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Volume XII - Issue 05 - May 2021

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As everyone is well aware, we are in the throes of a global pandemic where things change rapidly from one day to the next. There's no denying that the Coronavirus outbreak and everything it brings with it has rocked our nation's infrastructure to its foundations. But as the situation unfolds, I've found myself asking the unimaginable: could our reaction to COVID-19 actually give us some positives outcomes for the business world? How Can You Keep Going? My point is that this level of business continuity is attainable for anyone looking to take the risk and push for change that will ultimately make your organisation better. The best results I've seen are from those who just keep going, those who don't just drop all projects and programmes altogether and wait for things to turn back around. Doing nothing is a big risk in and of itself. I understand the temptation to drop tools entirely to preserve budget but isn't it better to not only ensure your teams have a business to come back to, but make it a better business at that? If you simply can't push the button on transformation projects due to budget concerns or a lack of resource - then utilise this time to reflect and strategise instead. We are all aware that when we get into a post Covid-19 world things will forever be different. Our attitudes, approach and ways of working and engaging will change. More so than ever before the business world will need to think about this change and behave differently. It's for this reason that we see this as an opportunity; an opportunity to think differently and to reprioritise everything.

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In that spirit of collaboration and each of us playing our parts, I wanted to extend an invitation to anyone reading this who is unsure on how to approach their post Covid-19 world to get in touch. Let's speak about what this could mean for your business and explore some of the changes you'll need to make. We are happy to open up our network to you and introduce you to people who can lend a helping hand and share their insight and advice.

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CONTENT MAY 2021  Agency that Issued Safety Audit Report to Mall will Face Action, Fire Brigade Writes to Directorate. 12  Supreme Court Directive to Implement CCTVs in All Police Stations Across India 20 Tech-Insight

 How to Track Parcels in Real Time to Boost Performance and Minimize Lost Goods

 ZKTeco India Offers Powerful Temperature Screening Solution to Ultratech Cement

EXPERT TALK

Mr. Sonit Jain, CEO, GajShield Infotech.

Dr. Mona Gandhi Director, Eduforce.

How to Secure Medical Devices with Intelligent Firewall Solutions?

Impact of Covid-19 on Lifestyle-Related Behaviors 34

 Smoke Detector Testing - Arindam Bhadra  Who is Responsible for Fire Safety in the Workplace?

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 Best Ammonia Gas Detection System for Your Refrigeration Plant  Stay Safe and Gear Up for Work  Organizational Positive Safety Culture with the Aim of Goal Zero Journey - Surendra Jagtap

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 ZKTeco Biometrics India Pvt. ltd. 24  Prama Hikvision Launches HeatPro Series Cameras to Bring Accurate Perimeter Defence and Fire Detection to Mass Market 28

 Hikvision Completes Major Enhancements to its HikCentral Professional Integrated Security Software 16  Videonetics & Matrix Comsec Announce Technology Partnership to Provide Multi-Layered Security Systems with Efficient Risk Mitigation 18

 Boost Security at Remote Locations with Hikvision's Solar-Powered Stand-Alone Security Solutions  Video Management Software - Arindam Bhadra  The Use of New Technology and Software

 Planning to Buy An Oxygen Concentrator For Home? Here’s How To Pick The Right One  Fire Safety and Protection in Hospital  Changing Unsafe Attitudes for a Stronger Safety Culture  The Importance of a Well-Ventilated Workplace  Why Electrical Safety Audits Must be Made Mandatory in India?  Commentators Have Long Suggested that we May See a Second Wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Later this Year Following the Initial Peak in Spring. Whether or Not that is the Case, Employers should be Preparing for the Possibility in Case it Becomes a Reality.  The Importance of Conducting Safety Audits  Human Factors and Workplace Safety 54

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Agency that issued Safety Audit Report to Mall will face action, Fire Brigade writes to Directorate. said the firefighting system was in working condition. But during firefighting, we found the system non-functional," said a senior officer from the BMC. Form B is a fire audit report submitted by establishments every six months to the fire brigade with the help of governmentauthorized private agencies that conduct such audits. The exercise is mandated in the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006. Officials said while Sunrise Hospital got the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade, except the fire alarm and smoke detectors, no firefighting systems like sprinklers, hydrants, hose pipes were operational. The Mumbai Fire Brigade has initiated action against the agency that issued a fire safety audit report for Dreams Mall in Bhandup West. It has also sent a letter to the Directorate of Maharashtra Fire Services to revoke the license of the agency for submitting a "wrong" audit report. On March 26th, a fire broke out at Dreams Mall, which led to the death of nine patients at Sunrise Hospital located on its third floor. The fire brigade took more than 12 hours to douse the fire. Officials said while Sunrise Hospital got the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade, except the fire alarm and smoke detectors, no firefighting systems like sprinklers, hydrants, hose pipes were operational. Officials from the fire brigade said when they reached the spot and started firefighting operations, they found that a major part of the firefighting system was not functional.

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A source from the fire brigade said a letter has been sent from the Mumbai Fire Brigade to the Directorate of Maharashtra Fire Services to revoke the license granted to the agency. "The audit report by the private agency shows compliance of the firefighting system, but that is not correct. So we have written a letter to state fire services to revoke the agency's license," said a source from the fire brigade. At present, an inquiry is on under Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Disaster Management and Fire Brigade) P S Rahangdale. He is also the director of Maharashtra Fire Services Rahangdale refused to comment as the inquiry is still on. Officials from the BMC said an inquiry report was expected to be completed in a week. After the fire broke out, it was found that Sunrise Hospital was granted provisional occupational certificate to start Covid-19 special hospital by delinking all illegalities and issues related to Dreams Mall. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

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Tech-Insight

How to Track Parcels in Real Time to Boost Performance and Minimize Lost Goods

Submitted by Prama Hikvision For logistics providers that pack, quality check, and deliver thousands of parcels every day, supply chain monitoring and security can be a major challenge. Fortunately, digital solutions now exist that create an end-to-end audit trail for every single parcel passing through your facility - helping you minimize lost goods and to meet your delivery Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Since e-commerce has steadily been on the rise globally in recent years, many people prefer not to visit physical stores as usual, leading to a major boom in online shopping and home parcel delivery. This means there are unprecedented opportunities for e-commerce and logistics companies to expand their businesses and grow their revenues. However, success depends on increasing performance and throughput, while also tracking and securing thousands of parcels a day as they head towards end-customers' addresses.

 Why manual processes make parcel tracking harder For many logistics companies, the sheer volume of 14

goods passing through distribution and fulfillment centers creates major challenges for tracking and securing parcels effectively. This is especially the case during manual steps in the parcel delivery process, such as opening boxes to conduct quality control checks, and packing parcels for delivery to customers' addresses. This is because manual processes inevitably introduce an element of risk into the parcel delivery process. Errors can occur, for example, leading to lost or misdirected parcels. Additionally, manual interventions in the supply chain may increase the risk of lost inventory, especially where effective monitoring systems and processes are absent. The question for logistics providers processing thousands - or even tens of thousands - of parcels a day, is how to minimize the risk of errors and loss of goods across the entire, end-to-end delivery process.

 Track each and every one of your parcels with digital technology Using a combination of digital technologies, it's now possible to monitor goods as they flow through your facility in real time. In particular, smart video cameras can be connected to barcode scanners, allowing you to understand exactly where goods and parcels are May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

Tech-Insight located, and how they are moving through your facility. By cross referencing data from cameras and scanners, you can quickly access footage of incidents, such as goods that are dropped or damaged. In the same way, you can identify goods that were damaged before they reached you, proving that your teams were not responsible for breakages.

If goods are lost, for example, you can quickly cross reference time and date information from barcode scanners with video footage recorded by security cameras. You can then see exactly what happened, giving you clear evidence for later use. Many times, of course, mistakes and issues are innocent, such as parcels stuck in joins between conveyer belts. However, with digital, end-to-end parcel tracking, these kinds of events are also fast and easy to spot, ensuring that you can meet your delivery SLAs.

 The value of an end-to-end audit trail By creating an end-to-end audit trail for every parcel, this kind of solution allows you to monitor your performance on an ongoing basis, and to make operational improvements that increase your productivity and throughput. Equally importantly, you can also find out exactly what happened to goods that are lost or stolen from your supply chain and take immediate action if required.

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Hikvision Completes Major Enhancements to its HikCentral Professional Integrated Security Software

HikCentral Professional 2.0 now supports a broader range of security and business applications in one platform, all managed with a new dynamic and intuitive user interface. Hikvision has announced the launch of newly updated HikCentral Professional 2.0 security software ("HCP 2.0"), which blends feeds from multiple systems onto a single platform. HCP 2.0 can be configured to link video security devices, alarm and access control systems, and more, including third-party systems through the OpenAPI for easy centralized management of a variety of security and business applications. Frank Zhang, President of Hikvision's International Product and Solution Center, said, "This is an important release for us, and a significant leap forward in our security management software offerings. HikCentral Professional 2.0 will help our customers manage a variety of activities seamlessly on one platform. We're excited to see the value it delivers."

 Nine key applications for numerous business needs HikCentral Professional 2.0 integrates multiple business and security systems with nine key 16

applications, making it valuable to a wide variety of common security and business scenarios seen in buildings, factories, stores, apartments, and the like. Among them, video cameras and security alarms are integrated into the platform to deliver fluid live viewing and timely alarm notifications. Furthermore, access control can be included to assign a variety of access permissions using multiple methods including facial recognition, ID cards, fingerprints, QR codes, and more. HCP 2.0 also allows various personnel such as HR managers to set flexible attendance rules, including schedules for shift work, while delivering full reporting facilities. Additionally, site managers can also employ vehicle management and visitor management applications to streamline entrance management as well as on-site parking. Users can further rely on HCP 2.0 with intelligent analysis and reporting – an application that collects data and transforms it into easy-to-understand reports and May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

“security control and management,” and “attendance management.” In this way, HR staff can customize their feed to show employee attendance status, for example, while management staff can monitor security of the facilities. There is also one custom role, which can be tailored to specific needs.

dashboards. This includes flow status, people density and more. For systems management teams, HCP 2.0's system maintenance application visualizes alarm and device notifications, as well as the full network and device topology for rapid, targeted action in unusual events. Last but not least, HCP 2.0 lets users deploy digital signage systems to display advertisements and announcements. The software comes with eight pre-installed templates for users to present content optimally. This can be crowd numbers and temperature status in a supermarket scenario, for example. Creating truly unified systems with enhanced security and greater operational efficiency With HCP 2.0, users will flexibly unite applications and build a tailored system to match their security and business needs. The unified approach not only creates greater situational awareness of their security environment, it also reduces real day-to-day management resources previously required by disparate systems. For example, users can integrate visitor management with vehicle management to enhance daily operational efficiency for building facilities. Facility managers can register visitor information into the HCP 2.0 system, and – by linking to an ANPR system – can set visitors to be automatically permitted into onsite parking. Similarly, the system can also preauthorize visitor access to specific areas of an organization's premises.

