the relevant policies, plans, and protocols. Preparing and practicing particular roles and responsibilities will give save a number of lives, assets, and surroundings. Organizations that create and constantly maintain feasible and practical exercises mostly prepared to face such events.

Mock drill exercises developed should be flexible and planned in accordance with the needs of the concerned organization. Mock drills conducted are not solutions for the crisis but an efficient approach towards implementing important priorities that would lead to innovative solutions.

The Necessity of Mock Drill: • To make people aware of hazards around them.

• Ways to handle hazardous substances.

• Inculcate preparedness among common public.

• Know the value of resources belongs to various departments.

• Examine SOPs and plans of industries.

• Enhance resource capabilities.

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Who can take up Mock Drill Training?

Professionals indulged in emergency response teams, fire, and safety sectors, key members in any organization, and people with a wish to get into the health and safety sector can attend mock drills.

Fire Mock Drill Steps to be considered for a successful fire drill at the workplace:

Step1: Create the Plan The first and foremost step is to create appropriate policies and procedures. Usually, institutions that conduct fire mock drill form a group to create the plan to conduct mock drill Before mock drill proper message/alert should be given to employee/public regarding the fire evacuation techniques, policies, decided assembly location after evacuation, emergency route, escape procedure with map, etc. should be provided.

Step2: Educate Public/Employees After the plan and policies get ready for the mock drill, do explain it with employees, also ensure that each and every employee receives all relevant information regarding the mock drill. The planned emergency documents should be given both in hard copy and soft copy and if they have any doubts they should be cleared before the mock drill begins. Ensure that the escape route, fire safety equipment, alarm pull are marked properly.

Step3: Motivate Workers to Indulge in the Mock Drill The importance of mock drills should be taught to employees as the lives matter anything else. Let them know and understand the importance of saving lives and this can be done by gaining the knowledge of mock fire drills. Every individual in an organization should take this seriously and attend mock drills with interest.

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and organization remains safe and have knowledge on fire safety. Keeping this as routine practice makes.

Things to keep in mind during Fire Mock Drill • Creating a situation that resembles if fire breakdown and make sure your employee will know the emergency fire action plan.

• The frequent mock drill should be done as the procedure will get changes from one building to another building as the model and construction varies likewise the level of risk to get varies.

• Escape routes should be obstacle free (no things should be occupied over there) and people in the particular building should know the escape route.

Importance of Fire Drill • The mock drill helps employees to react quickly and safely as soon as during an emergency crisis. This plays a vital role in health and safety and it is strongly recommended for all organizations.

• Conducting mock drill in any place helps people to get emergency simulation and helps people not to get panic in case if an actual fire breaks down.

• Help know people where and how to use fire safety equipment.

Fire Emergency Procedures

In Case of Fire 1. Close the door as you leave the room.

2. Pull the nearest fire alarm (located at any exit).

3. Evacuate the building. DO NOT use elevators.

Proceed to an assembly area across the street and away from the building.

4. Report the fire.

When you Hear a Fire Alarm?

1. Evacuate the building via the nearest exit and DO NOT use elevators.

2. Proceed to an assembly area across the street and away from the building.

3. Keep access ways and roadways clear.

4. Await instructions from Campus Security.

5. When the 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the building through the main entrance.

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Note • It is mandatory for facility buildings to be evacuated during any fire alarm.

• Report all fires, no matter how small, to the Emergency Report Centre, using the contact number.

• Report the smell of the smoke of undetermined origin to the Emergency Report Centre, contact number.

• Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you can do so safely.

• Familiarize yourself with the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers in your area.

Mobility Impaired If the fire alarm sounds and you are on the ground floor, • Exit the building by normal means.

If the fire alarm sounds and you are above or below the ground floor, • Telephone the report Centre.

• Tell the dispatcher that your fire alarm is sounding but you are mobility impaired and cannot leave your floor area. If you smell smoke, or are in immediate danger, inform the dispatcher.

• Provide your exact location - Floor and Room Number.

• Provide the phone number and extension you are calling from. It is IMPERATIVE that this number can receive return calls. Note that PAY telephones generally cannot receive incoming calls.

