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Dear Readers, Greetings...!!! Need to say Thank You The whole world is praising the efforts that are being made by corona warriors to ensure everyone's safety everywhere. Say thanks! To All of Our Customers and Community The world today is currently facing one of the biggest challenges of our generation, the coronavirus global pandemic. During this unsettling time, I wanted to reach out to you, our valued customers and community, to add some clarity and update you on what we're doing in relation to COVID-19. First and Foremost, we are thinking of all those impacted by the virus. Each day, as we are seeing numbers of infected globally stay relatively high. Our wishes go out to those currently suffering, that they make a full recovery. And, we send our sincere condolences to those who have lost someone in these troubling times. We remain deeply humbled by all those front-line workers who are working tirelessly to care for those in need, and we wish to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. These people have been tirelessly working to deliver essential services. The community of these workers should be given applause for the work. From the rag pickers to the nurses and security personnel standing on all fronts are working for the people. We thanked Coronavirus helpers by changing its doodle to throwing hearts to the Corona warriors--delivery, packaging personnel. Through its doodle, it gave out the message of social distancing. Google also has asked to wash hands and take all safety measures to prevent Covid-19 spread. We should encourage them for the work coronavirus helpers have been performing when most people are sitting home. It is because of the coronavirus helpers that the nation is being able to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. We have to take all measures possible to protect our employees and our customers. Your health and the health of our staff are important to us, and we hope you are and remain safe and well during this time. For this reason, we have imposed self-isolation at our offices, with the majority of our staff working from home, and all measures put in place to protect those who are unable to do so.

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This shift to a distributed workforce has been relatively smooth, and we are pleased that we are able to continue our productivity and efficiency that we value at our company. In addition, we have taken the decision to suspend all business trips and events for the time being. This is done in order to protect our staff and, of course, our wider community. Although we are disappointed that we will not be able to meet our community at events, this is an essential step to stopping the virus from spreading. We take care of our team, so that they can continue to take care of you. So, if you have spare time and you always wondered what we can do for VR Training, Pro Sports, Medical Research etc. – just get in touch with us. Our team is happy to help you via all digital communication channels. Remember, we are all in this together. As we move forward, and as the situation changes, we will keep you updated. Please, take care of yourself and your loved ones. Stay safe. Save lives.

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Hikvision Launches Optimus Middleware for Hikcentral Partner Integration Hikvision, an IoT solu on provider with video as its core competency, announces the launch of Hikvision Op mus a system-level middleware product, for integra on of events, alarms and data synchroniza on between HikCentral and other systems like access control, building management systems, and IoT devices. For example, integra ng HikCentral with access control systems via Op mus so ware helps customers operate more eﬃciently. This integra on enables users to quickly and easily receive door alarms, grant or deny access, and synchronize user creden als in both systems. Op mus middleware features connectors that bridge third party systems with HikCentral, regardless of their coding standards. This ensures a longterm, uninterrupted, con nuous integrated opera ons. 08

Optimus offers a wide range of advantages:  The majority of use cases can be completed using only one connector as Op mus integrates mul ple products and systems.  The easy-to-use graphical interface enables integrators with no programming skills to build custom "ifthis-then-that" scenarios to match exact customer needs.  Third par es can develop their own connectors with Op mus based on their own API/SDK and thus achieve rapid integra on mes.  A built-in health monitoring func on provides the operator with a realme insight into the integra on status. The Op mus product comes with a ﬂexible and distribu on-friendly licensing structure for the connectors. This structure allows connector developers to stay in control of usage, yet determine pricing at their own discre on.

We are very excited to launch an oﬀering that represents a completely new and truly scalable approach to integra on with HikCentral. Op mus will enable Hikvision installers and technology partners to easily integrate their systems with HikCentral, says James Iacuessa, Senior Product Manager from Hikvision. Based on its third-party so ware development kit (SDK), Hikvision has created a number of connectors with Op mus so ware:  Paxton NET2  AMAG Symmetry Addi onal informa on and a list of the connectors, including descrip ons and their beneﬁts, is available on our Technology Partner Portal here: tpp.hikvision.com/tpp/Solu on For more informa on visit: www.hikvisionindia.com 00 June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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Accurate Temperature Screening in Milestone XProtect Hikvision, an IoT solu on provider with video as its core competency, has announced a new temperature screening integra on with Milestone XProtect® versions 2020R1. The plugin-based integra on enables the XProtect Smart Client to display skin-surface temperatures in the live feed and during playback, and to receive elevated temperature alarms in the Smart Client Alarm Tab. With the new desktop no ﬁca on feature in the 2020R1 release, operators get instant no ﬁca on of and can respond to any elevated temperatures detected. The new series of Hikvision AIpowered thermal cameras designed for temperature detec on - including 10

the DS-2TD2617B, DS-2TD1217B, DS-2TD2636B, and DS-2TD2637B models - are fully supported in Milestone's XProtect via the Hikvision generic driver released in the latest Milestone device Driver Pack. "We are excited that we are able to merge together the latest AI-powered camera technology from Hikvision with the powerful, and mul func onal V M S so ware from Milestone. This enables both exis ng and new installa ons to eﬀec vely support the detec on of elevated skin temperatures so as to achieve rapid preliminary screening in public areas with high eﬃciency in a mul tude of scenarios," says Jens Berthelsen, Global Partner Alliance Manager at Hikvision.

With this integra on, operators can:  Display accurate temperature measurement within ±0.5°C in the Smart Client (±0.3°C using black body calibra on)  Trigger alarms based on userdefined temperature thresholds  Show alarms in the Smart Client Alarm View (further a en ve viewing op ons are available via the Smart Client & X Protect Matrix configura ons) The plugin and configura on guides are available for download on the Hikvision Technology Partner Portal [h ps://tpp.hikvision.com/tpp/ Solu on]. The integra on is free to download and install. 00 June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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Hikvision Announces Full-Year 2019 and First Quarter 2020 Financial Results Hikvision, an IoT solu ons provider with video as its core competency, has released its 2019 Annual Report. In 2019, Hikvision generated a total revenue of RMB 57.66 billion, having achieved a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 15.69 %, and net proﬁts a ributable to shareholders of the company was RMB 12.41 billion, reﬂec ng a YoY growth of 9.36%.

Key accoun ng data of Hikvision Full-year 2019 Financial Results 2019 Opera ng income (RMB)

2018 (a er adjustments)1

YoY Change (%)

57,658,110,065.22 49,837,132,481.61

15.69%

Net proﬁts a ributable to 11,352,132,255.21 shareholders of the company (RMB) 12,414,587,690.45

9.36%

Retrospec ve adjustment or restatement reasons: business merger under the common control

The total overseas revenue amounted to RMB 16.24 billion, with YoY growth of 14.43%. And the revenue in the domes c market (China) in 2019 was RMB 41.42 billion, with YoY growth of 16.20%. Hikvision's innova ve businesses achieved solid growth in 2019. Par cularly, the revenue of its smart home business in 2019 was RMB 2.59 billion, seeing a 58.38% YoY g ro w t h . A n d t h e ro b o c s b u s i n e s s generated a revenue of RMB 813.99 million, with a YoY growth of 23.88%. In 2019, Hikvision's R&D spending was RMB 12

5.48 billion, which accounts for 9.51% of the total revenue, and the company has more than 19,000 R&D employees. The signiﬁcant R&D investments have consolidated the company's advantages in both hardware and so ware products, as well as cu ng-edge technologies such as ar ﬁcial intelligence, mu l - d imen s io n a l p ercep o n , clo u d compu ng, and big data.

of the company was RMB 1.50 billion, represen ng a YoY decrease of 2.59%. Despite the emergence of new uncertain es in the external environment in 2020, Hikvision will proac vely improve opera ng eﬃciency and manage risks to overcome the challenges and maintain steady development. Meanwhile, Hikvision will con nuously provide advanced products and solu ons through innova ve technologies to help increase s a f e t y, e ﬃ c i e n c y a n d sustainability of communi es and socie es.

Amidst the extraordinary global circumstances in Q1 2020, Hikvision has also disclosed its Q1 2020 ﬁnancial results, with a revenue of RMB 9.43 billion, represen ng a YoY decrease of For more informa on visit: 5.17%. Net proﬁts a ributable to shareholders www.hikvisionindia.com

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CHECKPOINT SECURITY IN AN ERA OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

LOW FALSE ALARM RATES REDUCE TOUCH POINTS

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Maintaining a steady ﬂow of bags and people through the security checkpoint will be crucial for avoiding passenger build-up and minimising contact. Opera ng with a low screening system false alarm rate (FAR) while being compliant with detec on requirements is just one of the ways that this can be achieved.

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 KEY BENEFITS OF A LOW FALSE ALARM RATE • Fewer secondary inspec ons • Less contact between passengers, staﬀ andbags • Checkpoint ﬂow is smoother • Faster throughput

 MINIMISING CONTACT In just a few short months, COVID 19 had a staggering impact on the avia on industry. Once flight restric ons are eased, minimising the level of contact between people, surfaces and baggage while maintaining screening standards will be a huge challenge. Crea ng a safe environment will be essen al in rebuilding customer and staff confidence as people return to travel. Managing queues, iden fying poten al bo lenecks and preven ng passenger build-up will be key to crea ng a low touch environment. But how can you achieve it in such a busy area as the security checkpoint?

 CUMULATIVE EFFECT Passenger checkpoint screening is a complex process of many parts, all of which must be correctly balanced to deliver the best possible ﬂow of bags and people – a steady stream makes it easier to avoid any bunching and unnecessary contact. Take for example, the automa c explosive detec on screening system FAR, how it varies and the cumula ve eﬀect. Alarms are generated automa cally by the screening system and can cause a delay as the images and/or luggage 14

are further inspected. Once an alarm has been raised, resolu on varies depending on local regula ons and CONOPS. Some protocols allow alarms to be resolved by re-inspec ng the suspect images on-screen without opening the bag; others, however, mandate every bag genera ng an alarm must be opened and physically examined–requiring extensive direct contact between security officers, the bag and all its contents. A high FAR can have a significant bearing on the flow through the checkpoint and add to the already difficult process of keeping people apart. So ensuring the FAR stays as low as possible reduces queues, personal interac on and contact.

 KEEP VIEWS HIGH AND FAR LOW The FAR varies between screening systems but as a general rule, it is related to the number of image views generated – more views means more informa on. The data richness of volumetric CT technology is superior to that produced by dual or mul -view X-ray systems, enabling the system to make be er decisions about baggage contents and in par cular deliver a much lower FAR than conven onal X-ray equipment. CT based systems reconstruct data from hundreds of diﬀerent views into volumetric 3D images and, as a result, the best can deliver a FAR as low as 5% - but that will vary between manufacturers. Some manufacturers invest heavily in con nually op mising algorithms to further reduce the FAR–with the consequent beneﬁts of fewer rechecks The sophis ca on of the screening technology also impacts rejects ini ated by operators. 3D images, high image quality and enhancement func ons such as virtually removing laptops, will enable them to make fast and accurate decisions resul ng in fewer rejects and thus further reducing physical inspec on of bags.