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Perhaps most importantly, HikCentral Professional 2.0 features an improved user interface. Users can customize the control panel to suit their viewing preferences, simply dragging and dropping key video and device feeds into the dashboard, adjusting where they sit and how they look.

 Dynamic and intuitive user interface HCP 2.0 also incorporates multiple visualized dashboards that display key security and business insights generated from various applications, facilitating decision-making processes with more accuracy and efficiency. What's more, users apply 3D E-maps that vividly demonstrate device monitoring statuses in different locations, and manage instant alerts interactively by clicking and watching associated live videos and other integrated system information.

 Easy setup and maintenance HikCentral Professional 2.0 is easy to deploy and quick to set up for a multitude of projects with single applications. Customers with minimum system requirement of Intel i3CPU and 8 GB RAM can get up and running with a oneclick installation procedure that makes HCP 2.0 setup a breeze. Operations guidance wizards are conspicuously displayed to support users in configuring key applications. In addition, the visualized health monitoring dashboards enable more focused and efficient IT maintenance. For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com 17

Videonetics & Matrix Comsec Announce Technology Partnership to Provide Multi-Layered Security Systems with Efficient Risk Mitigation

Matrix, the leading manufacturer of enterprise-grade Telecom and Security solutions, announced that the access control devices are now integrated with Videonetics Intelligent VMS 3.0. This association will enable organizations to ensure complete security.

Matrix brings together extensive experience and degrees of expertise in access control. Coupled with Videonetics Intelligent VMS 3.0, security personnel can view different checkpoints and deter/monitor incidents in real-time on the unified interface of IVMS. One or more cameras connected to Intelligent VMS can be associated with each of the devices. At the time of any incident, each alert from Access control devices is tagged with a video and an image from the camera and displayed on the monitor, resulting in better decisionmaking, creating situational awareness with improved response time.

Speaking on the subject, Kaushal Kadakia, Marketing Manager of Marketing, Matrix said, “This interoperability will provide a comprehensive integrated solution to the end customers. Offering best of both Time-Attendance and access control applications without any technical glitches! By virtue of this integration, security setup is strengthened by offering real-time notifications on intrusion. This information is indexed and stored in a database for future reference or investigation purposes.”

We have always believed in building strong ecosystem relationships and collaboration. I am assured that our technology partnership with Matrix Comsec will empower our partners, system integrators, and customers to boost their security system to the next level, by enhancing safety, improving alert handline time, minimizing the risk of missing critical incidents, expressed, Avinash J. Trivedi, VP – Business Development, Videonetics.

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Supreme Court Directive to Implement CCTVs in All Police Stations Across India.

Supreme Court through its judgement dated December 02nd, 2020 emphasized the pressing need for all State Police Forces to implement IP based CCTV surveillance system in each police station of the State/UT in order to prevent unlawful activities, ensuring safety of its citizens and also to efficiently deal with the cases involving allegations of torture in custody. Salient features of Supreme Court Judgement in respect of CCTV surveillance of all Police Stations in the country. 1) CCTV cameras should be installed at each and every Police Station and no part of a Police Station should be left uncovered, it is imperative to ensure that CCTV cameras are installed at following locations: Entry and Exit Points, Main gate of the police station, All lock-ups, All corridors, lobby/the reception area, All verandas/outhouses, Inspector's room, Sub-Inspector's room, Areas outside the lock-up room, Station hall, In front of the police station compound, Outside (not inside) washrooms/toilets, Duty Officer's room, Back part of the police station etc. 20

2) CCTVs shall also be installed in all the offices where interrogation and holding of accused takes place in the same manner as it would in a police station. 3) CCTV systems that have to be installed must be equipped with night vision and must necessarily consist of audio as well as video footage. 4) In areas where there is either no electricity and/or internet, it shall be the duty of the States/Union Territories to provide the same as expeditiously as possible using any mode of providing electricity, including solar/wind power. 5) The internet systems should support clear image resolutions and audio. 6) CCTV camera footages should be preserved for a maximum possible period up to 18 months but not lesser than 12months. 7) An oversight mechanism should be created whereby an independent committee can study the CCTV camera footages and periodically publish a report of its observations thereon. 8) The District Level Oversight Committee shall have the following obligations: May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

- Health Monitoring and reporting of the CCTV systems. - To review footage stored from CCTVs in the various Police Stations to check for any human rights violation that may have occurred but are not reported. 9) The Commission/Court can immediately summon CCTV camera footage in relation to the complaint of any incident for its safe keeping, which may then be made available to an investigation agency in order to further process the complaint made to it. 10) Posters at the entrance and inside of police station informing about the coverage of premises by CCTV, their privilege to file complaint to given authorities in case of any human rights violations inside the premises. The Government of Bihar has taken a huge step forward in its efforts to introduce transparency in the functioning of the police forces in the state. The Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (BELTRON) has recently completed an ambitious project to bring the police stations of the state under 24x7 CCTV surveillance. More than 10,000 IP based CCTV cameras have been installed at over 900 police stations of Bihar. The project initiated and funded by the Home Department, Government of Bihar aims to fulfill the mandate of the Hon'ble Supreme Court to bring all police stations of the country under constant CCTV surveillance to protect

human rights and prevent the use of torture in detention. The project was awarded to TATA Advanced Systems Ltd, one of India's leading Physical & Cyber Security firms through a competitive bidding process at a cost of Rs 168 crores including operation and maintenance support for 5 years. Mr. C P Kariappa, Vice President, Tata Advanced Systems said "At TASL

we have always taken pride in executing projects that build the nation, it was a prestigious project to be completed in challenging timeline across the state. Our teams could meet the expectations of customer despite disruptions due to flood and Covid-19". The entire surveillance system is powered by Solar and online UPS to ensure 24X7 operations even if there is disruption in power supply. Mr. Kariappa further said "It was a pleasure

working with Home Department, Govt of Bihar, Bihar Police and Beltron; this would not have been possible without their active participation and support. Also, we had an excellent team and partner ecosystem that lived up to all the challenges that was faced during the execution period". Bihar Government has plans to upgrade the existing system in line with the directions given by the Supreme Court and also extend it to the remaining police stations including outposts in the near future.

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Prama Hikvision Launches HeatPro Series Cameras to Bring Accurate Perimeter Defence and Fire Detection to Mass Market

Prama Hikvision, the India's leading video security solution Providers, has announced the launch of HeatPro, a new thermal series of cameras designed to provide affordable all-weather deterrent and alerts. It is especially useful in perimeter protection and fire prevention applications. The HeatPro Series Cameras feature deep-learning thermal video analytics for perimeter protection, and object temperature measurement and fire detection with real-time alarms. Features like accurate human/vehicle classification, visual and auditory alarms for perimeter protection, and speedy temperature exception alarms for fire prevention make them ideal for SMB (small and midsize business) applications.

 Perimeter defense with AI When securing a perimeter, higher accuracy and a low false alarm rate can help reduce operation costs. The HeatPro Series achieves this by developing powerful video analytics based on Deep Learning algorithms, radically reducing false alarms.

The cameras focus on short-range perimeter protection (0-50meters), where they deliver target detection and classification. The use of AI means that the cameras can distinguish between a person and a vehicle. This comes in especially useful when the two targets are close together. Traditionally, they can only be recognised as one 'target', but intelligent algorithms mean that they can be detected separately, increasing accuracy. Thermal cameras are also able to easily locate potential threats in zero visibility conditions, where a conventional camera could not. They do this by detecting the latent radiation emissivity of an object, so not relying on visible light. This means they can operate in all-weather conditions and the darkest night. They also don't emit light, which means their presence is not obvious, making them useful in scenarios where they need to be hidden.

The HeatPro Series is also designed to be efficiently and quickly installed, with a simple, three-step deployment, bringing setup time down to 30 seconds. Traditionally thermal cameras 28

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require specialist engineers to configure and double check, takes both extra time and energy. HeatPro cameras have been designed with installation time and effort in mind - they are simpler to install and so installers can spend more time correctly configuring for optimum operations, and the lowest false alarm rate possible.

 Temperature measurement for fire prevention The HeatPro Series is also equipped with the ability to measure temperature. This process is very useful in a scenario where overheating could lead to fires. The camera can provide non-contact temperature measurement for fast and visible detection. This means that action can be taken earlier, potentially preventing a fire from the very beginning. The camera can trigger a fire alarm faster than a smoke sensor.

or single lenses. The cameras can be built into a number of solutions, for instance seamlessly working with NVRs, AX PRO alarm systems, and even Hik-Connect for real-time mobile alerts by phone. They can be used in various scenarios – not least: residential buildings, offices, construction sites, car parks, retail outlets and warehouses. “Dedicated to bringing professional protection solutions to the mass market, these cameras provide perimeter protection with unparalleled accuracy, and fire detection with superlative sensitivity,” says Stefan Li, Director of Thermal Products at Hikvision. “Hikvision HeatPro Series provides professional protection made simple.”

The temperature measurement function can also be used to help check any potential overheating issue and troubleshoot problems. The series contains a number of different models and options, with bullet and turret forms, and Bi-spectrum

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EXPERT TALK

How to Secure Medical Devices with Intelligent Firewall Solutions? The ongoing coronavirus pandemic exerts pressure on healthcare workers and hospitals around the world to an almost unfair degree. Any medical centre near you has most likely been working at full capacity for several months now. Advanced healthcare technology continues to be instrumental in saving many lives during this challenging phase and similar others. For decades now, we know that digital technology is involved in healthcare to reduce human errors in diagnosis and treatment. Doctors have extensively used medical devices such as Ventilators and Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines to help critically ill patients. While these devices are vital for healthcare, their functionalities are vulnerable to threats, both internal and external. One such threat is the prospect of cybercriminals sneakily altering the operations of medical devices. Here are some medical devices and the ways in which their working can be remotely affected to cause disastrous consequences for hospitals and patients:

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are implanted devices that use electric impulses to restore and regulate heartbeats for patients with cardiac ailments. Experienced cyber-attackers possess the knowhow to manipulate such devices externally to cause cardiac arrests and other serious health complications in patients. There have been many examples of the employment of data security measures to prevent cybercriminals from hacking into pacemakers and defibrillators. The former US Vice-President Dick Cheney had suffered a series of heart attacks before his public office stint. Famously, cybersecurity experts had reprogrammed his defibrillator in a specific way to disallow terrorists from remotely getting into the implanted device and causing harm to Mr. Cheney’s life.

 MRI Systems Doctors use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning technology to diagnose and treat diseases within the human body. Health experts use MRI devices to monitor the chemical proportionality during the scans. Cybercriminals are capable of externally altering the component percentages of chemicals in the device indicators. Such alterations manipulate the systems into providing incorrect diagnosis after patient examination.

