Safe Secure Magazine (September 2022)

September 2022

Dear Readers, Greetings...!!!

India is known to the world for its colourful festivals and diversity in religion, culture, tradition,andpeople.Indianscelebratetheirfestivalwithgreatzealandenthusiasmallyear round. Most of these festivals are celebrated across the country and they have various significance attached to them. September month is the month of festivals and it is also the time when the weather in India is quite pleasant. The world knows that India has been the birthplace of various religions, cultures, festivals, and traditions The months from SeptembertoJanuaryareknownasthemostcolourfulandvibrantfestiveseasoninIndia.

It's that time of the year when India lights up across. As the sub-continent invites the streets and communities everywhere gear up to celebrate the many approaching festivals of the season.BeginninginSeptemberwiththespectacularGaneshChaturthifestival,Followedby Navratri.

Thoughrestrictionshavebeenlifted,peopleshouldtakeprecautionswhilecelebratingthe festival.

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Most awaited Physical show India's premier fire safety event is back with its 16 edition in 2022. Fire India, after a 28-year journey, has been "a must-attend event" for the fire and safety industry players looking to share ideas and grow their businesses. Fire India attracts the best of fire equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, showcasing an entire range of fire engineering products, the latest machinery in fire appliances, new technologies for prevention, detection & fire suppression. This platform allows you to live demonstratethefeaturesofyourproductorservicetoyourtargetaudience.

Happiness, Joy, Health and Wealth may reach your door this festival. Have a Great Celebration!

Events&ExhibitionsinthemonthofSeptember:

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 InfoComm2022,5 -7 SeptemberatBombayExhibitionCentre,Mumbai.

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 IISE2022,8 -10 SeptemberatPragatiMaidan,NewDelhi.

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 FireIndia2022,15 -17 SeptemberatHelipadExhibitionCentre,Gandhinagar,Gujarat.

For the First Time, FIRE BRIGADE Appoints Female Station Ofcers

The Two Promoted Ofcers, Sunita Khot and SV Bhor, Were Working as Assistant Station Ofcers. The Two Ofcers have been Serving in the Brigade for the Past 10 Years.

Mumbai for the first time ever, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has promoted two female fire officers as Station Officers (SO) in the brigade.

The two promoted officers, Sunita Khot and SV Bhor, were working as Assistant Station Officers. The two officers have been serving in the brigade for the past 10 years. They will now be posted at Byculla and Wadala.

Hemant Parab, Chief Fire Officer of the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said that this year, 23 MFB officials were promoted.

The role of station officers includes running an entire fire station along with taking up administrative roles for the brigade.

"The Station Officer's job will include manning a fire station, attending fire-fighting calls, carrying out maintenance works and other administrative works. This is the first time in the history of the Fire Brigade that two lady officers have been promoted to this post and I believe that this will set a benchmark in the future.

Senior MFB officials said that there are 116 female firefighters in the Brigade and MFB has the largest female contingent across India although women make up just 6% of the force. The brigade also has three female fire officers out of a total of 180 officers.

Now that they are promoted, these two women officers will have to be alert 24X7. Also, in the event of a building collapse, fire or any other accident occurring within the limits of their respective fire stations, they will have to lead the relief work as well. The fire station is the main response unit in the city, and they will command all the officers and firemen and women at the fire station.

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The both lady officers will take Mumbai Fire Brigade to great heights.

Shubhangi Mandle Bhor & Sunita Patil Khot

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2022: Two Delhi Fireghters to be Honoured for Meritorious Service

In 2020, as riots broke out in Northeast Delhi and several rioters set vehicles and shops on fire, Somvir and his team responded to hundreds of calls and rushed to the areas in time.

In 2020, as riots broke out in Northeast Delhi and several rioters set vehicles and shops on fire, Somvir and his team responded to hundreds of calls and rushed to the areas in time. Despite the risk involved, Somvir managed his teams and attended to most of the calls.

“He was instrumental in setting up fire posts during the pandemic outside hospitals and other parts of the city. He even worked at the farmers’ protest at Delhi’s borders and set up fire tenders to attend to fire calls,” said Garg

Two firefighters of the Delhi Fire Services has been awarded the Fire Service Medal for their meritorious service on the occasion of the , said officials. th75 Independence Day Assistant Divisional Officer Somvir Singh and Leading Fireman Nirmal Singh, on account of having worked on several complex projects and incidents over the years, had awarded for their bravery

Somvir (49) has been working with the DFS for more than 18 years and framed the fire safety and management plan for the Commonwealth Games in 2010. He was a member of the delegation sent to the Fire Service College in Marsh, the United Kingdom for a study and research programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Atul Garg, DFS Chief, said, “Somvir has not only worked at major fire spots but also brought many technologies and administrative changes to the department. He was the one who initiated the GPS technology at the DFS Two years back, he attended major fire incidents during the anti-CAA/NRC protests and Northeast Delhi riots.”

Somvir said he has toiled in factory fires, chemical leaks, hotel fires and residential fires. He has sustained multiple injuries from the incidents but continues to serve the public.

The department said Nirmal, a 54-year-old fireman, is one of the best firefighters and rescuers at DFS. In his 26-yearlong career, Nirmal has attended to thousands of fire calls successfully and rescued hundreds of people.

One of his exemplary works is his rescue work at Uphaar Cinema, where in 1997, a fire broke out inside the cinema hall while a movie was being screened. More than 55 people died. Officials said Nirmal was part of the team that worked for hours to douse the fire and rescue the victims.

“He has also responded to several calls from the Delhi airport, one in a Maruti showroom in Okhla and a major factory fire in Mayapuri. In 2016, a fire broke out at Vishnu Garden, and Nirmal and his team saved all nine people who were trapped in the building. He was awarded a Class-1 commendation certificate for his rescue work,” added Garg

Nirmal is known for rescue work and working on complex calls with ease. He is posted in West Delhi and still takes on 4-5 fire calls a day.

The cooperatives department will be discussing with all stakeholders whether housing society bylaws should mention mandatory fire safety training for housing society members and security guards, in the wake of rising fire incidents in housing societies, mainly in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, besides other cities. An appeal in this regard has been put forth by the Maharashtra Housing Society Welfare Association to the commissioner of the cooperatives and registrar of cooperative societies.

Cooperatives commissioner Anil Kawade said. “Training will be undertaken under Section B (6) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960. The divisional joint registrar, cooperative societies, Mumbai, will be appointed as nodal officer for this purpose. With increasing fire

Maharashtra: Cooperatives Department Mulls Changes in Housing Society Bylaws for Fire Safety Training of Members

incidents, training is needed. We will consult with all stakeholders before deciding on changes in bylaws for mandatory training.” The association, represented by Ramesh Prabhu, said they have also already reached out to the fire brigade in Mumbai and the Security Association of India for conducting the training, adding, “Each district can tie up with the respective fire brigade and the cooperatives department can keep check. If this is introduced in housing society bylaws, it will have to be part of the audit report as well ” Maharashtra State Cooperatives Housing Federation vice chairman Suhas Patwardhan said that in Pune district, too, many housing societies still do not take fire safety trainingseriously “It should be made mandatory and there should be a monitoring system from mock drills to proper execution to ensure implementation,” he said

Requirements for Employees Who Do Not Evacuate in Emergency

 Employees Who May Remain To Shut Down

Large companies may have certain equipment and processes that must be shut down in stages or over time. In other instances, it is not possible or practical for employees to stay behind to shut down equipment or processes under emergency situations and everyone must evacuate.

However, smaller enterprises may require designated employees to remain behind briefly to operate fire extinguishers or shut down gas and/or electrical systems and other special equipment that could be damaged if left operating or create additional hazards to emergency responders (such as releasing hazardous materials).

Each employer must review their operation and

determine whether total and immediate evacuation is possible for various types of emergencies. The preferred approach, and the one most often taken by small enterprises, is immediate evacuation of all their employees when the evacuation alarm is sounded.

If any employees will stay behind, the plan must describe in detail the procedures to be followed by these employees.

• All employees remaining behind must be capable of recognizing when to abandon the operation or task and evacuate themselves before their egress path is blocked.

• In small establishments it is common to include in the plan locations where utilities (such as electrical and gas) can be shut down for all or part of the facility either by company employees or by emergency response personnel.

Active Fire Protection for Restaurants and Hotels

Gas Detectors

Restaurants and Hotels are dotted with fire hazards at every nook and cranny From huge parking lots to open flames, cooking oils, electrical connections, and paper products in the same vicinity, one tiny spark has the potential to spiral out of control and claim lives as well as cause collateral damage.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 8000 eateries report a fire annually in the US alone. In spite of the US being a first world nation with stringent safety rules and regulations, fires in restaurants and bars still account for an average of $246 million in damages. Moreover, 57% of fires in restaurant kitchens are traced back to electric malfunctions in cooking equipment, so human error is not the only cause of fires which is the scary part Even if the staff of the establishment has a perfect track record, there is still scope for a fire caused by errors in machinery. In December 2017, a horrific fire in a rooftop restaurant in Mumbai claimed 14 lives. The fire prompted DNA India to conduct a survey on the preparedness of restaurants to deal with fires The results were that over 90% of restaurants in Mumbai don't comply with the fire safety norms! This raises the question, are patrons really safe in restaurants and hotels? While we don't have the answer to this question, we do have the solutions to make restaurants and hotels safer in terms of detecting, eliminating and suppressing fire hazards

So How does one prepare for the worst? There are various steps that restaurants and hotels can take for ensuring the safety of their patrons, here are a few:

Depending on your needs, there are a variety of gas detectors available in the market which are designed to cater to different purposes. For restaurant and hotel kitchens, a gas leak detector to detect LPG, PNG, and CNG leaks in commercial establishments is an absolute must. This is the most common type of fire in large kitchens that can do immense damage, but detecting the gas in time can save a lot of trouble. For the cold storage, you need a refrigerant gas leak detector which will sound of an alarm in case of a gas leak. For hotels and larger restaurants, the parking lots always have higher carbon monoxide levels by default, being a closed space with numerous cars that give out emissions. A carbon monoxide gas leak detector is a must for car parking lots. For hotels, there is always a risk of a hydrogen gas leak in the battery rooms, so one must have a detector for hydrogen installed in every battery room. By default, look for systems which are dust and splash proof, since they will be exposed to a lot of both in a kitchen. Also look for systems with the lowest possible response time. You should look for systems with a response time of 1-2 seconds, which means that they should be able to detect a gas leak before it is anywhere close to being a threat, giving the residents ample of time to evacuate the premises and call for help.