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Interactive Digital Signage as a Perfect Tool to Improve your Customer Experience Engagement The remarkable thing about interactive displays is that they invite your target audience to become participants. Once they do that, there is a high possibility they will become customers. You might not realise this, but more people are increasingly interested in the experience than the product. With touch monitors, it is easy to achieve this since you can catch the attention of passers-by using an intriguing invitation for interacting and engaging them with your brand.

The global digital signage industry has steadily been growing, and it is a trend expected to carry on over the last couple of years. As digital promotions become the preferred marketing channel, digital signage will increase st demand in various industries. Remember, in the 21 century, digital promotion of services and products remains the preferred advertising strategy. All these have brought about interactive digital signage, with touchscreen monitors bringing many commercial and social benefits.

Incorporating touch monitors in various industries such as retail, hospitality, and banking brings about modernity, innovation, differentiation and originality. Many people are attracted to digital signs since they can display creative content, up-to-date offers, improve the brand's image, and make the target customers remember content longer.

Ultimately, it influences the purchases which customers make.

Notably, digital signage has become indispensable for many businesses because it will enable customers to interact with touchscreen solutions giving them the best experience possible. Research shows that interacting with a creative visual catalogue is one of the leading causes of increased touchscreen purchases.

So, What do you stand to gain from using interactive digital signage like touch monitors? Take a look!

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Likewise, when you have in-store displays, it becomes easier to provide self-service touch screen kiosks where your customers can access the catalogue or promote your loyalty card.

You can also convince visitors to sign up for your competitions. Having interactive displays will allow you to connect with your customers better.

Improved Way Finding With touchscreen digital signage, way finding couldn't be any better. Since public maps can often be extensive and do not give the user additional information about the featured locations, they aren't as effective as they should be. Thankfully, interactive digital signage solutions allow users to navigate as conveniently as possible. They also inform the user of everything they need to know at an interactive level.

It is a solution that ensures that no one gets lost in the hospitality or banking industry. Finding places will be much more comfortable and won't need staff to give guests directions when they should be attending to other duties.

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offers. They want to feel they are serving themselves while looking at what they are interested in without making endless trips around the store.

Having touchscreens set up like interactive kiosks can allow your customers to access store information immediately after walking in. They are the perfect solution for communicating directly with the brand.

Better Versatility and Scalability With interactive digital signage, you are guaranteed versatility instead of other means of communication since you can show hundreds of content types, all managed centrally. Your customers will conveniently access whatever information they are looking for as they navigate through the touch monitors. What's better, you can run updates quickly and more comfortably, ensuring all your screens never pass the wrong information to customers.

Also, if you want to expand your system, you only need to invest in more touchscreens and be guaranteed to provide your customers with the best experience possible.

Acting as a Promotional Tool When they think of marketing, most people think it will be successful when they bombard their customers with endless ads, but that is not the case.

Overwhelming your target audience with adverts might not only scare them away and not want to be associated with your brand. When customers interact with digital signage, advertising is never the first thing they are interested in.

Thankfully, you can display attractive ads on your interactive signage solution. It will convince customers to buy and provide them with more trustworthy and reliable content. This is effective since it allows your audience to consciously and voluntarily click on the screen. It gives them control over their actions.

It is easier than ever to enjoy the benefits that interactive digital signage has in store for your business. All you need to have is a few touch monitors installed in the right places and watch their impact on your operations.

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Effective Strategies for Supporting Employees After a Disaster Natural Disasters, Pandemics and other disruptive events create a host of problems for company leaders.

Everything from structural damage to lost productivity and employee assistance must be handled simultaneously.

Although it may be tempting to crack the whip and get back to business as usual as quickly as possible, it's best to avoid rushing stressed, traumatized employees back to work. They probably won't be able to focus on their jobs until they have a handle on their situation, and they deserve the time and support it takes to get there.

 Remember What the "H" Stands for?

There's a reason we call it "Human Resources." At the end of the day, every organization is about people: those who work with us and those we serve. So, when a disaster or crisis of any kind strikes, the human element should take priority over business and industry. It really is that simple.

Compassion and Clear Communication can foster longlasting results, such as increased camaraderie among employees and loyalty that transcends your organization.

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Doing what's right for those in need will resonate not only with your entire workforce but also your customers.