 SMALL CHANGES HAVE A BIG IMPACT Even though the FAR is one very small element in a highly advanced and sophis cated system, it is fundamental to reducing the level of contact required for rechecking bags as well as increasing the throughput which can posi vely impact personal space by improving opera onal eﬃciency – a cri cal requirement as the industry strives to re-establish itself.

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Not only that, Hikvision thermographic bullet cameras support simultaneous temperature screening of mul ple people, which can greatly improve the detec on eﬃciency in busy scenarios.

Prama Hikvision Offers Temperature Screening Solution: Flexible Temperature Screening Options For Challenging Times Submi ed by Prama Hikvision India A thermal imaging camera is an effec ve screening device for detec ng individuals with elevated skin temperature. This type o f m o n i t o r i n g c a n p ro v i d e a ra p i d screening approach at high-traffic areas, like airports, hospitals, office buildings, and other areas where people congregate, to h e l p i d e n f y t h o s e w h o s e b o d y temperature is elevated.

achieve rapid and safe ini al screening in public areas. Its flexibility means it can be used in a mul tude of scenarios. Meanwhile, efficiency and cost is important for users. The ques on is, what is the best solu on for their needs?  Temperature Screening with Fast Deployment For high-traffic scenarios, such as: urban traffic (train sta on, bus sta on, subway, airport, etc.), buildings (such as schools, enterprise parks, office buildings, shopping malls, etc.), a temporary temperature screening scheme can be used. Fast deployment is achieved separately with various devices (thermographic cameras / thermographic hand cameras / metal detector doors etc.)

Using a non-contact screening solu on is one of the current measures to discover quickly individuals with elevated skin temperature (EST). The detec on method is designed to help ini al screening of EST, with use of medical equipment to further verify symptoms, while reducing manual tes ng me and the safety risk to those involved in detec on. Prama Hikvision's Temperature Screening Solu on, with various product types and wide range of applica ons, is designed for the detec on of skin-surface temperatures to 16

This temperature screening with fast deployment is economical and prac cal, and the deployment process and subsequent disassembly are easy and convenient. The temperature measurement accuracy is guaranteed to be within ± 0.5 ° C or ± 0.3 ° C (with a Blackbody calibrator) to meet the needs of ini al screening. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

And there's more Addi onally, for some countries or regions that require people to wear masks, Hikvision also provides a solu on that includes a DeepinMind NVR as well as the thermographic cameras. This delivers a special interface that can visually display temperature and mask status.

 Temperature Screening with Access Control In enterprises, schools, factories, communi es and other internal areas where people are moving through, the MinMoe wall-moun ng touch-free temperature screening terminal (DS-K1T671TM-3XF) can be used. The touch-free nature of the terminal makes access easier and safer, suitable for long-term temperature screening with access control for any building with a high foo all of people.

Hikvision thermal temperature screening products have already been used in airports, ports, office buildings, and other places where many people congregate all over the world. They are providing fast and effec ve screening as an important part of the fight to maintain public safety and to help public health management.

 Temperature Screening on Patrol The temperature measurement on patrol solu on can also be called a manual inspec on program on the move. It can be quickly put into use at ﬁxed entrances and exits for emergencies, for example at external events or building sites, or checkpoints. It can also be used for ﬂexible inspec on in high-speed exits, cabins, and engine rooms. June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

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Not only that, Hikvision thermographic bullet cameras support simultaneous temperature screening of mul ple people, which can greatly improve the detec on eﬃciency in busy scenarios.

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Paging in clinic, 2nd Genera on IP Video Intercom Solu on, IP VDP Intercom Clinic Kit and Analog Video Intercom Solu on. H i k v i s i o n H e a l t h ca re S e c u r i t y Solu on covers Nurse Sta on to Pa ent Areas and other cri cal parts of the hospital. Control Room: Powerful and uniﬁed security management • Ensure quick response to alarms with advanced alarm management func on

Prama Hikvision Solutions for Hospitals and Clinics: A Holistic Protection for Healthcare Ecosystem Submi ed by Prama Hikvision India Healthcare facili es like Hospitals, Special Healthcare Centers and Clinics have myriad and specialized protec on requirements. What's more, they require security, safety and hygienic environment for the pa ents, doctors, nurses and paramedic staﬀ. Hospital and healthcare authori es should consider a smart healthcare solu on to address various security, safety and hygiene challenges eﬀec vely.

 Special Requirements Hospitals and health care facili es are designed to be places of healing, recovery, and tranquillity. However, with high volumes of people constantly coming and going - visitors, volunteers, pa ents, and others - maintaining smooth opera ons and responding quickly to emergency events are becoming more challenging. Furthermore, recording the ac vi es of hospital personnel, securing limited 18

access areas, and keeping parking lots opera ng efficiently require intelligent technology. Some of the most common requirements for a hospital solu on might include, Ensuring around-theclock safety for pa ents and staffs, quickly evalua ng incidents for prompt event response, effec vely managing access control and a endance for cri cal and restricted areas and Centralizing opera ons for all the various systems.

 Prama Hikvision Solution Prama Hikvision's Solu on for Healthcare Facili es helps to answer to all of these concerns and more with its advanced technology, powerful cameras, and reliable recording devices. Everywhere from guard sta ons to intensive care units, Hikvision products powerfully assist and protect healthcare facili es and personnel, making both security and management for hospitals easier and more intelligent.

 Temperature Screening and Mask wearing Alert In the ongoing pandemic crisis innova ve solu ons like Temperature Screening Thermographic Cameras, Temperature Measurement WalkThrough Detector and MinMoe Face Recogni on Terminal with Temperature Screening and Mask Wearing Alert are helpful to manage large number of hospital staﬀ visitors, pa ents and doctors.

• Easily manage access control systems, including assigning permissions, managing user groups, and more • Enjoy an intui ve dashboard showing the status of devices • Set up automa c health inspec ons and receive no ﬁca ons of errors

capacity control and op mized security Lobbies and Nurse Sta ons: Quick response to sudden events • Detect and respond quickly to events, such as a pa ent falling, with intelligent cameras • Eﬃciently display hospital ﬂoor map or health-related public a n n o u n c e m e nt w i t h d i g i ta l signage • Clearly record all work and interac on at recep on or nurse sta ons Pharmacies: All-around protec on with mul ple systems • Strictly control access with face recogni on terminals to ensure only authorized persons can enter

Parking Lots: Eﬃcient vehicle access management

• Log all entry and exit records

• Reduce labor costs with automa c vehicle entry by ANPR camera

• Monitor the indoor temperature and send alarm no ﬁca ons if a temperature anomaly is found

• Eﬀec vely manage vehicle ﬂow and entry / exit records

Doctor's Oﬃces: Compact cameras for rou ne monitoring

A complete hospital solu on requires the synergy of a number of systems video security, panic alarm, and access control systems, to name a few. Hikvision oﬀers advanced and comprehensive solu ons that ﬂuidly integrate all the moving parts, making setup and daily opera ons much easier for your unique condi ons. The solu ons include following ac vi es and requirements, recep on to pa ent calling, Internal Calling System, Doctor Monitoring,

• Capture sharp imaging at entrances even in high contrast condi ons with WDR cameras

• Monitor oﬃces during oﬀ-hours to ensure the safety of all informa on such as pa ents' clinical records or other medical informa on

• Use people coun ng technology to record numbers of visitors for

Pa ent Areas: Though ul and eﬃcient care

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• Get comprehensive monitoring for the en re parking lot with clear video both day and night Entrance Monitoring: Clear monitoring at all me

• Record the daily work for doctors in case of any medical arbitra on is required

• Provide pa ents with a panic bu on to call for help upon emergency • Communicate easily with audio intercom (public broadcas ng also available) Corridors: Effec ve monitoring for all areas • Allow full view of the corridor without losing any detail with the specially-designed corridor monitoring mode (3:4 frame ra o) • U lize intelligent cameras to monitor sudden events, enabling quick responses These solu ons are available in two categories of Healthcare facili es: H o s p i ta l S o l u o n s a n d C l i n i c Solu ons. Key Advantages The key advantages include, property and personnel safety for all pa ents and staff, intelligent func ons to help improve service and opera ons, effec ve, accurate access control for key areas like pharmacies and more and efficient and reliable device integra on and management Hikvision healthcare security solu on design for Hospitals and Clinic brings convenience, security and safety to the en re ecosystem.

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Parking Lots: Eﬃcient vehicle access management

• Log all entry and exit records

• Reduce labor costs with automa c vehicle entry by ANPR camera

• Monitor the indoor temperature and send alarm no ﬁca ons if a temperature anomaly is found

• Eﬀec vely manage vehicle ﬂow and entry / exit records

Doctor's Oﬃces: Compact cameras for rou ne monitoring

• Capture sharp imaging at entrances even in high contrast condi ons with WDR cameras

• Monitor oﬃces during oﬀ-hours to ensure the safety of all informa on such as pa ents' clinical records or other medical informa on

• Use people coun ng technology to record numbers of visitors for

Pa ent Areas: Though ul and eﬃcient care

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• Get comprehensive monitoring for the en re parking lot with clear video both day and night Entrance Monitoring: Clear monitoring at all me

• Record the daily work for doctors in case of any medical arbitra on is required

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EXPERT TALK

Earthquake Disaster Within Pandemic Covid-19 As the government implements protec ve measures to make everyone stay indoors, the nature is furious to bring us all outside by causing tremors in the Earth. Diﬀerent lockdown phases with changing levels of restric ons have been implemented as a measure to stay protected from SARS COVID-19 virus. During this lockdown, Delhi NCR regions have faced several tremors. This has created fear in the hearts of the residents and has raised a big ques on in their mind -if we all are safe or not. Through this ar cle, I am trying to clear some of the concepts related to earthquakes. The more we know about it, the be er we can prepare ourselves and ﬁght through it safely.

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they s ck a li le. They don't just slide smoothly; the rocks catch on each other. The rocks are s ll pushing against each other, but not moving. A er a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs. During and a er the earthquake, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and they con nue to move un l they get stuck again. The spot underground where the rock breaks is called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus (on the surface of Earth) is called the epicenter of the earthquake.

DR. MUKTA GIRDHAR Disaster Management Expert : 9818851737 : mukta_girdhar@hotmail.com  What is an Earthquake? An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resul ng from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruc on across en re ci es. The seismicity, or seismic ac vity, of an area is the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of me. 22

3. Presence of seismic gap: The energy released in an earthquake is measured in terms of its moment magnitude, i.e., how much movement it is able to induce and across what length of the fault plane. Since a fault plane is too long, an earthquake is able to induce movement only on a small segment of this fault plane. Repeated occurrence of earthquakes from the same region moves different segments of the same fault plane. If these segments are not con nuous, a gap is le between successive earthquakes. This gap has the poten al for rupture in the next set of earthquakes. If we combine these factors, then we can iden fy the poten al sites for future occurrence of earthquakes. There are 3-4 such gaps iden fied in the Himalayas (around the zone of influence of NCR region). Many scien sts are keeping a close eye on these regions since they expect larger earthquakes along these gaps so that they are bridged. Recent spurt in seismic ac vi es do indicate that some of these gaps have become ac ve. So it is on expected lines. The Hindu Kush mountains sit on the corner of the Indian plate, rather than being at the front line of the Indian Plate and Eurasian plate con nental collision, where the Himalayas are thrust upwards as India disappears beneath Eurasia at a rate of 40-50mm (2in) per year. It is in this rugged region that the sideways slip between India and Afghanistan meets the head-on impact of the Himalayan fault line. There are many small, interac ng faults and forces pushing in different direc ons.

