Safe Secure Magazine (March 2021)

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Dear Readers, Greetings..!!!

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us how fragile and unpredictable our lives are. Post lockdown, almost all countries of the world would face a slowdown in their economies, besides facing business disruption, travel obstruction, public seclusion, etc. It would bring a paradigm shift in thinking and working. Institutions around the globe have switched to online modes of working while global mobility has come to a standstill. The biggest enemy of mankind arrogance has disappeared giving way to humility and patience.

Even confirmed atheists have turned theists overnight.

The world has been in pandemic mode for a year and a half. The virus continues to spread at a slow burn; intermittent lockdowns are the new normal. An approved vaccine offers six months of protection, but international deal-making has slowed its distribution. An estimated 250 million people have been infected worldwide, and 1.75 million are dead.

Scenarios such as this one imagine how the COVID-19 pandemic might play out. Around the world, epidemiologists are constructing short- and long-term projections as a way to prepare for, and potentially mitigate, the spread and impact of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Although their forecasts and timelines vary, modellers agree on two things: COVID-19 is here to stay, and the future depends on a lot of unknowns, including whether people develop lasting immunity to the virus, whether seasonality affects its spread, and perhaps most importantly the choices made by governments and individuals. A lot of places are unlocking, and a lot of places aren’t. We don’t really yet know what’s going to happen. The future will very much depend on how much social mixing resumes, and what kind of prevention we do. Recent models and evidence from successful lockdowns suggest that behavioral changes can reduce the spread of COVID-19 if most, but not necessarily all, people comply.

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Expert Talk

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Thus, acetylene plant owners depend on devices that assist in identifying the increasing levels of acetylene, and take appropriate measures to avoid severe consequences.

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Ambetronics Smart Gas Transmitter GT-2500-FLP is that dependable device that is designed to ensure gas detection in acetylene plants.

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Air operated aspirators are commonly used to draw a sample from appropriate locations near the charging stations or scales. The gas transmitter sensor enables remote installation without expensive rigid conduit to position sensors near Acetylene generators, purifiers and driers, or other leak-prone areas while installing the transmitter at an easily accessible location.

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Expert Talk

RESPO RESPONSE FOR LIFE

Mr. Vishal Kaushal (MD)

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CO2 Gas Hazards Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a hazard throughout the brewing process, right through to packaging and bottling as prior to filling, beer bottles are purged with CO2 to remove air and protect the taste against oxidation.

As CO2 is heavier than air, it collects at the bottom of containers and confined spaces such as tanks and cellars and can even spill out of fermenting tanks and sink to the brewery floor, where it forms deadly, invisible pockets.

It is recommended to have a fixed gas detection system to alert people to the danger.

Dangers of CO2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) occurs naturally in the atmosphere at a rate of 400 parts per million (ppm).

It is odourless, colourless and tasteless.

If levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increase too much, it can be dangerous. An increase of CO2 to 30,000ppm, can result in a person having deeper breathing, reduced hearing, headaches and an increase in blood pressure and pulse rate.

Further increases can lead to signs of intoxication becoming more evident including loss of judgement, unconsciousness and if no prompt action is taken, death.

What do the Guidelines Say? Workplace Emission Limits (WELs) limit airborne concentrations of hazardous substances in the workplace and are set in order to help protect the health of workers.

The Health & Safety Executive publicises WELs in the EH40 guidelines ‘EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits’.

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The WELs for CO2 are: Long-term exposure limit (8-hr reference period) of 5,000 ppm/0.5% Vol Short-term exposure limit (15 minute reference period) of 15,000 ppm/1.5% Vol CO2 is classed as a ‘substance hazardous to health’ under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).

All regulations are ultimately covered by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

What is the Solution? iGas Detector is the most reliable carbon dioxide gas detector designed to monitor the presence of CO2 and alert users to danger with LED, audible and vibrating alarms in confined spaces.

CO2 gas accumulated in poorly ventilated areas and confined spaces is colorless and odorless classified as a toxic gas which may cause asphyxia and narcotic effects.

Utilizing the high-performance infrared sensor, the iGas Detector CO2 is the best solution to keep workers safe and your operations compliant.

Features • IR Sensor Technology • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • 14days of use by one fully charge • Measured by %vol and ppm • Lightweight – 135g • Back-light display • Automatic alarm record • Exchangeable International wall plug Kit • Easy configuration and data management via PC ~ program • Configurable Calibration, Bump test, Self test due warning

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The BS-03 is an Infrared Sensor Technology based type gas detector with smart transmitter.

The sensor is integrated to the transmitter having digital LCD-LED display This detector uses highperformance infrared components and micro-control technology, combined with sophisticated SMD process manufacturing. It has good repeatability, temperature and humidity characteristics, as well as long service life and convenient operation.

The output signal of the detector is 4~20mA standard signal with optional HART Features • IR Sensor Technology • Can measure Flammable, CO2 and Toxic Gases • Explosion Proof Design. ATEX and PESO Certified • SIL2 Certified • 4-20mA, RS-485, Relay outputs (HART Optional) • LED display • Seperate LED’s for Normal, Alarm and Fault • Assembled in India

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BMC Proposes Low-Rise Buildings to Get Self-Certification for Fire Safety Compliance For High Rises, NOC from the MFB will, However, Remain Mandatory. A Draft Policy has been Submitted to Municipal Commissioner I S Chahal for Administrative Approval.

As per the Fire Safety Act, if a residential building does not have proper fire safety installations, the society or builder can be prosecuted under Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the legislation.

In addition to the firefighting operation in the city, the fire brigade handles complaints of tree (or branch) fall during monsoon as many as 5,000 to 6,000 such incidents are reported each year. On average, the department also receives 10,000 calls for bird and animal rescue annually.

The BMC has inked an agreement with these companies to buy electricity at the rate of Rs 4.75 per unit for the next 25 years.

TO LESSEN the non-firefighting responsibilities of the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the civic body has proposed new low-rise buildings in the city to obtain self-certification for fire safety compliance.

Under the proposed policy, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said, buildings up to 30-metre high (roughly eight stories) or low-rise buildings will no longer need to obtain a no-objection certificate from the MFB to get an Occupation Certificate (OC). Instead, builders or architects can get a fire safety compliance audit done by a third party or an empanelled private agency with the civic body and submit its report to the building proposals department.

For high rises, NOC from the MFB will, however, remain mandatory. A draft policy has been submitted to Municipal Commissioner I S Chahal for administrative approval.

Currently, for new or under-construction buildings, MFB issues a “provisional fire compliance certificate” after builders or architects submit the plan, including all fire safety measures.

Once the construction is completed, a joint inspection is conducted by officials from the building proposal department, health officer and fire brigade. All the data from the inspection is then fed to software and an auto-generated date is given. And within 24 hours, the MFB has to give a remark on the inspection.

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To reduce the burden of administrative tasks and improve the operation of the fire brigade, various committees have made recommendations, however, none of them has been implemented so far. After four senior fire department officials were killed in a blaze at Kalbadevi in 2015, a fact-finding committee had stated: “Firemen should focus on fire-fighting and fire prevention, and not be burdened by administrative tasks.”

In 2011, the BMC had decided to form a cell of 99 fire officers to only inspect high-rises and check their fire safety systems. The plan never materialised.

After the Kalbadevi fire, the idea of a separate cell was mooted but failed to take off. In 2017, after 14 people died in the Kamala Mills fire, for the third time top officials discussed a separate cell in the fire brigade to handle non-firefighting responsibilities. Once again, it remained in the discussion stage.

“The separate cell plan has been revised and now a fire brigade official is assigned to each of the 24 wards to handle the fire-safety inspections,” a senior fire official said.

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Fire Department Proposes Tech Upgrades, New Stations to Reduce Response Time In a Bid to Reduce Response Time, Officials have Proposed to Install GPS Trackers in all Fire Tenders and Link them to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority’s (GMDA) Integrated Command Control Centre.

In a bid to reduce response time, officials have proposed to install GPS trackers in all fire tenders and link them to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority’s (GMDA) integrated command control centre. Further, the proposal to set up four fire stations to provide proper coverage to newer sectors has also moved forward.

Officials of the fire department and GMDA said that this would notify the command centre about the ground situation and in case a fire tender is stuck in a jam, another vehicle could be sent via a different route so that there is no delay in response.

“Often, our fire tenders get stuck in snarls and hence, get delayed in reaching the site of a fire. A tracker would help give us this information on a real-time basis and we can accordingly send a fresh batch of fire tenders through less congested routes,” said IS Kashyap, assistant divisional fire safety officer.

The fire department has 25 fire tenders located at its fire stations in Sector 29, Sector 37, Bhim Nagar, and Udyog Vihar. Kashyap said that the matter of making all fire tenders GPS-enabled was discussed in a meeting with GMDA officials last week.

“The matter was discussed with both representatives of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) as well as the fire department. We want it to operate on similar lines as the police control room, which relays all complaints or distress calls to the nearest PCR vehicle.

We want to build a similar system, where the official at the command control centre relays any fire incident to the nearest fire station or fire tender,” said a senior GMDA official who had attended the meeting.

The official said that the proposal is currently at a nascent stage and its outlines are being chalked out.

“For this system to function, we will have to create or make alterations to the existing software at the command centre. We will figure out the best way to make it operational in the coming weeks and subsequently, draft a comprehensive project model,” the official cited above said.

Besides the GMDA, Kashyap also said that the state government is planning on making all fire tenders GPS-enabled across Haryana.

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regard. The proposal has been floated at both the district and state levels, and whichever process is done earlier, will be implemented in Gurugram,” said Kashyap.

