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Business, safe in the hands of Dormakaba Pg.13 06.Fire Prevention
16.Home Automation
06.IT & Cyber Security
ASSA ABLOY Launches Explosion and HurricaneResistant Door
Ubicquia buys CityIQ to boost smart streetlight services
The insecurity of things as cyber-attacks impact the real world
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Welcome to a very special edi�on of Safety & Security Africa magazine, in this �me the global situa�on has changed beyond recogni�on, and we’re honored to be able to walk with you through this difficult �me of the Covid19, as it pertains to safety and security. We open this edi�on with an ar�cle on innova�on by ASSA ABLOY, which is sure to give an increased source of security and safety when it comes to fires, hurricane-force winds, and explosions. Even though we are going through one of the toughest �mes in our recent history, there is a glimmer of hope as the African fire suppression market is set to grow to USD 700 million by 2025. This would be a 3.5% increase from the current figures, with the increase a�ributed to hospitality, tourism, and increasing fire accidents that have been experienced. Have you thought about traveling of late? Have you thought about your safety during this pandemic? If it's not in your mind it should be, because it's here and it's affec�ng us in our daily lives. With what we know now, one has to have a “COVID19 pack”, that is ensuring that you have your mask on in public, have sani�sers at hand to help protect yourself from the virus. Princeton Iden�ty brings a touchless biometric system that sets to bring much needed innova�on in the security industry providing a fast, safe, and convenient way to provide higher assurance access to employees, students, and staff. Once you’ve defrosted, this edi�on also features rive�ng reads on cybersecurity, perimeter protec�on, video surveillance, and how to stay protected from COVID19. On behalf of the whole team behind Safety and Security Africa – stay safe out there, Enjoy the read.
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6. ASSA ABLOY Launches Explosion and HurricaneResistant Door 7. Africa Fire Suppression Market Is Projected To Hit USD 700 Billion by 2025 8. Swaying Trees Could Power New Forest Fire Alarm 10. How to use Fire Extinguisher: Step-by-step guide 12. Dormakaba helps secure Units On Park in style 13. Business, safe in the hands of Dormakaba 14. iProov releases cybersecurity report, supplies bkynd with biometric authentication services 15. Suprema to offer contactless biometrics in new workforce management and access control push 16. Ubicquia buys CityIQ to boost smart streetlight services 18. Partnership aims to lower the cost barriers to entry for smart city programmes 19. Know Your Local Building and Fire Codes for Security Turnstiles and Doors 20. The increased role of video surveillance technology in our changing environment 21. Smile, You’re on Camera: The Facial Recognition World Map 22. De-fence total perimeter protection 24. The insecurity of things as cyber-attacks impact the real world 26. How intelligent video surveillance supports smart mobility 30. Shooter Detection Systems to Distribute X.Labs Fever Screening Device 31. HENSOLDT’s introduces Kalaetron Attack to provide electronic shield for air forces 32. Touchless biometrics from Princeton Identity expanded to support college and university re-opening 33. How an Integrated Access Control Platform Can Improve Response to School Threats 34. New Generation Emergency Showers And Eye/ Face Washes By Ist Safety Ltd 39. Considering Whether Travel Is Safe: Do They Wear Face Masks? 40. University Of Sudan Tackles Heat And Dust With Hochiki Life Safety Solutions
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Fire Detection & Prevention
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ASSA ABLOY Launches Explosion and HurricaneResistant Door
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he multi-solution door opening has been thirdparty tested to meet the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for buildings. ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of access control solutions, introduces its new multisolution door opening that protects against explosions, hurricaneforce winds and fire.
deadlocking systems factory installed in the door. “At ASSA ABLOY, we’re constantly seeking to innovate our existing products to deliver solutions for the unique challenges presented by the world around us,” said Marc Stroot, ASSA ABLOY Manager of Specialty & Integrated Solutions. “Today, we are proud to announce that after rigorous testing, this MultiSolution Door Opening can dramatically increase safety in environments that face
The CURRIES or Ceco Door Multi-Solution Opening incorporate new technology to provide a fiberglass and steel-stiffened door core with 12- or 14-gauge face sheets. The door frames are manufactured from 12- or 14gauge steel with welded construction. It is available for single doors sized 2’8″ x 6’8″ up to 4’0″ x 8′.
The design has been thirdparty tested to meet the UFC The Blast and Hurricane 4-010-01 Department of Resistant door and hardware Defense Minimum Antiterrorism solution was Standards for “At ASSA ABLOY, we’re constantly influenced by buildings. It is thirdseeking to innovate our existing products party certified by ASSA ABLOY’s tornadoto deliver solutions for the unique challenges Underwriters resistance door Laboratories to presented by the world around us,” and hardware, protect against according to the extreme wind exposure to extreme company. It includes openings events, including Florida Highhurricane-level winds, from CURRIES or Ceco Velocity Hurricane Zones potential blast impact from Door and Corbin Russwin (HVHZ), which is a building explosions, excessive heat BL6600 Series or SARGENT code requirement in Miami/ from a fire or a combination of BL7300 Series multi-point locks, Dade County, Broward County all three.” with the new SARGENT and and Coastal Palm Beach Corbin Russwin’s multi-point County.
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Africa Fire Suppression Market Is Projected To Hit USD 700 Billion by 2025
The Africa Fire Suppression Market study focuses major leading industry players with information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity, production, price, cost, revenue and contact information. It provides information on trends and developments, and focuses on markets and materials, capacities and technologies, and on the changing structure. The size of Africa Fire Suppression Market was registered at USD 570 million in the year 2018 and is anticipated to cross USD 700 million by 2025.
stimulate the demand across South Africa fire suppression market. Extensive installation across hotels, commercial facilities and retail stores will augment the industry landscape. Furthermore, increasing cases of fire accidents have led to the deployment of fire protection system across industrial and residential buildings. The South African Qualification & Certification Committee and Fire Protection Association are the prime governing bodies assuring the maintenance and safety of fire suppression equipment.
The Africa Fire Suppression Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.5% during the period 2019 -2025. This research report analyzed by means of Evolving Technology, Business Competitors, Industry Strategies, Key Companies, Growth rate, and Forecast until 2025. The report includes enough details that highlight the importance of the most significant sectors of market.
Growing number of fire accidents along with strict norms pertaining the safety of life & property will drive the Africa fire suppression market growth. Revision of work safety regulations have compelled the corporate offices to install necessary fire safety equipment across each floor at required distances. Increasing funding toward infrastructural expansion along with substantial improvement in living standards will positively enhance the industry outlook.