 Why have there been so many Earthquakes in Northern India recently? New Delhi is virtually in the foothill of the Himalayas. So any earthquake occurring in the neighborhood will be felt in the NCR region. Earthquake occurrence is not a con nuous process, it is the manifesta on of sudden release of accumulated stresses. In order to understand the recent increase in the earthquake ac vi es, one has to understand a bit about the processes involved in its occurrence. Essen ally three elements are involved in the earthquake process: 1. Build-up of stresses: This is going on in the Himalayas due to ac ve plate movement. Two subduc on zones - one below Tibetan plateau and one in the Hindu-Kush mountains are iden ﬁed where Indian plate is sinking due to con nuous forward movement at a rate of roughly 5mm/year. 2. Presence of weak zones: Not all segments of the plate boundary (between Indian and Eurasian plate) can withstand all levels of stresses. There are several weak zones in the form of fault lines where accumulated stresses ﬁnd an easy vent to get released. These fault lines (called fault plane) could be 10s to 100s kilometer in length. When the accumulated stresses overcome the bearing strength of the weak zone within this fault plane, there is sudden movement with jerk along the fault line.

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all along its stretch. Consequently, the Himalaya is severely stressed. The northward moving Peninsular India itself is under strong strain along zones of ancient faults and shear zones.  Is there any chance of an Earthquake in New Delhi in the near future? This is an imperfect ques on which will always have an aﬃrma ve answer, no ma er how we coin our words. You have used “any chance” and “in the near future” both of which has no boundary. So why isolate just Delhi with this ques on, it is a YES for other ci es also.  What would happen if an Earthquake above 7 hits Delhi? Delhi is an old city and many of its building are not made with the expecta on of earthquakes i.e. Earthquake resistant buildings. An earthquake of magnitude 7 is equal to the release of energy equal to 199,000 tons of TNT explosives. But of course, the energy experienced on the surface depends on the depth of the earthquake and earth structure of the area. Deeper the earthquake is, lesser is its eﬀect on surface. 7- magnitude earthquake is generally resis ble and many countries like Japan and US (California) have experienced it a few mes and the damage has been reported to be very less. But the damage in a city in India, which is unprepared for it, can be severe. Delhi is located in a high seismic risk zone of India. So, the residents of Delhi should always be prepared for impending disaster. In general, most of the historical monuments in Delhi are well engineered and should not be damaged by up to magnitude 7 earthquake but s ll they possess some risk.

 Is Delhi safe enough to survive an Earthquake of the same intensity as the Nepal Earthquake? Northeast Delhi is home to 2.2 million people packed along narrow alleys. Buildings are made from a single layer of brick. Extra ﬂoors are added to dilapidated buildings not meant to handle their weight. Tangles of electrical cables hang precariously everywhere. If a major earthquake were to strike India's seismically vulnerable capital, these neighborhood's one of I n d i a ' s m o st c ro wd e d would collapse into an apocalyp c nightmare. Waters from the nearby Yamuna river would turn the water-soaked subsoil to jelly, which would intensify the shaking.

 How likely is Delhi going to become an epicenter for an Earthquake? Earthquake is caused by movement along fault planes. Delhi is bound by ridges and known fault lines cross underneath (Sohna fault line, DelhiHaridwar ridge zone, Mahendragarh fault line, Moradabad fault line and Rajasthan boundary fault line). Hence the likelihood of EQ epicenter in Delhi is always high, as such it is under seismic Zone-IV.

No city for that ma er is safe to bear earthquake related damages to mul story buildings. Recall what happened to apartments in Ahmadabad following Bhuj earthquake of 2001.

 How safe are the buildings in Delhi NCR region? Unfortunately, a strong earthquake can ﬂa en this landscape. The brick laying pa ern, to basic structural integrity of these buildings is ques onable. Let's hope it never ever happens though.

As for Delhi, it is definitely not safe from a er-effects of major earthquakes. May be old buildings or strategically designed modern building can survive but others will suffer wide-scale damage in the wake of an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 and above (if within 2 0 k m d e pt h ) . M ay b e deeper earthquakes whose surface effects are widespread but low in intensity spare Delhi but shallower ones will take a heavy toll. June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

Now that we understand what leads to an earthquake, in the next ar cle of this series, we will discuss how we can prepare ourselves before an earthquake and how we should protect ourselves during one.

EXPERT TALK

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No city for that ma er is safe to bear earthquake related damages to mul story buildings. Recall what happened to apartments in Ahmadabad following Bhuj earthquake of 2001.

Prama Hikvision Adds Innovative Features of Temperature Screening and Mask Wearing Alert to MinMoe Face Recognition Terminal Prama Hikvision is the India's leading video security solu on provider. Has added innova ve features like with Temperature Screening Func on and Mask Wearing Alert to its groundbreaking MinMoe face recogni on terminal product range. Hikvision's face recogni on terminals are embedded with deep-learning algorithms for access control with value added features. Hikvision's DS-K1T607TEF MinMoe Face Recogni on Terminal is a kind of access control device integrated with temperature screening func on. It can fast taking skin-surface temperature and upload abnormal temperature event to the center, which can be widely applied in mul ple scenarios, such as enterprises, sta ons, dwellings, factories, schools, campus and so on. Hikvision's DS-K1T607TEF MinMoe Face Recogni on Terminal has special features related to Temperature Screening and Face Mask Wearing Alert: This Face Recogni on Terminal supports Vanadium Oxide uncooled sensor to measure target's temperature.  Temperature measuring range: 30 °C to 45 °C (86 °F to 113 °F), accuracy: ± 0.5 °C w i t h o u t b l a c k b o d y ca l i b ra o n , recogni on distance: 0.3 to 2 m.  Fast temperature measurement mode: Detects face and takes skinsurface temperature without iden ty authen ca on. June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

 Mul ple authen ca on modes are available: card and temperature, face and temperature, card and face and temperature, etc.  Face mask wearing alert: If the recognizing face does not wear a mask, the device will prompt a voice reminder. At the same me, the authen ca on or a endance is valid.  Forced mask wearing alert: If the recognizing face does not wear a mask, the device will prompt a voice reminder. At the same me, the authen ca on or a endance will be failed. This Face Recogni on Terminal Displays temperature measurement results on the authen ca on page, Triggers voice prompt when detec ng temperature above normal levels. Conﬁgurable door status (open/close) when detec ng abnormal temperature. • Tr a n s m i t s o n l i n e a n d o ﬄ i n e temperature informa on to the client so ware via TCP/IP communica on and saves the data on the client so ware • Face recogni on dura on < 0.2 s/User; face recogni on accuracy rate ≥ 99% • 50,000 face capacity, 50,000 card c a p a c i t y, a n d 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 e v e n t capacity • Suggested height for face recogni on: between 1.4 m and 1.9 m • Supports 6 a endance status, including check in, check out, break in, break out, over me in, over me out 25

160 x 120, Supports AGC4.0, DDE, and 3DNR, Supports dual-light fusion image, Supports visible light and thermal imaging frame over lay,  System Func ons: Dual-channel, single IP,Dual-streaming, PoE power o o supply, IP66 protec ve level, Opera on temperature: 5 to 40 C C, 95% RH Interfaces: 10M/100M self-adap ng network interface, Micro SD/Micro SDHC/Micro SDXC card (128G/256G) slot, 1-ch alarm input/output, 15 pseudo colors: white, black, red, etc.  Visible Light Func ons: 4 MP, 1/2.7 "CMOS, Max.  Resolu on: 2688×1520@25fps Supports low bit rate, low latency and ROI, Independent se ngs for day or night condi on, 1-ch audio input/output, 1-ch 12 VDC power input.  Security: Security veriﬁca on, such as HTTPS, supports license crea ng Three level of users, IP address ﬁltering, user and password authen ca on normal levels. Metal Detection Features  Detec on accuracy: metal in the size like a clip (or 1/2 clip) is detectable on the middle of the detector. Goods like Belt buckle can be excluded. Copper, aluminum, and zinc (over 150 g), controlled knife, and gun are detectable  An -interference: mul ple detector can work abreast at the same me  Mul -area alarm: Indicates the metal posi on on the body. Max. 18 areas

Prama Hikvision Introduces Temperature Screening Metal Detector Door for Safety Inspection Prama Hikvision is the India's leading video security solu on provider. Has introduced Temperature Screening Metal Detector Door. ISD-SMG318LT-F walk-through metal detector, adop ng the thermographic technology, realizes contactless temperature screening. AI detec on func on of the camera makes an accurate posi oning of the skin-surface. The detector also supports metal detec on. It is suitable for safety inspec on of dangerous goods and is widely used in public occasions and important places, etc. It is recommended to be used indoor with a windless environment. 26

The key features of Hikvision Temperature Screening Metal Detector Door:  Non-contact temperature measurement: face temperature measurement with accurately personnel matching. Temperature 0.5, detec on distance: 0.5 to 1.5 m, target height: 1.45 m to 1.85 m  Temperature ﬁltering: adjustable temperature threshold. An over-threshold temperature will trigger the audible strobe light June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

 Frequency se ngs: 100 frequencies can be set, and diﬀerent ring tone for diﬀerent frequency

 Coun ng display: displays the walk-through people number, metal alarm mes, real me temperature, number of people in abnormal temperature

 Sensi vity Se ngs: 255 level of sensi vity can be set

 Metal detec on: metal like a clip

 People coun ng: display the number of walk-through people and people in alarm

 Mul -Area alarm: Indicates the metal posi on on the body. Max. 18 areas

 Posi oning LED: LEDs on the sides of the detector for indica ng the posi on of the prohibited goods.

 Modularized component: easy transmission and installa on

LCD screen

Thermal Imaging Features

Storing sensi vity parameters for diﬀerent scenes for shortcut se ngs.

 Smart Func ons: Temperature excep on detec on, Linkage for audible alarm, Linkage of white strobe light alarm

 Material: PVC shell

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 Frequency se ngs: 100 frequencies can be set, and diﬀerent ring tone for diﬀerent frequency

 Coun ng display: displays the walk-through people number, metal alarm mes, real me temperature, number of people in abnormal temperature

 Sensi vity Se ngs: 255 level of sensi vity can be set

 Metal detec on: metal like a clip

 People coun ng: display the number of walk-through people and people in alarm

 Mul -Area alarm: Indicates the metal posi on on the body. Max. 18 areas

 Posi oning LED: LEDs on the sides of the detector for indica ng the posi on of the prohibited goods.

 Modularized component: easy transmission and installa on

LCD screen

Thermal Imaging Features

Storing sensi vity parameters for diﬀerent scenes for shortcut se ngs.

