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BUSINESS NEWS
20 Matrix 08
Matrix Comsec
12 Hikvision Conferred with the COVER STORY
Hikvision India Time2Leap R&D Award
Introduces All-in-one for Its Face Recognition Indian Security Market is poised for a new phase of
Indoor Station Product Device growth : Ashish P. Dhakan
for Converged Security
Solutions in Homes and 22 PRAMA
Offices
PRAMA’s first brand
store opens in Bhavna-
14 Hikvision gar, Gujarat
Hikvision India
enthralls delegates 24 PRAMA
with innovative security Prama India bags
solutions and insightful ‘Tech-SME of the Year’
presentations at PACC- Award at ASSOCHAM’s
Goa 8th MSMEs Excellence
Awards


LARRY’S COLUMN


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New Ideas and New
Theories: Separating the
Wheat from the Chaff Larry
Wilson Live with Dave TECH INNOVATION
Johnson, former Editor of
ISHN By Mackenzie Wilson 32 LIBERTY
CASE STUDY Difference between
Composite Toecap & Steel
46 Hikvision technology helps steel maker to improve Toecap in Safety Footwear:
Footwear Technology for
employee safety and efficiency
Advanced Performance
34 HIKVISION
Hikvision reveals
TandemVu PTZ cameras
with PTZ and bullet-
camera capabilities in a
52 Vehicle Entrance Control Solution To National single unit
Thermal Power Corporation (Ntpc) - Lara
40 ZKTECO
Parking Space Barrier

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AMBETRONICS ENGINEERS 36

AMI POLYMER PVT.LTD 42


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Mr. Farooq Abdullah Mr. Harsha Joshi Mr. Larry Wilson BLACKLINE SAFETY 16
CEO, CEO, Author - CEO,
Marvel Gloves Prolite Autoglo Limited SafeStart
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HIKVISION INDIA 12,14,34,46


HOCHIKI 48


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Mr. T. P. Singh Mr. Nishith Dand Mr. Rohit Harjani, LIBERTY 32
Sales Director-India Managing Director, Country Manager,
Teledyne FLIR Sure Safety India Ltd. Indian Sub Continent,
Hochiki Europe (UK)
India Branch Office