Rapidly expanding hospitality and tourism industry will
Kenya fire suppression market is set to grow on account of robust development across the service and manufacturing sector along with rising concerns related to fire prevention and safety. The engineers are required to follow the BS999, recently revised in year 2017 for fire safety. The standards help in aiding assistance in the design, management and use of products to ensure fire protection across building premises. Furthermore, increasing deployment of fire extinguishers across industrial and commercial establishments will augment the industry landscape. Notable players executing operations across Africa fire suppression market include Advanced Automated Systems, Red G, TransFire, Safequip Pty Ltd, Fireco, Brigit Group, Failsafe Fire Projects, Akananzi, MS Fire Systems, Fire and Security Techniques, IntelliSEC, RUHRPUMPEN, Booyco Electronics, Spero Group and Amco
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Fire Prevention & Detection
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Swaying Trees Could Power New Forest Fire Alarm
A remote forest fire detection and alarm system gets power from the movement of the trees in the wind, researchers report. The device, known as MCTENG—short for multilayered cylindrical triboelectric nanogenerator—generates electrical power by harvesting energy from the sporadic movement of the tree branches from which it hangs. “As far as we know, this is the first demonstration of such a novel MC-TENG as a forest fire detection system,” says lead author Changyong Cao, who directs the Laboratory of Soft Machines and Electronics in Michigan State University’s School of Packaging. “The self-powered sensing system could continuously monitor the fire and environmental conditions without requiring maintenance after deployment,” he says. A WARNING SYSTEM FOR FOREST FIRES For Cao and his team, the tragic forest fires in recent years across the American West, Brazil, and Australia were driving forces behind this new technology. Cao believes that early and quick response to forest fires will make the task of extinguishing them easier, significantly reducing the damage and loss of property and life. Traditional forest fire detection methods include satellite monitoring, ground patrols, and watch towers, among others, which
have high labor and financial costs in return for low efficiency. Current remote sensor technologies are becoming more common, but primarily rely on battery technology for power. “Although solar cells have been widely used for portable electronics or self-powered systems, it is challenging to install these in a forest because of the shading or covering of lush foliage,” says coauthor Yaokun Pang, a postdoc associate at Cao’s lab. HOW DOES IT WORK? TENG technology converts external mechanical energy— such as the movement of a tree branch—into electricity by way of the triboelectric effect, a phenomenon where certain materials become electrically charged after they separate from a second material with which they were previously in contact. The simplest version of the TENG device consists of two cylindrical sleeves of unique material that fit within one another. The core sleeve is anchored from above while the bottom sleeve is free to slide up and down and move side to side, constrained only by an elastic connective band or spring. As the two sleeves move out of sync, the intermittent loss of contact
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generates electricity. The MCTENG are equipped with several hierarchical triboelectric layers, increasing the electrical output. The MC-TENG stores its sporadically generated electrical current in a carbonnanotube-based micro supercapacitor. The researchers selected this technology for its rapid charge and discharge times, allowing the device to adequately charge with only short but sustained gusts of wind. “At a very low vibration frequency, the MC-TENG can efficiently generate electricity to charge the attached supercapacitor in less than three minutes,” Cao says. The researchers outfitted the initial prototype with both carbon monoxide and temperature sensors. The addition of a temperature sensor was intended to reduce the likelihood of a false positive carbon dioxide reading. Cao hopes the team will be able to field test a production device to monitor forest environmental conditions and test scenarios, making use of materials that mimic a real fire. The team also aims to add additional functionality, allowing the device to be adapted for the weather and environmental conditions where it is deployed.
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How to use Fire Extinguisher: Step-by-step guide
Here's how to use a fire extinguisher: • Pull: Pull the pin, this will break the tamper seal. • Aim: Aim low, pointing the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. Do not touch the horn on a CO2 extinguisher, it gets very cold and can damage the skin. • Squeeze: Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. • Sweep: Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire, the fuel source, until the fire is out. Anyone who is likely to use the fire fighting equipment should be trained on how to use it and its basic firefighting techniques. It is also essential that the right type of extinguisher is used for the fire. Most fire extinguishers for homes and public spaces are classified as Class ABC extinguishers, meaning they’re suitable for putting out wood and paper fires, flammable liquid fires, and electrical fires. Note: Remember to make sure that everyone in your home or workplace knows how to operate whichever fire extinguisher you have specific training will be provided as necessary in the workplace
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Access Control
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Dormakaba helps secure Units On Park in style
Dormakaba has always placed a premium on sophisticated and simple, but robust technology to secure a premises. So, armed with years of experience and in-depth knowledge of door hardware technology, the company was the obvious choice to provide its tried and trusted solutions for the Units On Park student accommodation in Hatfield, Pretoria.
need easy access and effective security. For this reason the infrastructure has to be straightforward, robust and offer a pleasant, uncomplicated user experience.
This student housing project for the Eris Property Group and WBHO joint development required a solution that could offer a high level of protection and control that could be easily integrated and used.
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Dormakaba supplied various products to cater for the specific requirements of each door:
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TH120 RES lock lever handles specially selected for access to the accommodation units. Grand Master Key cylinder system for structured mechanical key control throughout the property. PHB 3000 Series panic hardware for fire escape doors.
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TS91B, TS92G and TS73 industryleading CAM action and rack and pinion door closers for user friendly door operation and closing. • TS91B G-SR co-ordinated door closer systems designed for use on double fire rate doors. • EMC 600 ALH premium electromagnetic locks that integrate with the access control systems. These technologies work together to provide a wholistic solution that is tailormade by our expert architectural specification team. dormakaba worked with Annamarie Krige, Director at KDS architects, along with Dave Rhodes from WBHO.
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Business, safe in the hands of Dormakaba
Business success is often down to getting the culture and environment just right. While there is often the temptation to focus primarily on the bottom line, the fact remains that every company must think long-term and how employees work together, how conducive is the environment for innovation and sustainability? Is the environment positively charged and does it serve to empower the workforce.
specification service from project inception right up to full-time operation which ensures that the correct solutions are implement and maintained.
Dormakaba understands this. As a leading provider of nextgeneration access control, door hardware and workforce management solutions, the company can help businesses equip themselves with just the right kind of architecture to suit the specific access requirements. Solutions also include flexible room concepts with movable walls and frameless glass hardware, barrier-free access and automatic entrance systems. Dormakaba offers a comprehensive planning and
The company boasts a strong portfolio of tried and tested solutions that provide property protection, increasing security through extended protective measures which include full control of main entrances, fire escapes and the movement of people.
Dormakaba’s technology supports smooth building operation, providing security and flexibility. Any sized business venture, within any industry or sector, will benefit from these solutions.
One of the main security concerns in today’s commercial environment is the safety of property and personnel. As recognised access control specialists, dormakaba provides the
solutions that guarantee controlled vehicle access management, and increased protection of entrances and security-centric areas. Corporate environments must convey an image of quality, warmth, hospitality but also reinforce the notion that everyone – and everything in that environment is safe. Infrastructure and architecture must be practical but aesthetically pleasing, to underline an environment of professionalism. Features that are synonymous with dormakaba include useroriented authorisation, automated door systems for increased convenience, and intelligent access management for employees and visitors alike. Dormakaba offers a full range of services from planning, implementation, installation and maintenance of access systems.
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Know Your Local Building and Fire Codes for Security Turnstiles and Doors The evolution of modern security entrance code compliance began in flames and tragedy following the 1942 fire that consumed Boston’s premier nightclub, the Cocoanut Grove. It took less than 15 minutes for 492 people to die and another 166 to be injured in the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. This was due to the main entrance being a single revolving door that became clogged and broken when patrons tried to escape. The fact that today, nearly all corporate, hospitality, retail and government buildings employing a central revolving door today also use adjacent swinging doors within 10 feet is a direct result of this historical tragedy.
Security entrances, such as turnstiles and security revolving doors, are specialized types of entrances that work with access control systems to stop unauthorized entry in all types of buildings. They’re usually not intended to be the only means of emergency egress from a facility. But, in certain cases, they can contribute to your emergency egress plan and help ensure a safe evacuation. Understanding Turnstile Egress Much like revolving doors, turnstiles are also subject to strict standards. Turnstiles that do not exceed 39 inches in height can be credited for partial egress capability (up to 50 persons) but may not be the sole means of egress
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(there would need to have doors or gates with approved panic hardware installed on them).
Tripod turnstiles and full-height turnstiles can be set to freely rotate in an emergency to allow egress, however, IBC and NFPA codes do not permit these types of turnstiles to be placed where they would obstruct any means of dedicated pathway for emergency egress.