 Smart Func ons: Temperature excep on detec on, Linkage for audible alarm, Linkage of white strobe light alarm

 Material: PVC shell

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Temperature Detec on 18 detec on zones 256 sensi vity levels 5.7'' LCD display Counter for alarm and people Synchronous sound & LED alarm

3. FaceDepot 8AL [TD] Facial Recogni on Terminal with Masked Face & Body Temperature Detec on Features: Body Temperature Detec on ＆ Palm Recogni on Iden ﬁca on of people with masks Enhanced visible light facial Recogni on Mul ple veriﬁca on with Fingerprint & Facial Recogni on • Dual-camera for realme face detec on • Recogni on distance: 0.3 - 3 m • • • •

4. SBTL8033 Touchless Entrance Control Solu on with Temperature Detec on Features: • Fever detec on ＆Palm recogni on • Iden ﬁca on of people with masks • Fast and accurate visible light facial recogni on with wide angle tolerance for masked individuals • 0.3s high speed facial recogni on • Servomotor - faster opening speed • 10 pairs of infrared sensors for stronger tailgate detec on • Bi-direc onal opera on control Led passage indicator in both direc ons • Touchless Entrance Control Solu on with Temperature Detec on

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Can Articial Intelligence Help Rein in Pandemics? It Seems That It Can! Staqu, a Gurugram-based startup, has launched a unique thermal camera that makes use of advanced technologies such as AI to track poten al suspects. Using video analy cs, Staqu's technology could be a risk-free way to help iden fy coronavirus suspects as it helps avoid human contact. India is witnessing a daily increase in the number of cases, and technology can play a crucial role in faster tracking of infec ons. As the coronavirus is highly contagious, it is necessary to track every individual that the infected person may have met, where such AI-enabled apps can contribute immensely.

 AI Leading the Global Fight

The present state of health emergency across the globe has led to a new wave of transforma ve technologies emerging as a possible solu on to contain the epidemic. Bringing an array of fresh opportuni es to tackle cri cal challenges, the revolu onary ar ﬁcial intelligence is emerging as a prospec ve saviour of the day. With new technologies and concepts taking shape every day, is it safe to assume that ar ﬁcial intelligence (AI) will take centre stage in controlling such pandemics in the future? Yes, it is.

 The Indian Tech Story In India, the government has already launched an 30

AI-enabled smartphone applica on called Aarogya Setu, which helps users check if they have crossed paths with pa ents who have tested posi ve for the coronavirus. The app uses the phone number of the user, along with the loca on data of the smartphone and matches his/her movements with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data on the backend. The ICMR data already has the movements of pa ents who have tested posi ve for the virus. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging innovators to share their ideas with the Union ministry of health and family welfare to help ﬁght the pandemic, Indian startups are also coming up with innova ons. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

According to research firm Gartner, by 2022, smart machines and robots may fill in for some of the highly trained professionals globally. While the report indicates the replacement of some human workforce by robo cs, there seems to be a nonan cipated advantage for us in these difficult mes where robots can be providing services to infected pa ents. Thereby, keeping humans away from contrac ng the dreaded coronavirus. Robots aren't suscep ble to the virus, so they are being deployed to complete many tasks such as cleaning and sterilizing and delivering food and medicine to reduce the amount of human-tohuman contact. In China, robots are being deployed in the catering industry to serve more than 40 hospitals around the country. Recently, Canadian AI firm Blue dot was gathering reports from around the world, tracking networks and air passengers to predict places where the virus can next spread. In the present scenario, the need June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

for more secure, fast and efficient processes will merit the implementa on of ar ficial intelligence. A tool built at Boston Children's Hospital called Health map keeps a close eye on social media, procuring informa onal reports and data about infected cases via online spaces and chatrooms. Furthermore, it transforms data into useful insights displaying and forecas ng the disease's hotspots for organiza ons working to tackle the pandemic, such as the World Health Organiza on (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Preven on (CDC). On the other hand, AI-based solu ons from Alibaba research ins tute ensure proper diagnosis of poten al virus pa ents, paving the way for AI in the medical industry. The AI system from Alibaba, which is supposedly trained with around 5,000 CT scans of coronavirus pa ents, claims 96% accuracy in differen a ng cases of covid-19 and pneumonia viruses. Likewise, Baidu has developed a tool called Linear Fold, slashing the me taken in the detec on of coronavirus from 55 minutes to 27 seconds. AI in the healthcare industry is expected to become a whopping $36.1 billion market by the end of 2025. In fact, startups such as US-based Insilico Medicine have already started using ar ficial intelligence to rapidly iden fy molecules that could form the basis of an effec ve treatment against the coronavirus at the heart of the current outbreak. In a global pandemic such as covid-19, technologies such as AI and Data science have become cri cal to helping socie es effec vely deal with the outbreak. From sharing data, figh ng misinforma on, finding prospec ve drug molecules to iden fica on, tracking and forecast of covid-19 outbreaks, technology is enabling it all! 31

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Climate Change is Breeding More Storms like Amphan

Cyclone Amphan swept over the Bay of Bengal on recently as the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the region. But a phenomenon called ver cal wind shear - the shi ing of winds with al tude had disrupted the storm's rota onal structure, weakening it. Amphan ini ally grew powerful because the waters it passed over were exceedingly warm, as high as 88 degrees in parts of the Indian Ocean. Warmer water provides 32

more of the energy that fuels such rota ng storms. As a result of climate change, ocean temperatures are rising, but other factors, including natural variability, can play a role. While it is not possible to say whether any one speciﬁc storm such as Amphan was made more powerful by climate change, scien sts have long expected that tropical storms like it would increase in strength as the world warms.

That expecta on was based on the laws of physics and computer climate models and not on studies of actual storms. But earlier this week, researchers in the United States with the Na onal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra on, using observa onal data, reported that the likelihood of these kinds of cyclonic storms developing into the equivalent of Category 3 storms had increased by about 8 percent per decade since the late 1970s. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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A Huge Mangrove Forest May Act as a Buffer Against the Cyclone, But at a Cost. Experts say that the Sundarbans the world's largest mangrove forest, on a vast delta that supports several hundred animal species could act as a buffer against the cyclone when it strikes, slowing wind speeds and protec ng villages from the worst effects. But around 70 percent of the 4,000-square-mile forest, which s p re a d s a c ro s s t h e b o rd e r between India and Bangladesh, is just a few feet above sea level. Heavy rains and flooding could have deadly consequences for rare animals there, pushing them

out of their habitats and into areas populated by humans.

wild gers in the world. Habitat loss, hun ng and the illegal trade of animal parts have devastated the global popula on of gers now es mated at fewer than 4,000, compared with about 100,000 a century ago.

“The Sundarbans will bear the brunt and soften the blow,” said Prerna Singh Bindra, a conserva onist and the author of “Animals both big and “The Vanishing: India's small will be affected if Wildlife Crisis.” the cyclone hits hard,” said Cyclone Amphan poses a par cular risk for the region's few hundred Bengal gers, one of the largest remaining popula ons of

Philip Gain, the director of the Society for Environment and Human Development, a nonproﬁt organiza on in Bangladesh that works for environmental jus ce.

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Gas leaked from a chemical plant owned by a subsidiary of South Korea's LG Chem in Visakhapatnam in the early hours of Thursday and quickly spread to villages in a ﬁve-kilometer radius, killing at least 11 people and impac ng about 1,000, many collapsing to the ground as they tried to escape the toxic vapours.

New Chemical Accident Rules Soon To Prevent Vizag Like Accidents

The Objective of MSIHC Rules is to Prevent Major Chemical Accidents Arising from Industrial Activities and Limit the Effects of Chemical (Industrial) Accidents With several industrial accidents in recent past highligh ng gaps, the government is in the last leg of finalising the amendment to chemical accident rules to minimise disasters such as the one that happened at Visakhapatnam polymer factory, killing at least 11 and hospitalising hundreds. Following the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster, the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) no fied two sets of rules - Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 and Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response), (CAEPPR) Rules, 1996-to regulate the manufacturing, use, and handling of hazardous chemicals. The objec ve of MSIHC Rules is to prevent major chemical accidents arising from industrial ac vi es and limit the effects of chemical (industrial) accidents. The CAEPPR Rules provide the statutory back-up for Crisis Management. In 2016, MoEF proposed to upgrade the rules to 36

keep pace with the me. A dra amendment to rules that sought effec ve enforcement of regula ons in the chemical industry, was floated for stakeholder consulta on. But the rules could not be finalised, officials with direct knowledge of the development said. The amendment was referred to a commi ee that took a "lot of me" in finalising its recommenda ons, an official said. In the meanwhile, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (D C P C) wanted some kind of power to regulate the usage of all chemicals incorpora ng best prac ces around the globe. DCPC was keen June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

on pre-use registra on and inventory management, they said adding it is a kind of licensing. MoEF, on the other hand, con nued to be a nodal authority on the handling of hazardous chemicals. The diﬀerence was resolved by allowing DCPC to frame regula ons for chemicals, and hazardous chemicals would be one sub-set for which MoEF will assist in framing regula ons. A dra Cabinet note has been circulated and regula on would be in place a er interministerial discussion, they said. "The rules should be out in a short me," an oﬃcial said. June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

The main objec ves of the MSIHC Rules are to prevent major chemical accidents arising from industrial ac vi es and limit the effects of chemical (industrial) accidents. Similarly, the CAEPPR Rules, 1996 provide the statutory backup for crisis management set-up and prescribe criteria for iden fica on of Major Accident Hazard (MAH) installa ons. All districts with such installa ons are required to establish crisis management groups, it said. In addi on, as prescribed by the MSIHC Rules, 1989, the occupiers of the MAH units are responsible for the prepara on of on-site Emergency Plans while the Chief Inspector of Factories (CIFs) in consulta on with district authori es are required to prepare off-site emergency plans as well. India witnessed its worst industrial accident due to an accidental leakage of nearly 42 tonnes of toxic gas, Methyl Iso Cyanate (MIC), in the nd rd intervening night of December 2 -3 , 1984 in Bhopal. Official es mates put the toll at 5,000, though ac vists who have long been figh ng for both jus ce and compensa on for the vic ms put the figure at 25,000. Besides the deaths, the accident led to physical disabili es in people of the area, and thousands of children born to parents, who had been exposed to the gas, in subsequent years suffered from birth defects. 37

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Nisarga Cleans Air, Mumbai AQI at 17 Mumbai saw an air quality index (AQI), the lowest figure in 2020, reflec ng the cleanest air since July last year. Pune saw a one-year low at an AQI of 23, as per data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecas ng and Research (SAFAR). Cyclone Nisarga cleaned up the air in its trail as it dwindled to a low pressure area near central India. Mumbai saw an air quality index (AQI), the lowest figure in 2020, reflec ng the cleanest air since July last year. Pune saw a one-year low at an AQI of 23, as per data from

the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecas ng and Research (SAFAR). Mumbai's AQI climbed to 28 while Pune's was at 30. The PM 2.5 level in Mumbai on Thursday was 9 while the ﬁgure for Pune was 14. PM 10 levels in Mumbai and Pune were 17 and 23 respec vely. These ﬁrmly remain in the "good" category, which notes AQIs of 50 or lower. The two factors helping the air clear out were the rain and high wind speed, said Gufran Beig, programme director at SAFAR. "The rain helped wash away the

pollutants, while the wind cleaned the air," he said. However, Beig said the AQI levels were down before the cyclone as well due to the lockdown. "We were already observing be er air due to the lockdown, and the cyclone's inﬂuence has helped bring the pollutants down this low," he said. This eﬀect has also been observed in New Delhi, which has saw an AQI of 117 on Thursday. Over the past two months, the AQI has remained between moderate (50 to 100) and sa sfactor y (100 to 200) categories. However, with the lockdown

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easing in the capital, the levels are expected to rise, especially due to vehicular pollutants, which are a major cause of pollu on in the na onal capital. This purple patch of clean air is expected to con nue in the coming days. SAFAR's model suggests that Mumbai will see a further drop in the PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels before rising a li le due to restora on of normalcy in the coming days. The same trend is expected in Pune, although the rise will be slower. Both ci es are likely to remain in the "good" category, the highest classiﬁca on

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according to S A FA R . P M 2.5 (par culate ma er of diameter 2.5 micrometres) comprises dust and other ma er from construc on sites while PM 10 (of 10 micrometres) comes from vehicular emissions and burning of waste. Both Mumbai and Pune last saw such clean air during the Prime Minister's

“Janata Curfew"

on March 22 , with AQIs of 63 and 58 respec vely. nd

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“Janata Curfew"

on March 22 , with AQIs of 63 and 58 respec vely. nd

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Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Guidelines for International Arrivals i.