Smoke/Fire Alarm Systems

This is an emergency measure for fire detection and should be stationed in every room of a hotel or restaurant. You never know what can set off a fire, from cigarettes to electrical malfunctions and accidental fires, a smoke detection system will help the establishment to nip the problem in the bud

Automated systems are more desirable since they will automatically sound off in the entire establishment if necessary, some can also set off sprinklers indoors as well as outdoors.

Door Release Systems

To make sure that no one is injured, quick evacuation is a must. However, in large hotels, many doors are often pressure sealed, and when people begin to panic, they

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will try existing from every location possible. To ensure proper evacuation, an active fire protection system must include door release systems which will deenergise the magnetic hold on the fire doors, and will also open servo-actuated vents in stairways. This ensures smooth and panic-free evacuation.

Fire Suppressants

The role of fire suppressants in an active fire protection system is to extinguish the fire. This is done manually by means the brave firefighters or it's an automated process. Ideally, there should be a combination of both, because fire suppressants play an important role in containing fires and preventing them from spreading until assistance reaches you. There are many methods of fire suppression, manual ones include fire extinguishers and standpipe systems, automated suppression systems include sprinkler systems, the automatic release of fire retardant gases, introducing a foam which fights fires. Commercial kitchens must always have automated systems because the chances of the fire spiraling out of control are much higher.

Sprinkler Systems

These systems should be installed indoors as well as outdoors. The indoor ones usually encompass ceiling level sprinklers that are triggered by heat, so they have their own detection methods which release water from the sprinkler when activated.

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The purpose of these systems is not necessarily to put out the fire completely, but rather to contain it and prevent it from spreading. A good sprinkler system will also help in minimising collateral damage

Oxygen Reduction Systems

Also known as hypoxic air fire prevention systems, these nifty devices contain fires and prevent them from spreading by reducing the oxygen concentration so that the ignition process of the fire is curbed. Hypoxic air systems can be automated to be released in time to even prevent a fire.

In conclusion, we firmly believe that having active fire protection solutions in place is essential and imperative for the safety of everyone It is important for restaurants and hotels to source all their equipment from verified and reputed manufacturers, and establish annual maintenance contracts with them so that the equipment are serviced and maintained from time to time. It's also important to make sure that all the systems are up and running like they're supposed to so that there is no risk of malfunctions Training for staff members should be a given. Performing and conducting fire safety drills from time to time goes a long way, in case of an actual accident, order, and logic prevail over panic so that the crisis may be avertedintelligently.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

by Arindam Bhadra

A method statement is a document that describes how to do a task safely. You can think of a method statement like a set of instructions or a plan for the work. Method statements are also known as safe systems of work, safe work method statements or SWMS for short. This method statement details the method of installation of Public Address System. IS 1882 (1993) can help us to understand as per Indian board. We analyse with two points 1. Installation & 2. Testing & 3. Commissioning.

INSTALLATION

1. Material under PAS

1.1 All materials shall be as per approved material submittals.

1.2 Type of cable shall be as per approved shop drawings / system manufacturer's recommendation.

1.3 Type of Speakers shall be as per approved shop drawing / system manufacturer's recommendation.

1.4 Type of Amplifier / Controller shall be as per approved shop drawing / system manufacturer's recommendation.

2. Applicable Location

2.1 Indoor or Outdoor open or closed Public Areas, Meeting rooms, Lobby, Workstations, Rest Room, Exit staircase etc.

2.2 Need to check direction or velocity of Wind / Air flow, trees at boundary, ambient noise level at different place.

3. Storage of Product

3.1 All materials received at site shall be inspected

and ensured against approved material submittal.

3.2 Any discrepancies, damages etc. shall be notified immediately for further action.

3.3 Material found not suitable for the project are to be removed from site immediately

3.4 Speaker cables shall be stored with the factory packing on the flat surface.

3.5 Materials shall be stacked properly as per manufacturer's recommendation and covered to prevent dust and water / moisture.

3.6 Public Address Equipment to be stored as per manufactures recommendation mentioned / marked in the packing

3.7 Ambient condition of the storage place to be as per manufacturer's recommendation.

4. Installation of Speaker Cable

4.1 Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.

4.2 Transfer the cable to the work place with the help manpower.

4.3 Check the cable drum for any external damage during transportation and ensure the type of cable against area of usage / application.

4.4 Type of the cable is as per approved shop drawings.

4.5 In concealed application pull Speaker cable manually through conduit installed as per approved shop drawings and approved method statements.

4.6 Leave enough length of cable at both ends of panel and devices for termination.

4.7 No through joints is allowed without the sanction of the Consultants.

5. Public Address Equipment's

5.1 Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.

5.2 Transfer the equipment to the work place with the help of manpower

5.3 Location of the panel to be as per approved shop drawing after coordinating with other services.

5.4 Fixing holes will be marked properly keeping back box of the panel in place.

5.5 Fix back box properly and fix remaining panel accessories.

6. Installation of SPEAKERS

6.1 Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.

6.2 Exact location of the device to be as per approved reflected ceiling plan for surface / recessed installation

6.3 For the Speakers, which needs to be fixed on the false ceiling, fix junction box of the camera above false ceiling.

6.4 Install the Speakers and terminate the cable properly

7.

Records

7.1 Fill QC Installation Check List duly signed-off by Site in Charge / Consultant

7.2 Inspection request duly signed-off by Sight in Charge / Consultant.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

8. Method

Find / Connect the manufacturer representative's detailed method statement and test formats for testing and commissioning of Public Address System

covering the mechanical checks, switching ON the unit. Must be calculate speaker load and amplifier load before switching ON the unit and Programming and testing

The whole system will be commissioned and certified by the manufacturer's representative or certified persons before handing over.

9. Records

9.1 Commissioning procedure with test results should attached.

9.2 Inspection request duly signed-off by Consultant should attached.

9.3 Certification of installation by manufacturer's authorised / certified representative.

10. Attachment

10.1 Manufacturer's representative method statement detailing the pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, including test formats.

10.2 Escalation matrix or after sales service complete Name with number

10.3 User Manual with Does and doesn't instruction.

General installation considerations

• DO NOT run microphone cables near mains, data, telephone or 100V line cables.

• DO NOT exceed 90% of the amplifiers output power when using 100V line (speech only).

• DO NOT exceed 70% of the amplifiers output power when using 100V line (high level background music only).

• DO NOT use re-entrant horn loudspeakers for background music unless the loudspeaker has been specifically designed for this purpose.

• AVOID jointing the microphone cable, when this is unavoidable make sure a good screened connector is used, e.g. XLR.

• ALWAYS use a balanced or floating low impedance microphone terminating into a balanced input on long microphone cable runs.

• ENSURE that all loudspeakers are in-phase.

• ENSURE that there are no short circuits on the loudspeaker line before connection ot the amplifier.

• You must NEVER mix 100V line and low impedance speakers on the same system.

Keeping your Finger on the Pulse with Hand Protection in the Workplace

Ensuring that employees are safe at work must be a high priority for all organizations, regardless of industry. According to the Labour Force Survey, 441,000 of non-fatal injuries occurred at work between 2020-2021. Whilst this can have a considerable impact on businesses, ultimately organizations have a responsibility to look after their people, as laid out in The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Upper limbs are most commonly injured in workplace-related accidents in Great Britain, according to data provided by RIDDOR , with 2 fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists or the rest of the arm being the areas impacted most. However, most incidents in the workplace can be prevented if the correct level of protection is provided.

Gloves are just one of the most common types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and an important part of self-protection in the workplace. Many gloves are designed to protect against one specific type of hazard.

For examples butchers' gloves are made as highly cut resistant gloves to prevent injuries caused by knifes, electricians' gloves provide protection from live electrical hazards, oven gloves protect against burns and scalds from touching hot surfaces. There are also examples of gloves that protect from multiple hazards simultaneously, i.e. examination or surgical gloves, primarily protect against microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses, but

often offer an additional protection against mild chemicals, commonly present in hospital environments or healthcare settings; or firefighters gloves which have a multiple thermal claims but at the same time protect against mechanical or chemical injuries too.

In fact, there are a range of hazards that require the use of specialist hand protection including chemical or bio hazards, heat or cold exposure, manual handling, electrical or radiation hazards, sharp objects, vibration from machinery. Therefore, protective gloves are often an integral part of the required personal protection kit box.

Many factors should be considered when purchasing PPE gloves, with the main ones being:

• What substances will be handled?

• Which hazards are likely to be encountered?

• The duration and type of contact the gloves will need to endure

• Who will be wearing the gloves, (while taking into consideration the wearer and any personal requirements, i.e. potential skin allergies)?

• The job at hand and any task-specific needs

Further considerations should also include:

• Size and fit: gloves come in variety of sizing, good fit would offer better protection, too small glove may tear while too loose fitting gloves can affect dexterity. Sometimes dexterity will need to be affected especially if protection is more important.

• Protection levels: gloves offer varying levels of protection against a given hazard, therefore risk

analysis should be done to ensure that the glove meets the required level for the task

• Wear and tear: inspecting gloves for signs of physical damage, such as cuts or tears, discoloration or swelling

• Expiration: never use a safety glove past its expiration date

There are a range of different types of PPE gloves for different industries including medical, building, construction and trade-specific requirements which all offer varying levels of specialised protection for hands.

