:::: Industrial Safety - December 2010 ::::

DECEMBER 2010

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INFOCUS

Mr.Nikhil Pathak,V.P., Buildings Business-Schneider Electric India

Schneider Electric India : Leading the way in Energy Efficiency
At Schneider electric we lay great emphasis on building talented and committed workforce. We drive what we call “POSE” values - Passionate, Open, Straightforward, Effective - across the cadres.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Sony’s HD Line-up takes centre stage at IFSEC India 2010

Sony culminates a successful year by exhibiting its full line-up of high definition (HD) products, which includes an impressive record of 26 HD network cameras launched this year, at IFSEC India 2010 (23 -25 November 2010). Sony cements its position at the forefront of HD technology by significantly boosting its HD product portfolio in 2010.

Basic power quality measurements on the go with the Fluke 345

Combines the Functionality of a Power Quality Meter, Oscilloscope and Data Logger in a Single, Handheld Tool

Gunnebo entrance automation products: An innovative proposition

The Gunnebo Quick Folding Gate is a trackless bi-hinged gate and is the only way to keep your entrances secured after every exit or entry. It is fast, sturdy, very reliable and requires little maintenance due to the trackless design.

SETU VTEP VoIP to T1/E1 ISDN PRI Gateway

Matrix unveils SETU VTEP - An Out-n-Out gateway offering seamless connectivity between cost-effective VoIP and omnipresent ISDN T1/E1 PRI networks. The compact gateway act as VoIP access device for an existing ISDN PRI - PBX and also provides ISDN PRI connectivity to an IP-PBX user.

CEM Systems secures King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been chosen to secure access to King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded to CEM Approved Reseller, Best InfoTech Solutions.

Hikvision appointed as general contractor of 800-Million-Dollar safe city program in Chongqing

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, has been appointed as the general contractor of a safe city program for Chongqing, one of the municipalities in China which covers an area of 824,000 square kilometers with a population of more than 31,500,000.

Hikvision Ranked No.10 in Security 50 2010

For the fifth consecutive year, Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd was ranked in Security 50, a market survey recognizing the top 50 security companies around the world. Moving up from last year’s 12th place ranking, Hikvision was placed 10th this year, following a year of dynamic growth of over 20%.

Highly-insulated outdoor enclosures provide efficient protection for field instrumentation

The environmental protection of larger-scale instrumentation installations is made easy by a new range of highly insulated outdoor enclosures from the field equipment protection specialist, Intertec.

Matrix Comsec unveils ETERNITY NE The Next Generation IP-PBX for Small Businesses

Matrix Presents, ETERNITY NE – The Next Generation IP-PBX to mature today’s small businesses into enterprises of tomorrow.

Vadodara based Matrix Comsec wins two of world’s most prestigious design awards Red Dot and IF Design Award 2011

Vadodara based Matrix Comsec won the most coveted design awards IF and Red Dot for its COSEC range of security products. Matrix Comsec is in the field of manufacturing Telecom and Security products and it indigenously designs, develops and manufactures these products.

TECHNOLOGY

Role of a planner in maintenance management
Planning is a key to success in all aspects of life. Failing to plan is planning to fail. The rule holds good for maintenance management too. Unfortunately the importance of strategic maintenance planning is grossly undervalued by the Indian Industry. The position of the planner is routinely compromised and a full time planner is often considered to be a liability.

Milestone retains number one global position
IMS Research surveillance market analysis reports Milestone Systems is world leader for open platform IP video management software sixth year in a row. Milestone Systems has been listed yet again as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software by IMS Research in its latest report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 Edition.

Sparsh wins the prestigious ‘The Leaders of Tomorrow Award’ for electronics and electrical category
Samriddhi Automations popularly known as Sparsh, one of the fastest emerging security solutions brand has won the prestigious ET Now India Mart ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ Award 2010 for Electronics & Electrical category. Recognizing Sparsh’s continual journey towards innovation and aptitude of convergence with newer technology, this award has created a new benchmark for the entire security solutions fraternity.

COMPANY PROFILE

The emergence of a new star in the galaxy of security & surveillance events
The trend setter LOOKMAN has set the ball rolling in organizing a series of events in Brand & Product Promotions. These show case the state of the art product capabilities from selected abroad principals. Coined with a thought provoking identification name iLOOK, this is not a onetime event but a continuous stream of such events spaced at regular intervals with the active involvement of many different partners across the Globe.