Kashyap also said that a proposal sent to the Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradikharan (HSVP) in Gurugram by MCG in February last year for seeking land in sectors 9, 9A, 23A, 43 for setting up new fire stations has moved forward. The Gurugram fire department comes under the ambit of MCG. Kashyap said that due to the coronavirus outbreak, the matter was put on the back burner.

“The proposal has just recently been cleared by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) within Gurugram and has been sent to the HSVP headquarters for final approval. The city has expanded a lot over the last decade and the existing four fire stations do not provide proper coverage, especially to those living in the newer sectors (sectors 58-115). Hence, new fire stations are urgently needed to reduce response time to such areas,” said Kashyap.

The latest fire station to be opened in the city is in Udyog Vihar, in April 2012.

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Doubts Arise Over Fire Audit of Colleges Before Reopening responsible for the completion of the fire audit.

The validity is for a year but the provision also tells them to get it done every six months.

The B-form is like a certificate that says all systems are fine.

“This should be submitted every January and July to the department. One copy must be kept with the institute while the other needs to be given to the fire department. However, nobody follows this process,” said Prashant Ranpise, chief fire officer at PMC. The Fire Officer of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) said no college had submitted the fire safety certificate despite making the audit of laboratories, hostels and electronic equipment at the institutes mandatory before reopening.

The colleges need not approach the fire department to get the certificate. Institutes can approach any of the 500-odd licensed agencies in the state for the certificate as it is mandatory to submit it to the local self government body. Fire safety and other audits are essential as the institutions were shut for many months due to the lockdown.

“Section 3 (3) Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006, states that custodians of the building are

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Ranpise further said, “We have not received any application from colleges. We had only got applications from PMC-run schools and hospitals as yet.”

Mr. Mohan Khatal, joint director of higher education for Pune division, said that the department doesn’t have the data of how many colleges have completed the safety audit. “It is the responsibility of colleges to ensure the safety of students. Hence, it is important that they comply with all audits before reopening the colleges or hostels for students. If students or parents find any shortcomings in the precautions taken by the colleges, they can complain to Savitribai Phule Pune University or at our office,” said Khatal.

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How to Prevent Industrial Fires?

Industrial fires and explosions cost companies and governments billions of dollars every year, not to mention the loss of life, which can't be described in monetary terms.

These disasters happen for many reasons, often because managers and employees are not aware of the risks that surround them at work every day.

Here are five of the most common causes of industrial fires and explosions:

Combustible Dust Often overlooked, and highly deadly, combustible dust is a major cause of fire in food manufacturing, woodworking, chemical manufacturing, metalworking, pharmaceuticals, and just about every other industry you can name. The reason is that just about everything, including food, dyes, chemicals, and metals even materials that aren't fire risks in larger pieces has the potential to be combustible in dust form.

The key ingredient in combustible dust fires and explosions is the presence of the dust itself. While you probably won't be able to eliminate dust entirely, you can make sure it doesn't accumulate to a dangerous level simply by following a regular housekeeping regimen.

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Hot Work Although hot work is commonly equated with welding and torch cutting, there are many other activities including brazing, burning, heating, and soldering that pose a fire hazard. This is because the sparks and molten material, which reach temperatures greater than 1000°F, can easily travel more than 35 feet.

Like combustible dust incidents, hot work disasters are preventable by following proper safety procedures.

• Avoid hot work if possible. This isn't always a feasible solution, but if there's an alternative, take it.

• Train Personnel. On the hazards associated with hot work, any site-specific hazards, the proper policies and procedures, and the use of safety equipment.

• Ensure that the area is clear of flammable or combustible materials including dusts, liquids, and gases.

• Use a written permit system. For all hot work projects, even where permits aren't required.

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! • Supervise the work. Especially if you use outside contractors, make sure a safety professional is on hand to provide supervision.

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Flammable Liquids and Gases These fires, which often occur at chemical plants, can be disastrous. These fires are often the result of explosions of flammable materials, such as rocket fuel (which produces a flammable gas), acrylic acid, and crude oil.

There is certainly some danger inherent in any work involving flammable liquids and gases, but all available safety precautions should be taken to mitigate these risks.

• Know the hazards. One major component of prevention is simply knowing the safety information for every liquid on your premises. This information is available on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that comes with such products.

• Store flammable liquids properly. Make sure all hazardous materials are stored according to OSHA-compliant procedures.

• Control all ignition sources. Except for when you're intentionally heating the flammable materials, keep ignition sources as far away from them as possible.

• Provide Personal Protective Equipment.

This is a must across all categories of fire hazards but especially when liquids and gases are involved.

Equipment and Machinery Heating and hot work equipment are typically the biggest problems here in particular, furnaces that aren't properly installed, operated, and maintained.

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zero simply by following recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, including lubrication.

Strategies for preventing fires due to equipment and machinery issues fall into three main categories: • Awareness • Cleaning and Housekeeping • Maintenance

Electrical Hazards Electrical fires are one of the top five causes of fires in manufacturing plants. Here is a non-exhaustive list of specific electrical hazards: • • • • •

Wiring that is exposed or not up to code Overloaded outlets Extension cords Overloaded circuits Static discharge

As with the previous risks, the key to preventing electrical fires is awareness and prevention.

This involves training, maintenance, and following best practices. Here are a few to put into practice right now: • Don't overload electrical equipment or circuits.

• Don't leave temporary equipment plugged in when it's not in use.

• Avoid using extension cords, and never consider them permanent solutions.

• Use antistatic equipment where required by NFPA or OSHA. • Follow a regular housekeeping plan to remove combustible dust and other hazardous materials from areas that contain equipment and machinery.

• Implement a reporting system so that anyone who observes an electrical fire risk can report it without consequences.

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Hazard Fire Protection Systems No matter what type of business you operate you need adequate fire protection to keep your building, merchandise, and people safe. This is relatively straight forward if your building contains normal fire hazards and everyday objects simply design and install a fire sprinkler system and keep fire extinguishers handy.

However, things are different if you operate a business with special hazards.

When traditional fire sprinklers won't do, let's help you select an appropriate hazard suppression system for your needs. We also offer commercial and industrial special systems inspections for businesses with a special hazard suppression system.

 What Is a Hazard Fire Suppression System?

The purpose of hazard fire suppression is to extinguish fires while preserving the integrity of assets in the area. These assets may be unique or irreplaceable, of exceptionally high value, or critical to the function of the building.

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electrical fires, grease fires, or flammable liquid fires that only worsen if you throw water on them.

Clearly, hazard applications require a fire extinguishing method besides water. Suitable alternatives include: • FM-200 • Novec 1230 • Halon 1301 • N2 nitrogen • Carbon dioxide • Wet foam • Dry chemicals • Water mist These l hazard extinguishing agents minimize damage to facilities and assets, require little to no clean-up, and reduce downtime for your business. They are also fast-acting and highly effective against fires that can ignite in hazard applications. Most are safe to use with personnel in the room and don't leave residue behind after discharge.

 What Types of Businesses Need Special Hazard Fire Protection?

Special hazard applications can constitute an entire building, an isolated room, or a single piece of equipment. You might need special hazard fire suppression or an industrial special system inspection if you need to protect important paper documents, collectibles, and archives, computers, and electronics, or industrial equipment.

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Specific businesses that are considered special hazard applications include: • Data and IT centers • Computer server rooms • Museums and Hospitals • Aircraft hangars and Airports • Hazardous material storage areas • Chemical and Power plants

 Special Hazard Application Services When installed and serviced correctly, a special hazard fire suppression system should be able to act quickly in response to fire, knock back the flames effectively, protect people, and mitigate property damage. Uniquely trained and qualified technicians must set up and service your system if you hope to accomplish all this.

Design & Installation Whether you're upgrading the fire suppression equipment in your existing facility or seeking the proper fire protection for a new special hazard application, the system must be carefully designed to meet your needs. Then, professional installation ensures proper functionality if the time ever comes to use it.

Inspection & Maintenance Once installed, you can't simply ignore your special hazard suppression system. Routine commercial and industrial special system inspection and maintenance are necessary to comply with standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), state and local fire codes, and your insurance company. At the completion of each service visit, we'll provide you with a detailed inspection report for your records.

Repair & Refill If your special hazard suppression system activates in response to a fire, it's critical that you refill it as soon as possible to restore it to fully operational status.

We refill contained gas systems and perform repairs as well.

 Special Hazard Fire Suppression If you think your business could benefit from special hazard fire suppression, let's set you up with the system you need to protect against fire and prevent

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 Special Hazard Suppression System FAQs What are Common Causes of Fires?

The most common causes of commercial fires are cooking equipment, heating equipment, electrical and lighting equipment, smoking materials, and intentional fires. By knowing what may cause a commercial fire, your business can take proper precautions, such as special hazard suppression systems, to prevent damage to your property.

What is a Special Hazard Area?

It depends your entire building or a specific room could be considered a special hazard area if extinguishing a fire with water would do more harm than good. This includes any area containing systems of high value, buildings storing flammable liquids or irreplaceable artifacts, and rooms where the equipment inside generates substantial revenue.

What do Special Hazard Suppression Systems Do? With a properly designed and installed special hazard suppression system, you can expect your equipment to: • Quickly detect heat and fire in its early stages • Suppress fires in areas where water isn't an appropriate extinguishing agent • Protect the people in your building • Limit the loss of property and data.

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By Arindam Bhadra

Circuits and Pathways in NFPA 72 In Greece, over 2500 years ago, near the small town of Marathon, there was a battle. After the battle, one of the winning Athenians ran all the way from Marathon to Athens carrying the news.

He ran along a path.