Before boarding, all travellers shall give an undertaking that they would undergo mandatory quaran ne for 14 days - 7 days paid ins tu onal quaran ne at their own cost, followed by 7 days isola on at home with self-monitoring of health.

ii. Only for excep onal and compelling reasons such as cases of human distress, pregnancy, death in family, serious illness and parent(s) accompanied by children below 10 years, as assessed by the receiving states, home quaran ne may be permi ed for 14 days. Use of Aarogya Setu app shall be mandatory in suchcases. iii. Dos and Don'ts shall be provided along with cket to the travelers by the agencies concerned. iv. All passengers shall be advised to download Arogya Setu app on their mobile devices. v. At the me of boarding the flight/ ship, only asymptoma c travelers will be allowed to board a er thermal screening. vi. Passengers arriving through the land borders will also have to undergo the same protocol as above, and only those who are asymptoma c will be enabled to cross the border into India. vii. Self-declara on form in duplicate shall be filled by the person in the flight/ship and a copy of the same will be given to Health and 42

Immigra on officials present at the airport/ seaport/ Iandport. The form may also be made available on Aarogya Setu app. viii. Suitable precau onary measures such as environmental sanita on and disinfec on shall be ensured at the airports as well as within the flights. ix. During boarding and at the airports, all possible measures to ensure social distancing to be ensured. x. Suitable announcement about COVID-19 including precau onary measures to be followed shall be made at airports/port and in flights/ships and during transit. xi. While on board the flight/ship, required precau ons such as wearing of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene etc. are to be observed by airline/ship staff, crew and all passengers. xii. On arrival, thermal screening would be carried out in respect of all the passengers by the Health officials present at the airport/ seaport/ Iandport. xiii. The passengers found to be symptoma c during screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to medical facility as per health protocol. xiv. The remaining passengers shall be taken to suitable ins tu onal q u a ra n n e fa c i l i e s , t o b e

arranged by the respec ve State/ UT Governments. xv. These passengers shall be kept under ins tu onal quaran ne for a minimum period of 7 days. They shall be tested as per ICMR protocol available at h ps://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ Revisedtes ngguidelines.pdf If they test posi ve, they shall be assessed clinically. a. If they are assessed as mild cases, they will be allowed home isola on or isolated in the Covid Care Centre (both public & private facili es) as appropriate. b. Those having moderate or s e ve re sy m p to m s w i l l b e admi ed to dedicated COVID Health facili es and managed accordingly. If found nega ve, they shall be advised to further isolate themselves at home and selfmonitor their health for 7 days. xvi. In case, any symptoms develop they shall inform the district surveillance oﬃcer or the state/na onal call center (1075). NOTE: States can also develop their own protocol with regards to quaran ne and isola on as per their assessment. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com 00

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The Silent Killer Gas Geysers: Cri cal Safety Informa on One Needs to Know

Ar. Shrreyash Sarmalkar Architect, Interior & Tex le Designer, Project Management & Safety Professional Rural or urban, consumers are always looking out for a great bargain & means of opera onal cost saves. With the ever increasing unit charges by electricity service providers, leading to considerable amount of increase in power bills from a monthly household budget perspec ve resul ng in one such op on of installing a gas geyser that dras cally cuts down on the monthly expenses. Incidents of gas poisoning due to use of gas geyser in bathrooms have occurred over the past few years and in recent mes too. Risk management, switching to alternate sources & its adop on is low. Also lack of knowledge of repercussions by use of this system leads to its preference by many. It's me for us to take cognizance of the fact that installing gas geysers saves money but is extremely fatal to human life. Life is of paramount importance which money cannot subs tute ever. It's been an alarming few years with the many gas leakage incidences that have occurred in urban areas due to use of LPG run gas geysers inside bathrooms with minimal or no ven la on. Crea ng awareness of safety and need for educa ng consumers about the hazards of gas geyser is a must. Unexpected large consequences results from small events when safety is ignored. Knowledge is power. Let us arm ourselves with the know-how of few facts as regards gas geysers, factors favouring them, consequences, safety- preven ve measures & ﬁrst aid remedies to be taken. One of my moto in life, is to create a larger impact towards awareness on safety & security among common man. This been one more such a empt towards Human Safety.

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How does a Gas Geyser Work? The gas geyser has a simple mechanism to heat water for bathing purposes - the LPG gas outlet is connected to an enclosed burner which heats the inlet water, giving hot water in few minutes. Is Gas Geyser Safe to use in Bathroom? Gas geyser can be quite dangerous, can even be fatal if not maintained properly. If the gas is not burning properly lot of poisonous gases are produced and

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inside closed bathroom, can suﬀocate the bather. Adequate bathroom size & ven la on both plays a vital role too. It is risky from a safety perspec ve. 

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Are Gas Geysers Economical? Gas Geysers are very cost and energy efficient because they only use gas when hot water is actually being used. Thus they pay for themselves in a rela vely short span of me & adds to cost saves in overall household budget. Does Service Provider Permits Consumers to Connect Gas Geyser? An official told TOI that piped gas connec on is only for kitchen use, whose scope extends from the meter to the hot-plate/ hob. "Just like a domes c LPG cylinder cannot be used to run geysers, piped natural gas provided for kitchens at subsidized or cheaper rates cannot be used to run geysers," the official said. Source: TOI, May 29th, 2015

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Consumers in urban loca ons prefer gas geysers as they are opera onal irrespec ve of power failure. During rainy season or even when cloudy the solar heaters are ineﬀec ve, thereby a rac ng consumers to use gas geysers. They prove to be an economic alterna ve to hea ng water as compared to geysers run on electric supply. According to research, Bangalore is the city where highest numbers of gas geysers are sold. Perhaps it is because of the weather, which makes a hot water bath in the morning indispensable. Source: Ci zen Ma ers (Bangalore) January 19th, 2009

It is need of the me to make common man aware of the hazards, the instant gas geysers can cause due to leakage of gas or due to poor ven la on systems in the bathrooms & due to smaller bathroom sizes in urban areas.

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Using gas geysers connected to Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. The gas inside is a combina on of butane and propane. Usually on combus on, it produces carbon dioxide and water. But when placed inside a stuﬀy bathroom, with June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com 00

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li le oxygen, it results in release of carbon monoxide (CO). This leads to lack of oxygen supply to the body and an increased intake of carbon monoxide. Altering the temperature frequently while the geyser is on can lead to incomplete combus on thus emi ng poisonous gases and it may cause severe gas poisoning including carbon monoxide poisoning that may lead one to death. In case of Liquefied Petroleum Gas leakage, Propane or Butane poisoning causes paralysis that is reversible in many cases but a er mely response and proper treatment. In case of excessive amount of leakage of these gases, the symptoms start by double vision, blurred visual fields, headache and dizziness that are later followed by sudden progressive paralysis. If the pa ent is not rescued in me, he or she can go into autonomic dysreflexia causing sudden increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Dysreflexia is a life threatening condi on and is considered as medical emergency. In case of gas leakage and or stay for longer period of me in a bathroom that is not well ven lated, Carbon dioxide gas is retained in the body and oxygen levels deteriorate to dangerous limits causing permanent brain damage and death. Inhaling of carbon monoxide causes heart rhythm disorders, fits, loss of vision, brain swelling and mul -organ failure if the vic m is not given medical aid in me. Source: Interna onal, The News, Islamabad. January 09th, 2017. Excerpts from Dr. Muhammad Haroon's interview. The chances of such incidents are higher, when a gas geyser is installed in a closed place like the bathroom.

Gas geyser syndrome has emerged as a health hazard in India in the last decade, with many hospitals repor ng cases of pa ents with neurological eﬀects. "We get a case every month," said a doctor with a public hospital. Gas geysers are popular as they are cheaper than electricity-run geysers. Neurologist Dr. Pravina Shah said gas geysers should ideally be placed outside bathrooms, which are small in Mumbai. "Safety devices need to be used while using gas geysers or care must be taken to ensure good ven la on as carbon dioxide and CO get accumulated in the th bathroom," she said. Source: TOI, January 12 , 2020.

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Shi it immediately outside the bathroom in a well ven lated space with a hose of hot water going inside the bathroom. Suggest gas geyser should not be switched on a er locking the bathroom from inside & also door should not be locked at places where bathrooms are poorly ven lated. An ideal & best approach is to let the bucket fill with hot water, turn off the geyser switch, and only then close the door. If the gas is not burning properly lot of poisonous gases are produced and inside closed bathroom, can suffocate the bather. Thus user needs to keep a check on the colour of the flame in the gas geyser unit. Need of safety devices while using gas geysers is a must. Gas geyser switch to be installed at adequate height so that it can be operated easily. Proper periodic maintenance of gas geyser is a must. The burner and the whole unit needs to be checked regularly for any leaks or blocks. Proper ven la on is a must. Window should be kept open/ exhaust fan should be opera onal so there is adequate circula on of air. Adequate me gap should be maintained between two people taking bath one a er the other. The gas geyser to be switched off when not in use to avoid increase in the carbon monoxide density, which may be fatal to the last member going for bath.

First & foremost please check if the vic m has sustained any injuries before you move them. Such vic m should be removed immediately from the source of incident to open air or well ven lated area. If the source of leakage is iden fiable, on priority one needs to turn it off without causing any harm to yourself. Do not a empt any mouth-to-mouth resuscita on even if the person appears to be unconscious. It could prove dangerous. Water or food should not be given to such vic ms for at least 12 to 24 hours. Please do not do any home remedies, waste of me in such a case can risk the pa ents recovery chances. Without any delay such vic m should be taken to the nearest hospital as early as possible rather on war foo ng. Some of the vic ms need ar ficial assisted breathing by means of mechanical ven lator so a vic m must be moved to emergency department immediately. Source: Interna onal, The News, Islamabad. January 09th, 2017. Excerpts from Dr. Muhammad Haroon's interview.