The most common types of PPE gloves include:

• Anti-vibration impact resistant gloves

• Builders' grip gloves

• Cut resistant gloves

• Electricians gloves

• Disposable gloves (examination, janitorial and surgical)

• General handling gloves

• Heat resistant or insulating gloves

• Leather gloves

• Nitrile coated gloves

• PU coated gloves

• Rigger gloves

• Protective sleeves

• Thermal grip gloves (including oven gloves or mitts)

PPE Regulation requirements in Europe & UK

There is an ever-rising need for organizations to comply with health and safety regulations; therefore, professionals need to explore the use of PPE. However, with a variety of protective gloves on the market – each with its own use and application, how do organizations invest in the right protection?

Understanding the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 can offer some help, in order to make the right choices of hand protective equipment.

Gloves require mandatory CE and UKCA certification under the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Hand protection offers a far-reaching level of hazard defence from thermal, chemical and impact to bio-hazard and general household liquids and come in the form of gloves, finger guards and arm coverings.

There are many different types on the market – each with its own use and specific application. The PPE Regulation groups all products into three main categories depending on the level of risk in the workplace.

Category I: Simple

Minimal risks are present, and employees can identify and assess the level of protection that the product offers. Such risks might include superficial mechanical injury, contact with hot surfaces not exceeding 50°C and atmospheric conditions that are not of an extreme nature. In order to fall into this category, products must comply with the Essential Health and Safety requirements and bear the CE marking or UKCA marking.

Category II: Intermediate

Neither complex nor simple, products in this category should be certified by a Notified Body/Approved Body, to prove that they meet the technical requirements of the PPE Regulation's relevant specifications.

Category III: Complex

PPE in this category is designed to protect workers against dangers that could cause serious harm to their health and in some instances, death. These products safeguard employees against electrical risks, dangerous voltages and provide insulation during high-tension work. To meet the requirements of this category, manufacturers not only need to get their products certified by an accredited body, but also undergo constant surveillance. Their chosen accredited body will select and test samples to ensure all products meet the required standards.

The majority of gloves fall within category II or III and therefore require EU Type Examination and if complex, on-going surveillance too.

Standards and certification

Achieving certification to standards provide reassurance that protective gloves have met requirements that a standard identifies.

New glove standard

The publication of the new glove standard, EN ISO 21420:2020 Protective gloves – general requirements and test method which replaces

Protective gloves. General requirements and test methods builds on the need for PPE to ensure that the materials from which their products are made do not adversely affect the health or safety of users and responds to the growing trend in standardization to address the topic of "innocuousness”.

The new EN ISO 21420:2020 standard brings a new limit level of DMFa (dimethylformamide) in polyurethane-coated (PU) gloves; it also provides further alignment with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) legislation on hazardous substances or substances of very high concern.

Protective gloves are frequently manufactured with the use of dozens of chemicals and it is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure the products they place on the market are safe. This could prove challenging to the manufacturer in trying to determine whether it satisfies the provisions of the PPE Regulation. For this reason, the new standard pays close attention to alignment with REACH, by adding requirements for the absence of banned phthalates, but also nickel release, undetectable carcinogenic amines in azodyes, PAH content and the aforementioned DMFa content.

Above and beyond standard hand protection

The BSI Kitemark™ gives a higher level of assurance that a product will do what it claims. From a buyer's perspective, it helps differentiate well-made PPE products from those of a lower standard – or indeed counterfeit goods.

Many manufacturers apply for Kitemark certification to make sure their products stand out from others. In order to achieve the Kitemark certification, a product must comply with the specified requirements of a publicly available standard, such as a British, European or International Standard, or PAS (Publicly Available Specification).

If a product holds the Kitemark, it has been through a testing process to ensure it meets the relevant standards and passes all the applicable requirements.

This also involves the assessment of the factory's

quality management system against the ISO 9001 requirements. Once a licence has been issued, the manufacturer's factory will be audited on a regular basis and products will be tested frequently to make sure they still comply with the specified requirements. Both the audit testing and factory assessments are above the minimum requirements specified for the Intermediate & Complex category in the PPE Regulation.

Manufacturers that achieve the Kitemark certification demonstrate their on-going commitment to deliver hand protection of the highest standards on the market.

In addition to offering standards and certification to the Kitemark, our services also include direct testing and verification at product development stage to providing evidence for the CE and UKCA marking of a manufacturer's products.

Keeping employees safe at work may seem complicated, however by understanding what PPE is available and what to look for when it comes to hand protection, many incidents can be prevented. Certification to key product standards through CE or UKCA marking and the BSI Kitemark can help PPE manufacturers clear regulatory hurdles, while differentiating their proven products from poor quality competitors and fakes. Most importantly, however, it will give the peace of mind to consumers and commercial buyers that the quality, safety and reliability of PPE products is guaranteed.

Tej Behara, Life Safety Head of Sales - Product Certification at BSI explores PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and how to prevent hand protection injuries in the workplace.

The Drone Industry Witnessing Growth in Leaps and Bounds

We are here today where the Drone Industry is witnessing Growth in Leaps and bounds which is only because of the Vision of Our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Minister of Civil Aviation, Mr. Jyotiraditya M Scindia and their dependable dynamic team. The heart of the team is Mr Amber Dubey, Joint Secretary MoCA who has always been at the front to motivate the Industry and Industry Individuals.

In the year 2018 DGCA came out with the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) for Drones we can consider this as a "First HUGE Step for the DRONE Industry by The Indian Government". This CAR was not only trying to get all the Drones legalised and Official in India but also working towards making Drone Flying a Profession in India.

Under this CAR there were few Flying Training Organisations (FTO) that were approved to start Drone Pilot Training Schools in India. FTO's Like Red Bird Flight Training Academy rolled out its First Batch of 15 officially DGCA recognised Drone Pilots followed by The Bombay Flying Club who rolled out 12 officially DGCA Certified Pilotsintheendofyear2020.

The Drone Industry was then open for GRABS and DGCA brought in the Year 2021, 25 August the DRONE RULES OF INDIA which got away with most of the permissions required for the Drone Industry, the forms were reduced from 25 to 5 only This move was

welcomed by the Industry with open arms resulting in rise of the Drone Training centres from mere 7 to 29 as on August 2022.

Parallelly from the year 2019 to Promote Drone Manufacturing in India, Our Government has put its 100% efforts not to allow any Chinese make Drones in the Government procurement. To give this Idea a push Government floated a type of Amnesty Scheme to register any drone that an Indian Citizen had purchased to be registered under this Scheme of getting allotted a Device Acknowledgement Number (DAN) by getting registered himself as an Owner and getting Ownership Acknowledgement Number (OAN) on the Digital Sky Platform (DSP) an Online registration portal of the Governmentof IndiaUnder DGCA

The Government also along with the Drone Rules 2021, introduced a Type Certification System for Drones for Safety of the Users. This system promotes Made in India Drone and also the safety of skies. Once the Drone receives a Type Certificate every Individual buyer gets a Unique Identification Number (UIN) just like the number plate of a Car.

Soon in the Year 2021 Government also launched a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, first to be introduced in a record time. The government also agreed to fix the minimum value addition norm at 40% of net sales for drones and drone components instead of 50%, another exceptional treatment given to the

drone industry. This allowed widening the number of beneficiaries.

The Government is also promoting use of Drones in every sector of which Agriculture has started seeing some unprecedented demand for Drones with Incentive and Subsidy Schemes for the Procurement of Drones by Farm Producing Organisations (FPO) and other Agriculture supporting bodies.

"Renowned Agriculture Universities like the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) along with GroundZero Aerospace (GZA) is soon Launching courses for use of Drones in Agriculture which have been specially designed by the Faculty of MPKV and team of GZA." informed Ms Dhriti Shah, CoFounder of GroundZero Aerospace also a DGCA approved Remote Pilot Instructor

Today Indian Drone Start-ups have seen huge Investments coming from big companies like The Reliance Group and The TATAs, other Investors like Info Edge have invested good amount in Drone Startups.

According to the Drone Industry Insights Report 2020, the worldwide drone industry is predicted to increase at a 13.8% CAGR to $42.8 billion by 2025. India's unmanned aerial vehicle market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.9% between 2020 and 2026.

Today Drones which were one of the many booths at a lot of Expos in India are seeing a complete Pavilion dedicated to Drones and Drone Component manufacturers. The Secretary of The Asian Drone

Association (ADA), Mr. Rahul Ambegaokar, also a DGCA approved Remote Pilot Instructor says that “it feels good to see so many Drone start-ups now being promoted and getting wider opportunities of displaying their “Made in BHARAT” product. It is these small steps that will in a shortest time make India the Drone Manufacturing Hub of the World.”

Drones have Played an Important role in India during Covid times, from being used for Crowd Controlling using speaker as a payload to using drones for spraying pesticides to ward off swarm of locusts.

India is the first country to control locusts by using drones which was possible during difficult Covid Times only because of the Governments role in giving special exemptions and permissions for spraying pesticides which showcased their seriousness to support the booming Drone Industry.

Today Drones are used in so many sectors like Surveillance, Mining, Rescue Operation, Pollution Monitoring, Pipe Line Inspection, Plantation, Fire Fighting, Agriculture and so on for which 100+ use cases can be identified.

The Swamitva Scheme where the Land records are updated using Drone 3d Mapping is one of the Biggest Projects worldwide which has created about 200,000 property records already and issued under this scheme.

Simultaneously Drone Training is witnessing a huge growth as India will require about 200,000 Pilots in coming three years.

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Differences Between Risk Assessment, Risk Management & Risk Analysis?

 What is Risk?

A common definition of risk is that it is the combination of a specific hazard and the likelihood that the hazard occurs (probability)x(hazard) = risk. That likelihood may be expressed as a rate or a probability. For example, the risk of an aircraft accident (hazard) can be expressed as one accident per million flights (likelihood).