Nowadays, the message could be carried by a person running along a narrow mountain road, a verbal telephone call, a news story over the microwave towers, a data signal carried over fiber optics, Etc.; so may choices.

The NFPA would consider all of these to be communication paths. The paths are no longer just copper wires, but wireless radio waves are also used, Ethernet data cables are also used, and fiber optic cables are also used in fire alarm systems.

Because of all the different types of communication paths for fire alarm systems being used nowadays, the NFPA is addressing them all differently than they did in the past.

Beginning with the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signalling Code, all of the "styles" of circuits were deleted, and four "classes" were added. A new chapter, Circuits and Pathways, was added during the reorganization of this code. In the past, the styles only described the operation during an alarm or fault condition for initiating device circuits, notification appliance circuits and signalling line circuits. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signalling Code, defines the performance of fire alarm circuit and pathways in Chapter 12. While the terms "circuit" and "pathway" are often used interchangeably, they are different. The styles of initiating device circuits (IDC), notification appliance circuits (NAC) and signalling line circuits (SLC) were eliminated, and four new classes were added. The intent was to add information about all circuits and pathways, not just IDCs, NACs and SLCs. A circuit is 36

defined in Chapter 3 as "either means of providing power or a connection path between locations", while a pathway is "any circuit, conductor, optic fiber, radio carrier or other means connecting two or more location." Basically, a circuit is copper, while a pathway can be copper or any other type of connection.

There are three things considered by the NFPA with the carrying of the signals on the fire alarm system paths: 1. Supervision - The method of self-checking for faults - the end-of-line resistor continuity check and handshaking using data signals are two common methods 2. Redundancy - The continued operation of the whole fire alarm system, or a second path to carry signals around a problem is redundancy - an open wire or wire-to-wire short are some of the problems addressed with redundancy 3. Protection from Damage - Conduit is one common method used to protect the path Pathway performance is defined in Section 12.3, using Class A, B, C, D, E, N, or X based on the circuit performance. NFPA 72 does not determine what class is used on a particular pathway, but rather defines the performance of the pathway. The specification, designer, AHJ determine what class of pathway is used. NFPA 72, Chapter 24, "Emergency Communications Systems," Section 24.3.14 is the only place I have found any requirements for survivability. Survivability for fire alarm pathways is typically only required for systems employing partial evacuation or relocation. Since building and fire codes require systems to be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, they do not have specific provisions for survivability. The Chapter 24 technical committee is proposing important changes to the 2022 edition of the code.

A pathway classification describes more than that.

When describing a Class, the NFPA is concerned with is Reliability, Fixability, and Survivability.

Reliability - The NFPA wants to make sure the fire alarm system continues to work in the long run.

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Fixability - The NFPA wants to make sure any problems that do occur are found and fixed on a timely basis.

Survivability - The NFPA wants to make sure the fire alarm system will continue to work when fixing it on a timely basis isn't good enough.

In a fire alarm system, there are (at the moment) seven Classes of communication and power infrastructure (paths): • Class A • Class B • Class C • Class D • Class E • Class N • Class X

Class B 1. There is no redundant path 2. Any device beyond a break won't work 3. If wires are used, a wire-to-wire short may shut down the whole path 4. Both conventional addressable systems fit into this 5. Both IDC and NAC fit into this 6. The panel shows a trouble signal when there is a problem Open or Ground Fault

Devices after fault do note function

Class B Initiating Device Circuit

The letters after the word Class are not shown in the order of reliability or importance; the letters after the word Class are only the name of the particular classification.

Chapter 12 describes each class. Here are some examples of each you may find useful.

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4.7K EOLR Class B Notification Appliance Circuit

Single open circuit condition causes a trouble on the panel and renders all devices beyond the fault inoperative.

Class A 1. This will include a redundant signal path - If the path is interrupted, the system feeds both ends of the paths so there are now two paths; the original outgoing path which is now cut shorter, and the return path which is now being used as an outgoing path 2. If wires are used, a wire-to-wire short may shut down the whole path 3. Both conventional and addressable systems fit into this 4. Both the IDC (Initiating Device Circuit) and the NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) fit into this 5. The panel shows a trouble signal when there is a problem Open or Ground Fault

All devices continue to function

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Class C 1. Uses Handshaking (equivalent to an I'm OK signal) to supervise the path 2. Can have more than one pathway 3. The panel shows a trouble signal when there is a problem

Examples: 1. Signals from the fire panel to the monitoring company 2. The use of IP (Internet Protocol), whether it's local communications or over the Internet 3. The communicators over the telephone lines that are still in use

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1. Fail-Safe operation - If there is a failure, the device that is controlled by the fire alarm system goes into fire mode 2. No trouble shows on the panel 37

Prior to the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, Class D pathways simply referred to as “fail-safe.” A typical application for a Class D pathway is a powered relay used for door release or fan control. Since the relay is powered in normal condition, operation of the relay is accomplished by removing power by control panel operation, or by a failure of the circuit.

and really protected in something like conduit, two pathways are used 2. These pathways are verified through end to end communication, like data handshaking 3. Loss of communication between end points on any path show a trouble signal on the panel 4. Problems with one pathway won't affect the other pathway To Listed Monitoring

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Fire Alarm Control Unit Brand X

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No supervision of pathway

To Listed Monitoring

Operation performed if pathway fails Ethernet

Example of a device going into fire mode when a wire breaks or a signal is lost: 1. The fire door closes 2. Emergency door locks release 3. The damper closes 4. The fans shut down

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Class E Class E pathways are not monitored for integrity and are used in applications where supervision is not required. Section 12.6 of NFPA 72 defines applications where monitoring for integrity is not required. Some examples include interconnection between equipment in an enclosure, interconnection between control equipment within 20 feet of each other where conductors are protected by conduit, and interconnection wiring of a stationary computer to its keyboard, monitor, or mouse where the wiring does not exceed 8 feet.

Class X 1. This will include a redundant signal path. Like Class A, if the path is interrupted, the system feeds both ends of the circuit so there are two circuits, the original outgoing path which is now cut shorter, and the return path which is now being used as an outgoing path 2. Devices on both sides of an open will continue to communicate with the panel 3. If wires are used, devices on both sides of a wire-to-wire short will continue to communicate with the panel (basically the short has to be isolated on both sides of the short) 4. The panel shows a trouble signal when there is a problem Fault Isolator

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have to be separated by a certain distance; the two paths cannot be inside the same conduit, for instance.

Many designers and contractors do not include survivable cable or fire-rated enclosures in their designs for in-building fire Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Systems (EVACS) wiring as required in the code or at least not until the authority having jurisdiction enforces the requirement because a designer missed it the first time around. This may be due in part to some confusion over where survivability is required in the first place. Pathway survivability is not required for all EVACS; it is only required where occupants will remain in the building during an emergency (i.e., relocation or partial evacuation). The intent is to ensure that we can still get subsequent instructions to those occupants if the situation worsens. For those systems where pathway survivability is required, it does not necessarily need to be applied throughout the entire system; it must be applied only where the circuit runs through multiple notification zones, so that a fire in one notification zone doesn't impair the ability to communicate with occupants in another. Additionally, the current edition of NFPA 72 permits the installer to use Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3, meaning that a sprinklered building (i.e., Level 1 pathway survivability) does not require the use of fire-resistant cabling or an enclosure. No wonder a contractor or installer might not include fire-resistive cable in an initial design.

The reason behind survivability requirements is to maintain the operational reliability of the EVACS during a fire. Pathway survivability for emergency communications systems (including EVACS) is covered in 24.3.14; Section 12.4.5 includes the definition of Level 4 pathway survivability.

The previous requirements for survivability said only that the cable had to be two-hour-rated or installed in a two-hour-rated enclosure. The technical committee changed the requirement so that it is now related to the fire resistance rating of the building construction. This relationship is important because the listing of two-hour fire-rated cable is required to be attached to a concrete wall or floor assembly, constructed with a minimum of two-hour rating or as otherwise identified by the UL FHIT systems assembly.

Additionally, as stated in the Annex A of the code, “Installing a pathway survivability Level 2 or Level 3 in a building that is constructed with less than two-hour construction would not be installed within the listing of the product.”

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but less than two hours, the technical committee has proposed a new Level 4 pathway survivability.

With the more common use of timber construction for larger buildings, the expectation is these buildings would be classified as one-hour fire rated. Two-hour cable, as it is presently listed, would not be allowed when using the proposed Level 4 wiring or with wiring that meets the proposed separation requirements.

That prohibition is due to the concern that a fire causing an open, ground-fault, or short-circuit fault on the communication and control circuits between rooms or enclosures could affect the operation of the in-building fire emergency voice/alarm control equipment within these rooms or enclosures.

It is well known that the insulation on fire alarm cabling can melt when exposed to heat and flames, causing the conductors to short circuit. When this condition occurs, it is possible for an entire signaling line circuit to fail, seriously impacting communication and control circuits. To help guard against these kinds of catastrophic failures, the proposed code would require the use of fault circuit isolators to ensure that the entire circuit is not disabled during a fire.

These proposed changes to the 2022 code would provide guidance in Annex A to assist designers, contractors, and AHJs in the proper separation of circuits as well as the location of fault circuit isolators to ensure both compliance with the code and a high degree of operational reliability. It is important to remember that for fire alarm systems designed for relocation and partial evacuation, communication must remain operational on all floors other than the fire floor during a fire. The primary fire protection goal is reliable communication during the fire.

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Prama Hikvision introduces wide range of Video Security Cameras powered by ColorVu Technology Submitted by Prama Hikvision India Prama Hikvision has been leading the Indian security industry in the Video Security segment through innovative products and solutions. The company has recently introduced its all new ColorVu Cameras powered by the new Hikvision ColorVu Technology.