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 Surgical Robots Robot-assisted operations were conceptualised and developed to overcome the limitations of preexisting minimally invasive surgeries. The machines enhance the capabilities of experienced surgeons in completing open surgeries. The surgical precision of robots is useful to achieve positive results with minimal human involvement in difficult operations. Unfortunately, technology experts have demonstrated that surgical robots could be hacked remotely. In a life-or-death situation, malfunctioning surgical robots could prove to be fatal for patients.

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EXPERT TALK about them. Cybercriminals seeking to exploit such individuals can access these goldmines of information by hacking into the hospital database. The data could be used to harm such individuals. Moreover, a leak of confidential patient data could lead to massive legal ramifications for the hospital. Apart from these scenarios, inexperienced hospital workers could cause data leaks, malfunctions, and other issues just by their negligence while operating the sophisticated medical devices. The prompt data security measures by a designated team of cybersecurity experts can help avoid or mitigate the damages stemming from medical devices' hacking by internal or external actors.

 What is an Intelligent Firewall? At first glance, an intelligent firewall resembles a regular router, but it performs several more tasks than your regular firewall. It operates through the internet traffic to scan, filter and block potentially harmful activities going on in the background. The firewall regularly notifies the network administrators about the threats that have entered their network. In this way, the firewall diagnoses malicious external threats in the first instance. May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

Moreover, an intelligent firewall can enforce internal pre-defined organisational policies such as preventing the company staff from browsing and accessing potentially harmful or inappropriate websites during their work hours. With the advancements in AI, manufacturers are even using deep learning in their systems to track historical data security attacks. The intelligent firewall then uses the stored information to stop similar actions in the future. Intelligent firewall security systems can be utilised for the following purposes in the field of healthcare:

 Safeguarding Patient Data Sensitive patient data must be out of reach for cybercriminals at all costs. An intelligent firewall only allows authorised users to view confidential patient records. There are multiple levels of identification to pass before users are granted access to the controls of the medical devices.

 Preventing Hospital Network Compromise Cyber-attackers can break through the data security frameworks if the hospital networks are not sufficiently protected. An intelligent firewall prevents possibilities of a complete security breach by deploying measures such as

shutting down the network to stop an external threat invasion into the systems.

 Avoiding Medical Device Malfunctions/ Interruptions Medical devices are extremely crucial in today’s healthcare industry. Complex surgeries can be executed today in sensitive bodily areas without the risks that we generally associate with humans due to their tendency to have concentration lapses. However, we must also understand that medical devices cannot operate by themselves. The complex machines must receive accurately calibrated commands and a certain level of human assistance to achieve their razorsharp precision in any operation. The intelligent firewall does its job by making sure that only the authorised experts can operate the devices. Moreover, the system diligently blocks any external entities. A patient’s life is the most valuable aspect of the healthcare industry at any given juncture. The sheer necessity of competent cyber protection in medical centres cannot be emphasised enough. The complete safeguarding of advanced medical devices from harmful digital threats can help to save more lives. An intelligent firewall is thoroughly capable of dealing with such threats efficiently. 31

Boost Security at Remote Locations with Hikvision's Solar-Powered Stand-Alone Security Solutions

Until now, it has been difficult for remote sites and operations to protect their people and assets - especially where no power supply or fixed networks are available. Now, there's a simple, practical, cost-effective solution to this challenge in the form of Hikvision's Solarpowered Security Camera Setup.

 The challenge of protecting remote and rural sites All kinds of remote and rural sites require constant security monitoring, from farms and fisheries, to forestry operations, oil and gas pipelines, and even national parks. The problem is that these kinds of sites are frequently 'off-grid', lacking the power and fixed network connectivity needed to deploy security monitoring cameras. As an additional challenge, many sites have only temporary security requirements, making the cost of deploying 'fixed' cameras prohibitive. This is the case for open air music festivals, political rallies, and many other events. A range of other sites and operations also have short-term monitoring needs, from construction sites to temporary road maintenance works. 32

Meeting security requirements at these kinds of remote and temporary sites requires a new kind of 'standalone' solution: one that can operate independently, without physical connections to either the energy grid or to a fixed network. Additionally, standalone solutions should be fast and simple to deploy, highly durable to withstand the most adverse weather conditions, and affordable enough to meet the needs of all kinds of remote sites and operations.

 Boosting security with Hikvision's Solar-powered Standalone solution To help remote operations to boost their security, Hikvision has created the Solar-powered Security Camera Setup. This solution uses a 40 Watt photovoltaic panel and a highly durable 20 Ah rechargeable Lithium battery to power a Hikvision EXIR Fixed Bullet Solar Power 4G Network Camera. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

Because the Solar-powered Security Camera Setup uses solar power and includes a Micro SIM card for connectivity with the 4G network, there is no need for fixed power or network cables on site. Additionally, operators can monitor, review, and store footage remotely, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

and windproof (with a hurricane rating of 12). All this means that operators can continue monitoring and securing their remote sites without interruptions even in the harshest and most challenging weather conditions.

 Key benefits for remote sites and operations

A single person can install the solution at remote sites, making the process fast, easy, and cost-effective, thanks to its lightweight design. The pole mounted unit weighs just 14 kg, and there are no complex cables to connect - further reducing deployment time and complexity.

Using the Hikvision solution, remote sites and operations can boost their security quickly, easily, and at low cost. With no need for a fixed network or power supply, and simple installation that can be carried out by just one person, the solution can be rolled out in hours - with very little need for ongoing maintenance or support. Key benefits include:

 High-quality imaging for fast, effective incident responses The Hikvision EXIR 4G Network Camera provided with the Solar-powered Security Camera Setup offers high resolution imaging (1920 x 1080 pixels @ 30 fps). Additionally, the camera provides very clear images even where strong back-light exists due to Hikvision's 120 dB true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology. The excellent quality and clarity of video imaging means that operators can quickly identify and react to security incidents at remote sites - helping to reduce negative business impacts.

 24x7 security monitoring - in any weather The product employs BMS (battery management system) in its 20Ah Lithium battery, which ensures the optimal use of the battery energy. With its smart power management features, the Solar-powered Security Camera Setup provides up to 7 days of operation during cloudy or rainy periods when fully charged. Its 4G camera further adds a 32GB eMMC (embedded Multimedia Card) besides the SD card, this ensures continuous video recording when there is an anomaly with the SD card or the network environment. Additionally, the self-sufficient unit is waterproof (accredited to the IP67 standard), May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

 Rapid, simple, cost-effective installation

This speed and ease of deployment significantly lowers barriers for remote sites and operations looking to boost their security. It is also a major reason why it is the ideal choice for temporary sites such as construction sites and road maintenance sites.

 The key features of the Hikvision Solar-powered Security Camera Setup • High quality imaging with 2 MP (1920 x 1080 @30 fps) resolution • Clear imaging against strong back light with 120 dB true WDR technology • Ah rechargeable lithium battery with 7-day operation even in cloudy and rainy weather • 40-Watt photovoltaic panel for standalone operation • Support battery management features, including battery display • Battery high/low temperature protection and charge/discharge protection, with low-battery sleep protection and remote wakeup features • 4G Micro SIM card with LTE-TDD/LTEFDD/WCDMA/GSM transmission capabilities • Water and dust resistant camera (IP67 certified)

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Video Management Software

by Arindam Bhadra

A Video Management Software (VMS) is a part of Video Surveillance System that allows the user to access real time videos, record, store, & playback recorded videos and derive useful insights of the surveillance site.

Current Video Management Systems are capable of offering much more than just surveillance, hence, upgrading a VMS system becomes as important as upgrading the other assets of the business. A VMS system can be upgraded when an organization is: • Using a traditional CCTV surveillance system (Old equipment and cameras) • Incurring increased maintenance costs of the existing surveillance system. • Expanding from Single site to multiple sites (Small to medium to large sized enterprises) • In the need of Intelligent Video Analytics for monitoring sites, employees or business processes. • Requiring Video Analytics for improving the site operations to benefit the customers, users of the VMS or employees. • In need for standardization of VMS system equipment. There are few things that users must consider while selecting Video surveillance cameras for their VMS system. Users must check: • The camera resolution (image quality) • Indoor or outdoor camera compatibility 34

• Wired or wireless cameras • Light sensitivity of the camera (ability of a surveillance camera to work in low light) • Shape of the camera (box type, bullet camera or dome camera) • Frame rate (more frames per second-fps defines more clear video) Video Management Software can be classified into three main categories are per the surveillance sites small, medium and large sized VMS installations. Small size VMS installations support 10-20 cameras and are suitable for small enterprises, primarily operating in single sites. Mid-sized VMS installations (connecting 20-50 cameras) are suitable for small to mid-sized enterprises and large-sized VMS installations (more than 50 cameras) are suitable for big multi-site or multi location enterprises. Small enterprises can just purchase plug-and-play VMS packages and get it installed by any technician. In medium or large sized VMS projects, companies can either outsource the services to VMS service providers or system integrators. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

Third party systems are compatible devices, systems, and applications (from another vendor) that can be integrated with a Video Management System to improve its functionality. Security devices like access control devices, IP cameras, alarms, fire, and smoke detectors or devices like barcode scanners, speakers, Point of sale systems, electronic tags, etc., which can help businesses to streamline their operations are a few of the third-party systems for a video management software. Luxriot VMS is an open architecture Video Management System (VMS). Luxriot VMS accepts MJPEG, MPEG4 and H.264 as well as HD and megapixel video streams from Network (IP) cameras, encoders and video capture boards. Luxriot® VMS is integrated with over 3000 devices from all major manufacturers including ACTi, Arecont Vision, Axis, Hikvision, Messoa, Samsung, SONY, UDP, Vivotek and ® others. This along with Luxriot VMS client-server architecture allows to build hybrid scalable solutions from a single NVR/DVR to the multiple server system handling thousands of cameras. Indian Country business partner is SSA Integrate. Video Management Software can be classified into three deployment types:

 On-premise VMS On-premise VMS solutions are best suitable for managing video surveillance of a single site. All the streaming, recording & management servers, storage devices & applications are installed locally on-site. This allows user to manage their security and connected device ecosystem from the site itself.

 Cloud based VMS The cloud based VMS, unlike the on-premise VMS possesses higher flexibility and scalability. It allows the user to manage multiple sites, all at the same time – from any location and at any time.