Risk can be objectively defined so that two people can take the same data and come up with a similar result. Risk can be expressed in many ways, so long as it combines a hazard with a likelihood.

The concept of risk exists in aviation, finance, human health, and many other areas. One can use the methods of science, engineering, and math in order to define risks.

People use the terms Risk, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, and Risk Analysis, to describe a wide variety of things. While this may not be a big deal to most, for those who are tasked with performing that work, it can cause confusion and an occasional misunderstanding (due to missed expectations).

While there is some overlap in the actual work that those terms define, (e.g. Risk Management and Risk Assessment both include Risk Analysis) there are differences that are worth pointing out.

 Risk Management

First, let's start with Risk Management. According to the Marquette University Risk Unit, risk management is the continuing process to identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat loss exposures and monitor risk control and financial resources to mitigate the adverse effects of loss.

We typically simplify this a bit and describe it as the Identification,

Identify Risk Assess Risk Control Risk Review Controls

Analysis (or Measurement), Treatment and Monitoring of risk.

 Risk Assessment

According to the Open Group, risk assessment includes processes and technologies that identify, evaluate, and report on risk-related concerns. As stated in NIST 800-30, the risk assessment process is a "key component" of the risk management process.

Using the simplified definition of Risk Management above, it is primarily concerned with the Identification and Analysis phases.

 Risk Analysis

Again referencing the Open Group, risk analysis can be considered the evaluation component of the broader risk assessment process, which determines the significance of the identified risk concerns. Simplifying this a bit, we can think of risk analysis is the actual quantification of risk (i.e. calculating the probability and magnitude of loss).

What is Specialist Training In Health And Safety?

depth. There will also be a more detailed treatment of health and safety laws. There has been considerable research over the years into the failures of managers that have resulted in accidents and other dangerous incidents.

 Specialist Training

Specialist health and safety training is normally needed for activities unrelated to a specific job but more to activity. Examples include first-aid, fire prevention, forklift truck driving, overhead crane operation, scaffold inspection, and statutory health and safety inspections. Specialist organizations often provide these training courses, and successful participants are awarded certificates. Details of two of these courses will be given here through illustration.

Fire prevention training courses include the causes of fire and fire spread, fire and smoke alarm systems, emergency lighting, the selection and use of fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems, evacuation procedures, high-risk operations, and good housekeeping principles.

A forklift truck drivers course would include the general use of the controls, loading and unloading procedures, driving up or down an incline, speed limits, pedestrian awareness (particularly in areas where pedestrians and vehicles are not segregated), security of the vehicle when not in use, daily safety checks and defect reporting, refueling and/or battery charging and emergency procedures.

Training is a vital part of any health and safety program and needs to be constantly reviewed and updated. Many health and safety regulations require specific training (e.g., manual handling, PPE, and display screens). Additional training courses may be needed when there is a major reorganization, a series of similar accidents or incidents, or a change in equipment or a process. Finally, the methods used to deliver training must be continually monitored to ensure effectiveness.

 Supervisory And Management Training

Supervisory and management health and safety training follows similar topics to those in an induction training course but will be covered in more

These failures have included:

• Lack of health and safety awareness, enforcement, and promotion (in some cases, there has been an encouragement to circumvent health and safety rules);

• Lack of consistent supervision of and communication with employees;

• Lack of understanding of the extent of the responsibility of the supervisor

It is important that all levels of management, including the Board, receive health and safety training. This will keep everybody informed of health and safety legal requirements, accident prevention techniques, and changes in the law and encourage everybody to monitor health and safety standards during visits or tours of the organization.

Improve Your Safety Program:

Identifying Areas Where Personnel May Lack Training

safety training efforts so you have something you can measure against when it's time to evaluate the effectiveness of your training program.

 Perform a Work or Task Analysis

This is the "what" of safety training. To identify any training deficits, you need to know what you are looking for. Conduct an analysis of the work or task that workers are doing and the specific training required for the worker to do it safely. Include compliance and regulated training as well as safety training targeted to particular machinery or individual tasks.

Even though safety experts agree that training is one of the most effective methods of ensuring worker safety, almost 60% of companies in a recent survey had difficulty finding the time to train their staff in health and safety. Worse still, over 30% were unable to verify if the training they provided was adequate, and 23% grappled with retraining, remediating or providing refresher training to workers who were struggling. One of the best ways of improving the effectiveness of your health and safety program is to target training to the workers who need it. Here is how to identify areas where your staff may lack training

 Perform a Needs Analysis

A successful training needs analysis/assessment identifies both who needs training and, specifically, what kind of training they need. It can help a company evaluate both the current effectiveness of a training program and identify areas for potential improvement. An internal individual or team can perform a needs analysis, or you can opt to hire a firm that specializes in this type of work. Whichever source you choose, the analysis should focus on a variety of aspects, from the needs of your organization to the knowledge of your workers.

 Identify Organizational Needs and Goals

This answers the "Why" of safety training. Identify business needs or goals and what, specifically, the organization is trying to accomplish through its safety training. These goals may change over time. Establish clear metrics for your

 Conduct a Skills and Knowledge Analysis

This is the most challenging and the most crucial component of identifying training deficits. A worker analysis evaluates whether your employees have the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to do their jobs or tasks safely. If there has been a change in policy, regulations or even in equipment or procedures, these should be noted as well. Most will require some form of updated training.

 Gather Information

Commit to collecting and analyzing data on an ongoing basis. As your training needs change, so do the skills and knowledge of your workforce. Even the most competent and safety-conscious workers may need remedial training or upgrading occasionally. There are several ways you can gather the information you need to identify areas where your personnel may need training

 Consult Workers

Engage workers in conversations about how prepared or confident they feel in their knowledge and skills regarding safety. Team or staff meetings can achieve this. So can an

open-door policy that encourages open discussion. Questionnaires and surveys can also be utilized to collect data about employee perceptions of safety training, particularly to gain insight on gaps in that training.

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Talk to Managers and Supervisors

Management can assess training gaps formally by measuring performance and informally by observing employees and examining their work. Performance data should include analyzing data on the company, team and individual performance in controlling hazards and risks. Incident reports and monthly, quarterly and annual safety performance data can help identify issues with safety training. If a specific team has an unusual number of accidents or injuries, it may point to a deficit in their training

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Make Data Collection a Priority

Data is useful because it takes personalities out of the equation and provides hard facts that can form the basis of changes and additions to your safety training program. Managers should keep track of the number of safety training sessions an employee has completed and safety meetings they've attended.

They should also keep track of near misses and incidents which are not severe enough to warrant a report but collectively may point to a training deficit. The more data you have, the more clear any issues or patterns are. Corrective measures should also be identified, and the effectiveness of their implementation measured.

Training data can also provide some insight into training needs. Many online and mobile training portals now offer in-depth analytics that can help inform your needs analysis. Some will even identify gaps in skills or knowledge for individual workers that can allow you to redirect coaching or other remedial training to the people who need it most. If you're primarily using classroom training, you can also use assessments from those sessions for information gathering.

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A Safe Workplace For All

Identifying areas where personnel may lack training can help you improve existing training and verify its effectiveness. Target your training to the jobs and people who need it when they need it.

Focus Areas To Promote A Sustainable Safety Program

EHS leaders who incorporate elements of sustainability into their long-term strategy are better positioned to have more successful safety programs. Those of us in the greater safety community typically agree with this, but not all of us know what needs to be incorporated into an EHS program to position for success. Goal with this article is to calibrate your thinking such that you will be able to understand and evaluate your program to determine both successes and areas for improvement.

Simply put, sustainability, as it relates to safety, is making positive changes and preventing the team and processes from reverting back to the old ways. In my experience, there are seven primary areas of focus that I believe will help you on your journey.

1. The acronym VSP stands for Vision, Strategy, Plan. In my view, this is the first and most important step to ensure that you are focusing in the right direction. This can be as simple as one or two sentences that clarify the direction of change or the end goal. This is something that's not solely put together by the safety department, but rather an overall discussion

with key stakeholders of the organization. The individual strategies that are identified will help you achieve your vision and the plans created will spell out how you intend to execute each of your strategies.

2. The second point of focus is effective performance evaluation. The old saying "What gets tracked gets done" applies here so as a leader, you really need to be measuring performance and preferably, it's something other than "zero goals" and injury and experience modification rates. Examples include compliance with your VSP, participation in an inspection program, compliance with an observation strategy, or verified successful resolution of open issues. There are many things to measure; the question is, what's important to your organization? Find out what those things are and start measuring to gauge the areas of required effort?

3. Moving to the third item, I like to reference the support of continuous improvement. When we think of the tasks we do or the initiatives we have, are we planning them out, evaluating performance while doing them, studying the findings of the evaluation

and making appropriate course corrections? If we're not, we're missing a key opportunity to ensure things are being done correctly and good practices are being kept in the forefront.

4. The fourth area of focus is training, and I say this with extreme caution. There are so many organizations out there that don't preemptively train on what they need to, but punish and use training as a solution for everything that goes wrong. Training is effective when there is a demonstrated skill deficiency and we shouldn't confuse carelessness, disregard for established safe working procedures or horseplay with questionable competency. Somewhere in this process is the concept of coaching to improve. This is normally coupled with your inspection program which provides an opportunity to catch unsafe behaviors or practices before they result in a situation going bad. Apply training where your causal findings process has identified a skill deficiency

5. Rounding out the fifth position is the everimportant topic of communication. Whether you're referencing an inspection program, conducting job safety analyses or maintaining performance metrics, it's critical that you communicate the findings. As a few points of clarification, if you ask people to participate in an inspection program and you never provide an overview of the findings, they will stop participating or the quality will decrease. If you create key performance indicators and don't present them in an easy-to-understand format, they will be ineffective. If you conduct a job safety analysis and don't maintain an open dialogue about the tasks, hazards and steps to mitigate, information will be missed and the program effectiveness will be greatly reduced. How you communicate something is as important as what you communicate. Picking up the phone and demanding an answer as to why open issues are still unresolved will likely result in closure; however, is the issue really resolved?