ColorVu Technology enables cameras to produce colorful videos, even in extremely dimly lit environments.

When using a conventional camera with infrared lighting for night monitoring, people, vehicles, or other important objects are blurry and blend into the background, making it difficult to identify details. Color-related information is crucial for many scenarios and are a great asset for data and analyses. However, conventional cameras often lose important details when rendering only black and white images. ColorVu Technology is our solution to this common challenge faced by many security system users.

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a supplemental light for extremely dark scenarios, ColorVu cameras guarantee video with colorful details when you need them.

The Key Benefits of Full-color Video • True Color Information - Accurate color rendering - Excellent performance in low-light environments • More Details - Clearly captured color information and richer details compared to black and white imaging • Better Visual Experience - Balanced brightness - F1.0 super aperture and advanced sensor guarantee realistic rendering

Application Scenarios Residential: Residential buildings, whether townhouses, multi-family homes, or apartments, often have several low-light areas that become potentially risky and difficult to navigate in darkness, such as walkways, stairwells, and other outdoor areas.

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and visitors. Better quality imaging improves suspect identification when needed, providing a safer environment for residents.

Small Businesses: Users can monitor entrances and exits as well as dimly-lit interior and exterior areas where theft or other crimes occur, such as dark hallways and walkways, dumpster areas, and loading docks. Enjoy better illumination with ColorVu cameras while they protect your employees, customers and assets, helping them to feel safe around and within your property.

Parking Lots: Parking lots are difficult to protect for many reasons. But ColorVu uses sophisticated supplemental lighting to make parking areas easier to secure; this means there is no need for additional lighting to capture high-quality, full color images.

ColorVu's environmentally-friendly natural light will not interfere with a driver's vision, as opposed to harsh, bright, or discolored lights. All these features reduce costs and ensure high-resolution, detailed imagery such as the color of a person's clothing or the color of a car and everything is recorded for forensic review when necessary.

Parks and Recreation Areas: Strategically placed ColorVu Cameras illuminate areas with limited lighting that pose risks for accidents or other incidents such as walkways, play areas, entrances to the restrooms, and exercise areas. Better evening and night time illumination keeps members of the community feeling safe and comfortable.

Enriched ColorVu options with 4K and Varifocal Cameras: The latest ColorVu cameras offer enriched options to the market with having covered both Turbo HD (DF8T series/DF3T series/DF0T series) and Network products. The enriched ColorVu series can satisfy a multitude of customer needs, from high performance products to budget friendly choices and smart solutions.

Hikvision has now included 4K ColorVu cameras in its product range, which brings color imaging to ultrahigh-definition levels day and night. With better image quality and richer detail, 4K ColorVu cameras can be applied across an even wider range of scenarios, including stadiums, airports, harbors, and parking lots, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary.

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In addition, Hikvision has also added Varifocal cameras (the DF8T-Z series) to the new ColorVu models to create 24/7 color imaging in all focal lengths. With 2.8 - 12 mm motorized lenses, ColorVu Varifocal cameras will allow users to zoom in on colorful images at night.

Enhanced Colorful Imaging with AA Manufacturing Technology: The latest ColorVu camera lenses have kept the F1.0 super-aperture design, allowing four times more light to enter the lens than conventional cameras (that have F2.0).

Focusing high definition cameras with large F1.0 apertures is extremely technically for the industry, requiring very strict and accurate manufacturing.

Hikvision has applied its advanced Active Alignment (AA) Technology in the production of ColorVu cameras to bring the adjustment accuracy to within 4 pixels, even smaller than 1/30 hair diameter.

Meanwhile, with optimized sensors, night time color imaging of ColorVu camera renders much brighter than conventional cameras. A new 3D dynamic noise reduction (DNR) algorithm helps the cameras record additional remote details clearly and deliver sharper images. In addition, ColorVu cameras are equipped with a soft and warm supplemental light that illuminates to guarantee color imaging even in zerolight environments.

Quick Target Search with AcuSense Technology: Most security camera users only need to focus on alarms triggered by human and vehicles, especially at night. These newly released ColorVu cameras can integrate Hikvision's cutting-edge AcuSense technology to help users focus only on events that matter to security. Empowered by deep learning algorithms, ColorVu cameras can distinguish people and vehicles from other moving objects such as rain, leaves and animals. Alarms will only be triggered when the pre-set intrusion type takes place. With this solution, video clips are sorted by human and vehicle categories, and object classification vastly improves search efficiency.

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Boosting Video Security Performance with Multi-Dimensional Perception Multi-dimensional perception capabilities will play a fundamental role in taking the video security industry to the next level. Until now, capturing visual images was the core and only perception capability of video security systems. Today, more 'senses' are being added to video security systems, enabling them to collect multi-dimensional data and information.

Submitted by Prama Hikvision India For video security cameras and systems, capturing images simulates our sense of sight, extending the power of people's "eyes." But what if they could use other kinds of "senses" - like "hearing," "smelling," "heat sensing," or even detections that are beyond visual range - to identify and respond to security incidents?

From single to multiple sensors, video security systems evolve with each new trend to fulfill a new potential. And there are already many beneficial advancements being developed across the industry today - and expanding perceptions is one.

There's no doubt multiple-perception capabilities will make video security systems more powerful "sensing" the outside environment, identifying events, and providing more detailed information. This will also create more possibilities for video security systems to be used in ever wider scenarios and applications.

Radar has shown great advantages in object detection and movement tracking, which can offer accurate and reliable detection over long distances, unaffected by any kind of weather. Equipped with a deep integration of radar and video, a multi-dimensional camera extends perception in perimeter protection to find objects earlier, track movement, and provide visual images to verify detected objects. Such integration overcomes the technological bottleneck of traditional one-dimensional video perception. It has been applied in traffic safety management to improve detection of potential obstacles or traffic incidents at great distance, out of visual range and in low-visibility conditions. The integration is also ideal for monitoring large, exposed spaces with harsh weather, such as sea ports, airports and large open industrial areas.

 Video Cameras Equipped with Sonar Arrays

 Cameras Integrated with Radar

Automobile horn noise bothers residents who live near major roadways, but in many cities it has been difficult for traffic control departments to reduce it.

A video camera equipped with sonar arrays capable of collecting both sound and image data can be used for automobile horn detection.

Cameras integrated with centimeter and millimeter wave radars is becoming a popular approach in object detection.

The camera integrated with sonar sensors can precisely detect and locate the source of a vehicle's

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horn while identifying the vehicle and generating photos and videos of the event as evidence. Local law enforcement can respond as necessary, helping to reduce noise pollution on roadways and in communities with rules against the unnecessary use of horns.

 Multispectral Imagery Multispectral imagery is another promising approach for cameras to perceive information from non-visible light spectra. Popular thermographic cameras use infrared radiation to perceive temperature of objects, and the detection of other non-visible light spectra is currently being explored in the security industry.

For instance, electric arc is a key phenomenon to indicate that power grids are aging, and the electrical discharge emits non-visible ultraviolet (UV) lights. Here innovative UV detection can boost the perception capabilities of cameras to capture invisible electric arc phenomena, and finds a critical application in safety-checks at aging power grids in the electricity industry.

 Alarm Systems with Wide Range of Detectors Along with video security devices, other conventional security systems have incorporated multiple perception sensors, too.

For example, alarm systems that employ a wide range of detectors and peripherals have borrowed the practice.

Today's wireless alarm systems normally include a compact panel hub and a wide range of detectors and peripherals, covering intrusion detection, video verification, smoke and flood detection, etc. With these detectors and peripherals, alarm systems can collect data and multi-dimensional information to fully protect homes, commercial buildings, factories, and more.

 And there is More to Come Increasingly powerful edge computing and intelligent algorithms are becoming available to the security industry, and we are constantly seeing more integrated security devices and systems with multiple sensors. Therefore, we believe that in the near future, additional "senses" - like smoke detection, humidity and temperature measurement, and even gas pressure detection - can be widely embedded in video cameras and systems to precisely monitor and report events or incidents. The multi-dimensional perception trend will very likely and very powerfully shape security systems in the near future and endow them with more capabilities to create safety for users.

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EZVIZ C3N Smart Wi-Fi Camera: An Ideal Choice for Outdoor Premises

It's difficult to find an outdoor wireless security camera, which works well in outdoor conditions.

Due to poor Wi-Fi connectivity most wireless cameras are meant to be installed in the close proximity of the Wi-Fi internet router. To overcome the above mentioned challenges EZVIZ has come up with C3N smart wireless camera. The C3N is your ideal choice to secure your outdoor premises – parking areas, gardens, lawns, lobby, entry/exit points, pathways, etc.

C3N is a 1080p Full HD resolution wireless camera.

This helps to provide a super sharp, high quality video during the day and as well during the night.

C3N is equipped with two built-in spotlights and two infrared (IR) lights which helps to provide sharp color images even in pitch-black darkness and more than just helping produce color night time imaging.

The spotlights can also be used as floodlights to brighten hidden areas around your property.

The C3N has Smart Night Mode wherein the C3N will automatically switch from black-and-white monitoring to color monitoring, turning on the spotlights when it detects human movement. The alert video will be recorded in full-color, so you get all the details needed.

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

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

As C3N has a 2 inbuilt spot lights, the camera will automatically trigger and flash two spotlights to scare off and deter any unwanted visitors. What's more, when the person turns their head to the flashing light source by instinct, they will be clearly recorded on camera.

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

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

The C3N's whole metallic enclosure provides stronger protection and enhanced heat dissipation.

Additionally, with an IP67 rating, it can withstand rainy, sunny, stormy, and even snowy days.