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iProov releases cybersecurity report, supplies bkynd with biometric authentication services Nearly one in six people in the UK have attempted to defeat facial recognition systems with spoofs, according to new research published by iProov. The report shows a disconnect between perceptions and habit, as the COVID-19 crisis is making one in four Brits feel vulnerable to hackers, yet they are still not changing the poor online habits which may lead to their personal data getting compromised. The figures in the report confirm the need for cybersecurity education and awareness to prevent attacks. As many as 71 percent of UK respondents and 72 percent in the U.S. acknowledge the important of online identity authentication in the current climate, while 82 percent of consumers overall fear the number of threats is increasing. Although they understand the risks, less than half regularly change their online passwords, while a third change passwords when forgotten or they have to make online purchases. Some 10 percent have a unique password for all accounts, while 8 percent rely on the strong password generator tool. Although the UK government advises people to not share their passwords, nearly half logged in to another person’s account because they knew the password and 41 percent share phone passwords with their family. A troubling discovery is that 17 percent have attempted to access another person’s account by tricking the biometric facial recognition system with a photo or video of the owner. “Our research shows that passwords have simply outlived their utility. Enforcing ever more complex passwords tortures people into workarounds. People misuse things that aren’t usable. It’s a gift to hackers and it disrupts
commerce. We need to make it easier for people to access services and keep their data secure,” said Andrew Bud, iProov CEO, in a prepared statement. “People are recycling and sharing passwords but this leaves them exposed and vulnerable. The time has come to adopt alternatives. Good biometric authentication combines effortless usability with the security to safeguard society’s most sensitive personal data.” COVID-19 “is going to accelerate a lot of trends. In areas like identity, health data, financial data, authentication, security, video conferencing. We will see many, many years of progress in a short time,” Bud said in a recent webinar with Mobile Ecosystem Forum. Coronavirus is making people use more online services than before. As many as 69 percent of overall U.S. and UK respondents will likely use more online banking/health/ shopping services, as banks, governments, healthcare providers and other sectors will start providing more online services. As a result, 63 percent of overall consumers predict an increased number of scam offers, fake news and health misinformation.
iProov has joined COVID-19 efforts by offering its biometric authentication services for free to startups that support the crisis, such as bkynd, which helps people connect with volunteers to do their shopping. People in need for help or in isolation can use the online community to post requests. By integrating iProov’s solution, bkynd makes sure all participants’ identities are verified. Trust and authenticity are vital, as volunteers will be trusted to use the debit cards. “With the help of iProov, we’ve been able to launch the bkynd Early Adopter Program within a matter of weeks to help fight back against the virus. We’d like to thank Andrew Bud and the team at iProov for their incredible support,” said Anup Mehta, CEO of bkynd, in a prepared statement.
bkynd chooses iProov biometric identity verification
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Suprema to offer contactless biometrics in new workforce
Suprema Inc. has announced it is refocusing efforts on fully integrated access control solutions to provide physical access and time and attendance controls to support pandemic recovery efforts. The company’s portfolio includes a range of end-toend systems for touchless credentialing, including facial recognition and fingerprint biometrics and the BioStar 2 platform developed by Suprema ID. RFID communications and remote and contactless mobile devices provide versatility, proven performance, reliability and cost-efficiency needed by security professionals and organizations, according to the announcement. “As access control and workforce management solutions have continued to inch higher and higher on the C-suite’s list of enterprise level technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly elevated these systems to the ‘must have’ status,” said Young S. Moon, CEO of Suprema Inc. “It’s no longer an issue of simply controlling individuals’ access to a facility, it’s now become a health safety issue that directly
impacts business operations and liability.” Suprema says that it is active in 140 countries around the world and has the number one share of the biometric access control market in the EMEA region, with an estimated 1 billion people worldwide using Suprema technologies. In addition to biometric scanners and RFID-enabled hardware, Suprema offers the management and control software, mobile applications, access controllers and peripherals to go with them. The company claims this results in seamless integration in any configuration, and reduces system design burdens, installation time and costs. The recentlyintroduced Suprema GSDK further enhances the company’s integration capabilities by leveraging a unique gRPC open source RPC framework to communicate across platforms. Adding thermal camera technology to access control systems has become a widespread practice in the industry as businesses prepare to meet new requirements to create safe work conditions,
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but the details of such deployments are critical to their effectiveness, Suprema America Sales Director Bob Carrino points out in an article on the company’s website. “All the discussion about thermal camera technology is most definitely relevant, but also somewhat misleading,” Carrino contends. “There needs to be a comprehensive system solution operating in the background thermal imaging camera for it to be considered a pragmatic solution being that most facility entrances are not physically manned.” If an entry-point is not staffed, the system should also perform actions, such as sending an alert and locking the door, which require an intelligent back-end. The key, according to Carrino, is to have an open platform which supports an end-to-end solution, can be integrated with this party technologies, and offers multiple contactless screening capabilities. Carrino concludes that after years of working for the attention of SMB owners and C-level executives, they are now calling him.
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Partnership aims to lower the cost barriers to entry for smart city programmes
Itron and Key Equipment Finance are launching a flexible financing programme that aims to help cities and utilities which are in need of critical upgrades but may not have the funds to invest.
leader in municipal funding, is providing financing for Itron’s municipality customers in the US for smart city technologies and services.
“When customers consider Itron technologies and services, they also want guidance on how to pay for those solutions,” said Mark de Vere White, senior vice president of customer and market experience at Itron. “When customers consider Itron hopes to make smart He added: “Itron understands city initiatives more Itron technologies and services, the challenges and accessible through its complexities of modernising funding programme they also want guidance on how critical infrastructure, and a barrier for many cities is often to pay for those solu�ons,” the financing. Our financing Critical infrastructure and services company Itron is programme with Key joining forces with Key Equipment Finance removes Critical upgrades Equipment Finance to launch that barrier for our customers By adding finance to its a funding programme that to acquire the solutions they offering, Itron hopes to help aims to reduce the barriers to need. cities and utilities which are in entry for smart city and smart need of critical upgrades but community programmes. “Itron’s smart city solutions, may not have the funds to Key Equipment Finance is a intelligent street lighting and invest. division of KeyBank and one of central management software the largest bank-based improve municipal services, Key Equipment Finance’s inequipment finance providers lower carbon emissions, create house specialists will work with in the US. safer neighbourhoods and Itron sales engineers to provide enhance the quality of life for hands-on customer support to In addition to the new flexible citizens. With Key Equipment help shorten sales cycles, financing programme, Key Finance’s service, we will enhance end-user satisfaction Government Finance, a move our industry forward in and improve financial metrics. subsidiary of KeyBank and a sustainability.”
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Ubicquia buys CityIQ to boost smart streetlight services
Ubicquia to boost streetlight tech with artificial intelligence and traffic management with CityIQ smart city platform acquisition.
third party partner platforms like gunfire location detector ShotSpotter, video surveillance company Genetec or AI provider Xaqt.
Acquisition will broaden Ubicquia’s offering to areas such as traffic optimisation and public safety Smart city streetlight and small cell manufacturer Ubicquia is to expand into traffic optimisation services after agreeing to buy CityIQ for an undisclosed sum.
Since the company launched more than five years ago, CityIQ’s technology has been deployed in cities across the United States and Canada including San Diego, Atlanta, Portland and Schenectady.
In addition to traffic optimisation services, CityIQ, which is owned by energy company GE Current, offers public safety services. Its technology can be installed across any cobra head or ornamental streetlamp.
“I am looking forward to am looking forward to integrating our teams, “Iintegrating our teams, expanding CityIQ capabilities expanding CityIQ and making Smart City AI capabilities and making scalable and affordable for cities of all sizes.” Smart City AI scalableand affordable Manish Bhandari, president CEO of Current, said: for cities of all sizes.” and “We are pleased to pass the
Addressing congestion The company’s AI platform tracks and analyses video and audio data to suggest solutions to traffic congestion, improving bicycle lane use and safety, reducing crime, and supporting a city’s health initiatives. CityIQ also offers APIs and tools to integrate its data with those of internal systems or
country will invest $8.2 billion upgrading its infrastructure during the next 10 years. Ubicquia CEO Ian Aaron said CityIQ was an “ideal fit” with its own smart city and small cell solutions. He added: “The CityIQ team brings deep relationships with key smart city stakeholders and public sector thought leadership on how CityIQ and AI technology can align with a city’s open data and privacy policies.
As part of the deal, Ubicquia will acquire CityIQ’s technology, related patents and major contracts with companies and cities across the United States and Canada. Its development, sales and customer service teams in Cleveland and Montreal will also be integrated into Ubicquia.
reins of the CityIQ business to Ubicquia. They are an excellent fit for our people, the technology and for the platform’s customers. By adding CityIQ to Ubicquia’s other technology, they will jointly be better positioned to accelerate solutions for cities solving their most pressing public health and safety issues.”
Appetite for smart streetlights in the United States is rapidly growing, with a recent report from Northeast claiming the
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The increased role of video surveillance technology in our changing environment
Today’s environment has evolved into something that according to some may seem unexplainable. But in the context of video surveillance, this is something that we understand. Allow me to shed some light and understanding in terms of security and why it truly is a necessity. Security is not a luxury, it is a necessity. An essential practice now peaking the interests of all businesses small and large. A video surveillance system is a cost effective option that does not require monitoring fees. As business slows, temporarily shuts down or closes, an increase in vacant properties is inevitable. This pandemic will continue to put severe pressure on many businesses around the country. With so many considered nonessential, it is really sad to see how many must shutter their doors and lay off employees. Keeping an eye out for suspicious activity using a commercial grade surveillance system that supports advanced analytics, may end up saving your potential customers thousands of dollars down the road.