6. Risk is an important term in understanding how to gauge priorities. This establishes the sixth area of focus and without it, unsafe conditions and behaviors become another face in the crowd so to speak. Here's something to consider: If you and I do an inspection and look at 100 items, my score

is 90% safe and your score is 98% safe, who has the "better score"? I often ask this question in educational field sessions and it's met with varying responses. Some gauge it by number and say "98%" and others stay quiet. There are also others who understand where I'm going and realize that there's really not enough information to correctly answer the question. You need to know what was looked at and determine the actual severity.

In the 98% that you scored, you could have had one exposure to a trench collapse hazard and an employee working unprotected on a 4160v line. In my case, at 90%, I might have captured 10 observations on housekeeping and PPE issues which are important, but not nearly as important as the consequences associated with yours. When gauging risk, think about how frequently the task is done, what the likelihood that an incident might occur is and if it were to occur, how bad would the situation be?

7. The seventh and final point of focus circumnavigates around leaders. Are they engaged to the level that they should be? Are they leading by example? Are they asking about more things than just revenue-based production when they visit the work area? Are they coaching and being accessible when needed? Are they actually approachable? Leaders from the lowest level to the highest level need to lead and they carry a huge responsibility for the successful execution of the safety program.

In summary, I have provided seven areas of focus which, if followed will position your safety program, promote sustainability and engage varying levels of leadership throughout your organization. Of course, not everything can be done at once and I would suggest that these concepts be modularized such that you can plan them out like an initiative. Each one will likely take on a life of its own and require a concerted effort to have a lasting impact. With good planning, tracking of your initiatives and a committed team, this can make your organization's improvements more sustainable and you a more successful professional.

How To Develop A Rescue Plan For Working At Height?

Importance of Developing a Rescue Plan

If your business involves any working at height, it is essential that you have a well-considered and thorough rescue plan in place. Youmustuse this in the eventof afall from height.

A rescue plan is a pre-planned strategy or procedure, designed to safely retrieve someone who has fallen from a height and is suspended in a harness. It provides information about the type and location of equipment that is vital in the rescue process.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that, in 2015/16, over a quarter of fatalities at work were caused by falls from heights. This put working at height as the most common cause of fatal injuries to workers. These statistics emphasize just how essential it is for you to take adequate measures, and have a rescue plan in place.

It is your responsibility to write up a rescue plan. Do not rely on the emergency services - it is not their duty to rescue the fallen worker Furthermore, if there is a delay in emergency services arriving on site, it could be critical for the worker. You must act quickly

 The Work At Height Regulations 2005

The main legislation surrounding working at height is The Work at Height Regulations 2005. These regulations aim topreventdeath andinjurycausedbyafall from height.

Those in control of any working at height activity must ensure that they plan, supervise, and carry out work safely.

Employers must assess the risks of working at height and develop a detailed and systematic rescue plan to use in cases of emergency. The competentperson mustfullyunderstandthe plan.

 The HSE Requirements

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) state that you must regularly assess and update the rescue plan, and related resources, where necessary.

Rescue equipment should always be available on site, and you must provide adequate training in how to use it.

The HSE state that all rescue plans must address:

• The safety of people carrying out the rescue.

• Any anchor points for the safety equipment.

• The suitability of the equipment.

• How to attach the individual to the rescue equipment.

• How to move the individual using the equipment.

• Any medical, or other, needs of the individual during the rescue procedure.

 Risk Assessments

You need to conduct a risk assessment before starting any work at height and must postpone work if rescue procedures are insufficient.

There are five steps to a risk assessment:

1. Identify the hazards

2. Decide who might be harmed and how

3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

4. Record your findings and implement them

5. Reviewtheriskassessmentandupdatewherenecessary

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Rescue Training

A competent person must carry out rescues. A competent person is somebody who has sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to assist accurately.

You must inform the trained rescuer if there is a change in

the rescue equipment, nature of their work, or circumstances. They should also receive refresher training at least once a year

The rescuer should have the skills and knowledge to:

• Inspect, anchor, assemble, and use fall protection and rescue equipment safely.

• Recognise fall hazards.

• Implement fall hazard control methods.

• Conduct fall protection and rescue procedures.

• Inspect equipment and systems before use.

Nedap Announces EINS as Certied as Partner for Long-Range Vehicle Identication

Nedap Identification Systems is happy to share their strategic partnership with EINS Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. By combining Nedap’s long-range RFID and ANPR readers into EINS Integrated Security Management Solutions, together they ensure a total access control solution for vehicle gate access. With this joint solution, a high level of security and a smooth vehicle throughput for user groups can be ensured.

Safe and Welcoming Experience

The requirements for vehicle access control are getting higher and higher. This ensures that perimeter access control is more than just securing your site. It’s all about creating a safe yet welcoming experience for all authorized users. With more than 30 years market leader in automatic vehicle identification, Nedap offers multiple solutions to enable frictionless vehicle and driver access for a convenience entry for your secured area.

EINS Technologies India

Founded in 2008, EINS entered the Indian market as a Solution Provider for Security Management System. Today EINS, an ISO 9001 2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013

Certified Company, is a proven solution provider in Access & Identity Management segment, offering various products to suit the changing needs of technology driven clientele. Partnered with Global Brands, they offer best-in Industry Solutions for IP Controllers, RFID, different Biometrics technologies, IP Based RFID Readers, Wireless Readers, Integration with 3rd Party Solutions etc. on a single platform for various solutions to suit every needs of their Customers from different verticals.

Strategic Partnership for Automatic Vehicle Identification

To optimize the vehicle throughput at gates, Nedap announces EINS as a strategic partner for long-range vehicle identification. With this joint solution, vehicles can be identified up to a distance of 10 meters, resulting in a smooth

vehicle throughput while security is being enhanced. This has been achieved by Nedap Identification Systems’ portfolio of high quality license plate cameras and RFID readers (and tags), which ensures vehicle and driver identification Nedap’s multi-technology reader NVITE, long-range reader series TRANSIT and uPASS and ANPR Lumo has been integrated via Wiegand and OSDP into EINS, that offered different IP Controllers and where information is displayed on the EINS Software

Nedap’s innovative pace and focus on customer experience matches our core values. We are proud to offer our partners & customers leading technologies that improve the way their businesses work. Nedap’s multi-technology reader NVITE, long-range readers and ANPR will all contribute to a safer, more productive work environment for our Partners & Customers.

Karan Kanal, Director at EINS Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

First Successful Projects

EINS and Nedap Identification Systems have already completed the first projects in different verticals, like data center, premium residential units, multi-tenant corporate parks and large corporates.

“We are glad to have worked with EINS – Karan and their team as a Solution Partnership is what we needed. EINS has portrayed aggressiveness in their solutions with Long Range Identification for both Vehicle and Personnel. We are looking ahead with more landmark projects with EINS in the near future.

Marc Chia, Business Development Manager ASIA at Nedap Identification Systems

The Top Three Benefits of Smart Video for Retailers

By Hikvision India

There is a lot of talk about how data analytics can improve retail operations. But according to Andy Martin, Retail & Logistics Lead at Hikvision UK and Ireland, video data has an especially powerful role to play. In particular, it has specific and compelling advantages in terms of enhancing customer experiences, boosting sales, improving operational controls and streamlining costly manual processes.

The pace of change in retail has always been intense. From the introduction of self-checkouts to contactless payments, the deployment of fully unattended environments and blended in-store and online shopping experiences, innovation has been the only constant.

These changes have had a huge impact on physical, bricks-and-mortar stores. Where

customers previously entered, browsed, purchased goods, and only left after interaction with a sales person - the buying journey has become far more varied and complex. In many cases, customers can now purchase goods in-store, collect online purchases from the checkout or kiosks, and order goods online on their phones - all in the same physical store.

All this means that retailers need to adapt quickly, and in the right ways, to ensure customers' needs are met - whatever they expect from their in-store experience.

The good news is that the latest smart video solutions can help in three key ways.

 Smart video enhances customer experiences

With the latest generation of smart video solutions, retailers can achieve a level of 'situational awareness'

in-store that would not otherwise be possible, supporting better, faster customer service.

With the right AI capabilities built into a solution, for example, alerts can be generated automatically if the number of customers in the store or at any given part of the store exceeds a defined threshold. This allows staff to focus routine tasks such as deliveries, inventory, and merchandising, and turn their attention to helping customers on the shop floor only when required. Stores can also detect the build-up of queues at checkouts or kiosks and divert staff to those areas to reduce waiting times.

The industry's leading smart video solutions can also improve the overall shopping environment in countless other ways, from alerting staff when a product is sold out on a particular shelf, to detecting liquid spills or other obstacles that impact customers. Additionally, analysis of video data can help stores refine layouts and determine where kiosks and other in-store equipment should be positioned to minimize congestion and speed up customer journeys.

While various other forms of data analytics can also provide data on the number of customers in store and their typical footfall, only video allows managers to see what a physical customer journey around the store looks like. This provides unique and unparalleled insights into how their experience can be improved, making video a true asset for customer service.

 Smart video increases business performance

With smart video, stores can get real insights into how processes and product placement can be improved - leading to measurable performance gains and revenue growth.

For example, the leading smart video solutions can identify merchandising 'hot zones', and to adjust product placement to maximize sales.

Business performance can also be increased as smart video cameras combine with other retail data points to improve in-store stock accuracy throughout the supply chain This ensures that the right products are always available in store to maximize sales

revenues and to avoid losses due to customers not finding what they need in stock.

Equally importantly, stores can use AI-enabled smart video solutions to minimize risks, such as shoplifting, that negatively impact their business performance. It becomes possible, for example, to send alerts automatically to security teams in the event of a security incident, helping to deliver major savings that contribute to the bottom line.