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

• IR Night Vision up to 30m.

• Digital WDR. • AI powered person detection.

• H.265 Video Compression.

• WiFi 2.4GHz with Dual External antennas.

• IP67 Dust and Water protection.

• Supports MicroSD Card (up to 256GB).

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

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

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Prama Hikvision Launches New ITS Camera for Improvement of Road Safety and Traffic Flow In the event of infringements of traffic rules such as wrong-way driving, improper lane usage, or even failure to use a seat belt, the camera will capture images of the corresponding vehicle, recognize its license plate and relevant information including vehicle type, color, brand, and direction of movement, which can be addressed to the authorities in real-time or stored on board.

The new All-Rounder ITS camera is engineered with an all-inone structure, embedding video, radar, and supplemental light in one module, helping traffic authorities to easily ramp up the detection of violations.

Prama Hikvision, the India's leading video security solution provider, has introduced its latest traffic product offering – the All-Rounder ITS camera – designed to improve road safety and optimize traffic flow. As the name implies, the camera encompasses different skills and abilities, boasting speed detection, traffic violation detection, automated plate recognition, and vehicle attribute analysis in one housing.

Hikvision is always pushing the boundaries of video technologies. Beyond the visual range that is perceived by video cameras, the abilities to understand other kinds of “senses” would allow even more precise monitoring and reporting of events or accidents. This is multi-dimensional perception, a trend that will drive the security industry in the future.

The new ITS camera is designed and developed with this multi-dimensional concept in mind. It is Hikvision's first camera to integrate three otherwise separate modules in one unit with no compromise on performance, making the camera neat and flexible to be deployed for demanding environments, all in an easy and cost-effective manner.  Improving Road Safety and Optimizing Traffic Flow The product provides an HD camera, speed radar, and light array inside one housing. Specifically, it works with a multitracking radar that continuously monitors up to two or three traffic lanes – depending on the camera model, and identifies the speed and position of objects in the monitored area at a speed of up to 300 km/h. If a vehicle violates the speed limit, the embedded radar triggers the connected camera and a picture is taken of the vehicle and its license plate.

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Incident detection helps to improve overall driving standards, which ultimately reduces the number of accidents, improves road safety and further evens traffic flow.  Inside the Camera Employed with Deep Learning algorithms, the camera is able to recognize a much higher number of license plates and with higher efficiency than conventional ANPR systems. Its GMOS sensor further ensures brighter and smoother images to be reproduced in challenging lighting conditions, especially in low-light environments.

The camera's embedded supplemental light features a 16-bead light array, offering an IR range of up to 40 meters at night.

As all of these functionalities are integrated, the single product itself outperforms conventional ITS products with space-saving and less cabling for easier installation.

It supports flexible pole- or side-mounting, which makes onsite configuration effortless.

The Hikvision All-Rounder ITS camera is ideal for various scenes such as urban roads, highways, tunnels and toll stations.

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1. Conventional IGNIS Smoke Detector – TISD

Conventional IGNIS Smoke Detector: Optical smoke detector IGNIS is a photo electric smoke detector that uses a state of the art optical sensing chamber. Its advanced design ensures optimal response and stable long-term operation thanks to its self check functions, automatic sensitivity compensation and status warning.

The IGNIS optical smoke detector indicates a fire alarm in the presence of smoke whose opacity in the air is of the order of 0.12db. IGNIS smoke detector comes up with two different bases, High and Low profile bases.

USPs: • Visual identification for a healthy, alarm and maintenance mode • Respond well to slow burning & smouldering fires • Unaffected by wind or atmospheric pressure • Light Weight • Elegant Design • Easy Installation • Make in India design 2. Wireless Garbage Bin Sensor – BC-100

BC-100 is an intelligent product from Vighnaharta which perfectly suits the requirements of a Smart City Solid Waste Management. It is a garbage bin fill level sensor integrated with GSM and GPS connectivity with a host of other useful features. It consists of single sensors that can be used to determine the fill levels of a garbage bin. It is configurable to use with single or dual bins as per user requirement.

USPs: • Accurate Sensing • App Notification • Tamper Indication • Easy installation on any kind of Bin 3. Wireless Door Magnetic Sensor - WDMS

4. Wireless Temperature Sensor - TSEN-iT

TSEN-iT is a battery-operated long life, temperature Sensor, adopting unique structure design and advanced micro-controller technology, able to monitor in real time. It provides a reliable, convenient, and cost-effective solution for temperature sensing.

It provides LED's for indications & sends alerts over cloud connectivity through Wi-Fi. A TEST switch is provided for users to ensure working status. It generates LED indication to the user and alert sends to the mobile app.

Vighnaharta introduces battery operated Wireless Door Magnetic Sensor (WDMS) based on 865MHz wireless LoRa technology. The sensor’s embedded LoRaWAN™ Class A protocol enables seamless connectivity to any LoRaWAN compliant network infrastructure.

Wireless Door Magnetic Sensor (WDMS) can be used to detect when a door or window is opened and closed using a magnetic switch. It Detects when a door or window is accessed.

Temperature monitoring is very important as it has been proven that people perform their best under better temperature. Temperature monitoring is a must, especially in extreme climates in order to conserve the energy consumption.

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MOBILE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Mobile NVR : Cat 6 Cable With RJ 45 Connector transmit video, audio and 12 VDC power with help of PoE Switch Or PoE NVR. STORAGE : SD Card Up to 128GB Slot Or 2.5" SATA hard disk 2.5 inch HDD/SSD.

 RECORDER FEATURES - DVR/NVR GPS : Detect the geolocation of the object at any given time using Global Positioning System (GPS).

Mobile Video Surveillance Recorders are designed for use in mobile or rugged environments working in demanding and harsh conditions to deliver high quality surveillance solutions.

Vehicle video surveillance system that uses H.264 video compression/ decompression, GPS positioning and wireless data transmission technologies.

It is specially designed for mobile video surveillance for different types of vehicles, such as buses, long-distance coaches, taxis, logistics vehicles, armored cars, private cars and external applications suiting public transport & law enforcement solutions.

Crime and accidents (vandalism, pickpocketing, traffic incidents) Irregular driving behavior (fatigue driving, over-speed, sharp turn, rapid acceleration, idling).

 Based On Your Requirement Choose the Mobile DVR/NVR 1. Camera Recording 2. Camera Recording + GPS Location 3. Camera Recording + GPS Location + Wi-Fi 4. Camera Recording + GPS Location + 4G/3G 5. Camera Recording + GPS Location + Wi-Fi + 4G/3G Mobile DVR : Aviation connector cable for connecting mobile analog camera to mobile DVR via 4 pins aviation interface, one cable can transmit video, audio and 12 VDC Power.

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WIFI : Automatic Wi-Fi upload When the vehicles arrive at the terminal station , the Mobile DVR/NVR can switch from the 3G or 4G network to the Wi-Fi network and backup the data to the control center saving the network traffic cost.

4G/3G : Which enables realtime transmission of data collected from the vehicle in – video, location, speed and inertial measurements.

Anti Vibration : When the vehicle is running on the road, the on-board shock and vibration are the main causes of HDD damage and video footage loss.

Power Off Protection : Supercapacitor is applied to achieve smooth switch off in case of sudden system power down thus to avoid data loss and extend the hard disk lifespan.

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(heater optional) ~ +60°C to cater extreme working conditions inside the vehicle.

G-Sensor : Crash Detection System Mobile DVR/NVR equipped with G-sensor inside is able to detect vehicle collision or crash accident and push an alarm to notify the control center.

3-Axis Accelerometer : Detect harsh braking, harsh cornering, etc.

 CAMERA FEATURES Water and Dust Resistant : CCTV cameras corresponding to water and dust resistant, with IP6K9K-rating.

WDR : The WDR function is extremely useful in vehicle doors and spaces near windows to get clear enough images. Up to 120dB Wide Dynamic Range to capture an optimized image quality even in a high contrast sunshine environment.

Smart Scene Adaptive : Unique image processing technology makes the camera to suit different light conditions automatically.

Tire Pressure Sensor : Vehicle's tires play an important role in every vehicle out on the road. Having a tire pressure monitoring system installed may ensure that you are always driving with a safe set of tires on the road. It is a great option for long distance travel that can be installed into all major vehicles models including trucks, private cars, buses, freight trailers, etc.

Driver Fatigue Monitor : Detect yawning, smoking, distraction, etc.

Using unique facial identification technology to analyze the fatigue condition and provide accurate early warning for real fatigue.

RFID Reader : Collect drivers' attendance info.

Fleet Tracking : Various zones like speed limit zone, driving zone, forbidden zone, departure zone and arrival zone can be set on the client e-map to correct limit driving route.

Speed Alert : Getting updates and alerts on bus location, direction, speed so that the control center can intervene the driver immediately with audio talk once an abnormal situation happens.

Fuel Level Sensors : Capacitive fuel-level sensors lie at the heart of effective fuel management, empowering fleet operators to monitor fuel consumption, mileage in km per litre and precise fuel levels at any time.

Capacitive sensors are highly accurate and reliable, with a long work-life, and require no technical maintenance.

Vehicle Trackers : Connect to CAN adapters, besides basic location information, customers can also get reports for vehicle speed, vehicle control status, accelerator pedal position(%), total fuel consumption, engine rotational speed, total engine run time, total mileage, engine coolant temperature, fuel level, engine torque, ambient temperature, torque at current speed, fuel consumption rate, axle weight, service distance, and instantaneous fuel consumption.