 Hybrid VMS Hybrid VMS solution is a flexible surveillance solution, which generally comes with the capability of managing both analog and IP video signals simultaneously. It allows the enterprises to have traditional VMS solution to coexist with the functionalities of cloud Video Surveillance. May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

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Latency in Video Management System can be defined as a delay in time between the frames captured by the surveillance camera and video feeds displayed on the screen. Latency is measured in seconds and milliseconds (ms). The delay in video feeds (Latency) in a VMS system can occur at different stages of the system; right from IP cameras, transmission network, streamer server to display monitors. To have efficient and real-time video surveillance, VMS systems are intended to function with zero or low latency. Small businesses with a single location can be secured using on premise video management systems, which may require IP cameras as per requirement (up to 9 / 16 cameras), a DVR for on premise storage, a monitor to display footage, and an open software for basic surveillance functionality. Users can also upgrade their systems with additional security analytical features by purchasing specific licensed versions of the VMS software. Small businesses can also integrate systems like POS software, time and attendance software, and security alarms to manage important business processes with the VMS system. Personal*

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Video analytics is a capability of leveraging structured algorithms in a video management software to analyse the unstructured video data and generate actionable insights for immediate response and effective decisions. Video analytics continuously scans the live video footage and captures the incidents according to the user configured criteria. The data generated through live and recorded videos, via video analytics, helps in 35

establishing a comprehensive security solution for retail, fleet transportation, city surveillance & other industry verticals.

 Luxriot VMS Software Features • English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Chinese, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Korean, Japanese and Dutch localizations • DATA MINING with smart search filters for all Analytics • Luxriot API/SDK (Client Kit) • License Plate Recognition (add-on product) • Broadcast Server for web and mobile clients • Video Analytics (add-on product) (people counting, car counting, object counting, intruder perimeter detection, direction filter, dwell filter, removed object detection, abandoned object detection, tailgating, calibration, camera shake cancellation, camera tamper detection, enter exit filters, stopping filter and more. • JPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264 video compressions • HTTP, RTP, RTSP, TFTP protocols • Certified ONVIF Profile S compliancy • 4K Ready • Chromecast support • Two-way audio for Audio enabled devices • Multicast for multicast enabled cameras • Support for multiple capture boards for hybrid installations • Video and Audio recording, playback and export. Export both remotely and locally • Full, time-lapse, motion-controlled, schedulercontrolled recording

• SAN, DAS and NAS storage support (DAS support for Luxriot® VMS servers) • Multiple monitors support • Extensive user/group permissions control • Web access from IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari browsers • Mobile Applications for Android and iOS devices • PTZ control by Joystick and CCTV Keyboard • Bandwidth, FPS and resolution control Insights from video analytics not only helps retail stores in improving security, but also helps in improving customer's shopping experience through in-depth insights on their buying behavior. Devices like cameras, temperature sensors, handheld scanners, smart shelves, smart carts & access control devices, etc. generate in-store video analytics data. Multi-site businesses require Video Management Software to be installed as a combination of Onpremise and Cloud based VMS systems (Hybrid VMS). While, on premise Video Management Software allows each site to secure its premise through video surveillance, at the same time, cloud based VMS on multi-tenant federated architecture ensures interconnectivity and centralized monitoring of the sites. A federated cloud architecture based VMS also provides scalability and multi-tenancy to VMS system of geographically distributed multi-site enterprises. Mail us to know more: ssaintegrate@gmail.com

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The Use of New Technology and Software implemented to monitor guests and employees and prevent the virus' spread.  Sanitation Compliance Software: Casinos also adopted cleanliness and sanitation compliance software to help facilities manage and keep records of when, where, and by whom a location or machine was sanitized, further enforcing the sanitation process.

What Will the New Normal Look Like? Businesses have implemented a variety of technologies to address the new regulations, including:

As we begin to settle into the new normal, there are a few changes that we anticipate will remain in businesses long after the pandemic.

 Visitor Management Systems:

 A Prominent AI Presence. Sure, this is something we already saw before, but we can expect to see more reliability on such technologies to help alleviate additional work created by the pandemic, such as health screenings. Like the gaming industry, more businesses will invest in AI technology to efficiently scan individuals in high-traffic areas, read their temperatures, and recognize individuals who may pose a threat to others' health and safety.

Colleges, corporate offices, and healthcare facilities have turned to visitor management apps that track the number of people inside a building and help schedule when and for how long individuals can enter a specific location in the facility.  Incident Reporting Systems: Hospitals, colleges, and law enforcement departments are now using incident reporting systems to track positive COVID-19 cases, helping facilities stay organized when needing to share daily reports of cases to their local health departments.  Records Management: More than ever, organizations are seeing the importance of a comprehensive records management system to keep critical processes operational during a crisis, reduce process downtime, and lower risks.  Thermal Scanning & Identity Verification Systems: As casinos began to open, thermal scanning and intelligent identity recognition have been May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

 A More Digital World. Digitizing all aspects of a business helps track and convert data on employees, guests, and patients. From communicating virtually to keeping track of COVID-related incidents, we can expect all industries to transition most of their work to digital platforms. We will also see more enterprises invest in digital media to keep track of the various cleanliness protocols, remain regulation-compliant, and ensure safety. Compared to higher education and hospitality industries, others will find the value in implementing personalized apps for their businesses to seamlessly log COVID-19 incidents, communicate with coworkers, log daily symptoms, and even replace key cards. With the challenges brought on from this pandemic, organizations continue to find new ways to adapt and invest in solutions to help employees return to work safely. With the development of new technologies and software designed to alleviate additional work created by the pandemic, we will continue to see technical innovations infiltrate all aspects of a business, regardless of industry. 37

Smoke Detector Testing

by Arindam Bhadra smoke detector, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments / authority. Then do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc).

Requirements for testing of smoke detectors vary by country, the common need is for a functional test where smoke, or simulated smoke, is introduced through the vents of the detector to the sensor. Functional testing is required by all national standards around the world, including BS: 5839, DIN 14675 and NFPA 72. A functional test should be carried out using an appropriate test tool which is designed for purpose and will cause no damage to the detector under test. If you have standalone smoke detector, test the alarm monthly. Replace the batteries at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. Press and hold the test button on the smoke detector. It can take a few seconds to begin, but a loud, ear-piercing siren should emanate from the smoke detector while the button is pressed. If the sound is weak or non-existent, replace your batteries. Most of Standalone detectors have either a blinking or a solid light that glows to let you know that the alarm is getting power. Before starting the testing job for 2wire / 4wire 38

 Prior to testing of Smoke detector see the LED status of the Smoke Detector it should be blinking red.  Check the voltage of the Smoke Detector, it should be + 30 Volts DC. This can be checked at the addressable base of the detector.  Now Smoke Detector is healthy and it is ready for testing.  Clean the Smoke Detector's dust by cotton cloth and blower  Apply the aerosol spray to the Smoke Detector by solo Smoke detecting gun with the help of the Solo A10/A5 aerosol bottle.  Keep applying aerosol spray for 10 seconds.  After 10 seconds LED status of the Smoke detector will change from the steady blinking red to steady red and after that alarm appears and hooter is activated on the fire alarm panel.  To silence the hooter press acknowledge key on the Fire Alarm Panel.  After alarm appears remove Smoke detecting test gun from Smoke Detector.  Note down the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details must match with the smoke detector tag number and installed location.  Confirm the smoke detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to visually identify the colour change signals of the respective smoke detector on the graphics.  Reset the alarm of the Smoke detector from Fire Alarm Panel.  The LED status will change from steady red to blinking red.  Smoke Detector is now working normally.  Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining smoke detectors.  Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.  Close the work permit. Note: The mentioned voltages or LED colors sequence may change as per the vendor or model of the smoke detectors. Solo Smoke Aerosols is approved all over the world, its Non-toxic & Silicone free. Solo smoke May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

aerosols (used with the Solo 330/332 dispensers) deliver smoke particles to the detector under test replicating the conditions of smoke from a fire. Our range of smoke aerosols has recently increased to allow continued use of our Solo 330/332 dispensers in full compliance with latest regulations. Unique Formula Identifier (UFI), is a 16 character alphanumeric code which will soon be required to appear on the labelling of all products classified as hazardous by the ECHA. This new directive is designed to enable faster identification of product contents, with the UFI code used to detail the composition, product category and toxicological information of the product and enable faster reaction and treatment of potential harm. UFI codes will become mandatory on relevant products across Europe from January 2021.

Heat Detector Testing Heat detector can be defined as an element or device that detects changes in heat or fire. If any heat (change in heat that exceeds the limits of heat sensor ratings) is sensed by the heat sensor, the heat sensor generates a signal for alerting or activating a security or protection system to extinguish or avoid the fire accidents. There are different types of heat sensors, which are classified based on different criteria such as the amount of heat withstanding capacity, nature of heat sensing capacity, and so on. Furthermore, the heat sensors are classified into different types that include analog heat sensors and digital heat sensors. Heat detector can sense the heat (change in heat according to the features of heat detector used). But, a circuit is to be designed for activating an alarm system to indicate fire or heat change and for alerting the security or protection system. Heat detector circuit can be designed using heat sensor. These heat detectors are mainly classified into two types based on their operation and they are "rate of rise heat detectors" and "fixed temperature heat detectors". Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments. Then do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc) May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

 Prior to testing of Heat detector see the LED status of the Heat Detector it should be blinking red.  Check the voltage of the Heat Detector, it should be + 30 Volts DC. This can be checked by the addressable base of the detector. (Digital type detector).  Now Heat Detector is healthy and it is ready for testing.  Clean the Heat Detector's dust by cotton cloth and blower  Apply the heat to the Heat Detector by solo heat-detecting gun.  Keep applying heat for 10 seconds.  After 10 seconds LED status of the Heat detector is changing from steady blinking red to steady red and after that alarm appears and the hooter is activated on the fire alarm panel.  To silence the hooter press the acknowledge key to the Fire Alarm Panel.  After the alarm appears remove the heatdetecting test gun from Heat Detector.  Note down the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or Graphic workstation. The alarm details must match with the heat detector tag number and installed location.  Confirm the heat detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to visually identify the colour change signals of the respective heat detector on the graphics.  Reset the alarm of the Heat detector from the Fire Alarm Panel.  The LED status is changing from steady red to blinking red.  Heat Detector is now working normally.  Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining Heat Detectors.  Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.  Close the work permit. Note: The mentioned voltages, terminals, circuit module names may change as per the vendor or model of the Heat Detector. Available in both 110 / 120 and 220 / 240 volt versions the Solo 423 and 424 are the professionals' choice where cables and leads are acceptable. Unconstrained by energy availability they provide the quickest of test times and are, perhaps, most suitable for the highest temperature detectors. 39

Who is responsible for

FIRE SAFETY in the WORKPLACE? plan. Every employee needs to be educated about the plan. OSHA requires that the plan be reviewed with each employee at the following times: • When the plan is first developed? • When the employee is assigned any specific duties or responsibilities relating to the emergency action plan, or when those assignments change? • When the plan itself changes?

Most people understand the importance of having the right workplace fire safety measures in place. After all, we spend about one third of our adult life at work. It makes sense that the place where we spend so much time needs to be safe. It's why we have building fire codes and other protective measures. What isn't as clear, however, is who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace. What is up to the employer, what is up to the employees, and what can be left to outside vendors? This article breaks down the most important aspects of workplace fire safety, and spells out whose job it is to ensure those aspects are met.