 Smart video boosts efficiency

In competitive markets, and in the face of intense online competition, retailers need to minimize their operating overheads and maximize efficiency. Here, the latest smart video solutions can help - providing insights that support more automated and efficient operations.

Smart video, for example, is invaluable for brands looking to implement semi-attended or unattended retail stores. Video data provides the checks and balances needed to ensure that customers in these kinds of retail environments can find and purchase the products they are looking for, and that security at the checkout and in other areas of the store is taken care of.

Another way smart video is improving efficiency is by cross-referencing transaction data with video data to reduce manual work and admin. One example of this is the ability to review video footage of orders being packed for customers at distribution centers. This speeds up dispute resolution and reduces costs associated with compensating customer complaints. Likewise, any errors relating to in-store payments can be reviewed using video data that is linked with transaction numbers in checkout systems, reducing the need for in-depth, manual accounting investigations.

Finally, but equally importantly, automated alerts for sold-out stock, liquid spills, and other events saves a huge amount of time for staff, supporting cost reductions and ensuring that customer service is prioritized.

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

Hikvision Launches New DeepinView Bullet Cameras with TandemVu Technology

is only one IP channel to manage, and only one license is needed on the video management software (VMS) platform.

 4K DarkFighter for superb image clarity

The DeepinView bullet cameras with TandemVu also inherit Hikvision's ColorVu and DarkFighter imaging technologies in their two lenses respectively. The top lens with ColorVu produces 4MP full-color imaging day and night. The bottom lens with DarkFighter now supports 4K resolution for the first time. That means colored images in 4K can be achieved down to 0.0003 lux – ensuring that every security incident is recorded in fine detail.

Hikvision recently announced the launch of its new DeepinView bullet network cameras with TandemVu technology, expanding the reach of TandemVu technology from PTZ units to bullet-styled models. As their name implies, the new TandemVu-enabled bullet cameras are also able to monitor large scenes and close-up details simultaneously, maintaining both 'viewpoints' for improved situational awareness and security capability.

Distinguishing from its PTZ 'sibling', DeepinView bullet cameras with TandemVu feature two adjacent bullet lenses. While the top fixed lens provides the big picture at all times, the bottom motorized lens features a 10-50 mm focal length (8A86), or an 8-32mm focal length (8A46), designed to check on specific security events in detail.

Features and benefits of the DeepinView bullet

cameras

with TandemVu

The requirement of obtaining detailed views while not sacrificing the overall viewpoint drives security technology companies to continuously innovate new types of camera, just like those powered by Hikvision's TandemVu technology. They integrate the capabilities of multiple cameras in a single unit, boasting reliable and even greater security performance. They also reduce installation efforts with devices that are less cumbersome, making security operators' job easier

With Hikvision's TandemVu-enabled bullet cameras, users can benefit from the following features.

 Two-in-one design for cost savings

By applying DeepinView bullet cameras with TandemVu, users eliminate the need to deploy two separate cameras with doubled purchasing cost, installation and maintenance costs, as well as the required technical skills for product linkage The camera's two-in-one design also means there

 Innovative 'fusion light' for enhanced security efficiency

The cameras are embedded with both supplemental white light and infrared (IR) light on either side that work together in a smart way. The camera activates IR light for normal, low-light operation When a security event occurs, for example a trespasser or a vehicle enters predefined areas, the white light will be triggered to replace IR, allowing the camera to capture colored images of intruders The automatic 'switch on' function of white light also provides a deterring signal to them, making it clear that they've entered into an area with security coverage.

 Switchable algorithms for varied security needs

The DeepinView bullet cameras with TandemVu feature four switchable Deep Learning algorithms in their lower unit, including perimeter protection, facial recognition, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), and multitarget-type detection. Accordingly, users can simply enable an algorithm manually for dedicated use, then later switch the algorithm as needed.

This makes the cameras ideal for perimeters,

entrances and exits of industrial parks, parking facilities, city streets, and others.

 Window heater for reliable outdoor operations

The cameras are made further reliable in cold weathers thanks to a built-in window heater to protect the lens from snow or ice. The heater also prevents fogging on the lens in sudden temperature shifts. In this way, users can always get crystal-clear pictures in harsh environments.

There are two Hikvision TandemVu bullet camera models - iDS-2CD8A46G0-XZ(H)S(Y) and iDS-2CD8A86G0XZ(H)S(Y).

Hikvision's End-To-End Solutions Establish Essential Security for SMBs

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) need to ensure that their personnel, customers, and visitors as well as their assets are protected - while also freeing time to focus on the core revenuegenerating activities. Hikvision enables these goals with a new range of end-to-end security solutions for SMBs. These include smart video security, reliable alarm systems, and sophisticated access control solutions that enhance and automate security provision, reduce time spent on manual security checks, and simplify security management - which adds up to peace of mind for business owners and managers.

In SMBs, ensuring security for people and assets is essential. At the same time, effective, automated security solutions that can maximize safety, efficiency, and convenience are eagerly needed in their daily operations. Fortunately, today's technologies make this both possible and affordable.

To help small businesses boost their security, while also saving time for revenue-generating activities, Hikvision has created our portfolio of end-to-end solutions for SMBs. This includes all of the smart video security, alarm systems, and access control solutions business owners and managers need in order to secure their premises - with a mobile app for remote visibility of every corner of the premises from any location, 24/7.

The solution portfolio includes:

 Proactive and automated security coverage with AI-powered video security

Hikvision cameras equipped with AcuSense technology and ColorVu technology act automatically to protect against security breaches at any time of the day or night, even in extremely low light conditions. Critically, Hikvision AI cameras can distinguish between real security threats - such as people or vehicles breaching the perimeter of a site or building - and ignore innocent moving objects such as falling leaves, moving animals, or heavy rain. False alarms can be minimized, saving time and reducing stress for business owners and managers.

Hikvision's Live-Guard feature can be embedded into AcuSense cameras to ward off would-be trespassers before they enter a building or site by using flashing lights and sirens that get triggered automatically. In this way, attempts to break into sites or buildings can be stopped before any damage ensues. Such deterrence is a great boon for SMBs.

 Accurate, reliable alarm systems for a variety of security scenarios

Hikvision alarm systems offer a wide range of reliable, integrated indoor and outdoor detectors for intrusions, fires, and water and gas leaks, with choices for wired and wireless installations. All of these detectors can be integrated quickly and easily with other Hikvision products - including our AI cameras. Business owners can also arm or disarm the whole system with a simple tap and verify any alarm with video feeds delivered to their mobile devices.

 Efficient access control and management solutions

Hikvision access control solutions, including the MinMoe Face Recognition terminals, help business owners and managers maximize security - even when they are offsite. With 99% recognition accuracy, these access control solutions ensure that only authorized people enter sites or buildings. An additional benefit of this solution is the ability to manage staff time and attendance based on highly accurate data.

To further enhance access control, Hikvision provides video intercom solutions. This allows business owners and managers to communicate with visitors effortlessly via their mobile device, and to unlock the door for them remotely when needed. This makes it easier to manage visits and deliveries anytime, anywhere.

 Simple security management with a smart app SMB owners and managers can use Hikvision's HikConnect app on their mobile phone to manage their end-to-end security solution on the move. With HikConnect, they can see what's going on at their premises with real-time video feeds and instant notifications. In addition to these benefits, Hik-Connect can be used in conjunction with Hikvision all-in-one indoor stations to check and manage devices, network status, battery status, and environmental temperatures on a single screen, making the process much easier and more convenient.

Low-Light Imaging being Applied to More Types of Cameras, and Integrated with AI Capabilities

By Hikvision India

Low-light imaging technology goes much further in protecting worksites, people, and assets during night time and off-duty hours. This critical technology is now applied to a much more diverse range of security products and getting integrated with AI capabilities. With that integration comes the benefits of cameras that “see in the dark in full color,” reaching more kinds of security settings and scenarios.

Video security cameras need to maintain image clarity and capture details in any weather and in various conditions. More crucially, they need to do so both in day light and at night. For this reason, cameras with low light imaging technology that render high-definition and full-color images in nearly completely dark environments have become increasingly sought-after in the security industry, and customers have shown a preference toward cameras with 24/7 color imaging.

But different security scenarios require different points of view, various angles, and AI capabilities, and that means that just one type of camera can never provide the one-of-a-kind security and safety application that organizations need. As a result,

low-light, full-color imaging capabilities are now being built into a much wider range of security cameras, to meet more video security requirements and scenarios.

More types of cameras being featured with lowlight imaging

Large, wide open areas can be very difficult to secure, especially at night. Now we see that panoramic cameras with low-light imaging technology, which can provide a seamless 180degree view in full color at night, have become available in the market. The application provides reliable 24/7 security in expansive indoor and outdoor locations such as parks, scenic areas, farms, stadiums, and traffic intersections that require wideangle views, along with vivid color images to fully present the details of an event and inform an appropriate response.

Integrating low-light imaging with vari-focal cameras has been another practical approach that is in demand. When a security event is detected, varifocal cameras with low-light imaging enable users to zoom in to get a close-up view in color, which is very helpful for situational awareness.

Customers who require the absolute highest resolution for incident detection and video evidence

collection choose cameras equipped for 4K or higher resolution. However, these cameras must be equipped with low-light, full-color imaging technology to ensure that the clear, crisp imaging that characterizes 4K is not degraded, even in dark areas or at night. This application can be applied across a wide range of scenarios including parking lots, airports, harbors, and stadiums, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary

Automating security at night with AI capabilities

Ensuring that cameras are equipped with low-light imaging and AI can be extremely useful. Color images at night provided by low light imaging can be better analyzed by AI technology, enabling customers to automatically detect certain types of targets or security events. This allows security teams to focus on incidents that matter at night by automatically distinguishing people and vehicles from other moving targets such as rain, leaves and animals. Alarms only get triggered when real threats are detected, allowing security teams to respond faster and more effectively

Low-light imaging technology evolving into two-sensor design

As the popularity of low-light imaging applications in the video security industry evolves, the technology itself is also evolving. For many years, cameras with

IR illumination that only produced black-and-white images at night used to dominate the market. Then we come to the era of low-light imaging with fullcolor images, using a larger sensor with a larger aperture in the camera, pulling in more light compared to a conventional camera to maintain daytime-like color images in low-light conditions.