 OTHER FEATURES Passenger Counter : Count passengers leaving the bus from the back door. To count the number of passengers that get on and get off buses. This is an effective way to determine passenger load for the purpose of adjusting driving routes and operating time to prevent overloading of the vehicles, and thus reduce operating costs.

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EVO Video Wall Magic Whenever people talk about CCTV, one of the first associations is video walls. No matter how powerful the servers behind, it is the visual that produces the "wow" effect - even on the most tech-savvy customers. Yet, they often back off, having heard the price. And this is where all EVO Global customers clearly benefit: EVO video wall has just got a major enhancement, and it does not cost you a rupee.

Video walls are widely used everywhere from airports to rock concerts. Traditionally, in CCTV their application includes, but is not limited to, showrooms and control centres. To build a video wall, you take narrow bezel monitors, projectors, or TV sets, and tile them together. Depending on the goal, some or all of them may form one huge screen. This resulting "transformer" display is much better rather than just one large display: it offers customizable shape and size, distributed processing, and superior reliability.

Typically, you would employ additional technologies to make several output devices work as one. EVO Global allows casting a single picture onto a combination of displays from separate workstations. Most importantly: without anything other than just regular Windows display management. EVO is one of the most comprehensive enterprise-level VMS solutions on the market, featuring interactive maps linked to alarms; an advanced event and action manager; analytics tools; video wall support and other components you will definitely appreciate. To ensure the safety of your data, the software also offers edge recording for synchronising all data with IP devices storage, archive replication, advanced system health monitoring and failover, which will reduce the disruption of your video surveillance recordings to zero. SSA Integrate is India Regions business partner.

screens into one. Both approaches fit into the video wall definition, yet they have different use case scenarios.

And, both retain EVO's convenient and flexible management instruments.

In other words, EVO now acts as your video wall controller - no middleware required. The displays may be independent, maybe even driven by different workstations. But, in EVO they behave as a single canvas. Clever algorithms ensure full synchronization between the screens, guaranteeing zero delays.

Such architecture provides notable flexibility. Not only can you re-arrange the displays or add new ones at any point, but you also are free to use variegated hardware.

This is true for both workstations and display brands.

While a consistent video wall solution looks best on homogenous LCD/LED panel sets, a temporary replacement or a quick demo set-up becomes a piece of cake.

As you would expect, the rest of EVO Global video wall functionality remains the same. Once configured, any video wall screen contents can be controlled from anywhere in the universe.

Smooth Setup Let's consider a use case.

Four display panels tiled contiguously, driven by two workstations. The task for EVO will be to display one high-resolution picture using all four screens.

Simultaneously, an extra display in the operator's room should preview the same layout.

Briefly, the plan is: create a video wall, install clients, assign client displays to the video wall screens.

Fantastic Flexibility Video walls have been available in EVO Global since its very first versions. So what's different now? Earlier, we already saw how the Luxriot virtual video wall helps organize collections of displays, including those in different locations. Now, EVO Global offers another option: mosaic display, or, according to a customer, "the real video wall". Previously, you could have a virtual collection of screens, scattered across the place, managed from your office. From now on, EVO Global also gives you an opportunity to combine several local 56

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Detailed Description

Tips & Tricks

Step 1: In your EVO Console, add a new video wall.

For the current setup, the wall layout will be simply one screen, 1x1 grid. We shall use the same video wall screen for both the showroom and the operator's room.

To make the most out of the tiled video wall, remember a few aspects: • make sure the video cards meet the hardware requirements for EVO Monitor • calibrate your displays to match the brightness and color settings • use displays with the same aspect ratio and resolution • choose displays with the near-zero bezel (frame) and minimize the gap between them

Step 2: Install EVO Monitor on all client workstations.

The client application does not require a license, and you can use either 32 or 64 bit packages. Each application instance may have one or several windows. Therefore, the four panels can be split between two, three, or four workstations. Let's assume we have two client PCs here, each driving two displays.

Step 3: Link physical displays to video wall screens. In this case, we have only got a single video wall screen, and we shall use it twice.

First, in the showroom, all 2x2 displays will belong to the video wall screen with a "tiled" option. To do this, open the multi-display settings, select a window, tick the Video wall screen setting, then also tick the Tiled display option on the right. In the mosaic preview, enter the grid size and then select the part of the big screen that is occupied by the underlying physical display.

Second, in the operator's room, simply point the monitor to the same video wall screen, without selecting the "tiled" setting. As a result, the same output will be produced on a single preview display.

Create a tiled video wall in EVO Monitor via multi-display setup

Step 4: have fun managing the video wall remotely or with E&A. For manual remote administration, there is a separate tab in the EVO Monitor application called - who would have thought? - Video wall. To start, drag and drop your video wall from the Resources section on the left. And then, place the desired layouts, channels and maps onto the preview area below. All adjustments will take instant effect and you will notice the changes in both rooms. Don't forget to save the current layout as start-up by clicking the "three stripes" button in the upper right corner of the preview area.

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Hardware Requirements Refer https://www.luxriot.com/support/hardwarecalculator/

Benefits EVO Global video wall feature is a strikingly simple yet powerful solution for anyone. All the more, we are proud to present the "stretchy" video wall option as a further advantage.

• Feel free to experiment with any size or shape, and re-build your video wall at any time.

Any alterations to the original layout only need a few fine-tune clicks on the client side.

• The feature is already included with your EVO Global License - no additional costs involved.

• On top of that, the EVO Global video wall does not have strict requirements for the used display type. You do not have to stick to a particular brand, never mention additional software or hardware drivers. This also means you can start with the existing infrastructure, and the final solution may implore little or no extra investments at all.

• Easy setup and re-configuration.

• EVO Global redundancy covers for video walls, too, - have you set up your mirroring server?

• Control your video walls remotely from anywhere in the world. All changes are effective immediately.

For routine scenarios, use our advanced Event & Action management: any video wall contents will pop up and disappear automatically.

Luxriot Evo Global, is not only offering 64-bit speed and all the necessary tools for setting up an absolute situational alertness system aimed to respond quickly to events, but also introduces a central server governance hierarchy of all the components.

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The Value of Automating Fleet Key Management

Complete Control Over How Your Fleet Runs?

Set vehicle key curfews, or rotate key sign-outs to distribute vehicle usage and reduce maintenance. Enable alerts for late key returns or unauthorized access attempts. Monitor licensing and certifications for all drivers.

Set automated warnings when they're close to expiring.

The system won't release vehicle keys until licenses are renewed to protect your business.

1. Optimize vehicle usage with randomized or least-used key distribution.

Smart Fleet Management

2. Control driver performance by setting key curfews and email alerts if keys are not returned.

Streamlines Your Operations Managing vehicle fleets, whether they're cars, service trucks, forklifts, or other heavy equipment, means hours and hours of administration.

Tasks like tracking maintenance and servicing schedules, managing reservations, and dealing with driver licensing and certifications are time-consuming and complicated.

Small errors creep in, keys get lost, appointments missed, and re-keying costs pile up.

3. Improve maintenance times by logging fault codes and service needs at key return.

4. Streamlined operations and reduced overhead with automated key transactions.

5. Better fleet analytics with detailed reports updated in real-time.

6. Reduce vehicle downtime and re-keying costs from losses with error-free, automated key transactions.

7. Simplified security and business rd management through 3 party integrations.

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Implementing a fleet key management solution streamlines all aspects of fleet operations.

You get powerful, automated controls over scheduling and key transactions, and on-the-ground insight in fleet utilization so you can optimize how your service vehicles and equipment are used.

Detailed logging options are available. Require drivers to log mileage before key returns are accepted. Prompt them to log fault codes and incidents to aid mechanics.

Fleet management features are highly configurable, and suitable for small corporate fleets up to large transportation agencies. It easily integrates with a range of other leading security and business operations platforms and management platform.

Coordinate all of your security systems through a secure, browser-based dashboard.

Get a 360° view of all of your keys and managed assets.

Generate customizable reports for all audit and compliance needs. All of this backed by industry-leading customer service.

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Radiation Safety for EHS Professionals

Danger Radiation risk Radiation is something that humans encounter every single day, and in some industries, people are exposed to more radiation than others.

But that radiation exposure makes it all the more important to create a culture of safety in the workplace and take precautions to protect your workers from harm.

Here’s what radiation is, how it can harm your workers, and why you need radiation safety every day.

prolonged, unchecked exposure.

And there are several other types of radiation much more powerful than sunlight.

radiation emergency (i.e. nuclear waste, nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb fallout, dirty bombs) can have serious health effects.

There are several higher-energy forms of radiation (ultraviolet, alpha, beta, and gamma radiation), collectively known as ionizing radiation. We’re exposed to low levels of ionizing radiation from the earth due to naturallyoccurring radioactive materials like uranium, actinium, potassium40, and thorium.

One of the most common effects is Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS), a.k.a. radiation sickness. In mild cases, initial symptoms take a few hours or weeks to show up.

In severe cases, symptoms can show up much faster.

We’re also exposed to ionizing radiation that comes from outer space and passes through the Earth’s atmosphere (cosmic radiation).

Basically, living things are used to a certain level of ionizing radiation.

We’ve adapted to live with it unharmed.

 How it Affects the Body?

If someone shows any signs of radiation sickness, make sure to get them checked by a doctor.

The problem comes when we’re exposed to high levels of radiation.

 Why You Need Radiation Safety at Work?

Humans are exposed to radiation all the time. In fact, one of the most common forms of radiation is ultraviolet radiation, which comes from exposure to sunlight.

The health effects of radiation exposure depend on: • The type of radiation • The dosage • How you were exposed to it (i.e. skin contact, inhaling, having rays pass through your body, etc.)?

• Where the radiation concentrates in your body?