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The Mathematics of Monitoring Gaseous Extinguishing Systems & Room Integrity  Applying Mathematics The fire industry calling is a noble one. It is uses scien fic principles to enable its very existence. The fire industry, however, calculates fire engineering designs based on formulas that its technicians have no way of understanding or verifying are accurate. The industry needs a Resident Mathema cian to ensure that the formulas they use are correct. Fire engineers do not always understand the physical proper es of the clean agents they use. Some do not wholly appreciate the impact of temperature on the state of an agent or its pressures. Novec™ 1230 for instance is an organic compound which deteriorates quickly to a point of noneffec veness if poorly handled and stored. These problems and many more can be solved in the fire industry by the applica on of fundamental scien fic and engineering principles. But they can only be proved by the applica on of the mathema cs of them. Coltraco are at the vanguard of this in the fire industry.

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pressurised on actua on. CO2 is permanently under 720 psi or 49 bar of pressure ie nearly 50 mes atmospheric pressure (by comparison a cup of water at sea level exists at 1 bar or 14.5 psi). Its state changes under increased temperatures to one that is neither a liquid nor a gas. Gases under pressure are o en eﬀec vely considered by the industry as s i n g l e a n d p a s s i ve c y l i n d e r columns of solid material from the perspec ve of their monitoring following installa on. Whereas being under pressure and constantly changing under temperature they should be considered as ac ve and dynamic sy s t e m s r e q u i r i n g c o n s t a n t monitoring. These are not passive systems therefore; they are dynamic ones, and all dynamic systems under pressure need constant monitoring.

 We Achieve this By our ability to establish the liquid contents of liqueﬁed clean agents – through UL-approved Portalevel™ MAX and the constant monitoring system, Permalevel™ Mul plex. Once we do this we can establish their weight and mass – through Portasteele™ Calculator (the

world’s first product capable of this). If we can monitor their pressure too then we can monitor both the pressure of the gas above the liquefied agent such as in Novec™ 1230 and the pressure of n o n - liq u efi ed gas es s u ch as Inergen or Nitrogen.

 Constant Monitoring of Gaseous Extinguishing Systems A data centre is expensive to build a n d m a i n t a i n . I t g e n e ra t e s significant heat. Every bank with a branch network has hundreds of them. The value of them are very high but the value of their inability to sustain business con nuity is far higher than their physical assets. Almost incalculable. And yet Insurers are asked to underwrite them and the fire industry to deliver their protec on at the cheapest price. Who today in the security industry would consider installing an alarm system without monitoring its status not only its actua on and integra ng the w h o l e o f i t to t h e b u i l d i n g management system with central monitoring being an essen al part of it ? Who would build a ship or offshore pla orm and fit it with say June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

power genera ng auxiliary machinery without installing emergency power systems or monitoring their condi on states ? These are basic engineering principles. All good engineering demands the monitoring of dynamic structures and a highly pressurised cylinder is a dynamic structure. It is designed to protect a cri cal infrastructure or asset. Without constant monitoring a risk is generated in the very environment for which it is designed to reduce risk. The risk is not only to the asset, but to the people who work in the asset and their ability to enable business con nuity in the high value asset under risk. We aim to be the lead technical authority in the constant monitoring of gaseous ex nguishing systems during the life of the system once it is installed and commissioned.

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hold- me (if the room cannot hold the agent because of leaks the agent will disperse and not ex nguish the fire) and discharging agent peak pressure (if the pressure is too high for par on walls or suspended ceilings they will be blown apart or damaged and possibly destroying the room integrity). At the design stage of a fire ex nguishing system rooms are tested for room integrity by posi vely pressurising a room and detec ng escaping pressure to verify that the room itself into which the gaseous ex nguishant discharges on actua on can both hold the agent a er its discharge and hold its pressure on actua on. The fire system is then installed and commissioned. But over the next 10 years few further tests are made on room integrity and the cylinders merely hydrosta cally tested to ensure they can cope with their design pressure limits. How can one be sure therefore that on actua on the room will hold the discharged agent to ex nguish the fire and its par ons and ceilings are capable of withstanding the pressure of the agent on discharge? A building is like a ship at sea. It turns, stresses & bends as any structure does. It ages and leak

sites develop. Coltraco is genera ng capability that will allow for the constant monitoring of room integrity. We aim to be the lead technical authority in the constant monitoring of room integrity during the life of the gaseous ex nguishing system once it is installed and commissioned.

 Conclusion The fire industry has access to customers who depend on it to deliver fire engineering to protect their risks. Insurance companies underwrite that risk. But the mathema cs of its failure are high, whether in the applica on and understanding of the formulas they use to calculate design concentra ons of gases or flow rates or in the deployment of fundamental engineering principles to protect dynamic pressurised systems and the structures they are working so hard to protect against the risk of fire.

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Guidelines For Building When Reopen Post Covid-19 Lockdown Fire & Life Safety Aspect -Arindam Bhadra To prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease among building workers and office staff when commercial ac vi es resume in various states of India, the states, district administra on and the labour department already issued a detailed advisory for business units reopening while the lockdown is s ll in place. The labour department said that since the city has a unique mix of industrial and office workforce, owing to closeness with other na onal Capital region ci es, it has been decided to apply more stringent measures in a few domains to prevent the spread of this disease. addi onal labour commissioner of NCR, Haryana. “All organisa ons are expected to align their opera ons to these guidelines to ensure safe working condi ons. In case the companies don't comply with the standard opera ng procedures (SOP), their permissions will be withdrawn and criminal proceedings would be ini ated against them,” he said.

 What is COVID-19 COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as '2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV. The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.

 What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infec on can cause pneumonia or breathing diﬃcul es. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. These symptoms are 48

similar to the flu (influenza) or the common cold, which are a lot more common than COVID-19. This is why tes ng is required to confirm if someone has COVID-19.

 How does COVID-19 spread? The virus is transmi ed through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (generated through coughing and sneezing). Individuals can also be infected from and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and touching their face (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth). The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill it. The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared a Public Health Emergency of Interna onal Concern (PHEIC) and the virus has now spread to many countries and territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines for the restar ng of building opera on post coronavirus lockdown. As per the new guidelines, the produc on units have been asked to consider first week a er the lockdown ends as a trial period. The new guidelines address the issues from accommoda on to sani za on needs. It also asks the companies to not target high produc on in the first week of opera ons. "When Lockout/Tagout procedures are not in place, many energy sources can prove to be hazardous to operators/ supervisors who are servicing or maintaining electrical, mechanical or chemical equipment. When heavy machinery and equipment are not maintained periodically, they can

become dangerous for the operators/ engineers," NDMA said in a statement. Building owners and facility managers will be ge ng ready to reintroduce occupants to structures that may have been rela vely vacant for an extended period. During this unique me, maintenance of all fire protec on and life safety systems in commercial and mul -occupancy residen al buildings. However, it is possible that many of the ongoing inspec on, tes ng, and maintenance (ITM) ac vi es required by locally enforced codes and standards may not have been completed for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the level of ITM performed during this me, it is impera ve that building owners and facility managers verify the performance of all building fire protec on and life safety systems prior to reoccupa on. Now we learn below factors that should be confirmed by a qualified person before reopening a building to ensure safety of all its occupants. Based on the assump on that the building was in compliance prior to being closed, the checklist below provides some ini al steps to help ensure that the occupancy is safe enough to reopen un l a qualified professional can complete the regularly scheduled ITM of all fire protec on and life safety systems.

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1. All inspec on, tes ng, and maintenance is up to date on the following systems or building elements:  Water-based fire protec on system (NFPA 25)  Fire pumps (NFPA 25 & IS 12469)  Fire alarm system (NFPA 72 & IS 2189)  Commercial cooking equipment ven la on and fire protec on (NFPA 96)  Portable fire ex nguishers (NFPA 10)  Fire/smoke dampers (NFPA 80 and NFPA 105)  All fire doors (NFPA 80 and IS 3614)  Emergency ligh ng equipment (NFPA 101 & IS 10322)  Exit signs (NFPA 101 & IS 12349) 2. Appropriate fire department access is unobstructed. (NFPA 1) 3. For wildfire-prone areas, rou ne maintenance of combus ble vegeta on has been completed. (NFPA 1) 4. Hand sani zers or alcohol-based hand rubs are stored and managed safely (NFPA 101), and if needed, learn more at h ps://youtu.be/1P3GjIBKwI8. 5. Whether an undertaking from LPG piping installa on agency and client sta ng that proposed gas bank, supply lines and other fi ng associated with it is as per NBC of India -2016, Part-IV. 6. Check with the local authority having jurisdic on (AHJ) to find out if they require any special provisions prior to reoccupying the building.

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Conﬁrm all the following checkpoints for each of the building systems. While this is not a complete list, it does contain many of the items that can be addressed and conﬁrmed by a building owner or facility manager during their ini al work to reopen a building. We get help from IS, NBC 2016 & NFPA standard.

 Fire ex nguishers are accessible and not physically damaged.  Fire ex nguishers are Correctly located in the designated place. Opera ng instruc ons are clean, legible, and facing outwards.  Pressure gauge reading or indicator is in the operable range or posi on on all ﬁre ex nguishers.

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 Check weigh the ex nguisher against the gross weight stamped on cylinder (this is the weight full, without hose, horn or carriage). If underweight by more than 10% of contents, the ex nguisher should be removed from service and recharged.

 Water-Based Systems (NFPA 25, IS 3844 and IS 13039)  All control valves are open.  Gauges are operable and not physically damaged.  Water filled piping is maintained above 40 F (4 C).  S p r i n k l e rs a re n o t p hys i ca l l y damaged. If any leakage will be repaired.  There are no leaks from the piping or sprinklers.  A Diesel fire pump should be required and provide diesel exhaust pipe from the diesel engine and terminate to atmosphere in a loca on acceptable to the local Authority.  Fire department connec ons are accessible and not physically damaged.  Hose connec ons (if provided) are accessible and not physically damaged.  An addi onal sta c water storage tank to be provided at roof / terrace level with capacity specified by the local fire authority with arrangements of replenishment by main or alternate source of supply, which can be used in the eventuality of failure of other system under gravity flow.  Visual inspec on for all valves must be open, accessible and unobstructed. All the fire pumps to have direct access from the ground level.

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 Electrical (NFPA 70B and NFPA 110)  Conﬁrm that rou ne maintenance and opera onal tes ng is completed for the following:  Electrical Equipment per the building's Electrical Preventa ve Maintenance Program.  Emergency and standby power systems.