Here are a few tips to help you find the right balance between what the company needs and what individuals need in order to heal.

1. Communicate Frequently Through Multiple Channels During and after a disaster, employees need to know what's going on at the office and what's expected of them. When helping employees deal with change, it's important to restore some sense of normalcy.

Be the voice of reason and source of comfort your employees need during this critical time, using a straightforward tone that conveys confidence and security. You don't want to make false promises, but your messaging should be supportive and hopeful rather than despondent.

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posted on your company intranet and internet sites, communication apps, texts, social media accounts and even signs posted onsite.

Using multiple channels simultaneously helps you reach people wherever they are, which can vary in a disaster, depending on the availability of power and access to desktops or mobile devices.

Check in regularly with your employees and encourage them to do the same. Keep in mind that power shortages and outages are common during disasters, so make your messages as brief as possible.

2. Be Specific About Next Steps Once the initial impact and shock of a devastating event have passed, everyone's attention will begin to turn toward cleanup and restoration efforts. As this phase gets underway, it's especially important to keep your workforce informed about what's next.

Don't assume your team knows what you expect, especially for unprecedented events. Your communication with them should spell out everything in very literal terms, such as: • Office hours for the days/weeks ahead (including modified or regular schedules) • Flexibility to work remotely or part-time (if that's an option) • How to log time off work due to a disaster?

(PTO or weather day, etc.)

• Whether it's okay to bring their children into the office if school is out • How often they need to update their supervisor on their availability?

• Which parts of the building are unsafe or not functional? (if applicable) • Road conditions and traffic work-arounds • Dress codes, if relaxed from your usual protocol Depending on the disaster and how your company fared, you may need to update employees on work hours and traffic once or twice a day. To build a sense of normalcy, try to send your messages on a regular schedule, for example, every morning at 7 a.m. and every evening at 5 p.m.

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3. Facilitate Recovery Assistance There's no way to sugar-coat this: Employees recovering from a natural disaster or other crisis are going to need support.

Your company may have special funds earmarked for employee assistance. But even if it doesn't, you can still make this difficult time a little easier for your employees by putting them in contact with organizations that can help them. Include contact information for federal and local agencies, churches and community centers.

4. Coordinate Volunteer Efforts Your employees who fared well through the disaster will naturally want to help their coworkers and the surrounding community.

Giving employees the means to support their coworkers and community helps reduce the stress everyone is feeling, whether directly or indirectly impacted. It also creates a source of pride and purpose when employees are able to work with their company to support fellow employees and the community.

 Create a Command Center Facilitate company-wide volunteerism by coordinating an internal command center where managers and employees can directly communicate with one another about immediate and ongoing needs.

This can be as simple as setting up a private group on social media or creating a page on your company's intranet. A digital command center can be especially useful when trying to manage remote teams scattered across the country.

If you're a smaller company or don't want to bother with creating specific pages on social media or the intranet, consider sending daily emails with updated needs and information on how to help.

If electronic media isn't an option due to lapses in service, consider a daily phone check-in or onsite signup sheet. No need to overthink it - just get it going.

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 Keep Things Simple Don't overlook the obvious. Make it easy for employees and customers to give to local relief efforts by adding a donation button to your website. You can also provide links to donation sites in your email messages or signature.

Never underestimate the power of even the simplest act of kindness. After a natural disaster like a hurricane, there's usually a great demand for demolition and reconstruction of buildings and structures.

But you don't have to own a tool belt or be a do-ityourself repair guru to be a huge help. First responders, agency workers and volunteers will be working long hours to rebuild communities. They're all going to need food, water and supplies. They may also need child or elderly care for any dependents in their care, especially if schools and assisted living centers have been impacted. As is appropriate, encourage employees to be errand runners, food deliverers, baby sitters, clothing distributors or gift card donors.

In the wake of a larger-scale emergency across a broader area, as in the case of a pandemic, it may be trickier to coordinate responses, especially if your company has remote team members in different communities. What's acceptable and allowed in one place my not be permitted in another town - even when they're just miles away.

Still, you can help team members cope by being a role model.