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Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO,
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Q. Today corporates are more conscious about made a big ticket investment in the manufacturing plant. There
security solutions, how does Hikvision India is is a further investment commitment in the pipeline to ramp up
countering this demand for commercial security the production, research & development activities.
systems in India? With the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Hikvision
India’s physical security market in the security product India is continuing Video Security camera production to cater
segment has been growing exponentially. The ‘Make-in-India’ to the fast expanding domestic market in a phased manner.
program has contributed to the manufacturing capabilities and The Hikvision India manufacturing facility is spread over 11.5
introduction of latest transformative technologies across the Lac sq. ft. area comprising end-to-end production capabilities.
security product segments. To train a significant part of the work force in this factory, we
India’s physical security market is showing signs of growth have developed in-house training programs comprising world-
and revival after the pandemic. The Indian security market class modules. We are employing skilled and semi-skilled
is moving from a nascent to a mature market status, this is a youth in this manufacturing facility to serve the objective of job
clear sign that the Indian security market is growing rapidly creation and social empowerment.
and will continue to scale new heights. The Indian security
market is evolving rapidly with time. It is facing challenges Q. Could you expatiate more about Hikvision’s
head on with innovative strategies that are based on local business activities?
insights. It has shown an exemplary resilience during the The company performed very well despite the challenges
pandemic phase. It’s been observed that this market has faced due to the pandemic scenario. We were excited to serve
unparalleled potential compared to other leading security the growing demand for video security products. The surge
markets. It is full of new opportunities. in demand is spurring the growth of the security industry. It
The Indian security market is moving towards maturity by was a great learning experience for all of us to go through
swift adoption of transformative technologies (AI and IoT), the various phases of pandemic challenges and recovery. We
innovative products and smart solutions. Despite being a price had the resilience and innovative strategies on our side to
sensitive market it has grown exponentially. Now in the high- communicate and engage the target audience in a simple and
end Indian project market the value of the solution is often effective manner. We are following the ‘Make-in-India’ vision
being preferred over the price. and it is a perfect manufacturing roadmap for the future.
The key priority for our management leadership at Hikvision
Q. Hikvision is one of the world’s leading and most India is to keep on innovating and evolving as an organization
experienced manufacturers of electronic security while navigating through the evolving challenges and
systems, please brief us more about Hikvision opportunities. We have set the strategic priorities of our
Security business & share some of the milestones goals based on capacity, capital and capability. Our focused
of Hikvision? marketing initiatives are based on the evolving market trends,
We are expanding our footprints in the Indian security market technology advantages, customer and employee demand
by offering vertical solutions and wide range of quality for societal impact. The customer expectations are very
products in Video Security, Access Control, Perimeter Security, high, there is an intense pressure to deliver results despite
Intrusion Alarm, Inspection and Storage, etc. We are focusing increasing competition and economic turbulence.
on Indian cities in Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III segments as
emerging markets for security products and solutions. Q. Hikvision Security has a wide range of security
Hikvision India manufacturing plant is a living testimony of products; can you highlight some of the top-line
our firm commitment to the vision, mission and a throbbing products & their applications?
reality of an ongoing odyssey. It is one of the largest security Hikvision India offers comprehensive product offerings across
product manufacturing facility in India. The latest technologies, the product categories of Video Security, Access Control,
world class processes and state-of-the–art machineries are Intrusion Alarm, Inspection and Perimeter Security segments.
the key highlights of the manufacturing facility. It is a new The end customers’ reaffirmed their faith in our innovative
milestone in the ‘Make-In-India’ success story. Video Security (ColorVu and AcuSense Range of video security
Hikvision India manufacturing facility is an expression of our cameras) and Access Control (MinMoe Face Recognition
full commitment to the Government of India’s flagship ‘Make in Terminals and Video Door Phones). Our Intrusion Alarm and
India’ program. We remain committed as a long-term partner Inspection products (AX Hub, Emergency Call Box and Smart
of the country and continue to pursue our vision of ‘Make in Pole) generated lots of interest among end-users.
India for a Safer India’ with manifold commitments. We have Recently, there have been new product launches in the



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Inspection product segment. The newly launch products in ensure total customer satisfaction. We strive achieve this
the inspection segment, include i.e. X-Ray Baggage Scanner, through continual improvement of our processes and systems
Door frame Metal Detector (DFMD), Hand held Metal Detector by upgrading knowledge & technology through involvement of
(HHMD), Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS), etc. all employees.
Hikvision India also offers cutting edge technologies and
solutions in the field of Robotics and Factory Automation. Q. Does “India” as a market has great potential?
Hikvision has wide range of Machine Vision products and What are the key performance areas?
Mobile Robot Solutions. The Indian security market has the immense growth potential
due to various government programs, including Smart Cities
Q. What is Hikvision’s product marketing strategy Mission and homeland security initiatives across the states.
to confront the competition? The Indian security market is making a progress in the private
Our go to market strategy hinges on the evolving market and government segments, it is a clear sign of growth and
scenarios, trends and research data. The focus is on pitching maturity. The infrastructure continues to be among the fastest
vertical specific solutions in the diverse market segments. We growing sectors in the Indian security market. The homeland
are ramping up the production capacity of our state-of-the-art security, smart city and transportation verticals are the key
manufacturing facility near Mumbai in a phased manner. The growth drivers for the government vertical. In the private and
commitment to the ‘Make-in-India’ vision continues to be the commercial security segment real estate, retail, manufacturing,
driving force. We are striving to serve the needs of the Indian healthcare, banking and education sectors are experiencing an
security market in the best possible manner. upswing in the recent times.
Q. How do you account R&D activity in Hikvision? Q. What are the key technological trends that are
Our core focus hinges on customer centricity, technology driving the electronic security industry?
innovations, customized solutions, quality products and The security industry has, no doubt, continued to evolve,
value added services. Hikvision India has a well-equipped adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several technological
R&D center for implementing innovative technologies and trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional physical
solutions. To focus on research and development of the security, a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and
vertical specific security system and solution requirements, cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and
Hikvision India R&D center is driving the product innovation small in our industry.
and customization benefits to end-users. The various research The key factor driving the Physical Security Market growth
and development initiatives for technology based applications is the increasing awareness about the electronic security
are underway. This R&D center is driving innovations as per solutions. The growing awareness is spurring demand for
local requirements, which is helping to enhance the customer innovative security products and solutions. Some of the key
experience. trends that are shaping the future are as follows.