Employer Fire Safety Responsibilities  Create and Document a Workplace Fire Preparedness Plan It's your responsibility as an employer to create a fire preparedness plan that covers how you prevent fires from occurring, and what to do if a fire does break out. Your documented plan should include all emergency procedures and escape routes. OSHA states that a business's emergency action plan must provide the "designated actions that employers and employees must take to ensure safety from fire and other emergencies." OSHA requires that employers record emergency action plans in writing unless there are 10 or fewer employees.

 Educate All Employees on Fire Safety Procedures It's not enough to simply have a documented fire preparedness 40

 Provide and Maintain the Required Fire Prevention and Protection Equipment The building owner will most often take care of making sure the workplace is compliant with the latest fire codes, but there are other pieces of fire protection and prevention equipment employers must be sure to provide and maintain. Ensure you have the right processes in place for providing, inspecting, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, and other fire safety equipment.

 Train Employees on Proper Use of Fire Safety Equipment According to OSHA, when employers provide fire protection equipment such as portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems, they must also provide employee training on the proper operation of the equipment. It is your responsibility as an employer to provide employee training on this fire safety equipment at least once per year.

 Employee Fire Safety Responsibilities Understand the Options in a Fire (fight or flight) If a fire breaks out in the workplace, May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

employees have two options: Fight or Flight. What employees don't have, however, is an obligation to do one action or the other. Some companies try to implement policies stating that employees are not permitted to operate fire extinguishers or fire suppression equipment to fight an incipient-stage fire. But it's not actually possible to prevent a person from protecting him- or herself when faced with a fire. Likewise, employees cannot be required to fight a fire in the workplace. The decision on whether to Fight or Flight is entirely up to the employee. Proper employee training helps people take the right action faster.

 Practice Proper Safety Procedures Employees have a responsibility to pay attention to the safety procedures that are laid out in the company's action plan. Employees need to take charge of their own life safety by participating in training and carefully reading through documented plans.

 Fire Protection Vendors Many aspects of fire prevention and protection can be outsourced to a fire protection company. Outsourcing reduces the liability for your company, while ensuring

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that critical inspections and maintenance are happening regularly. Let a fire protection vendor handle the following for your business: • Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance • Fire suppression system and sprinkler system inspection and maintenance • Employee fire extinguisher training • Emergency light testing and maintenance • Fire hazard inspections

 Workplace Safety Leaders Often, employees take on safety leadership roles in the workplace. Whether it's by nature of their job, such as in the industrial and manufacturing industries, or whether they are volunteer safety officers in the office, employees sometimes lead their peers in fire prevention and protection, including: • Directing people to follow procedures in an evacuation • Staying behind to perform duties such as shutting down certain equipment • Setting up fire safety training Everyone within an organization has certain responsibilities when it comes to fire safety. Knowing your responsibilities-and taking the proper actioncan help protect your business and save lives.

Best Ammonia Gas Detection System for Your Refrigeration Plant

Industries like food, beverage and chemical factories use tons of Ammonia for refrigeration purpose. Ammonia is a commonly used refrigerant in many refrigeration units due to its low cost, high energy efficiency and negligible environmental impact. However, its high concentrations can directly be lethal. While Ammonia is a toxic gas, it is also flammable. Due to the huge amounts of Ammonia in storage, these industries require Ammonia gas leak detection systems for safety and protection of personnel and property and to alert adjacent facilities and neighborhoods of a gas release. Since inception, Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has always been an expert in detecting the Ammonia gas leaks and mitigating the risk associated with it. The electrochemical sensors used by Ambetronics Gas Detectors are highly accurate even at the high humidity levels of freezers. The measurement ranges of ammonia gas sensors vary from 0 - 100 PPM, 0 - 1000 PPM or 0 - 100 % LEL, depending on the client's requirement.

concentration goes beyond the permissible exposure limits (TWA: 25 PPM & STEL: 35PPM). Apart from giving alert signals, the Ambetronics Gas Detectors are also configured with Ambetronics Gas Monitors whose relay output automatically operates the exhaust fans and thereby ventilates the cold rooms. This not only ensures controlled and safe atmosphere inside the cold room but also alerts the workers before entering the room. With Ambetronics the root-cause and so the preventive measures can be taken care off by:  Quickly responding to the alert signals  Automated ventilation  Immediate evacuation of personal from the site  Taking disaster management actions

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Organizational Positive Safety Culture with the Aim of Goal Zero Journey Mr. Surendra Jagtap Organization's Safety Culture • The concept of "Safety Culture" is said to first appear in an International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group report of year 1986 about the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Typically, it refers to attitudes of organizations towards safety and the related procedures.

• In Organization, the Safety Culture means "Shared values (what is important) and beliefs (how things work) that interact with a company's employees, organizational structures and control systems to produce behavioral norms (the way we do things around here)." Attitudes are difficult to define, measure and change but researchers believe behavior is far easier to define, measure and change, and once behaviour is changed, attitudinal change often follows.

A Sustainable Safety Culture Explore change and develop Vision to give sense of purpose and a basis to evaluate success Align people’s knowledge skills, beliefs and values to Vision, plans and systems

SAFETY SUCCESS

Develop strategic and business plans to give sense of direction and performance expectations

Explore, develop and maintain systems to ensure that they are in alignment with plabs

Issues & Challenges in upgrading Safety Culture in Construction Industries: • Controlling construction safety is made difficult by the diverse unstructured nature and changing tasks and environments in construction. It often involves transient individuals and work teams making it difficult to build and maintain routine safety practices that cover all potential events at all sites. 48

• Even when safety procedures are well established, the culture of a project site and worker attitudes often result in procedures not being followed to achieve the best safety outcome. • Although there is a strong desire by management to find ways to motivate workers towards a zero-risk safety attitude, employees are often under great pressure to get a job done. • The transient nature of construction sites and the challenges to implementing and maintaining worker participation in improving safety. Toolbox meetings, safety committees, and suggestion systems are May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

traditional means of worker involvement but usually do not achieve the level of worker involvement or ownership of safety sought by contractors pursuing "injury free" workplace cultures. • Substantial cost involvement on implementing in various Safety standards, System, Procedures & Plans during Engineering, Procurement & Construction work. Unless specified clearly at early stage and budgeted it, the entire HSEMS of the project may be at stake.

Goal Zero Strategy • Goal Zero at Work means no harm to anyone, anytime while at work and is the underlying philosophy that workplaces want to achieve. • With a strong emphasis on achieving Goal Zero.

An Organization has a comprehensive and robust safety management system which is also used on all the work sites to ensure consistency of safety procedures and standards. • We promote construction safety to a standard of 'Goal Zero' in the workplace, and for those affected by our works. Our Goal Zero Roadmap is building safety culture to make our Company a truly Goal Zero organization. • Goal Zero has also established a comprehensive engagement strategy. CEOs are taking responsibility for developing the overall safety culture and removing risk, while other senior staff and project managers are to set standards and also share in the task of removing risk. Site and front-line staff will deliver safe and tidy construction sites. A core engagement initiative is our Safety Leadership Programme (SLP), with top management setting aside time for training that aims to develop the right mindset for safety.

Injuries Incidents

The Journey to ‘ZERO’ Regulations As a result of major incidents, greater emphasis given to enforcing ‘good’ safetypractices through REGULATIONS.

Systems A strong desire to continue safety improvements sees a focus on MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS designed to help people ‘manage safety’.

Behaviour A recognition that to achieve the ultimate goal of no-one getting hurt, we need people who BEHAVE SAFELY

Safety improves.

A belief in a Vision of safety where no one gets hurt.

However, incidents still occur.

However, incidents continue to happen

Knowledge and skills to use safety tools.

Time Goal Zero Framework includes Four Themes: 1. Leading: Site management teams play a key role in effecting the fundamental culture change required to achieve Goal Zero. With their input we have developed the Safety Champions, designed to raise the leadership capabilities of our Site Managers. 2. Simplifying: processes and procedures and improving their implementation will help prevent accidents. Moving from paper-based to IT-enabled systems is helping us to focus on managing safety, rather than administration. 3. Re-Thinking: The potentially fatal risks associated with our construction activities are: Working at height-Mobile Construction Equipment May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

100% Tie -In program, Fitness Certificates to all the mobile construction equipment and enhanced HSE induction with an associated 'Competency Assessment'. 4. Involving: We involved our own employees in the design, development and delivery of our innovative and award-winning behavioral safety programme, "Make Personal Safety Assurance Plan" (PSAP) Organizational employees. We anticipate that PSAP will have a major impact on our safety culture and performance Goal Zero Journey: 1. Activities Includes - Nomination of Safety Champions across the Company; Safety Road Shows at various locations; Regular Safety Messages 49

from the CEO / CXOs; Thrust on HSE training at various levels / sites and in career upgradation process…) HSE Job Rotation - one person nominated from each department for full time i.e. 10% of total line function employees ( Minimum Six Week duration) Certified HSE Training - for the person who involved in supervision, decision making and providing leadership and guidance. Safety Competency Assessment - Mandatory for specific trades such as Riggers, Crane Operators, Welders, Electricians and Drivers. Contractors' Engagements - Engaging the Contractor Site In charge / Engineers regularly in "Safety Walk Through" and Company deployment of safety stewards to strengthen the site safety Concurrently - We were overcoming HSE deficiencies after every safety incident and accordingly re-aligning the safety strategy across COMPANY sites. The situation comes really under control when we successfully implement "Permit To Work" system at all the locations. The other Best Safety Practices includes: • Periodical Benchmarking among similar industries globally • Improvement in Traffic Safety (Walkways / Traffic Sign boards, Traffic Stewards) • HSE Portal, HSE Dashboard, Safety Park, Safety Bulletins, News Letters etc. • IMS Certification & Behavioural Safety Program • Specialized HSE Campaigns like Legal

Compliance, Health & Hygiene, Pride To Wear PPEs, Conducting Effective Tool Box Talks, etc • HSE Leadership Workshop for Senior Managers and On-line HSE Certification for Middle & Junior management. • Safety Perception Survey Conclusion: • Learning: We define best practice for all our processes and acts as a point of reference on our journey. The continuing development of our Safety by Design procedures will help us reduce risk from the outset of a project. • Communication & Consultation: Regular twoway communication with our Goal Zero Journey, our all associates allows us to share learning and feed back into the process for continual improvement. • Reviews: We assess our performance periodically by tracking our TIFR and progress on our Goal Zero journey. • Leadership: 'We will uphold a zero tolerance attitude towards unsafe practices. We will ensure a culture of non-acceptance towards the idea it is inevitable that accidents occur.' • Workforce Involvement: Significant commitment has been shown by employees across the organization, as well as from within the Project Sites, to achieve a reduction in the TIFR. • Embarkation: We are progressive, especially the safety culture change that has led to people being prepared to speak up and make a difference. We will maintain momentum throughout our Goal Zero journey.