Lead by example your employees and other business owners and managers. Get involved with grassroots volunteer efforts in your own area. Volunteer to provide support for non-profits or offer to lead a webinar in your community on something about which you have specialized knowledge, such as coaching remote workers or navigating a business through previous crises. Witnessing a company's leadership team roll up their own sleeves to serve can buoy employee spirits.

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regrowth and prosperity for you, your employees, your customers and the community (or communities) you serve.

5. Take Care of Customers This is a two-prong strategy. First, you'll want to help those customers directly affected by the disaster or crisis. That means providing the necessities and survival items people may need from a humanitarian standpoint.

If your volunteer and recovery efforts don't specifically include your customers, consider creating a separate initiative that addresses their needs if possible. You may even contemplate partnering with them as part of your volunteer efforts, in order to provide assistance to a larger population.

The second prong of this strategy is about the business side of caring for customers. You may be working to serve them with only a skeleton crew, a result of displaced or disoriented employees.

Communicating with customers is key, so that they understand what's going on and how you're dealing with it. They'll likely be reasonable and understand that you're not able to provide your normal level of service. However, let them know what you're doing to handle at least their most critical needs, and then make sure to deliver on that promise.

Yes, this may mean extra hours for employees who are able and willing. Yet most of your "work family" will want to help. Do what you can to ensure that employees who go the extra mile during this difficult time feel appreciated. Feed them dinner if they're working into the night, offer them a flex day when things return to normal, or any other incentive you feel is appropriate.

6. Encourage Gracious Receiving Disasters and crises often turn the tables on hardchargers and caregivers. People who are used to helping others may suddenly find themselves in need of significant help.

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staff who need extra support that being a gracious recipient will not only help them work through their own trauma, but also gives volunteers and donors a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

When you encourage both gracious receiving and responsive support, you help build long-lasting teams that work well together.

7. Address Survivor's Guilt It's not unusual for people who weren't directly impacted by a disaster or crisis to experience what's known as survivor's guilt. When we see others suffering on such a large scale, we often feel guilty. Why were we spared when coworkers, friends and family are going through something so tragic?

Remind your team that guilt doesn't help anyone.

To shake it off, try to put your energy and emotion into helping others. Look at service as your way of showing gratitude for your good fortune, while helping a wonderful cause.

Service can be a welcome remedy for survivors guilt, but do keep in mind that mental health can be impacted, too. Plus, some team members may be dealing with outright grief from the loss of a loved one.

Give individuals space to take care of themselves.

8. Deal with the Distraction of Trauma As employees return to work, you may hear comments like, “I feel so useless. I should be out there helping people instead of just sitting here doing this.”

Your Responses Might Take the Following Forms: • Encourage them to talk about what they've already done for their neighborhood or local non-profits.

Acknowledge their good work, whether it was tearing out wet sheet rock or washing a neighbor's laundry. Remind them of how much they've already helped.

• Remember that not everyone, especially introverts, may feel comfortable talking about these things in a group setting. Some people may prefer a private conversation.

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customers and help keep the company (and, thus, their own livelihood) strong.

Remember, recovery is a marathon, not a sprint Disaster recovery takes weeks, months, and sometimes even years, which can make it overwhelming when you're trying to get things back on track.

That's why it's important to pace yourself, your employees and your company.

Remember that everyone has been changed as a result of this event. Many may be traumatized, having spent days or weeks dealing with their loss and the losses of those around them. They may have witnessed firsthand people's lives piled on their front lawns or tended a loved one who suffered from illness or passed away.

No one can experience this magnitude of destruction and not be changed, and it will take time for everyone to work through it.

There's no rulebook or set timeline for getting back to normal, or even a "new normal." Everyone processes change differently. Check on your team's well-being throughout the weeks following a disaster or disruptive event. You'll likely be able to recognize when something is "not right" about them. Don't take that lightly.

Remind them, as often as necessary, of your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if you have one in place, along with any other resources available to them.

 Prepare for Future Disasters Once things are back to normal, make sure you review and update your company's disaster recovery plan while the event is still fresh on your mind. What worked and didn't work during the recent disaster or crisis? Request feedback from your leadership team and key employees, and then provide the updated plan to everyone in your organization. This will help ensure you're ready for the next disruptive event, which hopefully will be a very long time away.

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