Q. How does Hikvision assert the standard from AI will be everywhere
the phase of product manufacturing till it’s AI has been one of the fundamental technologies to reshape
implementation, brief us about the quality policy of the security industry. Benefiting from the optimization of
Hikvision Security? algorithms, as well as the improved computing performance
Hikvision India manufacturing facility is a marvel of ‘Make- and the decreased cost of chips due to the advancement of
in-India’ vision, its working towards the goal of optimum semiconductor technology in recent years, AI applications are
localization of the manufacturing process. The company gradually forming the basic functions and capabilities accepted
adheres to all the standard best practices and norms specified by all sectors in the industry, and we predict that "AI will be
by the government. The manufacturing facility is certified with everywhere."
certifications ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System),
ISO 14001: 2015 (Environmental Management System) and AIoT will digitize and pervade industry verticals
ISO 45001(Occupational Health and Safety Management AIoT brings more possibilities to the industry with rapidly
System). expanding applications for security devices and systems.
Hikvision India adheres to the standards prescribed by Meanwhile, more perception capabilities like radar, Lidar,
the Bureau of Indian Standards (B.I.S.). Hikvision India is temperature measuring, humidity sensing, and gas leak
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to make them more powerful. These new devices shoulder a The Zero Trust approach will take the cybersecurity
multiplicity of tasks that just a few years ago required several spotlight
different devices, covering both security functions and other With more security devices connecting over the Internet than
intelligent functions for an ever-advancing world. anyone ever imagined, cybersecurity has become an immense
challenge in the industry. A strategic initiative that developed
Converged systems will break down data silos to prevent data breaches by eliminating the concept of trust
It's clear – the trend in the security industry has been to from an organization's network architecture, Zero Trust is
make efforts to converge systems wherever possible, rooted in a philosophy of "never trust, always verify." The
including video, access control, alarms, fire prevention, and concept has been roundly accepted within the IT industry
emergency management, to name a few. Further, more non- and it is now also slowly but steadily moving into the physical
security systems, like human resources, finance, inventory, security realm, as it gradually becomes an important part of
and logistics systems are also converging onto unified the IoT world.
management platforms to increase collaboration and to
support management in better decision-making based on Green manufacturing and low-carbon initiatives
more comprehensive data and analytics. The consensus is in: low-carbon initiatives are valued by
societies around the world. In the security market, we have
Cloud-based solutions and services will be essential seen products featuring low-power-consumption become
All businesses want platforms or services that offer simplicity, the preferred options for customers, and demands for solar-
with as few assets to manage as possible, and a setup that's powered cameras are increasing.
as simple as possible. This is precisely where the cloud
delivers. With a cloud-hosting infrastructure, there is no Q. What is your vision for Hikvision India?
need for a local server or software. Users can conveniently The ‘Make-in-India’ initiative empowered Hikvision India
check the status of their assets and businesses in real time, to give boost to the local manufacturing. We continue to
receive security events and alarms quickly, and accomplish follow the ‘Make-in-India’ vision while developing cutting-
emergency responses simply using a mobile app. For security edge technologies, software, skills and capabilities. This
business operators, the cloud enables them to remotely help initiative has helped us to provide India specific requirements,
their clients configure devices, fix bugs, maintain and upgrade customized security products and solutions. The ‘Make-in-
security systems, and provide better value-added services. India’ initiative led to value added services and an agile RMA
service and support network. Hikvision has shown a long
Crystal clear security imaging will be standard in any term commitment to the government of India’s ‘Make in India’
weather, under any conditions, any time of day or night Initiative. It has yielded good results in terms of investment,
For imaging technology, the trend toward incorporating indigenous manufacturing and job creation goals.
multiple lenses in new cameras cannot be ignored. Single- Under this initiative, we will continue to manufacture
lens cameras are limited in their ability to get more details at best-in-class Video Security Cameras along with back end
greater distances and get the whole picture in large-scale devices. We have plans to expand our end-to-end production
places. They do only one or the other. But by employing two capabilities. We have extensive plans to employ the skilled
or more imaging lenses in one camera, multi-lens cameras can workers and expert engineers to handle the world class
simultaneously deliver both panoramas and detailed, zoomed- electronics manufacturing technologies. We are here to
in views of the same large site. Applications including airports, add immense value to the security industry by setting new
harbors, transit stations, parking lots, stadiums and squares benchmarks while offering cutting edge technologies, best-in-
will see these multi-lens cameras as a boon on every level. class products and innovative solutions.