 Means of Egress (NFPA 101 & NBC 2016)  All means of egress paths are unobstructed.  All doors in the means of egress are working properly and not physically damaged.  All doors are operable from egress side.  All doors are not physically blocked.  All ﬁre doors are working properly and not physically damaged.  All ﬁre doors latch.  All required ligh ng in the means of egress is func oning properly.  Means of egress is illuminated when occupied.  Emergency ligh ng is not blocked or physically damaged.  Exit signs are not blocked or physically damaged.  Exit signs are properly illuminated. 49

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PREPARING FOR DISASTERS poten al impact. Knowing the most common hazards in your area - par cularly if you're new to the region - can help you focus your prepara on plans for each hazard. •

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Local councils and emergency management authori es can help you iden fy risk in your area and outline the local plans and recommenda ons for each. A natural disaster can occur at any me. Some disasters give a warning, such as a storm preceding a flood. Others, such as earthquakes, give li le or no warning. Once a disaster happens, the me to prepare is gone. The best way to cope with a natural disaster is to prepare by having a plan before it strikes. Disasters vary in size, from smaller events such as a storm affec ng a single suburb, to large-scale events that can affect whole ci es or large areas that cross state boundaries. As a result of disasters, people may be injured or killed, or may lose their homes and valuable possessions.

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It is important to protect your family, home, business and assets from such events. Insurers provide society with the means to do this. Following a natural disaster, insurance companies can pay claims to policyholders with the right policies who are aﬀected, allowing communi es to rebuild.

Many insurers will place embargoes on insurance when natural disasters are considered imminent. This means if a cyclone is heading your way you may not be able to purchase insurance cover un l the insurer li s restric ons on new policies. Embargoes prevent property owners buying insurance just before a disaster strikes and then cancelling once the risk has passed.

Taking steps to prepare for a disaster can help get you back to normal faster. If you are unprepared, the devasta on and ﬁnancial loss caused by natural disasters can be magniﬁed.

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adequate cover against each type of disaster you are vulnerable to. Also check your sum insured to avoid being underinsured. Take a household inventory and store copies in a safe loca on or online. Cataloging your belongings with a home inventory might sound tedious, but how easy would it be for you to recall all the contents of your home if you lost everything? Taking a home inventory can help you determine if you have enough insurance and can save you me and headaches when ﬁling a claim following a disaster Prepare a disaster plan. Your plan should start with having somewhere safe to go. Think of someone who could house you and your family and talk to them about what might happen in the event of a disaster. Then talk to everyone who lives in your home about what to do if there's an emergency and you are unable to return Have a communica ons plan. Consider that your family may not be together if a disaster strikes. How you will get to a safe place? How will you contact one another? How will you get back together? You will be be er prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance Have an evacua on plan. In some cases when you need

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to evacuate, there may not be a lot of me. Plan how to evacuate your home quickly and make sure everyone knows the evacua on plan. Make sure everyone has a list of emergency contact numbers they can phone Prac ce the steps that are needed to disconnect your home's gas, water and electricity and make sure you understand these. If you are able to, learn basic first-aid procedures, which will allow you to assist others during a natural disaster Before any disaster, you should inspect your home and eliminate any poten al hazards. In an emergency, ordinary items in your home can cause injury and damage. Anything that can move, fall, break or cause a fire is a poten al hazard Community connec ons are important. Make sure you know your neighbours. Swap phone numbers and keep an eye on elderly or disabled neighbours, or people with children - they might need extra help during a natural disaster Make sure to regularly check safety devices in your home, such as smoke alarms and fire ex nguishers Speak to your local authori es and emergency services and learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacua on routes, and loca ons of emergency shelters. Local emergency services will also be able to advise you on the most common types of disaster that affect your area.

Given how unpredictable nature can be, it's a good idea to take measures to reduce your risks, protect your home and keep your family safe. People o en feel helpless against destruc ve weather. There are some simple steps you can take to keep you and your family safe and lower the risk of your home and other assets being damaged. In many instances, preparing against one threat can protect you from others as well.

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How can an Organisation Control Safety and Health Aspects of Contractors Work? Although organisa ons rou nely contract out either all or parts of their work ac vi es, they may s ll retain some of the legal responsibility for health and safety, par cularly if they directly control how this work is done. For this reason, the organisa on s h o u l d e sta b l i s h a n d m a i nta i n procedures for controlling the safety and health aspects of contractor work. These should include:  Pre-planning for medium or longterm contracts. This will involve carrying out a full safety and health pre-qualifica on procedure; for short-term contracts, safety and health aspects should be suitably checked by ques onnaire or review.  Ensuring the contractor has prepared Risk Assessments and an up-to-date Safety Statement, which are specific for the project to be undertaken.  Defining responsibility for and se ng up communica on links between appropriate levels of the organisa on and the contractor before work starts and throughout the contract.  Who is responsible for developing 56

and providing site safety rules and method statements.  Providing safety and health training and induc on of contractor personnel, where necessary, before work begins.  Monitoring safety and health aspects of contractor ac vi es on site.  E sta b l i s h i n g p ro c e d u re s fo r communica on of accidents and incidents involving the contractor's personnel. Addi onally, it is also necessary for organisa ons to check the ability of contractors where they work close to, or in collabora on with, direct employees or with other contractor's employees. Such arrangements should cover the:  Recruitment and placement procedures that ensure employees (including managers) have the necessary physical and mental abili es to do their jobs or can acquire them through training and experience. This may require individual ﬁtness assessments by medical examina on and tests of physical ﬁtness or ap tudes and abili es where work-associated risks require it.

 Systems to iden fy safety and health training needs arising from recruitment, changes in staff, plant, substances, technology, processes or working prac ces.  Training documenta on as appropriate to suit the size and ac vity of the organisa on.  Refresher training to maintain or enhance competence, to include where necessary contractors' employees, self-employed people or temporary workers who are working in the organisa on.  Communica on systems and resources made available to ensure work is co-ordinated safely and the risk of accidents are minimised.  Arrangements to ensure competent cover for staff absences, especially for staff with cri cal safety and health responsibili es.  General health promo on and surveillance schemes that contribute to the maintenance of general health and fitness; this may include assessments of fitness for work, rehabilita on, job adapta on following injury or ill-health, or a policy on tes ng employees for drugs or alcohol abuse. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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Factory ﬂoors are busy places, prone to accidents when employees are not paying a en on. From moving parts on machinery to slip and falls from equipment being le in walk areas to any of the hundreds of mishaps that can happen, manufacturing plant employees need to know the rules to live by.

To keep your employees out of harm's way, they will have to be trained. Employees need understand the equipment being used and the poten al harm to others their ac ons can cause. Develop a plan to keep employees informed of the process of your work site, which includes periodic reviews. If your worker spends most of his me in a par cular department, he needs to be kept up to date on happenings at the other end of the shop. The day he is sent over to "help out" is not the me to learn he does not understand the safety protocol for that sta on.

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enforcing standards set by you and O S H A. Employees are not mind readers; if eye goggles are necessary when working with a par cular piece of equipment, then it needs to be part of a wri en policy, as well as posted in the work zone. When standards are in place, it makes it easier for your inspectors to detect when something is not as it should be.

 Inspect at Regular Intervals To ensure that the safety guidelines are being followed, conduct safety inspec ons at set intervals. These are important for consistent results. Le alone, employees could misinterpret self-regula on as management not caring if the rules are followed. Similarly, surprise inspec ons are haphazard, as employees may not

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make the correc ons, ﬁguring another inspec on is unlikely to happen any me soon. Daily, Weekly and Monthly Inspec ons, depending on the priority level, will let employees know that the factory needs to remain safe at all mes.

 Lead by Example Managers, inspectors and visitors must all adhere to the same safety codes as the line employees. It is bad for morale if the boss constantly walks through a safety zone without wearing his hard hat. Who will take the safety inspector seriously if she is not wearing her goggles? Let your workers know that the rules are for everyone. If you take safety seriously, so will they. 57

Disaster Management Denition, Process, Variou of disasters. Failure to create a plan could lead to damage to assets, human mortality, and lost revenue. Events covered by disaster management include acts of terrorism, fire, human caused disaster (like electrical fire, structural issues, industrial sabotage), natural disasters (like earthquakes, hurricanes, Tsunami, flood etc.), public disorder, and communica on failures.

Disaster Recovery and Business Con nuity has o en been overlooked and some mes even ignored. Managers could have been excused for thinking 'it won't happen here'. However, the series of recent tragic events have made businesses sit up and consider how and what they could do in the event of a disaster to protect their staﬀ, customers and proper es, brand, reputa ons, business and

more appropriately their existence. Most businesses depend heavily on technology and automated systems, which if disrupted, even for a few days, could cause severe financial loss and threaten survival. The con nued opera ons of an organiza on depend on management awareness of poten al disasters, their ability to develop a plan to minimize disrup ons of cri cal func ons and the capability to recover opera ons expediently and successfully. A disaster can be defined as an occurrence causing widespread destruc on and distress. Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats; instead, it focuses on crea ng plans to decrease the effect 60

In order to avoid, or reduce signiﬁcant losses to a business houses, emergency managers (preferably facility managers) should work to iden fy and an cipate poten al risks, hopefully to reduce their probability of occurring. In the event that an emergency does occur, managers should have a plan prepared to mi gate the eﬀects of that emergency, as well as to ensure Business Con nuity of cri cal opera ons post-incident. It is essen al for an organiza on to include procedures for determining whether an emergency situa on has occurred and at what point an emergency management plan should be ac vated.

Disaster = Hazard + Vulnerability - Capacity Social and economic developments are crucial components of disaster preparedness; however ini a ves in development must be undertaken with cau on and greater understanding of risks. Development can increase or reduce vulnerability, depending on how programs are designed and run. On the other hand, while natural disaster may seem to counter development goals, they can also oﬀer development opportuni es (e.g. rebuilding disaster aﬀected areas in a more sustainable manner).

What is Disaster Management? Disaster management is a collec ve term encompassing all aspects of planning for and responding to emergencies and disasters, including both pre and post-event ac vi es. It refers to the management of both the risk and the consequences of an event. In essence, disaster management is more than just response and relief; it is a systema c process aimed at reducing the nega ve impact and/or consequences of adverse events.