Demand for video surveillance and security products We can certainly draw on the conclusion that security is a “need” more so than a “want”. Times like this just further cement that thought process. In today’s economic spiral, people aren’t actively looking for lighting controls or home theaters. What they look for is a way to keep their loved ones safe, protect their homes, businesses and property. Video surveillance technology provides added security for you, your family and your business In my opinion, you will see video surveillance and security product sales skyrocket in the coming months and years. It has been reported that response times for first responders may be impacted as a result of COVID-19, leaving those with bad intent more time to ransack a property knowing that law enforcement may be slow to respond. Criminals will always take advantage of the situation. All we can do as a community is use common sense, stay
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vigilant through these odd times and watch out for one another. For some of us that may mean mitigating risks with technology. Affordable video monitoring solutions Having a solution that can quickly and securely share video footage may be the difference between identifying a perpetrator and becoming a victim. Ella, a video search platform developed by IC Realtime, makes every second of video instantly searchable and shareable, either with the authorities or your neighborhood social apps. Plus it is compatible with any RTSP streaming device. To wrap this up, it’s not about pointing out the obvious, it’s really about bringing awareness as to how technologies can be implemented to provide peace of mind without breaking the bank. Video surveillance technology is a way to do that and provide added security for you, your family and your business.
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Smile, You’re on Camera: The Facial Recognition World Map
There’s a good chance that at some point you’ve been watched, scanned, or analyzed by facial recognition technology — potentially without even realizing it, says a new study by Surfshark. In fact, governments’ use of the technology is on the rise globally: there are now 109 countries today that are either using or have approved the use of facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes, says the study. However, the spread of this technology has raised important questions about the impacts on privacy of such invasive surveillance. To find out just how widespread the use of facial recognition technology is, Surfshark collated the latest data on
face surveillance around the world and distilled that into a series of maps that show: • The countries where facial recognition technology is already in use • he countries that have approved its use (but not implemented yet) • he countries considering the technology • Huawei is responsible for an estimated 70 percent of Africa’s telecommunications network. • According to Huawei, surveillance cameras installed in Nairobi, Kenya led to a 46 percent decrease in crime in 2015. • In September 2019, Morocco issued a temporary, seven-month moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology. • Tanzania is currently testing a facial recognition app that can help identify dogs that have been vaccinated for rabies. • The Ugandan government recently spent $126 million
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on facial recognition CCTV technology from Huawei. Facial recognition technology is in use in 20 percent of African countries, the smallest share of any continent.
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Perimeter Security
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De-fence total perimeter protection
De-Fence is an exciting brand recently launched by NJR Steel as a result of increasing customer demand for a full range of quality, high-security fencing products. De-Fence panels, posts and flat bars are designed in a modular system for ease of installation, and to meet all levels of security. De-Fence fencing has been installed around the perimeter of Pirates Sports Club, Durbanville Hills Winery, Dikololo Game Reserve, Magalies Park, The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve, Tsogo Sun Hotel PE, and many more well-known destinations throughout South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho.
creating a uniform look and feel. Since 1980, NJR Steel has grown from a single operation to a group of companies that now manufacture and distribute a broad range of steel products and valueadded services, through a network of 17 merchanting businesses located across five provinces, and an exports division supplying customers throughout Africa. The company’s manufacturing businesses supply reinforcing
NJR Steel Fencing also manufactures cantilever gates, sliding gates, pedestrian gates and security gates using the same De-Fence panels,
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bar, reinforcing mesh, flat products, fencing and roofing products and offer coil processing, de-coiling and cut-to-length services. NJR Steel Fencing is based in Labore, Brakpan, and supplies and installs De-Fence fencing commercially to the construction industry and property developers. NJR Steel branches stock the full range of De-Fence products for fencing contractors, installers and the public.
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IT & Cyber Security
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The insecurity of things as cyberattacks impact the real world
Security experts have been warning that African ground is the next big target for cybercriminals. This cautionary note must be heeded as governments, the public and commercial services are being attacked by hackers on a daily basis. Cyber hygiene is a term within the cyber community, which underlines ensuring computer users are not unnecessarily exposing themselves to computer viruses. Malware, ransomware and other nefarious cyber viruses can infect computers, causing them to become ‘ill’ and failing to operate as they were designed and hurting us in the process. Notably, cyber-attacks are rising in number as more and more people have access to the internet. Worldwide, a
massive number of new websites are launching every day, where many are not addressing safety measures for any form of cybersecurity. As Africa’s utilities smarten their services and increase their online engagement with customers, the topic of whether these companies are in tune with beating cyber-criminals must now be broached. The ever-evolving threat rising from the cyber world You are unlikely to find a person that hasn’t received one of the infamous e-mails of an African prince looking for his successor, promising millions of dollars only if a link in an email is clicked on, or a similar scenario. This type of scam was extremely popular a few years ago. However, hackers have evolved and are now
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using more sophisticated methods and messaging. These cyber criminals have progressed from stealing usernames and passwords, to attacking banks and stealing credit card information and bank accounts. The Communications Authority of Kenya’s first-quarter report for 2018/19 shows the National Cybersecurity Centre detected 3.82 million cyber threats, a rise from 3.46 million reported from the last quarter. Within the review period, the banking sector remained the most targeted industry followed by government institutions. Taking into consideration the rate of new technologies surfacing, such as tech-grid used for crypto mining, that translates into fertile ground for cyber criminals.
25 A common issue is that the quality of the website’s services and frontend are placed ahead of the platform’s security. With the growing usage of the internet, competition in the market is fierce. Business owners dive in not realising the importance of online security and, even worse, some government sites have the same issue. There are instances where it is decided to use pre-built website templates instead of building a website from scratch. This tactic can be exploited on many levels, leaving sensitive data unprotected.
adversaries specifically targeted ICS operations. Operational impacts were likely caused by a combination of insufficient segregation of IT and ICS environments and shared Windows operating system infrastructure. Based on reporting, the intrusion appears to have impacted only a natural gas compression facility owned by the pipeline operator. Impacted ICS devices included data historians and human-machine interface (HMI) devices but did not propagate to Layer 1 devices or lower, such as PLCs.
You are unlikely to find a person that hasn’t received one of the infamous e-mails of an African prince looking for his successor, promising millions of dollars only if a link in an email is clicked on, or a similar scenario. This type of scam was extremely popular a few years ago. However, hackers have evolved and are now using more sophisticated methods and messaging. These cyber-criminals have progressed from stealing usernames and passwords, to attacking banks and stealing credit card information and bank accounts.
Details of the cyber-attack
Once they have access, hackers can do what they want, whether it is to steal data, post information, or infiltrate without anyone knowing. There are even instances where no one is aware of an attack until it has a widespread impact beyond the company’s network. The ransomware event impacted both IT and ICS assets by causing loss of view and control impacts that caused the facility to implement controlled shutdown processes and resulted in a reported two days of downtime. Based on information shared with a supplier of ICS security services, Dragos, as well as noted in public reporting, the CISA alert likely describes the same event reported by the US Coast Guard in 2019. While causing operational disruption lasting two days, available evidence does not indicate the ransomware
Ransomware attackers initially breached the unnamed US pipeline operator via phishing containing a malicious link, according to limited details provided in the CISA report. This allowed the unidentified attacker to gain access to the victim’s IT network, with subsequent pivoting allowing for spread to ICS network assets. Phishing is a very common initial access vector for cyber-attacks, both ransomware criminals and ICS targeting adversaries leverage this social engineering mechanism to successfully breach companies. Following spread throughout the victim’s network, the attacker deployed unidentified ransomware within the environment, leading to operational disruption. The victim disconnected and disabled impacted ICS assets to mitigate any potential threat to operations, then proceeded with a controlled shutdown instead of relying on purely manual control given the ICS loss of view impact. As a result, even though CISA reporting indicates only one compression facility was directly targeted, overall pipeline operations ceased for two days during restoration from backup operational data and stored configuration files. After publication, it was learned from multiple sources that the event described in the CISA report was likely the same as an event reported by the US Coast Guard in December 2019. As reported by the US Coast Guard, Ryuk
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ransomware was ultimately deployed at the facility, creating the disruption in operations. Recommendations on protection measures The following are security recommendations asset owners and operators can implement to prevent the infection and spread of ransomware that could potentially impact ICS operations. •
Ensure employees are trained to recognise and respond to phishing campaigns, and to report to security personnel when observed.