ELECTRONIC SECURITY

TECHNOFOCUS

The role of wireless technology in security systems

Because of ubiquitous wireless Internet, customers now see the potential of wireless in security and surveillance. But the wireless used in security systems is much more complex than your average wireless router.

Network or IP cameras : The right choice

Superior camera performance comes from a combination of the quality of the sensor capturing the image and the on-board processing ability of the camera to improve that image. Progressive scan CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors deliver clear images and less motion blur when subjects are moving.

Video encoders : Playing the epochal role

A video encoder is a device that is installed between an analog camera and an IP network. Its main function is to translate the analog video signal that comes into the encoder to a digital video signal (in MPEG-4, MJPEG or H.264) that then can be transmitted across the IP network and used with networked systems, servers and software.

Perimeter protection: The radical shift

The definition of what a perimeter is has changed, it used to be the area surrounding a building. Now it can include non-traditional perimeters such as an open space where a meeting is taking place. As a consequence, the behavior and mechanisms to protect and guard those spaces has changed.

Access control credential : The real challenge

Choosing any system, there are multiple factors, including performance, security, future proofing, technology preference and cost. The driving factor for any credential is the cost, the balance comes between cost and convenience

Wireless mesh networks: The critical factor

Wireless mesh networks are taking on an increasingly important role in the security industry. And they’re doing so for good reason. The deployment of mesh networks can ensure users gain greater levels of reliability, flexibility and reduced costs, while at the same time enjoying superior network coverage.

Troubleshooting the physical or logical infrastructure

After investigating the infrastructures, integrators should move on to the specific network systems for further inspection. The diagnostic strategies for two of the more popular network-based security systems video surveillance and access control are very similar.

FIRE SAFETY

TECHNOLOGY

Evaluating the fire hazards in industrial settings

According to statistics, 77 percent of the monetary loss in refinery and petrochemical complexes is due to fire and explosion.

Hazmat training: Equipping for the disaster

Training can mean the difference between life and death, particularly when it comes to hazardous materials. Knowing what to expect and being familiar with your personal protective equipment will ensure you are prepared for day one of your training.

Best practices in emergency alerting

Institutions must be prepared to respond quickly to a broad range of events that can interrupt daily operations everything from acts of nature to those perpetrated by an individual.

Safety aspects of handling beryllium oxide

Maintenance personnel were also evaluated based on the potential to generate airborne beryllium particulate during maintenance on equipment and other non-routine tasks.

Hand protection : Determining the performance

Determining the level of hand protection performance required in a safety glove is critical to the right glove specification

ARC welding spatter : Protecting yourself

Usually, it is the explosive fuse action that creates most of the spatter. The spatter from fuse action can be reduced by careful adjustment of the welding condition.

‘8 Cal’ FR clothing : Valuating the feasibility

In either circumstance, by far the most common decision is to establish a companywide protective clothing policy around a minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2.

LOTO program: Executing the right plan

Many businesses think they are compliant when in fact they are not. The most commonly cited part of the ockout/tagout regulation is lack of machine-specific procedures.

PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOFOCUS

Foot protection : Understanding the reality picture

As safety professionals, we spend a lot of time in researching, selecting, and providing the right PPE for the job, no matter what it is. In the case of occupational foot protection, the industry has responded beautifully with well-fitting and comfortable designs, sizes, durable materials, and product availability.

Use a scientific approach to prevent slips & falls

A general knowledge of the cycle of movement in walking and on stairs is useful in understanding the causes of falls and for developing possible countermeasures.

A fresh approach to foot protection

Every person who enters the work site has the potential for injury. When a foot injury occurs, it can be costly in time, missed work, and the lost expertise of specialized employees.

Infrared imaging technology: Improvising the safety

The goal of any electrician or other technician using thermal imagers is to prevent unplanned shutdowns in a manner that is reliable, repeatable, and, above all, safe.

Arc flash labels : The safety factors

Arc Flash Labels are a sticky issue. Since before the NEC requirement for arc flash and shock warning labels , some companies have included some warning labels about shock or electrical hazards.

Electrical safety : The eminent need

Some believe industrial incidents are a fact of life. While there may be some validity to this, our responsibility is to continue to work toward a risk-free environment.

Safety training: The need of hour

Knowing what to expect and being familiar with your personal protective equipment will ensure you are prepared for day one of your training. Ultimately, preparation leads to peace of mind in the hot zone.