• How long the radiation stays there?

• How sensitive you are to radiation?

However, even ultraviolet radiation can cause problems with

Being exposed to a lot of radiation in a short period of time, as in a

 What is Radiation?

Radiation gets a wild reputation from movies and comic books, but radiation is really just energy traveling through space.

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Symptoms vary depending on the exposure, but can include: • Headache • Diarrhea • Fever • Dizziness • Weakness and fatigue • Bloody vomit due to internal bleeding • Infections • Low blood pressure

Radiation is insidious. At low levels, it doesn’t hurt us. But additional low-level exposure on top of background radiation (radiation we’re exposed to in the course of a normal day, like sunlight) can add up over time to create dangerous health problems.

High levels of radiation wreak the same level of damage the difference is that it works much faster.

The problem is that we deal with natural and artificial radiation all the time, from medical uses to industrial work. And all that radiation adds up over time to harm your workers.

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Hotel Safety and Security Checklist It is important to run a hotel security program that doesn't compromise customer service. Some hotels see this as a challenge because they think security and customer service are at odds. But the right tools and business practices actually help you do both well.

The business advisory firm agrees that finding the right balance of customer service and security is essential for the long term sustainability of hotels.

To help you get a complete picture of your hotel security program we've developed a top-to-bottom hotel safety and security checklist. It walks you through 12 major aspects of hotel security that you will want to evaluate.

Assessing how your hotel performs in each area will help you discover what is working well, what needs to be improved, and where you might be able to use new technology to give yourself an edge on the competition.

Facility Protections Securing your hotel's facilities requires a wide variety of protections including access control, vehicle security, key management, video surveillance, and building identification and accessibility.  Access Control If you don't already have an inventory of all locks in your venue, start creating one. Are there locks on all doors and windows? How about slideand-chain bolts on guest room doors? Guest room inventories can be easily delegated to service staff as they turn over rooms or perform other tasks.

Are you tracking spare guest keys? Regardless of whether your hotel uses swipe cards, proximity cards, or hard keys, make sure you know how many spares you use each quarter. Then schedule reorders that keep you ahead of that rate.

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You should also inventory and test locks on doors to all back-of-the-house spaces. Make sure that those doors are out of sight whenever possible. If staff aren't considering the security implications, interior design changes can accidentally expose these doors.  Vehicle Security Evaluate your guest parking facilities. Good lighting and sightlines are the best crime deterrents. Are all lights working? Have any trees or bushes grown to obstruct sightlines from building entrances?

Resorts and hotels with their own carts or vehicles need to evaluate their security as well. Are those vehicles and their keys secured when not in use? Can you accurately track who is using them? If you've had problems with these tasks in the past, fleet management software might be a good tool to implement as your fleet grows.  Key Management There should be a mechanism for tracking and auditing all key usage. Are all back-of-the-house keys kept in a secure location? If lost or misplaced keys are a common problem at your hotel, consider whether an electronic key management system might be able to track keys more cost-effectively.  Video Surveillance Your surveillance system is only as good as the footage that you can play back. Do you have a documented retention policy for camera footage? Do you have a mechanism to confirm that staff are actually following it?

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interior design changes might accidentally create new camera blind spots.

• Handling suspicious packages • Using force

 Building Identification and Accessibility Make sure there is a clear line of sight from staffed locations, such as the reception desk, to each main entrance. Outside entrances should be well lit and clearly labeled so that guests are able to locate your facility when they're unfamiliar with the area.

Policies will guide staff behavior, allowing you to better manage guest experiences and reduce liability for wrongful actions. Conduct annual security training on all policies and security checklists (including this one).

Human Protections Keeping your guests and employees safe requires stringent security procedures and state-of-the-art technology. Three vital human protections include:  Duress Alert Systems (Panic Buttons) Many cities and states have laws requiring hotels to provide duress alert buttons for service staff. Many other jurisdictions have similar legislation in the works. If you don't yet have a duress alert system, take the time to investigate what might be the most effective way to implement one in your venue. The costs and features of these systems can vary widely, so planning now could save you money and effort later on.

If you already have a duress alert system, schedule periodic drills to ensure that it is working properly and give staff an opportunity to practice responding to an alarm. Also, decide whether it makes sense for your venue to have policies for documenting expected response times and handling potential misuse.  Security Staffing Consider whether your current security staffing will provide adequate coverage for the next five years.

If you don't have any staff now, would it make sense to work with a security contractor or to hire in-house?

If you have security staff, make sure you have an ongoing process in place to ensure that they're properly licensed and registered. This could mean asking your contract agency for annual reports or running your own checks for in-house staff.

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 Evacuation Procedures Do you have a documented Emergency Action Plan (EAP)? Make sure it's updated to reflect any recent changes in your hotel's operations. In the U.S., OSHA requires an EAP for all businesses with more than 10 people on staff. To simplify this process, OSHA offers a useful EAP development app.

Even if you don't yet need a documented EAP, you should build a summary of your evacuation plans into your hotel safety and security checklist.

Has your venue's floor plan changed in any way?

Does this impact evacuation routes and any posted signage?

As for equipment, make sure smoke alarm testing is conducted annually. At larger hotels and especially resorts, it might also be worth considering whether an automated mustering system makes sense to record staff and guest locations during emergencies.

Asset Protections One of the most challenging aspects of hotel security is protecting both hotel and guest assets. Here are four protections you can put in place to keep valuables safe.  Phone and Mobile Device Security Audit guest rooms and business phones in your hotel to confirm that emergency services are available on all of them. This is especially important if your hotel has recently changed telecom carriers or PBX systems, which can disrupt how dialing out works. Also, do you have a policy in place for staff to contact emergency services if phone lines are down?

Radios, mobile phones, and tablets are all now standard issue equipment. Is your current storage and management plan for them adequate? Are they always secured and available when not in use?

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What a Strong Safety Program Means to Pharma Industry ? future health issues. OSHA has identified exposure to hazardous drugs as contributing to an increase in worker health concerns.

It's not just enough to warn your workers about toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, or other harmful substances. They have a right to know the potential consequences of mishandling these dangers, as well as how they can continually safeguard themselves against any illicit effects from these substances.

Most workers recognize some of the obvious dangers of pharma work - moving parts on machines, spills on the floor, or drug handling procedures. But how many of your employees are truly aware of the potential pharma hazards that aren't as recognizable?

Sure, you could host annual training sessions, hang posters in your breakroom featuring safety reminders, or invest in a hazard reporting system. Yet none of these efforts are nearly as impactful as instilling a robust safety culture in your pharma organization.

Look at any successful pharma company and you'll see that a safety culture is at the forefront of their entire operation. It's your company's first and last defense against loss and injury. It's also your best effort to ensure your workers are following through on company safety policies and practices. As a result, you're better positioned to build trust with your audience as a reputable manufacturer.

Take a look at how building a strong safety culture is crucial to pharma companies.

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In addition, your safety culture should include organizational consequences for those who do not follow occupational safety procedures.

Doing so not only protects your workers, but also the best interest of your company.

 Process Safety Every pharma manufacturing facility has specific processes for their workers to follow. Some of these processes are put in place for the benefit of employee safety, while others may be to ensure a high-quality drug that ensures the safety of the end user.

When building a safety culture involving process safety, it's important for your employees to recognize both ends of the safety spectrum.

Not only do their actions affect their own health and safety while at work, they could also impact the end user's ability to reap the benefits of the medication.

 Plant Safety Between the higher priority safety practices concerning process and occupational hazards, general plant safety often falls to the wayside.

A strong safety culture is your best defense here.

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restricted areas, cleanliness and sanitization, and smells can all affect the general safety environment.

Using central platforms like EHS software can help you monitor all aspects of your plant safety program, ensuring that employees have a single outlet to report incidents and observations.

As a result, no detail will unnoticed on a cluttered desk or non-integrated system, giving you all-around versatility and functionality in your safety monitoring.

 Transportation Safety Pharma safety within your organization isn't limited to the confines of your manufacturing facility. Keeping your manufactured medications and other products safe when they leave the factory is just as important. If not properly sealed or stored at the correct temperature, you're putting your end users at risk.

The drivers transporting these medications should always be aware of what they're transporting and how to handle their cargo in the event of a wreck or other transportation

emergency. If you have EHS software, your drivers can access important information via mobile to ensure they're following safe handling and transportation procedures.

 Drug Safety As mentioned earlier, the actions of every employee can ultimately impact the quality of the drugs you're producing. Ongoing training and development are key to guarantee your workers are vigilant during the production and packaging phases. Otherwise, you risk contamination that can have adverse effects on your end user.

 Conculsion Keep in mind that a safety culture isn't a one-time event. It takes ongoing participation from every employee on every level of the company, starting at the top. When you have others who lead by example, the rest are better positioned to follow suit.

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Larger hotels may benefit from deploying an intelligent asset management system. These systems are best suited for managing expensive equipment that needs consistent and reliable transaction logging, such as mobile devices for service staff.  Guest Asset Security If you have safes in guest rooms, confirm that all work properly. This checklist item can be easily delegated to housekeeping staff as they turn over rooms.

Also, consider whether asset lockers might be useful for securing guest assets if your venue has a need for guests to deposit items at centrally managed locations, such as behind reception desks or at pools. Some locker systems offer electronics charging for better customer service.  High-Security Safes Safes are a reliable choice for securing high-value assets that do not need to be signed in and out regularly.

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view of guests. Also, check whether the keys or access codes for your safes are properly tored.  Cash Handling Procedures Cash collections from your front deck, restaurant, and other locations should happen on a varied schedule that is hard for thieves to track. Is your collection schedule too predictable? Confirm that cash counting is performed in a locked space away from guests. If you use a private cash management agency for transportation, make sure their license is up to date for the current year.