THE 3 LEVELS OF SAFETY LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

TEAM LEADERSHIP

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

Communicate the Vision in meaningful terms

Believe in the Visioin and translate into team behaviours

Believe in the vision

Live the values and beliefs

Develop, plan and provide resources to implement and integrate safety systems with other business systems

Agree goals and plan work Preparedness to intervene to look out for each other

Live the bvalues and beliefs with an emphasis on doing ‘personal’ best Develop job knowledge and skills to be safe, with an emphasis on recognising hazards and asking for help

Provide suppor and encouragement and share learrning

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Lt. Gen. J. S. Ahluwalia, PVSM (Retd.) President Institute of Directors, India.

'Decoding Safety: My Way' is the first-person account by Mr. Surendra Jagtap, a renowned Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) professional, who has contributed significantly in Petroleum Process Engineering & Construction industry, with best of MNCs in India and abroad. The book is a lively and inspiring professional journey of Mr. Jagtap, starting from a mofussil town in Aurangabad and how through his sheer passion and experience he managed to leave a stellar mark in some of the best-known organizations around the world. The book bonds with the reader in friendly conversation mode as Mr. Jagtap unfolds his career growth story in every chapter. The book also attempts to depict his life experience-starting from his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Fire at the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur, to his stint in various high-profile Oil and Gas producing and construction companies globally.

nature. The book remains a curation of inspiring and enriching hands-on experience. The HSE industry is very challenging in nature and faces shortage of high quality personnel at a time when India is going through the COVID-19 pandemic era, and requires the best practices in every function to scale up. The industry management can also have hindsight on how to address HSE function in corporate governance. The first-hand experiences shared by the author while tackling challenges remain not just inspiring, but also provide in-depth insight. This book will act as a guide and inspire Fire & Safety professionals who are in the industry. Having been the past Chairman of the 'Safety and Quality Forum' (SQF) of the Institution of Engineers (India), I know how vital it is to promote safety in engineering operating. 'Safety' requires not only training, but sharing of case studies and experiences through workshop, conferences and seminars to prevent accidents and fires, for safety and reliability in large number of industrial and social sectors.

Mr. Jagtap had a distinguished career of over 35 years at Bajaj Auto, Reliance Petrochemicals, Finolex, Nirma, Essar Projects, Dodsal - Dubai, ADNOC - Abu Dhabi, Dangote - Nigeria, L&T Hydrocarbons, among others, these are some of the topnotch companies across the world.

Mr. Surendra Jagtap is an honored IOD Fellow Member, actively immensely contributing in IOD's Mumbai activities.

Fire & Safety is a continuously evolving subject with technological upgrades, many a times disruptive in

I am sure his book is going to be very useful for the professionals of HSE, both in India and abroad.

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EXPERT TALK

Impact of Covid-19 on Lifestyle-Related Behaviors Dr. Mona Gandhi Director, Eduforce – Complete hub for Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) trainings, Audit and Consultancy

The devastating Covid -19 has shaken the globe miserably. The mankind is ruffled and traumatized due to its rampant spread, that has taken away crores of lives of people, few hospitalized, and yet the rest under severe medication. COVID-19, today, is a global burden, compelling nations to survive with least resources. Mental health, at large, is also adversely affected. Corona continues to redefine daily lifestyle-related habits in a significant manner as the pandemic progresses through its different phases. The human behaviors and lifestyles have been drastically transformed some by choice, maximum by fear and due to the need of the hour. People are highly anxious and unpredictable about their future hence, they have locked up themselves. The primary reason for this upsurge and aggravation of the condition in India during the second wave is due to the casual and careless behavior of most individuals to avoid taking the necessary precautions. However, the manufacturing of the vaccines, turned out to be a savior for all. The common man is still confused and unclear about the course of treatment and the role of vaccines, though, most of the educated and people who are aware have been convinced and act accordingly. 52

Amidst the lockdown in Indian society, multiple issues related to social, educational, economical, political, agricultural, psychological levels and many more have been noticed which has created a massive turbulent impact on the lives of the people. From the perspective of the economy, both rural and urban have been impacted adversely. Countries were forced to stop international travelling since the first wave continuing to the second one. This, subsequently, has brought the aviation industry to a standstill. The migrant workers depend on daily earnings, they barely have savings which they could spend during any emergency. Those who didn't have many resources left with them have started to move to their villages because of the unavailability of jobs and money in the cities. Furthermore, a survey carried out recently by The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, brought out few interesting findings: Working from home has voluminously increased, be it working professionals, or students in schools and colleges. Similarly, indoor activities like gaming, mobile applications also increased. Incidentally, children were clinging to mobiles and television in the pre-covid era, and this phase added feed to promote this sedentary lifestyle in them. I remember an apt saying here ''All

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EXPERT TALK Effects of Physical Activity

COVID 19 Lifestyle Changes (Biggest Movers)

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The habit of consuming meals routinely at regular intervals has slightly increased during COVID-19 (42.5% vs 49.7%). The participants refraining from unhealthy eating behaviors such as consumption of fast food (64.1% vs 81.6%), fried food (44.3% vs 62.6%) and junk food (53.2% vs 67.6%) also increased. How, if at all, has COVID-19 affected how often you do the below activities in your daily life. Let us know if you don’t do these activities.

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We did notice the darker side of Covid - 19 so far, however, it aptly taught us the true value of our old roots. Following the traditional practices of burning camphor, having herbal "kadhas", practicing yoga, pranayama and meditation has been our rich heritage, and gladly, today, people have embraced it gracefully. Many people have now moved towards naturopathic and ayurvedic cure. Eating homemade food is more preferred now; avoiding the junk food like pizzas, calorie flour, pastries, fried and bakery products.

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Man has known the fact, that all you need to live today is good food, a shelter to live and medicines (I believe you may not need them too if you live right…). Money cannot buy health, but awareness and implementation of healthy lifestyle can surely do wonders.

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An improvement in healthy meal consumption pattern and a restriction of unhealthy food items was observed, especially in the younger population (age <30 years). A reduction in physical activity coupled with an increase in daily screen time was found especially among men and in upper-socio-economic strata. Quarantine induced stress and anxiety showed an increase by a unit in nearly onefourth of the participants. Mental health index, suicides, divorces increased. May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

Although, social distancing being the most effective engineering control against the virus, people now exhibit the same behavior in most relationships too. The online shopping spree has accelerated three fold, for apparels, home products and even fruits and vegetables.

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26%

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Personal care Managing daily tasks

Online Activities (excl Shopping) +26%

Watching News Shows +19%

Indeed, I must say, though few continue to pamper themselves with the food they love but that's not right for their health. However, we all learnt the importance of building natural immunity, maintaining good personal hygiene and cleanliness. Hence, I conclude with an old saying "health is our true wealth". Take good care of it and stay strong!! Please do send your valuable feedback to my mail id: dr.mona@eduforce.in 53

Planning to Buy An Oxygen Concentrator For Home?

Here’s How To Pick The Right One

Lack of oxygen support has also led to several deaths in the national capital. At this juncture, oxygen concentrators have become a necessity. Also Read With 15 Deaths, Several Gurugram Hospitals Stop Operations Amid Oxygen Shortage

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Sunil Khurana, MD and CEO at BPL Medical Technologies in New Delhi.

Lack of oxygen support has also led to several deaths in the national capital. At this juncture, oxygen concentrators have become a necessity.

“Oxygen concentrators work like the air conditioning machine. It takes the oxygen from the air, modifies it and releases it in a different form. Oxygen concentrators concentrate the ambient oxygen,” added Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, HOD and Senior Consultant Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad.

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New Delhi: India is currently battling the second wave of Coronavirus, the demand for oxygen concentrator has seen a spike. India is currently struggling to cope with an acute oxygen crisis. The surge in demand, observed in many states including Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, led to an acute shortage of oxygen in the country, with many hospitals sending SOS messages.

 How do these Machines Work? An oxygen concentrator is an electronically operated device that separates oxygen from room air. It provides high concentration of oxygen directly to you through a nasal cannula.

 What are Oxygen Concentrators? Concentrators are small device supplying supplementary oxygen-enriched air to people requiring oxygen therapy. They are generally used for patients with lung and other respiratory diseases. Also Read Kangana Ranaut Believes That ‘We Are Taking Oxygen Forcefully From Environment For Medical Use’.

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“In the case of Covid-19 patients, who feel breathless when their oxygen saturation drops below 94 per cent, then he or she must be put on Oxygen Therapy immediately to avoid damage to other body parts. Oxygen concentrators play an important role as they supply supplemental oxygen to patients via nasal cannula,”

“Clinical studies have documented that oxygen concentrators are therapeutically equivalent to other types of oxygen delivery systems,” Khurana said. Oxygen concentrators are widely used for oxygen provision in healthcare applications, especially where liquid or pressurised oxygen is too dangerous or inconvenient, such as in homes or in portable clinics.

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“They work on the principle of ‘rapid pressure swing absorption’ which is where the nitrogen is removed from the air using zeolite minerals which absorb the nitrogen, leaving the other gases to pass through and leaving oxygen as the primary gas. Once the oxygen is collected, the pressure then drops which allows nitrogen to desorb and be expelled back into the air through silencers,” Khurana explained.

of oxygen till electricity is available. Oxygen concentrator is a more safe option compared to the Oxygen cylinders, because cylinders can sometimes leak and oxygen saturation increases the risk of fire,” Jha said.

Oxygen concentrators are portable and easy to use and are thus better than oxygen cylinders. Although at Rs 40,000-Rs 90,000, they are more expensive than cylinders (Rs 8,000-20,000), they require very minimal maintenance.

While the total market size in India is 40,000 units, the sudden peak in demand is likely going to affect the quality as there are not enough manufacturers in the country. “Most of the devices are manufactured in China and part of raw material is manufactured in the US. India Inc was never prepared to cater to this huge surge in demand,” Khuranna said.

The only maintenance cost is power consumption and the disposable filters and sieve beds that need to be replaced over years of usage, Khurana said. While oxygen concentrator devices can be used at the convenience of patients under the supervision of doctors or healthcare workers, the standalone cylinder needs to be refilled and needs utmost care and monitoring as there are chances of leakage and can cause fire accidents. “Oxygen concentrators do not have limitations of refilling. It takes oxygen from the air itself, which enables unlimited supply

Oxygen concentrators produce up to 95 per cent pure oxygen. It also has in-built oxygen sensors which can indicate if purity levels go down, Khuranna said.

 Types of Oxygen Concentrators? You should know that there are two types of concentrators available in the market - continuous flow and pulse dose. Continuous flow oxygen provides the same flow of oxygen every minute unless it is turned off irrespective of whether the patient is breathing it in or not, while pulse dose oxygen concentrator detects breathing pattern and dispenses oxygen when it detects inhalation, according to report.

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 Importers and Manufacturers in India Common importers and manufacturers in India are Phillips, BPL Medical Technologies Ltd, Invacare, AirSep corporation, SS Technologies, Oshocorp Global Pvt Ltd, Medtronic, Inogen, Nidek Medical, Chart Industries.

 Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying or Renting an Oxygen Concentrator Normal air will have 21 per cent oxygen. Concentrator sucks atmospheric air, filter nitrogen and other gases and compresses remaining oxygen dispense it through the cannula. Indian Report says that “If f 1 litre oxygen is provided to patient through concentrator, the oxygen percentage (or fraction of inspired air) in lungs rises to 24 per cent, with 2 litres it rises to 28 per cent and with 10 litres it rises to 60 per cent. Depending on need, the litres of oxygen per minute have to be regulated.” You should take a physician’s advice before giving oxygen to a patience. You should always keep a pulse oximeter with you. ‘Oxygen concentrators can supply between 0.1 litres per minute (LPM) to 5 to 10 LPM. A concentrator has 92-95 per cent pure oxygen,’ read the report. 55

Fire Safety and Protection in Hospital measures is the blocked staircase area in most private hospitals across India. The staircase is usually blocked by locked glass doors, meant to restrict the entry of patient's relatives or other unwanted people; instead of giving priority to safety. This could be resolved by keeping security guard to keep outsider at bay and leaving the staircase open for emergencies.

Hospital Engineering Service Provision for Fire Protection: 1. Fire Safety & Protection is matter of vital importance concerning everyone in the hospital industry. After the grief-stricken incidence of Maharashtra question of safety of patients have raised in India. Unawareness of safety measures specially among staff of hospital led to death toll. Whole incidence turned out as an eye opener for government as well as health care provider. For fire safety and protection in hospital an intelligent building design is needed to cater to various potential emergency situations to avoid further incidence of same kind. The main objective of fire safety design of buildings should be assurance of life safety, property protection and continuity of operations or functioning. The designer must recognize the type of danger posed by each component and incorporate effective countermeasures in hospital. Fire Protection Engineering has made substantial strides in its professional development and all should be implemented. Many old hospitals, mostly government hospitals, do not have fire safety equipments like sprinklers. Even the roads inside big hospitals, which should be 6 metres wide, are blocked with parked vehicles. If a fire breaks out, the fire tenders cannot even enter. Therefore norms & codes for building design & fire safety should be followed not only for high rise hospital buildings but also for small set up or nursing homes properly. Fire Codes process is a complex process which integrates many skills, products and techniques into its system. It has been observed that a big hurdle in the way of efficient fire safety 56

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Fire fighting installation approval must be obtained. Location of control room should be easily accessible. Control panel & manned, PA equipment should be connected with detection system or fire alarm system. Pumps and pump room. 2 separate pumps i.e. Electric and Diesel pump should be available. Provision of Forced ventilation should be there. Arrangement of filling Fire tenders. 4 way fire inlet must be present in case of emergency. Proper access for Fire tender to fire tanks. Fire Drill should be performed. Yard Hydrants should be available. Ring main and yard hydrants should be as per strategic locations. 2 way fire heads to charge the ring main. Landing Hydrant & Hose reels. Wet riser system must be installed. First aid Fire fighting appliances must be in working conditions. First aid equipment cabinets. Provision of Escape routes - escape stair. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

19. Sprinklers system - basement & bldg. above 15 M in height. 20. Automatic Smoke detectors / heat detectors. 21. Provision of Fire Alarm System & Fire extinguishers.

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All high-rise buildings need to get NOC? as per the zoning regulations of their jurisdiction concerned. A road which abuts a high rise should be more than 12 metres wide, to facilitate free movement of Fire Services vehicles, specially the Hydraulic Platform and Turn Table Ladder. Entrance width and clearance should not be less than 6 metres or 5 metres, respectively. Atleast 40 per cent of the occupants should be trained in conducting proper evacuation, operation of systems and equipment and other fire safety provisions in the building, apart from having a designated fire officer at the helm. The buildings should have open spaces, as per the Zonal Regulations. Minimum of two staircases with one of them on the external walls of the building. They should be enclosed with smoke-stop-swing-doors of two-hour fire resistance on the exit to the lobby.

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Hospitals of high rise buildings are found to be utilising the cellars for generators and transformers, which is strictly prohibited. Canteens, OP blocks, dormitories and pathological labs are not allowed in cellars. Regular refresher training courses for the fire brigade personnel. Recommendation for creating Rural Fire Services in areas which are not at present under any full time Fire Service cover. Augmentation of Municipal Hydrant System. Adoption of best practices from other city codes like Mumbai Delhi and Hyderabad by State Government for fire safety. Clarifying position of CFO and Fire Protection Consultant in approval procedures.

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Recommendation for establishment of Disaster Control Room for cities. A passing reference to NBC rules like provision of fire doors, fire separating walls, fire exit & fire lifts should not be overlooked.

Fire safety Measures have 4 Parameters namely means of access through approach roads, open spaces, means of escapes like external Staircases & Fire fighting equipment. Thus provision of all these is necessary from safety point of view within hospital premises. An effective fire program calls for an understanding of the hospital fire plan & the active participation of every employee at all times. Also at least 1 well trained fire officer should be elected at every hospital. There is no better protection against fire than constant vigil to detect fire hazards, prompt action to eliminate in safe conditions & a high degree of preparedness to fight fire. Everyone should remember that every big fire starts from small one therefore nothing should be considered insignificant within hospital premises. Some hospitals lack trained staff to handle such emergencies therefore frequent mock as well as evacuation drills must be taken. Panic & Confusion are the greatest hazards of fire & they can be countered only by sufficient preparedness which should be avoided by means of hospital staff in case of fire emergency. Strong actions like putting board of 'Fire Unsafe Building' in front of hospitals, which did not initiate fire safety measures like Fire Department (Hyderabad) should be implemented in other cities & states. The best form of protection from fire is its prevention.

Changing Unsafe Attitudes for a Stronger Safety Culture

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Look for these issues to determine if there's a negative safety attitude in your organization: • Lack of trust between individuals and organizational elements. • Climate of fear and blame keeps employees from reporting issues. • Not allowing employee involvement at all stages of safety. • Leaders who don't delegate.

 Changing Attitude When you're trying to implement change, the results depend on how you frame things. The best way to change attitudes while implementing change is to frame information in terms that show the potential positive results of a new behavior. In other words, whenever you make a safety change, you need to clearly demonstrate its impact on a worker's life. Don't believe that each person's safety attitude is important? Watch this short video to learn how thinking about the safety of your co-workers, not just yourself, helps keep everyone safer:

 How Roles Impact Safety Culture Overcoming organizational barriers to change requires 1) Observation to identify your organization's safety culture, and 2) Action to improve it. So, how do you describe your organization's Safety Culture? It's the collective safety attitude of every person in the organization. Attitudes inform human behavior and help people decide which choice to make in a given situation.

 What is Attitude, Anyway? To put it simply, attitude is how you choose to respond, either positively or negatively, to the situations, people, ideas, or objects encountered in your daily life. Everyone in an organization has an attitude about safety. It's demonstrated by their talk and behavior. You need to know the safety attitudes of people from the workshop floor to the big corner office in order to determine your organization's safety attitude and culture. Does your CEO, or any other C-Suite boss, stop by and tour the floor, giving impromptu safety talks? Is your most junior employee, or the one doing the least significant job, working safely and doing their part to ensure the workplace is safe? 58

A good safety management system requires everyone to play their own role and take responsibility for their part in creating a solid safety culture. Clearly defining roles and responsibilities makes this possible. When you're planning safety changes, involve individuals from all organizational levels in the planning process, as well as the execution. This helps to ensure buy-in and organization-wide approval. For example, create a safety team with representatives from all departments and all levels of workers and management. With their help, you can search out safety issues that need correction. The solutions this team proposes will be more realistic and better received because you've asked for input from all stakeholders.

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and ultimately your safety culture, always requires some amount of training. To be effective, start by training a team of experts, which will then help other workers in making necessary habit changes, adjusting work behaviors, and getting questions answered. Train people so they understand their new responsibilities and fully understand what's expected of them, each time you introduce new machinery or tools, or institute a new process, procedure, or safety practice. Train, and retrain, until you're sure your workers have learned this new information and are performing correctly. Make sure the training is clearly relevant to the duties of your workers' jobs, otherwise it's a waste of their time, and yours. If you invest time and money in training your workers to safely perform their jobs, they'll see that you're committed to their safety.

 Organizational Structure and Operations Creating and maintaining a strong safety culture requires teamwork throughout an organization, from the bottom to the top. Unfortunately, very few organizations are structured to support teams and teamwork. That means you'll have to go the extra mile to operate in a team-

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like manner within the existing organizational structure. This requires communication. When you're implementing safety changes, the organization also has to be flexible enough to allow each team to implement the change in a way that makes sense within their work process. There is no one-size-fitsall in the realm of safety. While it may be simple to implement a small safety change, sweeping reform takes time and patience. Sharing a transition plan that maps out how you plan to get from "here" to "there" helps build trust among the workforce as the change is taking place. As well-designed safety processes are implemented and become integral parts of your day-to-day operations, they will help your organization grow into a more profitable business, as well as a safer place to work.

The Importance of Conducting Safety Audits  Determine the Ccope and Objectives of the Audit

Safety Audits are essential for any industry because they are procedures designed to keep people safe, improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs and the findings are used to improve safety, help with equipment scheduling, set budgets, among other things.

Checking standards and codes that apply to the audited processes can help the audit team members set goals and add to their skill sets. The results of previous audits can be another source of useful information especially if an objective is to analyse if the recommendations of previous audits have been implemented and are working.

A Safety Audit is a structured assessment and evaluation of how workplace activities can affect health and safety. It helps organizations to evaluate and optimize their health and safety programs and improve safety management.

 Create a Report with Recommended Actions

Safety Audits are not synonymous of safety inspections because while the first examine and evaluate whether safety programs and practices are meeting the organization's goals, the last are periodical inspections that look for hazards, risks, and other issues that might prevent a company from operating safely.

After the audit, the person or team in charge of the assigment should compile all notes in to a report that summarizes findings. The report should include a list of recommended actions based on the findings.

The purposes of carrying out Safety Audits are establishing whether the company is in compliance with safety legislation and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies in their safety programs and processes. A Safety Audit identifies different levels of risk in all the particular areas of an organization. Safety Audits can help the workplace to become safer and improve the organization's health and safety procedures.

 How to Conduct a Safety Audit? Every organization should conduct periodic workplace Safety Audits. It is very important to have this sort of assessments to ensure that the work environment is protected and prepared to handle any hazardous occurrence that may happen. The following steps are vital to carry out effective workplace safety audits. 60

 Set Priority Actions Audits can reveal the need for major corrective actions and minor actions that the company should consider to implement in the short or long term. The audit team should work with managers and supervisors to set priorities based on the finding. Issues that possess biggest risks should receive priority over items with lower risks.

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After finishing the assignment, the team in charge should make some recommendations based on the data obtained and assign a completion and review date to all corrective actions to be implemented.