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us Phases and Key Components of Preparedness • Minimizing loss via more effec ve preparedness and response • Crea ng more effec ve and durable recovery Types of Crisis - During the crisis management process, it is important to iden fy types of crises in that different crises necessitate the use of different crisis management strategies. Poten al crises are enormous, but can be categorized as eight types:

Natural disaster Human caused disaster • • • • • • •

Technological crises Confronta on Malevolence Organiza onal Misdeeds Workplace Violence Rumors Terrorist a acks

Emergency managers generally follow a common process to anticipate, assess, prevent, prepare, respond and recover from an incident. Emergency management consists of ve phases: 1. Prevention - Preven on was recently added to the phases of emergency management. It focuses on preven ng the human hazard, primarily from poten al natural disasters or terrorist a acks. Preven ve measures are taken, designed to provide permanent protec on from disasters. Not all disasters, par cularly natural disasters, can be prevented, but the risk of loss of life and injury can be mi gated with good evacua on plans, environmental planning and design standards. 2. Mitigation - In electrical risks, a periodical power quality audit and exhaus ve preven ve maintenance process with the help of electrical consultants can avert June 2020 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

fire risks due to electrical reasons, which is the major cause (>85%) of fires. In earthquake prone areas, these preven ve measures might include structural changes such as the installa on of an earthquake valve to instantly shut off the natural gas supply, seismic retrofits of property, and the securing of items inside a building. The la er may include the moun ng of furniture, refrigerators, water heaters and breakables to the walls, and the addi on of cabinet latches. In flood prone areas, houses can be built on poles/s lts. 1. Disaster mi ga on measures are those that eliminate or reduce the impacts and risks of hazards through proac ve measures taken before an emergency or disaster occurs. 3. Preparedness - Preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use when a disaster This equipment and these procedures can be used to reduce vulnerability to disaster, to mi gate the impacts of a disaster or to respond more efficiently in an emergency. 1. Conduct disaster risk assessments? 2. Integrate broader social and environmental issues into business strategies and opera ons 3. Enact measures and systems that reduce risks? 4. Develop plans for response and recovery 5. Disaster risk management (DRM) is a systema c applica on of management policies, procedures and prac ces to the tasks of iden fying, analyzing, evalua ng, trea ng and monitoring risk. Disaster risk reduc on (DRR) entails measures to curb disaster losses by addressing hazards and people's vulnerability to them. 6. The most effec ve disaster risk management o en happens before disasters occur, con nues a er a disaster and incorporates lessons learned, thus mi ga ng risks to future disasters. 7. Disaster risk reduc on is about modifying hazards, reducing vulnerability, increasing capacity. 4.

Response - The response phase of an emergency may commence with Search and Rescue but in all cases the focus will quickly turn to fulfilling the basic humanitarian needs of the affected popula on. 8. Disaster response refers to ac ons taken during and immediately a er a disaster to ensure that its effects are minimized, and that people affected are given immediate relief and support. 61

9. These include providing food, water, shelter, and medical aid, removing people from danger, among other outreach efforts. 10. Disaster recovery refers to the coordinated process of suppor ng disaster-affected communi es in reconstruc on of physical infrastructure and restora on of emo onal, social, economic and physical well- being. 11. This includes re-building houses and businesses, and providing medical aid and counseling, among other efforts. 5. Recovery - The recovery phase starts after the immediate threat to human life has subsided. The immediate goal of the recovery phase is to bring the affected area back to normalcy as quickly as possible. During reconstruction it is recommended to consider the location or construction material of the property.

What are key components of Disaster Preparedness for a Company? While this manual touches on components of disaster response and relief, the main focus is on disaster preparedness, which ul mately is the best mechanism to ensure that response and relief eﬀorts are most eﬀec ve.

Risk Assessment Before developing a disaster preparedness plan, it is important to do a hazard risk assessment to ensure that there is a clear understanding of the overall environment and circumstances for which the plan will be made. Risk assessment can be understood as a ﬁve-stage process: • Establish the context of the risks • Iden fy poten al risks • Analyze the risks by assessing the likelihood and impact of an event • Set priori es for addressing the risks (which can include a decision to not address some risks) • Treat the risks (iden fy, plan and implement ac vi es) All risks can't be eliminated but they can be minimized to varying degrees. Technical measures, tradi onal prac ces, and public experience can be used to reduce severity of the disasters. 62

Assessing risks is a crucial step before developing a disaster management plan.

Planning • Con ngency plans must be developed and/or previously exis ng plans updated in light of experience gained in the disaster. Con ngency planning is most effec ve when it is a par cipatory process that includes all the actors who will be required to work together in the event of an emergency. It is a forward planning process, in which scenarios and objec ves are agreed, managerial and technical ac ons defined, and poten al response systems put in place to respond to an emergency situa on. • Developing a plan is key to ensuring that efforts in preparedness, response, and relief have taken the business, the community, and other en es' key issues into account.

Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment 1. What are the main natural hazards that could aﬀect my business? 2. What is the likely hood of each of these occurring? 3. What are the risks associated with each of these?

Based on the above: 1. Where and how is our company most impacted? 2. What are our company's priori es in terms of preparing for natural hazards?

Response Mechanisms and Strategies to create a plan - In developing a plan, a company should: 1. Iden fy organiza onal resources 2. Determine roles and responsibili es by loca on 3. Determine roles and responsibili es by business func ons, for example: > Strategy > Opera ons > Finance > Human Resources > Communica ons

Develop policies and procedures on the following: 1. Informa on gathering systems and/or outlets (early warning, needs assessment, post-disaster recovery) 2. Informa on assessment processes 3. Establishment of assessment teams (including plans for training them) 4. Evacua on procedures (including how to disseminate these procedures to employees) June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

5. Search and rescue teams (including plans for training them) 6. Inventory of services and products that can be mobilized in event of a disaster 7. Agreement with government agency or NGO to facilitate distribu on of services or products 8. Measures for ac va ng distribu on systems 9. Measures for ac va ng special installa ons, such as emergency or mobile hospital facili es 10. Prepara ons for emergency recep on centers and shelters Training and Testing - Training and Tes ng are key aspects of disaster preparedness, and there are several mechanisms that can be deployed in different situa ons and contexts Tabletop Exercises - Interac ve discussions of possible disaster scenarios to devise response plans Drills - Limited mobiliza on of resources (e.g. personnel, equipment, etc.) used to simulate and test response plans, o en focused on one component of the plan (e.g. building evacua on) Full-Scale Exercises - Comprehensive simula ons that test mul ple components of a plan. It is crucial to train employees for disaster management in line with the role they would play should a disaster occur. Employees • All employees should be able to react to disaster warnings • All employees should understand the emergency plan • All employees should know how to obtain informa on and guidance during an emergency from both internal and external sources Management - Management plays a crucial role in disaster response and may need to lead employees, engage with the media and/or other stakeholders, and make decisions about response efforts. Emergency Response Staff - Employees with specific responsibili es in disaster response should receive special training.

What are key global trends in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery? 1. Improvement of professional standards and guidelines 2. Greater emphasis on preparedness and mi ga on programs as compared to relief and response opera ons 3. Focus on managing risks in advance of disasters 4. Shi from corporate dona ons of cash only to broader contribu on including skills and resources 5. Integra on of disaster preparedness into overall development objec ves and programs 6. Greater involvement of the private sector and development banks 7. Development of NGO emergency units or rapid emergency response teams

How do disasters affect Companies can mitigate the disaster? Disasters not only destroy infrastructure and stability of the communi es in which they take place, they also can interrupt business in many ways: • Loss of capital assets (buildings, plants, equipment) • Damage to land and/or area where company or suppliers are located • Disrup on of distribu on, sales, and other core business endeavors • Disrup on of business for partners along the supply chain • Harm, both physical and mental, to employees Companies can mi gate the nega ve eﬀects of disasters in two ways: 1. They can operate in ways that do not increase risk of disasters 2. They can engage in preparedness ini a ves both within the company and in the community at large This two-pronged eﬀort can foster sustainable growth for a company and help it stay compe ve. Given the complex and devasta ng impact a disaster can have on a business, a mul -faceted, inter-departmental and phased approach to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery is crucial.

Conduc ng trainings and tes ng is key to ensuring that a plan will be successful should a disaster occur.

How can companies get involved in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery?

Eﬀec ve monitoring of training and tes ng helps to iden fy gaps and a ributes of successful corporate disaster management.

Disaster management is a mul -disciplinary ﬁeld and its success cannot be achieved by a single en ty or by working

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Assessing risks is a crucial step before developing a disaster management plan.

Based on the above: 1. Where and how is our company most impacted? 2. What are our company's priori es in terms of preparing for natural hazards?

Conduc ng trainings and tes ng is key to ensuring that a plan will be successful should a disaster occur.

How can companies get involved in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery?

Eﬀec ve monitoring of training and tes ng helps to iden fy gaps and a ributes of successful corporate disaster management.

Disaster management is a mul -disciplinary ﬁeld and its success cannot be achieved by a single en ty or by working

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in isola on. Both the public and private sector have a role to play at every stage. Private sector organiza ons bring unique strengths and capabili es that can contribute significantly to disaster preparedness, including risk management and risk reduc on. The private sector can engage in the following ways: • Support local development that helps mi gate risks in disaster prone areas via corporate-ini ated or public sector-led programs focusing on, for example, physical infrastructure, poverty allevia on, and other capacity building ini a ves. • P ro v i d e c o r p o ra te s u p p o r t fo r c o m m u n i t y preparedness programs and for training local governmental and non-governmental organiza ons where appropriate. • Encourage sound economic policies to foster a more stable environment for community development and business that at the same me helps decrease vulnerability to natural disasters. • Provide technical, logis cal and other "core competency" support. Companies can leverage their exis ng technological capabili es, distribu on networks, and other types of exper se and become integral partners in disaster management as individual en es or in alliance with other companies. • Offer technical and other training. Companies can form strategic alliances or bilateral partnerships with other stakeholders (e.g. government, NGOs, etc) to provide technical training, management and leadership capacity building, and best prac ces to build sustainable systems for disaster risk reduc on. • Engage in corporate peer educa on by sharing best prac ces in risk management training, and other core preparedness tac cs with other companies. • Engage company employees by leveraging internal skills and resources and forming internal preparedness c o m m i e e s a n d b y e n c o u ra g i n g e m p l o y e e volunteerism. For the la er, companies can partner with professional organiza ons (in either the public or private sector) to train their employees to be disaster relief volunteers. • Provide dona ons. Companies can offer dona ons in cash or in kind (e.g. tents, medicines, clothing, food, water, generators, vehicles etc), through establishing appropriate product dona on and service sharing channels. 64

What are the benets of strengthening your company's effor ts in disaster preparedness? Companies can benefit in concrete ways from strengthening efforts in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Some benefits include: • Preven ng Direct Loss: Natural disasters have the capacity to de-stabilize economies and livelihoods. They spare no one - large corpora ons, SMEs and individuals all can be affected to various degrees. • Protec ng Assets and Promo ng Efficient Opera ons: Companies can benefit if they link their business con nuity plans with the overall emergency con ngency plans of communi es. Community preparedness means safeguarding members of the community who not only may include employees but also may form part of a company's customer base. • Restoring Market and Supply-Chain: Preparedness helps ensure business can resume normal func ons quickly a er disasters and provides an opportunity for business to link up with government and other ins tu ons to support recovery. • Nurturing a Posi ve Corporate Culture: Preparedness demonstrates a companies' commitment to the community and especially to its employees. Such efforts help retain employees and mo vate them to engage with the community as individual volunteers and contributors. • Leveraging CSR: Many private sector companies give back to society through CSR ini a ves. Responsible corporate prac ces are in line with a pro-ac ve approach to disaster preparedness and subsequently to involvement in response and recovery. The process provides an opportunity to enhance corporate reputa on and demonstrate leadership in the industry. • Suppor ng Sustainability: Saving lives, mi ga ng risks, and building resilience are all sound strategies for longterm sustainable development, which ul mately can provide livelihood safety nets and stable income genera on for communi es at risk. • Connec ng with Communi es: Disaster preparedness can provide a pla orm for the private sector to be be er connected to the communi es they serve. It is an opportunity for private companies to build strong partnerships with other stakeholders, including government, humanitarian agencies and community groups. June 2020 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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