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Implement flagging or other methods to tag external email to mitigate spoofing of internal email addresses.
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Ensure corporate networks are thoroughly patched to prevent malware infections targeting disclosed vulnerabilities from entering the environment in the first place and prevent subsequent propagation that may impact ICS networks.
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Critically examine and limit connections including network shares between corporate and ICS networks to only required traffic.
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Test backups during a disaster recovery simulation.
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How intelligent video surveillance supports smart mobility
The ease of getting from point A to point B, the effective movement of goods and services, and the flexibility and integration of various modes of transportation are key aspects of mobility today. Smart Mobility has been a key theme in the transportation industry for a while. The idea is to keep traffic flowing and help people to get where they need to be, in a smarter way. To this end, industry players are now innovating and introducing advanced technologies and solutions. Examples include intelligent traffic management systems, free-flow tolls, autonomous driving, smart location solutions, and more. At the same time, traffic congestion, aging infrastructure, rapid urbanization, and increasing sustainability demands are also intensifying the need for smart mobility solutions. One way to overcome these obstacles is to use intelligent video surveillance technology
for improved traffic management, making the roads safer and more efficient for every user, while also reducing emissions. Perceptive intersections Relying on intelligent video analytics, traffic video cameras identify traffic build ups at intersections by counting numbers of vehicles crossing an intersection and detecting their speed, while also counting the number of vehicles queueing in real-time. Aggregated data informs the system when to switch traffic lights to red or green. Intelligent optimization for traffic signals ensures more effective traffic flow. The benefits? Improved safety on the roadways; intersection reconstruction can be avoided; drivers can be advised about the speed of their route, forecasted by traffic signals; reduced wait times and stress for commuters; reduction of harmful emissions; and positive impact on public satisfaction. Road safety
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Traffic incidents can be disastrous, not merely for causing congestion on the roads but sometimes far worse – resulting in injuries and even fatalities. These incidents have many causes, not the least of which is drivers willfully violating traffic laws. Video technology can aid in detecting all kinds of events – for example, illegal parking, running a red light, wrong-way driving, speeding, and making illegal U-turns can all be detected by smart camera technology. By using deep learning technology, cameras can recognize these events and traffic authorities can be immediately notified and take necessary actions even before traffic incidents occur. Scenarios include stopping a driver who is occupying an emergency lane, or notifying a driver who parked their car illegally. Furthermore, ticketing systems can be incorporated to further regulate driving behaviors.
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Benefits here include incident prevention, better driver performance, and increased safety on the roads and streets, to name just a few.
also disseminate traffic information, including traffic status, warning and advisory notices, as well as parking status.
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The benefits are improved public awareness of traffic information, improved travel convenience, overall enhancement of mobility in the city, and more. The Hikvision practice Hikvision has accumulated sophisticated experience in traffic management both at home and abroad. Product lines offer versatile solutions to resolve multitudes of problems in urban traffic management, traffic incident management, highway management, and more.
Sharing information is key to keeping city drivers and travelers informed. Intelligent communication about warnings and updates helps everyone save time, avoid frustration, and simplify everyday mobility. This can be done via traffic guidance screens displayed at highly visible locations, such as congested areas, transportation hubs, shopping malls, and city plazas – or even at your fingertips on your favorite mobile apps! Traffic video cameras generate real-time data of traffic flow and incidents, sending it to a central platform to further fuse with data from third-party systems such as radar and GPS systems. They
Going deeper, it’s essential to note that efficient signal control management is dependent on the quality of traffic data, system algorithms, and the hardware devices in use; it is also closely related to the mobile environment, such
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as road conditions, historical traffic conditions, and urban infrastructure. Because of this, no single solution solves traffic congestion everywhere. Hikvision believes that only by working closely with city authorities, public safety organizations, consultants, even academia and other relevant stakeholders, can applications and operational processes be developed to achieve the best possible outcomes. The possibilities for traffic video data are endless, especially now that it can employ artificial intelligence for advanced functionality. Harnessing its power will make all the difference, but the ultimate goal remains the same: safe and smooth traffic, smart mobility, and improved quality of human life.
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Shooter Detection Systems to Distribute X.Labs Fever Screening Device Feevr, an AI-based thermal imaging technology that detects elevated body temperatures, is being used by businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a gunshot detection solutions provider, announces it has formed a strategic partnership alliance with X.Labs, a California-based visitor screening technology company. SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI)based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that is said to detect individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is rapidly being adopted by businesses and public venues as they build their safety and security plans for re-opening facilities to the public when it is safe to do so. “SDS is known as experts in gunshot detection technology, but at our core we are problem solvers in the business continuity space,” says Christian Connors, CEO of SDS. “We decided to expand our offerings and partner with X.Labs to bring our current and future customers a reliable, affordable and efficient product in order to help them keep their operations running smoothly as they screen for elevated temperatures.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain employers and public safety organizations are implementing temperature screening policies as they prepare for the re-opening of workplace and public buildings that have been ordered to close in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Forehead thermometers have been traditionally used for this practice, however the close contact required to administer this method puts screeners at risk and perpetuates the possibility of cross-
contamination due to close contact. Feevr is a handheld or tripodmounted AI-based system for quickly screening and detecting individuals with an elevated temperature. Utilizing a thermal imaging camera and the AI-based mobile app, Feevr’s solution automatically alerts when a scanned person’s temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, allowing for immediate intervention. “We are excited about this partnership and see the value in SDS as not only a distribution partner, but because of their excellent reputation in the security industry,” says Barry Oberholzer, founder of X.Labs. “Customers in all verticals are looking for an uncomplicated and cost-effective fever screening solution and we have a product that is being delivered today that SDS can help us bring to businesses, schools and public venues as they adjust to the ‘new normal’, which is adding health screening to their safety and security planning for the long term.” Connors adds, “We value our customers and chose the Feevr product because we don’t want them to have to
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resort to using expensive, invasive or risky techniques to keep people safe. X.Labs shares SDS’ passion for product excellence and we look forward to expanding our relationship with Barry and his team.”
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HENSOLDT’s introduces Kalaetron Attack to provide electronic shield for air forces
Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a modular airborne electronic combat system: Kalaetron Attack. By neutralising enemy fire control radars at different distances, it preserves freedom of movement for the air forces that deploy it and their allies, even when faced with stateof-the-art air defence systems. Kalaetron Attack is a new addition to the Kalaetron electronic warfare product family, which uses fully digitalised hardware and artificial intelligence to detect radar-based threats to air forces in record time and neutralise them with targeted electronic countermeasures (ECM).
Kalætron Attack detects and identifies air defence positions very quickly over a wide frequency range” Due to its fully digital design, Kalætron Attack detects and identifies air defence positions very quickly over a wide frequency range. The unit uses artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to recognise new threat patterns from a huge amount of collected pulses. This is especially important for identifying the latest air defence radar systems which cover an extremely wide frequency range or hop between particular
antenna designs with active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology, fully digital signal processing and AI algorithms. The Kalaetron product family thus forms the basis for enabling fighter aircraft to not only take on an electronic combat role (ECR) and perform escort jamming for aircraft units, but also to protect them from a great distance away through standoff jamming.