Now we are seeing a dual-sensor design for lowlight imaging emerge. Inspired by the process human eyes use to perceive color and brightness, this innovative design employs two sensors – one for IR imaging, guaranteeing brightness and sharpness, and the other for visible light, guaranteeing vivid color reproduction. Signals from the two sensors then are combined to create one bright, full-color image in low-light conditions.

Driven by strong market demands, we expect to see low-light, full-color imaging applied in ever wider ranges of cameras and scenarios. And from a technology perspective, we believe that the dualsensor technology approach will become the trend in this arena of imaging in the coming years.

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

What is the Importance of

CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANCY?

What is Cyber Security and what is its importance for your business? What is the importance of Cyber Security Awareness and does Cyber Security Consultancy really help in all of this?

In this blog, we answer many of these questions around Cyber Security and Cyber Security Consultancy.

 What is the Meaning of Cyber Security?

Cyber Security is an umbrella term for the technologies and good practices that an organisation puts in place to protect its servers, systems, networks, devices, programmes and data from cyber attacks.

Not too long ago, cyber security was viewed as an extension of the IT department and as an IT problem. However, in recent years, given the massive explosion in the number and complexity of cyber attacks, the domain has quickly cemented its position as one of the major business concerns.

Ransomware attacks, in the last 5 years, have brought the biggest of businesses to their knees, costing them thousands (and often millions) of dollars in payouts and much more in operational and reputational damage.

These attacks have propelled even the naysayers to evaluate where they stand with respect to cyber security and accord it the importance it deserves. Because let's be honest, cyber attacks are only getting more dangerous and expensive for businesses across the world.

Any business without a good cyber security infrastructure, high levels of cyber awareness amongst the staff and adequate preparation for a cybersecurity incident is basically surrendering itself to hackers and malicious threat actors.

In fact, even the most cyber-focussed business with the best cyber resilience policies and a high degree of ransomware readiness is not safe from the deleterious impact of cyber-attacks (as we have seen in the case of Colonial Pipeline and JBS recently).

It is, therefore, wise to acknowledge and address the colossal threat that cybercrime has become today and be prepared for the worst.

 What is the Importance of Cyber Security Awareness for a Business?

As we've discussed above, cyber security has become a growing concern for businesses across the globe, regardless of the vertical or industry they operate in.

While it is absolutely essential to invest in the most advanced technology solutions possible, one key element that every business should focus on is the human element.

If you look back at some of the most talked-about cyber attacks in recent times, you'll find that they were all caused by an innocent human error. In the case of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, it was a leaked password as a result of poor cybersecurity hygiene that led to fuel shortages across the East Coast of the United States.

The 2017 WannaCry attack compromised those systems where users had not applied a Windows update that had been released over 2 months prior to the hackhighlighting the importance of patch management but also of proper employee cybersecurity training

If the global levels of cyber security awareness were higher, an attack such as WannaCry, which many

experts labelled as an "epidemic", would not have been possible. Cyber security awareness and proper training and orientation of the human element, therefore, is a very important part of any disaster recovery strategy today and it mustn't be ignored.

 How Can Cyber Security Consultancy Help?

Cyber security consultancy has come to be a very critical component in enabling organisations to protect themselves from cyber attacks. There are different types of cyber security consultancy services that can help different types of organisations, depending on their size and scale.

Cybersecurity Consultancy can help both types of organisations - those that have a large IT and Security Team and those that do not.

First, let's evaluate how cybersecurity consultancy can play a vital role in protecting those organisations that have very little cyber infrastructure in place. Here are some of the key ways in which high-quality cyber security consultancy UK can help:

1. Evaluate where the organisation stands in terms of cyber security preparedness and resilience.

2. Assess the organisational requirements in terms of technology investments and staff training

3. Review existing incident response plans and disaster recovery plans and procedures.

4. Driving cybersecurity initiatives and underlining the importance of cyber security in business to the board/management.

At Cyber Management Alliance, we have a curated service for businesses which do not have their own cybersecurity team or a Chief Information Security Officer. Our vCISO or Virtual CISO Consulting service fills this gap for organisations that require access to external cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance experts in a flexible and cost-effective format.

We also offer a Trusted Cybersecurity Advisory Service which is a hands-off advisory service curated for businesses that already have cybersecurity teams and infrastructure.

 How does Cyber Security Consultancy help such organisations?

Here are some of the key ways in which our cyber security trusted advisory services can be beneficial:

1. External Expertise: Often the internal team isn't able to look at the cybersecurity posture objectively as they might be too involved or too heavily invested in it. Bringing in external insights can be really helpful in many cases.

2. Review of Policies and Processes: Many of our clients opt for cybersecurity advisory services to get their existing policies and processes reviewed by external experts. A fresh pair of eyes is always welcome to spot gaps in even the most effectivelycreated artefacts.

3. Crisis Support: When crisis hits, even the most seasoned cybersecurity practitioners feel the need for objective advice from a trusted external expert who understands the organisational context. The company's own CISO or security team may feel too close to the chaos themselves and can really benefit from the objective guidance that a deeply experienced outsider can provide.

 How to Choose Your Cyber Security Consultancy Partner?

It's not easy selecting the right cyber security consultancy partner simply because there are often too many options in the market. However, it is imperative to know what the exact cyber security requirements of your business are and then evaluate your best options accordingly.

Here are a few basic tips that can help you pick the most appropriate consultancy for your business:

• Define Organisational Objectives: First and foremost, the management and technical teams must get together and clearly define the outcomes that they're looking to achieve by hiring outside cybersecurity expertise. It is important to involve the technical teams here as they often feel neglected and this can lead to long-term resentment.

• Avoid Independent Contractors: It is always advisable to avoid hiring independent contractors as it's usually a one-person show. This means that if the person becomes unavailable due to any reason, your business will be left to its own devices all over again.

We also recommend that you hire consultancies with multiple experts so that the consultant assigned to your account can always fall back on the advice/guidance/opinions of a larger team when a particularly problematic situation arises.

• Look for Simplicity & Flexibility: One of the main characteristics of a cyber security consultancy that you should look out for is simplicity. Anyone who tries to over-complicate cyber for you should be avoided. Unfortunately, several consultancies out there try to complicate solution offerings in a bid to enter into a long-term contract with the client. Treat this as a red flag. Opt for consultancies that are willing to be flexible and to provide you services in exactly the time and budget that you require.

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ZKTeco India Announces Its Active Participation in Indigenous Manufacturing

ZKTeco India has been organizing various events across the nation over the past several months with an objective of creating a safe and secured society through Biometric Technology and Security Solutions. As a testimony to this, it has recently conducted Business Meets at Bhopal as well as at Delhi on 20th May 2022 and 22nd July 2022 respectively

Bhopal is known as a strong commercial base for Madhya Pradesh housing numerous industries operating in and around the city. It also has the privilege of being the major financial and economic destination and was selected as one of the first twenty Indian cities under the Smart Cities Mission.

Being an industry prevalent and developing metropolitan province, its urban security has become a crucial public policy concern, therefore in consideration of emphasising a safe and secure

urban eco-system among the policymakers and other key players from the Biometric and Security Segments.

The event served as core for leveraging newfound Biometric Technologies and Security Solutions as well as their positive impacts on associated socio-economic structure in terms of ease of living and public safety which are essential pillars for a well-developed civilization. Throughout the gathering, the attendees acquired immense knowledge pertaining various attributes of comprehensive security measures along with ZKTeco's mission towards a secured world.

Whereas, Delhi is one of the prominent cities of India and home to various industrial revolutions as well as infrastructure development. In light of this, we have demonstrated our technical superiority and vision for future biometrics and electronic security at the business meet.

During the event, we have announced our active participation in indigenous manufacturing by local content implementation while ensuring world-class standards and leveraging modern technology in order to deliver more efficient, diversified, optimal solutions that are imperative to the dynamic and rapidly changing security ecosystem. Thus, together we hold the potential to take Smart Security to new heights through convergence of multi-dimensional aspects pertaining technological progressiveness and innovationyieldingbetterperformance,cost-effective deployment,andhi-tech functions in our products.

The event also underlined various industry-related trends to approach the upcoming years with futuristic insights and addressed several aspirations of the attendees.

ZKTeco India alongside its partners has made a breakthrough in consonance with the current market demands and the challenges arising from it with cutting-edge biometric technology and solutions. In the coming years, we will continue to closely cooperate with our partners and focus on Smart Security as the country sets towards international competitiveness and urban development.

InfoComm India. Back In-person Reconnect. Refresh. Revitalize. And Do It In-person This September 2022 at India's Premier Professional AudioVisual and Integrated Experience Technology Event

08 August 2022, Mumbai - InfoComm India

2022 will be the fitting arena for firing up new ideas, solutions and strategies to forge new growth avenues. After two years of virtual presentations, InfoComm India 2022 is welcoming all visitors in person to fully immerse in the InfoComm India experience again. The Show is slated for 5 - 7 September at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

Having facilitated business continuity albeit virtual events in 2020 and 2021, Show Organizer InfoCommAsia is thrilled to be bringing the inperson Show back this year – this time, thanks to its tried-and-tested online facilities, with added stakeholder confidence in being disruption-ready as well as in further industry engagement beyond borders.

Said Richard Tan, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia, "Ready to claim back the past two years, the industry is all geared up to reconnect in person, and share learning points and innovative advancements towards the disruption-ready demands of the new business landscape. And where better to meet than in India, the fastest-growing economy in 2022. Projected by the IMF to be the 5th largest economy by 2025, opportunities to deepen existing and build new business relations abound."