 Publish Safety Audit Results

Why Electrical Safety Audits Must be Made Mandatory in India?

Posting audit results also helps everyone within an organization understand any changes that may be necessary and how those changes will increase their personal safety. It also acknowledges the audit team, as well as the contributions of managers and employees who were part of the process.

 Conclusion Conducting Safety Audits require time and effort, however, they provide worthwhile results that can take a company to the next level in matters related to health and safety. Audits can also trigger proactive safety changes that can help prevent employee injuries, illness and death. Workplace Safety Audits attempt to identify whether safety management systems are operating effectively and efficiently. In general, workplace injuries and accidents are the result of minor issues that could have been identified by conducting workplace Safety Audits earlier. Therefore, these assessments protect both employees and the organizations by reducing injuries and operating costs and, as a result of this, increasing productivity. May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

From experts experience, electrical safety audits happen in industries, when • A major electrical fire/fatality happens • Due to a suggestion from group corporate head Since the electrical safety audit is done in a diluted way by state electrical inspectors during annual inspection (which doesn't happen regularly and in one industry when an auditor audited, it was never done in the past 30 years), electrical safety is largely left to the electrical engineer in the plant/facility.With the rising mode of outsourcing rd maintenance to 3 parties, where it is again subcontracted to another party, ultimately it is in the hands of engineer who is often with little experience or no experience at all. With a fatality rate of more than 10,000 persons per year, i would say that, India may be the no.1, in this aspect also. this is highly regrettable. To bring down the fatality rate, it is suggested 1. To establish a curriculum on electrical safety and a separate diploma recognized by state/central universities. 2. To make it mandatory for the electrical engineers to obtain the diploma. 3. To have annual dedicated electrical safety audits as a part of statutory inspections by accredited auditors. 4. To impose hefty fines for firms not following these regulations. 61

Commentators have long suggested that we may see a second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) later this year following the initial peak in spring. Whether or not that is the case, employers should be preparing for the possibility in case it becomes a reality. regular risk-assessments to ensure that you are taking all reasonable steps to keep your staff safe.

 Will There be a Second Wave? Whilst it is impossible to know for certain at this stage, the consensus among experts is that a second wave is very likely. Social gatherings of over six people are prohibited by some as recognition that a further spike in cases is anticipated. It is hard to say what a second wave would look like. Some predictions suggest that the second peak may not be as high as the first, but it may last longer. It could result in more regional lockdown measures in COVID-19 hotspots. Alternatively, the government may choose to reintroduce national restrictions.

 Getting Your Workplace Ready If your staff have not yet returned to your workplace, then you will need to make the environment ‘COVID-secure’ in order to meet your health and safety obligations as an employer. If you have already made changes to your workplace and staff are beginning to return to your premises, you will need to conduct 62

A COVID-secure workplace is likely to have many or all of the following features: • Good ventilation and circulation of fresh air at an appropriately warm temperature; • Allowing enough space for staff to practice social distancing. This can be done by spacing workstations 2 metres apart and providing floor markings/ signs to help staff to maintain a distance in communal areas; • Physical barriers where appropriate, e.g. Perspex screens between desks or at customer-facing points; • Cleaning stations, particularly around communal facilities such as printers and photocopiers; • Use of PPE where appropriate (e.g. in areas where social distancing is not possible); • One-way systems at potential traffic points; and • Sufficient handwashing facilities and hand sanitiser points to allow staff to wash their hands regularly. Remember that you also owe health and safety responsibilities to employees working from home, so check in with them to ensure that they have everything they need to work safely and comfortably. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

 Preparing Your Staff As this period of uncertainty continues, it will be very important to maintain an open line of communication with staff for several reasons. It is important to reassure staff that the workplace is ‘COVIDsecure’. Ensure that they understand exactly which measures have been taken – if they are contacted by NHS Test and Trace, passing that information on may remove the need for co-workers to self-isolate. You should reassure staff that contingency plans are in place for various eventualities, including local lockdown, a second wave and/or a further national lockdown. Be aware of how your employees are travelling to work – those with higher-risk commutes (e.g. getting the tube through central London at rush hour) or with health-related vulnerabilities may need to be given additional flexibility. If the R rate increases, staff in these categories may need to return to home working or work varied hours to lower the risk posed to them. The rules on lockdown and quarantine change frequently, and an outbreak can happen in an instant. Therefore, you should ensure you have up-to-date personal contact details for all staff in case you need to contact them in an emergency, e.g. to ask them to stay at home. It is important to explain to staff what your approach will be if they must self-isolate, particularly where they are unable to work from home, e.g. in terms of their sick pay entitlement. You should also establish a wellbeing plan to deal with any adverse impact on staff mental health, as reinstatement of lockdown would likely be very difficult for many people. You should also consider offering an employee flu vaccination programme to help to protect staff health and boost their confidence.

 Contingency Planning Throughout this period, it is advisable to monitor the R rate at a local level and nationally to watch for sharp increases or rates above 1. This will allow you to keep up-to-date and respond quickly to any significant changes. May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

You should ensure your business continuity plan is up-to-date and addresses the potential impacts of a further lockdown. As part of that, you should ensure that you have clear plans in place to cover absent employees, whether because they fall ill or they are ordered to self-isolate due to a change in the quarantine rules or the Test and Trace procedure. If your staff have returned, or will return, to the workplace, ensure you have a clear containment procedure and enough staff trained to deal with a potential outbreak on your premises. As well as boosting staff confidence that their health and safety is being protected, this will help you to reduce the risk of the virus being spread and the numbers of employees who would have to self-isolate as a result. You could also consider whether, from a cost and practicality perspective, workplace testing is viable.

 Record-Keeping All employers will necessarily be communicating with staff about the virus and collecting additional data during this time. It is therefore very important to refer to the ICO’s guidance and be clear on how the GDPR allows you to use and store staff data, and particularly special category data such as health information. If you are in the hospitality, tourism or leisure sectors or provide close-contact services (such as a hair salon), then you have an additional obligation to retain specified information about staff, customers and visitors for a limited period. Ensure you are equipped to do this in a way which complies with the GDPR.

The Importance of a Well-Ventilated Workplace Is your workplace properly ventilated? If not, workers might be at a greater risk for injury and illness. Many employers overlook the importance of having a wellventilated workplace, assuming it poses little-to-no threat since they don't handle toxic chemicals but this couldn't be further from the truth. Just because the air in your workplace looks clean doesn't necessarily mean that it is. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental hazards, attesting to the need for better ventilation. Granted, short term exposure to polluted indoor air is usually harmless, but when workers are exposed to it on a daily basis, it can lead to serious injury. The term "ventilation" is used to describe the act of removing old, stagnant air and replacing it with fresh, filtered air. With summer right around the corner, many business owners will be turning on their central air conditioning systems to help cool the air. In addition to removing heat, AC units also ventilate the air, helping to remove pollutants while promoting a safe and clean environment. Now, let's take a closer look at some of the most common airborne pollutants found in workplaces. • Mold • Bacteria • Smoke • Asbestos • Volatile organic compounds (also known as VOCs) • Pesticides • Dust 64

• Microscopic fibers • Cleaning chemicals • Carbon monoxide Of course, another key benefit of ventilation is its ability to regulate temperature and humidity. When workplaces become too humid, it can create a whole new world of problems of its own. The excessive moisture vapor will encourage the growth of mold, which in turn increases the risk of worker illness. Mold spores thrive in humid environments, which is why employers need to maintain a well-ventilated workplace. There are several different steps employers can take to create a well-ventilated workplace, one of which is to change the air filter. Assuming your workplace is connected to a central AC unit, try to get into the habit of changing the air filter at least once every 30-60 days. Allowing your air filter to go unchanged for longer than 60 days drastically reduces its ability to filter pollutants from the air. Here are some other tips to help ventilate your workplace: • Set up several oscillating fans to move air throughout the workplace. • Open the windows. • Hire a professional heating and cooling technical to inspect your system. • Install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your workplace. • Check to make sure your air ducts are clean and free of obstruction. May 2021 - www.visionmediahitech.com

Human Factors and Workplace Safety Safety-critical communication Designing for people

Organisational change Stafng and workload

Training and competence

Fitness for work

Human factors

Usable procedures

Managing human reliability

Health and safety culture Maintenance, inspection and testing error Emergency response

What are Human Factors, and How can you Successfully Manage them?  What are Human Factors? The term human factors describe the relationship between three interrelated aspects: 1. Individuals at work 2. The task at hand 3. The workplace itself As a science, human factors rely on multiple disciplines ranging from anatomy to biomechanics to understand how people perform. In simple terms, human factors can be understood as the study of all factors that make it easier to do work the right way. While it primarily focuses on three aspects outlined above, it can also account for a variety of other factors, including safety procedures in the workplace, workplace design, tasking, worker competency, and worker skill.  How Human Factors Impact Safety? The key word to remember in "human factors" is "human", i.e. everyone is human and everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, the cost of human error is quite high. In October 2020, for instance, nearly 16,000 COVID19 cases went unreported due to an Excel error of Public Health of England. The point is that everyone is human, and those human mistakes come with major costs in Safety. While May 2021 - www.safesecuremagazine.com

hazards get the most attention, human factors can be just as detrimental in safety outcomes. As a Safety manager, your job is to mitigate them.  Managing Human Factors While no danger can be fully eliminated from a workplace, and human factors are no exception, they can certainly be managed. Your foremost concern in managing human factors is making employees aware of the problem, which means strong staff training to provide mitigation tools. This should not be approached punitively, but rather as a technique to improve the whole staff's performance. You should also keep in mind that employees are the ones most likely to spot these issues, since they outnumber you. This means employee buy-in is critical to creating a culture that supports successful management of occupational health and safety, including human factors.  We Make Management of Occupational Health and Safety Easy We know that management of occupational health and safety isn't easy. We also know that it's a lot easier with the right tools. That's where our safety management software makes it easy to know where you stand, what to do next, and how to do better next time. 65

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 AMBETRONICS ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

BACK INNER

 DEEPTRONICS

 E-SQUARE ALLIANCE PVT. LTD.

42 & 43

 FIRE ALARM & AUDIO SYSTEMS

 FIRE AND SECURITY INDIA EXPO

 FIRESEC INDIA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

 FIRETECH EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

 FOAMTECH ANTIFIRE COMPANY

 HD FIRE PROTECT INDIA PVT. LTD.

COVER INNER

 INTERNATIONAL FIRE INDIA

 KAPRI CORP.

 KEMEX INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

 MALLCOM (INDIA) LTD.

 MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES

 PRAMA HIKVISION INDIA PVT. LTD.

COVER & BACK

 RESQ TECHNOLOGIES

 SECUTECH INDIA

 SHAH BHOGILAL JETHALAL & BROS.

 VINTEX FIRE PROTECTION PVT. LTD.

 WARPP ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.

 ZKTECO BIOMETRICS INDIA PVT. LTD.

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