Biometric access control will bring higher security and
efficiency
Biometric access controls bring inherent advantages, like
higher security and efficiency with reduced counterfeiting.
They verify within seconds – or fractions of seconds – and
prevent unnecessary physical contact. Iris, palmprint, and
facial recognition offer touchless access control, a hygienic
practice more and more favored as a result of the pandemic.



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Hikvision India Introduces All-in-one Indoor Station Product

for Converged Security Solutions in Homes and Offices



By Hikvision India



































Hikvision India has introduced its All-in-one Indoor Station and triggered actions, according to their specific scenarios. For
product, a tablet device for converged security solutions in example, an alarm system can be linked to a CCTV system to
homes and offices. With the intelligent indoor station as the create the video verification function.
management center, users now can enjoy simple control and The indoor station is usually fixed in place at an entrance gate
flexible linkage among various Hikvision devices, including video or other convenient location, putting the system within easy
intercom, access control, intrusion alarm, IP cameras, NVRs, and reach. Users can complete daily operations conveniently with
more. just a tap when entering or exiting. This video intercom indoor
Through the built-in Hik-Connect application, various station works with smart Phones and brings a lot of synergy.
Hikvision devices or sub-systems can be managed and With the innovative Android based indoor station product, one
monitored by the All-in-one Indoor Station. Video intercom, can do many things while ensuring safety and security.
access control, intrusion alarm, IP cameras, NVRs and Hikvision Video Intercom Network Indoor Station is currently
other Hikvision devices can be managed with a tap on the available in two models - DS-KH9310-WTE1 (7-inch colorful
touchscreen, including unlocking doors, using the video touch screen) and DS-KH9510-WTE1 (10.1-inch colorful touch
intercom, video monitoring, arming or disarming an alarm screen). The resolution is 1024 × 600. Both of these models
system, and more. Users can also easily check the status of their have UI V2.0. They have a user friendly design. These devices
devices, network, battery levels, and environmental temperature are available in plug and play mode with a standard Poe switch.
to better protect their home and office. They can receive video call and unlocks via the client software
Further, with the indoor station, events from various products or the mobile client remotely. It also supports connecting to
and sub-systems can be linked together by setting linkage rules Hikvision devices to build a management cente
through Hik-ProConnect, a cloud-based device management
application for installers; they can be triggered by each other
to implement event linkages. Installers can easily help users For more information,
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Hikvision India enthralls delegates with innovative security solutions