Better Security Creates a Better Guest Experience Maintaining good security while scaling up your hotel's operations can be challenging, but it is doable. Many hotels have found success in applying new intelligent security technology and policies to long-standing problems. Using our hotel safety and security checklist is a good way to identify what is working for you now and which problems might need new solutions to support your growth.

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Driving the Oil and Gas Digital Transformation

Oil and Gas companies are all facing a critical problem: it's becoming harder to find new oil.

And with stricter regulations and the retirement of a generation of experienced employees, the industry needs to innovate in order to thrive in the current and future market conditions.

One frontier that many companies are turning to is digital technology.

The oil and gas digital transformation is here and it's revitalizing the industry for the better.

 Opportunities in the Digital Transformation For oil and gas companies to

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evolve, they must address every step of their value chain (upstream, midstream, and downstream). If they want to succeed, their change must be made across the whole chain.

So, if transformation is such a process, why would companies undertake it?

Benefits of digital transformation are far-reaching and include things like: • Improved Safety • Increased Productivity • Cost Savings Digital analytics also allow companies to get a better view of where they are. That way, they can stay agile, and weather industry downturns.

 What's Holding Companies Back?

Access to technology and the cost of digitization isn't a problem for many companies.

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advantage of its biggest benefits. The problem, for most companies, is getting that far.

They can't halt all operations while they digitize, which means they have to digitize their processes gradually.

There's employee resistance, the awkward transition period, and essential information that gets lost between the cracks.

 New Applications for Digital Technology Oil and Gas companies are applying digital technology in three main focus areas: 1. Maintenance Operations 2. Reservoir Limits 3. Digital Marketing and Distribution Digital technology is good at helping companies organize and analyze the available data to make smarter decisions. For example, predictive analytics can be used to reduce unplanned downtime with preventive maintenance.

It can also be used to track expenditures and capitalize on benefits, especially when it comes to reservoirs.

Finally, digital analytics provide companies with a better understanding of consumer behavior, allowing them to market more effectively.

Of course, digital technology can also be used to retain employees by improving safety through better oil and gas safety audits and investment in oil and gas EHS software.

 The Digital Operations Transformation Model Since digital transformation is such an extensive process,

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it helps to have a model to fall back on.

One option is the Digital Operations Transformation model (DOT). It's a digital roadmap with key milestones.

First, companies need to mechanize their processes to prepare for failures and unusual operating conditions. Then, companies need to capture information from the physical world with sensor information and data transmission.

From there, companies progress by integrating diverse data sets to augment their decisionmaking capabilities.

Many companies make the mistake of halting their development with data collection. But if you truly want to succeed, you also need to revolutionize how you use your available data.

Data should provide critical insights to improve your processes, and you need to adapt based on the data.

 Building Oil and Gas Digital Transformation The oil and gas digital transformation begins with a commitment. Companies must be prepared to change to meet the times. That means improving their processes for consumers and workers alike and making the necessary investments to bring those improvements to life.

That's where we come in. We know the challenges that oil and gas companies face. And we know that you need your employees to keep your company strong. But to keep your employees around for the long haul, you have to keep them safe.

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How Human Resource Development Relates to Workplace Safety ?

Of course, when a safety expert is required, HR workers will be responsible for finding someone who can give employees more technical training so that they can perform their jobs safely. Workers in human resource development will also be in charge of tracking safety meetings and drills to make sure that employees stay up to date on safety training as required by OSHA.

 Process Safety Paperwork

We can all agree that employee health and safety should be the top priority of every company. In that sense, every employee plays a role in keeping themselves and everyone else safe. Of course, for professionals who work in human resource development, safety is just one of many responsibilities that fall on their shoulders.

While human resource workers may not specialize in safety, there is no denying that there is considerable overlap between workplace safety and human resource development. Many HR tasks relate either directly or indirectly to safety requirements and protocols within the workplace. We thought it was appropriate to take a closer look at the connection between human resource development workers and workplace safety.

 Arrange Training A safe workplace typically starts with proper training, which is one area where human resource development workers play a role.

Among the many responsibilities of human resource managers is providing safety training for workers. They are often tasked with explaining safety protocols and emergency plans.

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It’s an old cliche that human resource development is mostly paperwork.

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 Avenue of Communication Communication is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of workplace safety.

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and the proper protocol to follow don’t get delivered. In some situations, human resources professionals help to create trust between workers and managers so that hazards can be identified and corrected without fear of discipline or other ramifications.

 HR Reps are Not Safety Experts While human resource workers play a role in promoting workplace safety, it should be recognized that they are not safety experts. True safety professionals in the manufacturing industry typically have backgrounds in science and technology and could even have a specialized degree in safety. This usually isn’t the case with those who work in human resource development.

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technical training that other workers and safety supervisors have.

This tends to limit the extent that human resource employees can dictate the safety policies of a business. Instead, they should be thought of as facilitators in accomplishing the goal of creating a safe workplace.

 How to Help Human Resources and Improve Safety?

One way to help human resource development employees as it relates to safety is to implement workplace safety software.

Out software can be invaluable in helping HR workers organize everything related to occupational health and safety. This includes scheduling safety training and inspections and improving the communication between workers and employees so that hazards can be recognized and addressed. In the long run, our software can save safety and HR professionals a lot of time and effort while enabling them to promote workplace safety more effectively.

If you want workplace safety to be monitored as effectively as possible, let’s have a conversation about how our software system can help make that happen.

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Why Companies Are Switching to Mobile Safety Solutions?  Increased Mobility and Accessibility

The next big thing in mobile isn’t apps – it’s user interface.

And companies are taking note, especially when it comes to mobile safety solutions.

More and more companies are switching to mobile solutions to solve ongoing safety problems, promote better worker engagement, and develop stronger safety programs.

Here’s why mobile safety solutions are so helpful to companies like you and why your company should already be using them.

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One of the most obvious benefits of mobile safety solutions is better mobility and on-the-go accessibility. Let’s be honest: your workers aren’t tied to desks.

They have to be on the move to meet challenges as they arise. Which means that a safety software tied to a computer just isn’t going to work for them. When they’re working in the field, a mobile program is exactly what they need. Instead of making do without their software until they get back to the office, staff can use smartphones or tablets to access their safety software wherever they go, whether they’re performing audits, checking machines, reporting hazards, or developing incident reports. This allows them to be more efficient in getting their observations recorded so that you can see better results in real time.

 Better Compliance And since mobile software is easier for your employees to access the software, you can use that software to improve overall compliance.

Think about all the compliance obligations you have to meet. Now think about how hard it is for your employees to keep track of everything manually. Picture what your employees could do with easy access to software that keeps them on top of compliance tasks, wherever they are.

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immediately apply those procedures to their tasks.

Getting employees on board is one of the most difficult tasks for any compliance manager.

With mobile safety software, your employees can easily engage with safety protocols, complete training, and track compliance issues as they deal with them. Your employees want to stay safe just as much as you want to keep them safe. If you make it easy for them to do that, they’re more likely to stay compliant. Mobile safety software allows you to do exactly that.

 Stronger Organizational Culture All of this translates into your larger goal: a better workplace safety culture. People want to stay safe.

You want to keep them safe. But everyone has fulltime jobs to attend to, and frankly, they’re more likely to take the path of least resistance. So, if you make it easy to stay safe, employees are more likely to do it. And if you reinforce your safety push with a company culture that prioritizes safety and responds quickly to problems, your employees are more likely to adhere to it. This is difficult when you’re trying to address hazardous workplace mentalities, especially if you work in an industry rife with a “tough guy” stereotype, where workers are more likely to tough it out so they don’t appear weak to their colleagues.

The best way to counteract this is to actively promote an environment that rewards safe behaviors. Use mobile safety software to create open communication and easy reporting.

 Ready to Take Safety Mobile?

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Instant Availability • No sorting through paper records • Save time with a quick database search wherever you are Faster Response Time • Find resources and take action instantly • Less margin for error in reporting data • Send workplace safety reports immediately • Receive instant alerts regarding EHS events Employee Training • Use training tracking software as part of the onboarding process • Create and share action plans with users • Send alerts and reminders to employees Many providers of EHS management software also offer a mobile option that can facilitate every facet of its desktop-driven counterpart. Choosing an integrated approach like this makes it easy to gain a consistent experience across the board, no matter which device you use or where you happen to be.

 Before You Dive In Truthfully, a one size fits all mobile EHS plan simply doesn’t exist, but asking the right questions can bring you closer to the right EHS software. Use the answers to the following questions to guide your decisionmaking process.

• What information do you need to know at a moment’s notice?

• What key metrics are most important to you?

• What systems are you already using that you might need to integrate?

• What is the software implementation process like?

• What’s your budget?

• How long does it take to fully implement?

• What kind of training is provided?

• Does the provider offer ongoing support?

• Is there a free trial period?

Most importantly how will this software provide better program management than what you are already doing?

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INDEX - MARCH 2021  AMBETRONICS ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

BACK INNER

 COMPAX INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. (TIMETEC)

9

 E-SQUARE ALLIANCE PVT. LTD.

52 & 53

 FIRE ALARM & AUDIO SYSTEMS

6

 FIRESEC INDIA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

51

 FIRETECH EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

5

 FOAMTECH ANTIFIRE COMPANY

27

 HD FIRE PROTECT INDIA PVT. LTD.

COVER INNER

 KEMEX INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

7

 MALLCOM (INDIA) LTD.

59

 MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES

61

 PRAMA HIKVISION INDIA PVT. LTD.

COVER & BACK

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