Experience from recent conflicts has shown that such equipment designed to counter the threat posed by the latest air defence systems will be essential for aircraft deployed in the future. “Our Kalaetron Integral With ‘Kalaetron Attack’, uses the latest sensor HENSOLDT, as the German Sensor House, would like to “Our Kalaetron Integral uses technology to detect provide a national answer the latest sensor to the luWES programme radar-based threats early on,” technology to detect (luWES = luftgestützte radar-based threats early frequencies in fractions of a Wirkung im on,” explained Celia Pelaz, second. elektromagnetischen Head of HENSOLDT’s Spectrum Spektrum) and contribute Dominance & Airborne substantially to future Solutions Division. Electronic combat role European defence cooperation programmes Kalaetron Attack can be Active electronic jamming such as FCAS. flexibly adjusted to changing component threats using innovative
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Access Control
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Touchless biometrics from Princeton Identity expanded to support college and university re-opening
Princeton Identity is expanding its portfolio of touchless face and iris biometric technologies for the university market to provide a fast, safe and convenient way to provide high-assurance access to students, staff, and employees. Many universities and colleges are looking for ways to re-open their campuses safely for the coming school year, the company says in an announcement, and its biometric readers can be used to secure single rooms, buildings, or in campus-wide systems. “For many students, college is an away game, a real-life obstacle course to run without parental supervision in their transition to adulthood,” Princeton Identity Vice President of Business Development states. “Parents of prospective students assess campuses and staff seeking a safe yet open environment for their young adults. Such an ideal environment challenges administrators to balance the need for an open campus with parental expectations for comprehensive security. Biometric solutions from PI promote security by offering
seamless, touchless, highassurance identity management starting in physical access control. PI solutions extend further to applications that provide logical access into campus applications.” The company says its technology allows seamless access control to be deployed quickly to campuses. The system can be initially implemented for building dormitory and athletic facility entrance, and then extended to logical access for library and cafeteria transactions as students get used to using touchless biometrics. Iris biometrics deployed in cafeterias can replace cardswipe systems with a hygienic approach, and work with personal protective equipment. Princeton Identity’s high-throughput biometric readers can process hundreds of entries per hour at athletics facilities, and the company recommends its technology for easy access control to laboratories and materials supplies.
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“PI’s biometric readers behave like a card reader so interfacing to your existing access control system is painless. Existing wiring from a card-reader can be re-used for single or dual-factor,” VP of Engineering Sean Singer comments. “Furthermore, the backend software integrates with existing access control systems. Since most schools have names and credentials in place, the new readers can be operational in less than a day. Also, as new students or staff are added to the access control system, those names are synchronized into the system automatically; complete the process with a simple enrollment, and touchless access is up and running.” Anti-facial recognition advocates called for a day of action against the technology, perhaps ironically, just as COVID-19 was beginning to proliferate across America. Whether such systems would be acceptable to them, as an access control system which replaces existing systems, rather than a surveillance one, is uncertain.
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How an Integrated Access Control Platform Can Improve Response Explore evolving technologies in access control, video, and personal security, and learn how integrating these platforms can help mitigate the increasing external and internal threats faced by schools. While most school districts nationwide acknowledge the need to improve their overall security, many are not taking full advantage of nor benefiting from new technologies that provide interoperability between individual security components. Access control, video, and personal security systems are key to a well-defined security
solution. How well these systems interact with each other not only affects day-today operational efficiencies, but also a school’s ability to prevent and respond to emergencies. The primary goals of any security system are to protect students and staff, secure facilities, prevent emergency situations, and provide for a quick response during a crisis. This webinar will analyze the role of access control software as an integrated platform and examine how the following systems and activities can work together to improve dayto-day processes and reduce response time during a crisis:
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Access control software CCTV Lockdown processes WiFi locks Teacher check-in First responder access Procedures and drills Video analytics Cyber security
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Learn about evolving technologies in access control. Understand the benefits of an integrated access control solution. Discover ways that an integrated access control platform can improve response time during an emergency.
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Health & Safety
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New Generation Emergency Showers And Eye/Face Washes Emergency safety showers and eye/face washes are special occupational safety equipments designed to wash chemicals or toxic substances that come in contact with skin, eyes or clothing, meeting the requirements of international standards. Emergency showers can be defined as a first aid equipment that should be used as a necessity for emergency response to reduce the effects of accidents at a workplace. Since these are the products which are directly related to human health, it is a necessity to produce them in accordance with the relevant European and / or American standards and carry the markings of the relevant standards.
The requirements and competencies of emergency shower and eye/face washes are specified in EN 15154 in Europe and ANSI / ISEA Z358.12014 in North America (generally accepted in the Middle East and non-European countries).
EN 15154-1 : Plumbed-in body showers for laboratories
The latest addition to the ISTEC® Showers & Eyebaths range of emergency showers is EN 15154-5 Class I, II, III and EN 15154-6 certification according to new European standards as well as our ATEX Zone 1, 2 certification according to new IEC TS 60079-46:2017 standard. IST Safety Ltd is fully equipped to offer and produce the specially designed and tailored systems according to your needs.
EN 15154-4 : Non-plumbed safety shower for the eye
EN 15154-2 : Plumbed-in eye wash units EN 15154-3 : Non-plumbed safety shower for the body
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has defined it clearly what types of workplaces are required to have an emergency shower (Where any person’s eyes or body may be exposed to harmful corrosive substances, suitable facilities shall be provided for immediate use in the workplace for immediate washing of eyes and body ”). The second OSHA regulation in this area specifies certain industries that should include emergency shower and eye/ face wash equipment in each facility. These industries include manufacturing of open surface tanks, storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia, cellulose, paper and cardboard and other hazardous materials. In order to avoid the bad consequences of emergency situations in workplaces, factories, hospitals, laboratories where there are dangers such as heavy dust, chemicals or heat / flame, emergency showers should be kept in the working environment in accordance with the risk assessment.
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EN 15154-5 : Emergency safety showers. Water overhead body showers for sites other than laboratories (New) EN 15154-6 : Emergency safety showers. Plumbed-in multiple nozzle body showers for sites other than laboratories (New)
35 The equipment defined as the only eye wash in the EN standard is divided into two as eye / face wash and only eye wash in ANSI / ISEA Z358.1-2014 standard. It can be said that an emergency shower meets the requirements of OSHA if it has ANSI standard. The latest version of ANSI is 2014. We can say that the ANSI standard requires more comprehensive and detailed requirements than the requirements of the EN standard. According to the ANSI standard, certain amounts of
enough and cannot meet the requirements of the users. For this reason, it is necessary to provide emergency showers with water tank with capacity that can provide 15 minutes of water flow which is required by ANSI standard. More importantly, according to ANSI standards, the temperature of clean, potable water supplied from the emergency shower must be maintained at 16-38 ° C in any climatic condition (regardless of whether it is installed outside or inside of the
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an emergency shower connected to the mains supply by an instant heater or cooler, we would need to use very expensive equipments at high powers such as 100-150 kW, and it would cause unnecessary electricity consumption and cost. This unnecessary energy consumption would be valid even during the weekly maintenance of the system, which is a requirement of the ANSI standard. For this reason, it is a more economical and more efficient solution to heat / cool the water in a tank by heater or coolers in smaller capacities and to keep the system ready for use in emergencies. The Importance and Advantages of Tank Showers The ANSI standard requires emergency showers to provide defined ”TEPID” water for 15 minutes at a continuous temperature of 16-38 ° C. Occupational health and safety experts or workplace authorities should now be aware that they have no option to deliver cold water from the mains supply directly to the emergency shower.Because;
water flow for emergency showers, which must flow continuously for 15 minutes, are clearly determined (75.7 l / min for body shower, 1.5 l / min for eye wash, 11.4 l / min for eye / face wash). These flow rates must also be met if both the body shower and the eye or eye / face wash operate simultaneously. Since there is no water network in each workplace, only emergency showers connected to the mains water supply are not sufficient and
building). In addition to that, the emergency shower must always be ready to use in case of an emergency. The necessity of heating the water in cold climates such as in Russia and cooling the water in hot climates such as in Middle East is revealed in the emergency showers to be installed in the plants. In other words, this situation reveals the necessity of using a water tank again.
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If the hazardous material is a burn-inducing chemical, HOT water will exacerbate burns and cause contaminants on the body to enter the skin pores rather than clearing the contamination.
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Conversely, entering COLD water suddenly can shock the person and cause hypothermia. In cold water, the skin pores close suddenly, the contaminant is trapped in the pores and the attempt to washing fails.