and insightful presentations at PACC- Goa


By Hikvision India

Hikvision India, an IoT solution
provider with video as its core
competency, has showcased
its latest innovative security
technologies and solutions
at PACC 2022, Goa. It has
recently participated as the
presenting partner for the 8th
edition of Fire and Security
Association of India’s Project
heads, Architects & Consultants
Conclave (PACC).
FSAI’s PACC Conclave is
aimed at bringing the Project turned out to be a perfect platform for Hikvision to showcase
Heads, Architects, Consultants, System Integrators, OEMs, innovative technologies and solutions.”
and End-users on a common platform. The focus of PACC is Hikvision booth at FSAI’s PACC event showcased ColorVu
to provide the platform for presentations and deliberations and AcuSense Cameras along with command and control
on Tech-Talks, Technology Evolutions, Best Practices, center. It also displayed Smart building Solution offered by
Implementation, Standards & Codes, Market Challenges and Hikvision’s Non-CCTV product portfolio, which included
Growth in the Industry. The event was organised at Taj Resort Video door Phones (Smart Home), AX-Hub (Intrusion Alarm
& Convention Centre, Goa from 3rd March to 6th March. This Solutions) and MinMoe Face Recognition Terminal (Access
event witnessed a participation of about 500 delegates. Control). The booth had elaborate display of Artificial
Commenting on the success of the event, Ashish P. Intelligence Solutions with DeepinView Cameras and
Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India said, “Hikvision has DeepinMind NVRs.
partnered with FSAI’s PACC Conclave to evangelise the latest Spread over three days, there were about 25 presentations
innovative security technologies among the Project heads, (from expert professionals as well as sponsors/ product
Architects and Consultants community. We are here to share developers) and 12 panel discussions (Under the newly
Hikvision’s next generation technology solutions and latest conceived ‘Techvarta’ segment). On 3rd March after the
innovative products with the industry leaders and technology keynote address , Gagan Lamba , Vice President , Enterprise
experts. Together with FSAI, we are striving to evangelize the Verticals, Prama Hikvision India gave a impactful presentation
adaptation of latest security technologies and solutions based on the theme ‘Top Trends for Security Industry in 2022’.
on AI, Deep Learning Big Data and Robotics. In line with FSAI’s On the next day, i.e. 4th March, Ashish Gujarathi, Assistant
motto to make Surakshit Bharat, Hikvision invites Project heads, Vice President (AVP) - Non CCTV Products (Alarms, Access
Architects & Consultants community to join hands in providing & Entrance Control, Inspection, and VDP), Prama Hikvision
the best-in-class solutions.” He further added, “PACC 2022 India participated in a panel discussion on the theme
‘Enhancing Security Capabilities using AI & IoT’. He also
gave a presentation on 5th March on the topic ‘New Age
Authentication & Scanning Systems’.
Screening of relevant fire and security solution videos as well
as Q and A sessions were well received. The engaging panel
discussions, presentations and interactive sessions with the
participants provided valuable insights.

For more information,
www.hikvisionindia.com



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Blackline Expands Safety Monitoring Service to Meet

Growing Demand for Worker Protection



Announces plans to increase monitoring staff, open new Safety Operations Centre in France

In response to growing demand for
employee protection and a one-stop
solution to keep workers safe on the job,
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global
leader in connected safety technology,
has announced a major expansion of its
round-the-clock safety monitoring service.
The expansion includes growing the
Blackline Safety Operations Centre (SOC)
– the only in-house safety monitoring
service operated by a connected safety
vendor, which operates 24-7, 365 days
a year – by increasing the company’s
specially-trained monitoring staff to meet
rising user demand in North America.
The company will also launch its on safety monitoring through Blackline exact location of the employees involved.
first European in-house SOC in France connected devices, the Blackline SOC is “We are committed to providing the
this spring to better serve international staffed by professionally-trained agents highest standards in safety monitoring
customers. who are experienced in managing safety and ensuring the safety of all our users,
“The more the world becomes a alerts – including skillfully handling so they return home safe and unharmed,”
connected place, the more businesses gas and lone worker incidents – from said Sawkey. “The fact that such a small
are looking for a seamless, end-to- receipt through to resolution by following percentage of alerts ended up requiring
end consolidation of employee safety each customer’s unique emergency outside intervention shows that our
services,” said Sherrie Sawkey, Blackline response protocol and involving local first technology does what it’s designed to do:
Safety Director of Global Safety responders as needed. Since then, the prevent emergencies before they happen.”
Operations, noting that the company centre has experienced steady growth,
expects to see a 100 per cent increase increasing from two agents to 20, who Blackline’s technology is cloud-based,
in the number of connected devices currently handle 800 to 1,000 alerts featuring GPS-enabled safety sensors
monitored due to the expansion. daily from more than 37,000 connected and devices that leverage the Internet
With the market for lone worker devices, including both wearable and of Things (IoT) to connect workers to
protection in North America and Europe fixed safety monitors. live monitoring. The platform includes
combined estimated to reach more than In 2021, after transitioning its dedicated high-performance emergency response
260 million in 2022, Sawkey explained command centre to a remote workforce and evacuation management capabilities
that the need for enhanced, consolidated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the as well as contract tracing. It connects
monitoring services is on the rise. Blackline SOC managed, handled, employees with software that pinpoints
“Employers want to deal with one responded to a record 250,000 alerts their location, enables back-and-forth
vendor for hardware, software and for the year, the majority of which were information sharing and collects vital
monitoring because it leaves less room related to high gas levels or missed check- data, making it possible to detect the
for error when every second counts, ins. Only 20 of those alerts escalated exact location of a gas leak or determine
and that’s where we have a distinct to the point where local emergency how often workers are travelling through
advantage,” she explained. “As a result, services were contacted through the high-risk areas. The company’s wearables
we’re looking to expand the number of our 9-1-1 emergency network, with Blackline are offered in two robust models — one
monitoring agents by up to 50 per cent.” agents using the company’s advanced connected via a cellular network and
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Satish Jha,–Senior Sales
Manager (R) -ACTA receiving
the Time2Leap R&D Award