Visitors can expect a deeply engaging Show experience with an even wider array of innovative business capabilities to tap into.

The Exhibition

InfoComm India 2022 will host a gathering of the best and brightest luminaries in the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Integrated Experience Technology sectors. 160 exhibiting companies, hailing from over 15 countries, will be presenting their innovations in Mumbai's biggest exhibition space, spurring visitors to concretize their vision and elevate their projects and endeavors.

Solution-seekers across India, in industries ranging from education to government, hospitality to healthcare, broadcast to enterprise, will find the answers they need at InfoComm India 2022. They can expect to see technologies and solutions that include:

• Large screen, projection mapping, AR/VR solutions for live events, museums, education and simulation training

• Security, flood and surveillance monitoring systems for network operations centers

• Control and automation solutions for smart city management

• Room automation and centralized systems for smart homes and offices

• Collaborative conferencing systems for in-person and hybrid meetings

• Smart classrooms

• Digital signage and display solutions for advertising and information

• Virtual and hybrid learning solutions

… and more

Discover Solutions with vBooth

To enhance visitors' experience and help them discover solutions relevant to their businesses, InfoComm India has introduced the all-new vBooth on the Show website. This allows solution-seekers to be matched with appropriate exhibitors and to identify specific ones to meet.

• In quick time through an intuitive business matching system, visitors will be presented with a list of exhibitors, based on the searcher's industry and solutions sought.

• With vBooth - a dedicated page for every exhibitor, visitors can explore solutions via multimedia presentations. Information will include solutions the exhibitor offers, and the products and solutions that the exhibitor will be showcasing at the event.

• When ready to connect with exhibitors, visitors will be able to use the business card drop facility for callback, and schedule an appointment to meet at the Show.

All these serve as immediate gateway for visitors to identify exhibitors and organize their visit way before the Show begins. Fully-utilised, visitors are channelled towards a productive experience at the Event.

The Summit

InfoComm India's Summit line-up is renowned as a learning platform across industries. Knowledge exchanges by international experts and trade industry leaders take place at well-curated discussions, seminars, forums and networking sessions. This year's Summit will center on these dedicated formats: Industry Forums, AV Leaders Connect, AV Managers Day and AVIXA Seminars.

The Industry Forums will explore significant topics that are important to various industries, such as the following:

• Tactical Cybersecurity Planning for Government & Defence Installations for the Government, Security & Defence industries

• India at 75 – Imagining the Next 25 Years for the Government and Urban Authorities

• Managing Hybrid Work Environment in Large Organisations – Challenges for the Corporate and Enterprises

• The Future of Education in India for the Education industry

• Reimagining Sustainable Living in Future Ready Smart Spaces for Retail, Hospitality, and Enterprises

• IT Business Opportunities in the Pro-AV Segment for the IT Channel

… and more.

AV professionals keen to delve deeper into technical issues of Pro-AV applications and project management can look forward to the AVIXA Seminars and AV Managers Day. These are specialized seminars led by subject matter experts and designed to enhance the AV professional's technical skills and knowledge. Pro-AV professionals can look forward to in-depth discussions on a plethora of topics such as fundamentals in acoustics, AV protocols, small room acoustics, best practices in network audio, hybrid communication in education, and more.

Since launching in 2013, InfoComm India has drawn the region's technology innovators and industry stakeholders to one location where ideas pulsate to impact how communities live, work and play. The 2022 edition will be another groundbreaking event.

The AV Leaders Connect - a by-invite-only program for the AV industry's C-suite and directorate-level leaders – will be headlined by Tilak Raj Dua, Director General of Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA). This one-day session will highlight the investment in India's digital infrastructure, and how emerging tech will transform AV in the next 3 to 5 years.

For more information visit: www.infocomm-india.com

FSAI Ganesh Mandals Awards 2022

Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) is a non profit organisation representing the fire protection, life safety, security, building automation, loss prevention & risk management domains and closely working with government & all other stakeholders to enable the Indian fire & security industry to reach global pre-eminence with better regulatory framework since 2002.

FSAI today have its presence in 24 chapters in India, the office bearers are Mr. Pankaj Dharkar (International President), Mr. Ajit Raghavan (National President) & Mr. Ashok Menon (National Secretary). Mr. Rupesh Umtol is the Mumbai Chapter President & Mr. Sameer Thakkar is the Mumbai Chapter Secretary. As you all know Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), Mumbai chapter has initiated the one of its kind event, "Safe & Secure Ganesh Mandal Awards" to facilitate a conducive safe & secure environment during the Ganesh festive by auditing & engaging with the Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals registered across Mumbai.

The "Safe & Secure Ganesh Mandal Awards" initiative was started by FSAl around eleven years back with an aim to sensitize the Ganesh Mandals about enhancing security & safety so as to reduce the vulnerability of devotees during the Ganeshotsav festival.

Our objective is to create public awareness about the security risk mitigations from fire & terrorists by bridging relations between the law enforcement agencies, Mandal committees, corporate houses & expert security companies During Ganesh festival responsibility of safety & security measures increases manifold and protection of large number of devotees becomes a challenging task. Keeping this aim towards life safety & security, FSAI Mumbai with the support of Mumbai Police, Mumbai Fire Brigade and Disaster Management instituting India's "Safe & Secure Ganesh Mandal Awards" event in order to sensitize the Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal committees about enhancing the security measures to reduce the risk factors during the festive season.

Inspired by the Mumbai Chapter team, this year FSAI, Nashik chapter under the leadership of dashing President Mr. Varun S. Tiwari, Mr. Harshad K. Bhamare, Secretary and supported by Mr. Sanjeev Jagtap with other team members for this unique event to be executed first time this year. Mumbai Chapter President Mr. Rupesh Umtol, Mr. Abasaheb, FSAI Member & Ar. Shrreyash Sarmalkar, Journals & Publication Chair are mentoring the Nashik team for the same with timely support from Mrs. Urvashi Mumbai chapter executive.

Mumbai! With the increasing number of Ganesh Mandals every year the need of safety of human life is a major cause of concern. The safety of human lives can only be achieved with the involvement of qualified consultants, fire security personnels & law makers in ensuring the Ganesh Mandals have proper trained volunteers to address emergencies if any, doctors at site with an ambulance support, insurance coverage, fire engine, provision of adequate number of evacuation plans, provision of unobstructed entry & exit points, adequate fire extinguishers of required type and capacity, adequate no. of CCTV cameras, properly installed air conditioners with outdoor units placed at proper levels, required electrical cabling of ISI & FRLS grade properly routed, checking path if its avoiding wiring taken from underneath the platforms without proper trays, as this festive season is during monsoon, wires properly terminated in distribution boards, proper termination of cables in electrical panels, use of MCB's & ELCB's, adequate lighting with light fixtures of ISI mark, emergency lighting & necessary signages at required locations, DG set, proper neutral & earthing done, etc.

Audit Stage 3 includes, shortlisting 7 Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals based on the evaluation done in second stage of audit.

Final Audit Stage 4 includes, selection of first, second & third winners for Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals based on the evaluation done by the elite jury panel comprising of an Architect, Electrical & HVAC consultants, Fire & Security personnels, one representative each from Mumbai Police, Disaster Management & Mumbai Fire Brigade.

The most well organised, secured, coordinated Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals based on the above safety, security parameters & selected by the elite jury panel of independent and impartial elite judges including the esteemed personalities from Mumbai Fire Brigade, Disaster Management & Mumbai Police are awarded by esteemed & eminent personalities from FSAI, Mumbai Police, Disaster Management & Mumbai Fire Brigade.

This year its a record in itself where FSAI Mumbai Chapter trainers under Mumbai Fire Brigade, trained Mandal representatives who attended the Preparedness program scheduled in last week of August 2022 & successfully executed by Mumbai Chapter team members in 24 BMC wards with representation from Mumbai Fire Brigade senior officers.

Through such awards FSAI encourages Ganesh Mandals to engage in safe practices, best strategies & a spirit of safe living among all citizens. We at FSAI Mumbai chapter intend to inculcate a proactive mindset towards safety of human life and property at all times.

We at FSAI are open to provide the much needed hand- holding support & guidance with a large vision to create more and more safe Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai.

Audit Stage 1 includes, shortlisting 20 to 40 Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals based on the total received entries.

Audit Stage 2 includes, evaluating the 20 to 40 Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals by a panel of jury members.

Let's join hands in making this event a great success.

Written By, Ar. Shrreyash Sarmalkar Founder, Principal Architect & Project Management Consultant @ ESSQUARE Journals & Publications Chair, Mumbai Chapter, FSAI

THIS YEAR THE AUDITING PROCESS COMPRISES OF THE FOLLOWING, REGISTRATION OF SARVAJANIK GANESH MANDALS IN MUMBAI WHO EXTEND THEIR INTEREST IN PARTICIPATION.

Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Receives

Winner's Award in the Gold Category at Automation Expo, 2022 Mumbai.

Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. becomes the Gold Category Prize Winner for “Best Range of Safety Products” at the Automation Expo, 2022 Mumbai.

The event was a 4-day Exhibition that took place between th th 16 August to 19 August 2022 and followed by the award ceremony The exhibition was organized by the IED Communication & it has been organizing this event since more than a decade. The Expo was participated by a huge number of industrialists, manufacturing & engineering enterprises, Govt. delegates & officials, etc.

"It is a proud moment for our entire team. We couldn't have achieved this award without their collective efforts." said Mr. Ashish Shah - MD, Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Ambetronics is India's Largest Manufacturer of Gas & Flame Detectors along with Process Analysers & Instruments, Data Acquisition Systems, & Industrial IoT Solutions.

The company has been awarded with a number of recognitions and accolades for their contribution towards Human & Industrial Safety by way of industrial automation solutions.

Thanks to the team and people who have made this successful. These achievements motivate us to work towards the environmental safety and also drive India towards Industrial automation in each and every sector Proud to be part of the 'Make in India' movement." said Mr. Ravi ShahDirector, Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

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