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Tank showers are capable of supplying TEPID water instantly as recommended and for 15 minutes, allow more difficult chemicals to be cleaned while encouraging the user not to leave the emergency shower early without being completely free of contaminants because of the temperature of the water is uncomfortable (extremely hot or cold).
If we had to heat / cool the water instantly coming from
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A tank shower is the most effective, safe and economical solution that can guarantee the supply of TEPID water with its ability to store tepid water in its insulated water tank.
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With the help of low capacity heater or coolers, the water temperature is kept constant at the desired temperature with low energy consumption so that the emergency shower is kept ready for continuous use. If the water temperature is at the desired temperature, the heater or cooler does not consume unnecessary energy. Meets all the requirements of ANSI and EN standards (It should be ensured that it is manufactured in accordance with the international standards and has the relevant markings, should be avoided from equipments without a valid certification). Tailored systems capable of supplying water with a longer capacity to work with or near potentially hazardous materials or allowing the supply of more than one emergency shower with a single tank can be designed. Thus, the most efficient and economical solution for the plant is provided
If you have access to a suitable mains supply that provides the correct flow rate, it is possible to install a plumbed-in emergency shower. However, this type of an equipment will not provide TEPID water, and therefore must be connected to a warm water network, or a tank shower must be used. If both hot and cold mains supply are available in the facility, it is possible to provide warm water at the desired temperature without the need of a water tank thanks to special thermostatic mixing valves. All these alternative solutions are provided by the
cooperation between the manufacturer and the enduser / distributor after determining the areas where emergency showers will be installed according to the structure of the facility.
Emergency showers are divided into two groups as plumbed-in type or nonplumbed with water tank. Non-plumbed tank showers are preferred in the following cases: • In case there is no mains supply in the facilities where the systems will be installed, • In case the emergency showers are installed at outdoor or in open spaces without mains supply, • In case of inadequate water pressure for emergency showers in the existing mains supply, • In case of interruptions at the existing mains supply, • When there is a need to cool or heat water with low energy at high or low ambient temperatures to keep water ready to use at a temperature of 16-38 ° C, which is required by standards. Especially in hot climates, the temperatures of the water in the water tank exposed to the sun and the pipes of the emergency shower reach very high temperatures. According to ANSI / ISEA Z358.1-2014, which is the standard of emergency showers, it is accepted that water temperature shall be between 16-38 °C for human health. The temperature of the water of the emergency shower is a requirement of the standards which must always be kept ready to use in case of an emergency. Plumbed-in and non-plumbed emergency showers are also divided as indoor or outdoor use. Units suitable for outdoor use should be the system which are scald-proof for hot climates and freeze-proof for cold climates.
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The water remaining in the pipes of the emergency shower can quickly heat up in hot climates, scald the user while using, and in cold climates, freezing water can clog the pipe and cause the shower not to operate. In cases where such risks are present, self-draining systems equipped with specially designed anti-freeze or antiscald valves should be preferred. In the pipes of emergency showers, water will not be heated or freezed in the pipe after use with these special valves. The systems are completely mechanical and do not require any electrical consumption. Freeze protection can also be provided in emergency showers designed as insulated and trace heated. The purpose of trace heating is not to provide tepid water, but to ensure that the water remaining in the pipe does not freeze at up to -40 ° C ambient temperature. A wiring connection is needed for these systems. Freezing is prevented by heating the pipes by electical cables. With the help of a safety thermostat, the water in the pipe is prevented from overheating and causing harm to the user. Solutions that provide tepid water and systems with antifreeze / scald valves should not be implicated with each other.
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Emergency showers used with water at high temperatures can cause hyperthermia and even scald of the user. This means that the emergency shower cannot fulfill the task of providing first aid in an emergency situation which is its main duty, and even the possibility of harm to the user and the creation of burns on the skin. First aid with hot water also causes the clothing to stick on the user‘s skin. Therefore, there is a need to cool the stored water in hot climates. For this reason, a low capacity (2.5 – 3.5 kW) water chiller unit should be used with the tank showers. These systems can be used safely at up to +55 ° C ambient temperature. Immersion heaters with a capacity of 3-4 KW are used to heat water for cold climates. Immersion heaters are installed in the water tank. It can be used safely at up to -40 ° C ambient temperature. In areas where temperature differences exist between summer and winter or day and night, both heating and cooling may be required. The continental climate, which is cold at night and hot during the day, is an example. Water temperatures are controlled by a safety thermostat. The water temperature is fixed at the recommended 20 ° C. If the temperature of the water coming to the water cooler / heater exceeds or falls below this limit, the unit is activated to heat / cool. Thus, there are low operating costs and efficient operation. In hot or cold climates, it is possible to provide tepid water without the need of heating or cooling. With a well insulated tank, water temperatures can be maintained within the range specified by the standards. In hot or cold climates, it is necessary to have a water tank for efficient use of emergency showers, and a good insulation of the water tank. The insulation
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ensures that the temperature of the cooled or heated water is maintained for long periods of time without being substantially affected by the outdoor temperature. Passive cooling technology can be used for areas where there is no electricity. By using passive systems, it is possible to provide the conditions required for human and environmental health and working efficiency at certain rates without requiring energy use. In some climates, nights are very cold and during the day it is very hot. Passive cooling takes advantage of this day and night temperature difference.
Passive Cooling Technology In the summer, by taking advantage of the coldness of the night, it is aimed to keep the water below 38 °C which is required by the standard in daytime. In cases where the night temperature is on average +5 °C, passive cooling allows the daytime water temperature to be maintained at the desired levels. It is a maintenance-free technology and if the ambient temperature is around calculated levels at night, the water temperature in the tank can be kept constant below 38 °C in accordance with the standard during the day. This system is equipped by a heat exchanger, which is made of high thermal conductivity material (can be stainless steel or aluminum) placed on the water tank. The weight of cold water is always heavier than hot water because it is low in volume and high in density. As the volume of the water increasing temperature increases, the density decreases. For that reason, thanks to the large heat exchanger surface area in contact with the air, the water cooled in the heat exchanger goes down to the lower tank because it is heavier and works by the logic of cooling the water in the tank from below and re-entering the hot water remaining on the tank again. During the night, this top-down, bottom-up hotcold water circulation continues. During the daytime, the heated water in the heat exchanger with ambient
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temperature are lighter and the water does not go down to the tank, and in hot weather, cooled tank at night can be maintained within the range of standards required with the great help of the insulation of the tank. Overhead sun canopies are a kind of passive cooling method. All cooling operations without using electricity are called passive cooling. In order to use emergency showers equipped with electrical equipment in hazardous areas, the unit must be ATEX (Ex-Proof) certified. The latest addition to our ISTEC® Showers & Eyebaths range of emergency showers is ATEX Zone 1, 2 Certification according to new IEC TS 6007946:2017 standard, Explosive atmospheres – Part 46: Equipment assemblies. This is a new Atex standard. We provide our emergency showers with its own ATEX certification including all its accessories such as chiller, audible and visual alarm, flow switch etc., not only with the individual certificates of the components. The unit does not need to be Atex (Ex-Proof) certified if it is to be used in a safe area. It should be ensured that all emergency showers with electrical accessories to be installed in hazardous environments must be ex-proof (Atex or equivalent certified) and have appropriate certificates and protection levels according to the conditions of the area to be installed and the risk analysis to be performed. The materials of the emergency shower (emergency shower, eye wash, water tank, cabin, etc.) must be determined according to the conditions in the area where the units will be used according to the types of chemicals in the workplace. For instance, in the food industry that is kept hygienically clean, it is recommended to use 304 grade stainless steel, 316 grade stainless steel material is recommended in workplaces where hazardous and corrosive substances are likely to be exposed, such as offshore, pharmaceutical or chemical industries.