Matrix has bagged the Time2Leap manufactured in India. Matrix offers development of new products, Matrix
Awards for Research & Development cutting-edge physical security and has launched cutting-edge products
for designing and manufacturing its telecom solutions in more than 50 like Video Surveillance Systems - Video
Face Recognition device at the MSME countries including many first-world Management System, Network Video
Investor, Export & Innovation Summit, technologically advanced nations. Recorder, IP Camera, Access Control and
organized by Summentor Pro Sales & With 250+ R&D engineers, world- Time-Attendance Systems. Additionally,
Marketing Consultants, held on 20th class infrastructure and processes, Matrix also deals in Telecom Solutions
April 2022, New Delhi. This award is to Matrix is committed to designing and such as Unified Communications, IP-
promote MSME and Start-up’s to scale manufacturing cutting-edge technology PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP and
up and showcase their key innovations solutions for modern organizations. GSM Gateways and Communication
to global markets for considerable impact This award is a validation of Matrix's Endpoints.
on economic and social development of innovation, design and manufacturing Products and solutions from Matrix
India. Matrix’s Face Recognition device is capabilities and will go a long way in are feature-rich, reliable and conform
based on cutting-edge Machine Learning motivating us towards building world- to the international standards. Having
technology where the device learns to class technology solutions.” global footprints in Asia, Europe, North
detect and identify a human face based America, South America and Africa
on intelligent and artificial video analytics About Matrix through an extensive network of more
(IVA). Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader than 2,500 channel partners, Matrix
On winning this prestigious award, in Security and Telecom solutions for ensures that the products serve the
Ganesh Jivani, Chief Executive of Matrix modern businesses and enterprises. needs of its customers faster and longer.
said, “We are happy to win this award As an innovative, technology driven Matrix has gained trust and admiration
for “Research & Development of Matrix’s and customer focused organization, the of customers representing the entire
Face Recognition Device.” We thank company is committed to keep pace spectrum of industries. Matrix has
the jury for recognizing Matrix for our with the revolutions in the Security and won many international awards for its
technologies, products and solutions Telecom industries. With around 40% innovative products.
that are indigenously designed and of its human resources dedicated to the