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Overhead Water Tank Showers Placing the water tanks on top of the emergency shower with the help of a cabin/frame allows the flow to be obtained by using gravity and providing the flows required by the standards. Otherwise, installing the tank on the ground will require the use of an additional pump / booster. This means extra energy consumption and cost. Emergency showers with overhead water tank can be tailored with insulated cabins or doors according to end-user’s requirements. Enclosed insulated cabin and door systems are preferred especially in cold climates. If the outside temperature is low, which may harm the health of the user after washing, it may be necessary to install a separate space heater inside the cabinet. All these optional equipments such as space heater, audible and visual alarm which warns when the shower is being used, lighting for the cabin, and E-Gsm device which sends SMS to the mobile phone when the shower is used must be determined and projected according to the needs of the end-user. Importance of Emergency Showers and Automation Technology Emergency showers are occupational safety and first aid equipments that are required by law in the workplaces determined by the regulations according to the work and / or their employees. Although the usage rates of first aid equipments are low by nature, it is vital to keep it ready for activation when needed. An emergency shower will not be needed for months or even years, except when it is activated for weekly checks as per ANSI standard. But a worker who really needs an emergency shower will be sure that the emergency shower is going to do its duty well and this will be vital for the worker. It would not be a wrong example to compare emergency showers to a car’s air bag. The airbag is expected to deploy in the event of a dangerous accident and save lives. The air bag may not be needed at all during the life of the car, but it is vital that it does its duty in case of actually needed.
Another important issue is that vital data such as the level of water in the water tank, the temperature of the water, any malfunction in the system, whether or not the shower is used should be monitored from time to time by responsible persons such as facility managers, workplace authorities and occupational safety experts. It is especially important to monitor the situation of multiple emergency showers located in a large facility scattered in different geographical areas. According to ANSI / ISEA Z358.1-2014 standard, it is mandatory to check the emergency showers by activating once a week. For this reason, it may be necessary to keep records of the data such as the number of times the emergency shower works, when it works, and a system to report if necessary. In such cases, by installing a special SCADA system for emergency showers, remote monitoring and controllable solutions of emergency showers can be provided. SCADA systems, which is an automation system, is an abbreviation formed from the first letters of the words Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and is used for systems that perform supervisory control and data collection processes. These systems offer the advantage of reliably, safely and economically performing the functions of collecting and controlling information about emergency showers from a central control point over a large geographical area in the workplace / facility. An interface specially created for the systems via HMI (HumanMachine Interface) panel by authorized persons can monitor the existing data simultaneously and control the system manually when necessary. Connecting emergency showers to the network via cable will be costly and inefficient in large geographical areas. Wireless communication modems allow up to 10 kilometers of communication in the open areas. If there is an obstacle in front of the emergency shower, the distance is shortened
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according to the structure of the obstacle. Thanks to the automation system, an authorized person in the facility gets information in any emergency and can intervene in the system immediately. For example, when the water temperature increases above a certain level, the water chiller should automatically switch on. If the thermostat on the system fails, the chiller may not automatically switch on. In such an emergency, the Scada system warns that the water temperature exceeds a certain level and the system can be intervened or the chiller unit can be manually activated remotely. Each emergency shower is designed for different purposes and may not replace another. Standard heated or cooled systems with water tank may not always be the right choice for a workplace’s needs. Our company is fully capable to offer, design and produce specially designed tailored systems and engineering solutions for the needs. Keeping the emergency showers ready to operate efficiently and correctly in accordance with the international standards and following this, controlling and intervening in the system when necessary, is vital for occupational safety. Our main goal is to bring the end-user and/or distributor to the solution in the most economical way by providing point shot solutions to the demands of the user and by changing the configurations of our new generation emergency showers. We prevent the customer from paying a fee for an unnecessary feature that is not required by the user. It is the right choice for your facility, your employees and your safety to work with an experienced and competent manufacturer who value human health, manufacture in accordance with international harmonized standards regarding these type of serious equipments such as emergency showers.
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Considering Whether Travel Is Safe: Do They Wear Face
When people travel, it’s virtually impossible to create or stay within a pandemicprotective bubble. After all, one of the lures of travel is its inherently social nature. Travelers find themselves meeting and interacting with strangers at airports, train stations and roadside rest stops; on ships, planes, trains and buses; and at accommodations, restaurants and other public places at their destinations. Why face masks matter Scientists generally agree that COVID-19 spreads from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets that are released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, these droplets—which can travel a distance of around six feet— can land in the mouth and
noses of other people nearby or inhaled into their lungs, spreading infection. Of course, responsibility for protecting travelers and lessening the risk of infection is one that has to be shared among governments, industry and citizens. Both governments and almost every sector of the travel industry have been taking active steps to implement COVID-19 health and safety protocols. and employing new technologies to protect travelers and those who work in the industry. Travelers need to play their parts, too. They need to stay home if they have any signs or symptoms of illness; be cautious about travel if they are immunocompromised; avoid travel to “so-called” virus hotspots; and comply with what have been called
“blunt public health measures.” These include: maintaining social distance in public places; being diligent about hand-washing, using hand sanitizers, or as appropriate, using gloves; and wearing face coverings to protect others and themselves. Just wear the damn mask Whether close to home or traveling afar, the use of face masks helps us protect one another. “We are interconnected,” said Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at a recent briefing held by the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “The chances are that if you get infected [even without showing symptoms], you are going to infect someone else. We are all in this together.”
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University Of Sudan Tackles Heat And Dust With Hochiki Life Safety Solutions
One of Sudan’s most prestigious education institutions, Sudan University, has completed the development of its Faculty of Pharmacy with the installation of an innovative and adjustable fire alarm system. To guarantee the upmost safety for students, staff and visitors, the university chose devices with the ability to withstand the harsh Sudanese environment – turning to a series of tailormade solutions from leading life safety manufacturer, Hochiki. Combining both Arabic and African culture, Khartoum is a unique and diverse city with many popular tourist attractions. At the heart of the city lies Sudan University, boasting beautiful architecture, the university is an essential part of tourists’ sightseeing agendas. However, as part of the desert climate, temperatures frequently soar to 40 degrees and
above and the city is often threatened by dust storms. Finding a life safety solution that could endure these high temperatures and remain unaffected by the storms, was therefore essential for the university, as exposure to dust can often cause severe interference to devices and result in false alarms being raised or device malfunction. Taking these requirements into consideration, the university enlisted the support of Hochiki, a favoured supplier in Sudan due to its solutions’ high tolerance to extreme dust and heat conditions. Understandably, educational structures like Sudan university require robust and controllable life safety systems, with safety being paramount concern when large groups of people are coming together constantly. High traffic areas, therefore, like the faculty, where different types of activities such as
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lectures, meetings and assemblies are constantly taking place require the highest quality fire detection. As such, the university selected Hochiki’s HFP system. Known for its versatility and dependability, the system offers complete solutions for all the university’s life safety requirements. Full connectivity A key concern for the faculty, which comprises three separate buildings, was that the fire detection system installed allowed for full connectivity throughout the premises. With this in mind, the university selected fire alarm control panels from Hochiki’s complete fire detection system (HFP) range. The networked HFP panels form a complete fire alarm system that allows for site wide ESP fire device monitoring of the university buildings and early evacuation of personnel in the event of a fire condition.
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Hisham Abuzeid, Manager at Sorouh Advanced Works, Hochiki’s partner in the Sudan region said: “We recommended Hochiki HFP control panels for the faculty because they are ultra-reliable and can be networked. Since installation we have received positive feedback from the client that the panels are extremely user friendly providing them with peace of mind.” The fire alarm devices in the HFP range feature all the benefits of Hochiki’s Enhanced System’s Protocol (ESP) including reduction in false alarms, fully compliant to world recognised standards and long-term reliability
of performance. The fire alarm system was chosen because of its ability to perform in even the most demanding environments – an important benefit when considering the extreme weather conditions Sudan faces. A further vital feature of the HFP range is the inclusion of a high-performance chamber which allows for adjustable sensitivity settings, reducing the likelihood of false alarms. This makes the system the perfect choice for the university to avoid unnecessary disruption to classes and meetings within the faculty.
project, once it was finished the university was very happy with the final result. Hochiki devices are extremely popular in Sudan thanks to their high tolerance to dust, durability and reliability. They were the perfect choice for this project and we’re pleased that, since completion, representatives from the university have told us that there have been no false alarms since installing the product.” For more information about Hochiki Europe’s HFP range visit: https:// www.hochikieurope.com /hfp
Hisham said: “Despite several external challenges to the
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