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PRAMA’s first brand

store opens in

Bhavnagar, Gujarat



In line with the vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India’s premier
indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing
company, PRAMA India launched its first brand store and
experience center in India at Bhavnagar, Gujarat amidst much
big fanfare. The PRAMA Brand Store was inaugurated in the
presence of leading dignitaries from the security industry.
Bhavnagar has earned the honour of being the first Indian
city to have PRAMA’s brand store. The company has planned
a pan-India phased rollout of PRAMA brand stores and aims
to open multiple stores spread across Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III
cities over the next 12-month period. PRAMA, the India’s
premier indigenous security brand, has inaugurated its first that the store in Bhavnagar will be able to help the security
brand store in Bhavnagar, Gujarat on March 1, 2022. This new professionals in the Saurashtra region to source the latest
brand store is aimed at showcasing and bringing high quality, PRAMA Security and Video Surveillance Products.”
state-of-the-art security & surveillance products as well as the “We extend best wishes to our partner Rajesh Vyas of Max
latest technology innovations closer to potential consumers and Digital Services and hope this initiative will help them to deliver
end-users. success to PRAMA ecosystem partners,” Mr. Dhakan added.
Commenting on this milestone, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & The newly inaugurated PRAMA Store showcases a wide
CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening range of security and surveillance products to create a
event is a glorious moment for all the security professionals new customer experience. PRAMA’s key USP is to provide
associated with Prama India. We are happy to dedicate our first customers and end-users with a hands-on experience by
branded PRAMA store to the people of Bhavnagar in Gujarat. sharing insights into myriad vertical solutions, designed as
This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, which will per the considerations of Indian environment and standards
witness exponential growth and the presence of the brand framework.Prama India has been working tirelessly to
at a pan-India level. Our store is strategically designed to make India self- reliant in the electronic security product
showcase best-in-class products and solutions. We are hopeful manufacturing sector, the company believes its indigenous
manufacturing will be one of the key enablers for achieving
India’s dream of becoming truly Aatmanirbhar for the security
and surveillance industry.
“The security industry needs to work diligently to realise our
Prime Minister’s dream of and a self-reliant India into reality.
As the industry moves to new technology frontiers, there is a
need to focus on indigenous security product manufacturing.
These security systems are helping to resolve the physical
security challenges in the private, government and commercial
segments,” Mr. Dhakan concluded.
Prama India has made significant investments to create
a product portfolio that combines cutting-edge technology
with the best of innovation and quality from India that put
the country on the global map of security and surveillance
products.

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Prama India bags ‘Tech-SME of the Year’ Award at

ASSOCHAM’s 8 MSMEs Excellence Awards
th


Prama India, has bagged “Tech-SME of the
Year” award at the 8th MSMEs Excellence
Awards Ceremony and Summit held recently,
organised by ASSOCHAM. The award was
received by the Prama India team at the Award
ceremony.
Addressing the 8th MSMEs Excellence
Awards and Summit organised by ASSOCHAM
— the apex trade body in New Delhi, Narayan
Tatya Rane, Minister of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said that
the MSME sector plays a significant role in
nation-building, regional balance, economic
contribution, and job creation.
Talking about the importance of the sector
in nation-building and economy, he said,
"The MSME sector will help in making a truly
Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I promise to provide all
the credits required to make the MSMEs grow. We have set products and solutions by setting a new benchmark of
up various training centers to help the sector. The government excellence. This award for Prama India is a timely recognition
is committed to supporting the MSMEs through friendly of our relentless efforts and innovations in raising the bar of
policies, bringing in the latest technologies, setting up training India’s indigenous security product manufacturing. PRAMA
centers and providing credits.” has got this prestigious award from ASSOCHAM for the
Organised under the theme ‘Enabling Indian MSMEs to Go contribution in the field of indigenous manufacturing. We are
Global’, the summit was organised by Bhanu Pratap Singh successfully laying the foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat by
Verma, Minister of State (MoS) of MSMEs. promoting the cause of indigenous manufacturing of security
Praising ASSOCHAM for organising the summit, the MoS products. This award strengthens our resolve to continue
stated that the MSME policies and commitments are designed to focus on security technology innovations and indigenous
and executed for the benefit of entrepreneurs and business manufacturing going forward.”
persons. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector
“The ministry is initiating and doing its best to resolve has been the key focus of policy makers from the central
finance-related difficulties with banks in relation to MSME and government and state governments as it is very important
are working to overcome all of the challenges faced in this for overall economic growth and development in terms
sector,” he said. of employment, value chain creation, foreign exchange
Praising the small enterprises and startups for performing earnings, support to large industries, promotion of regional
admirably during the pandemic, he also talked about the Rs balance and inclusive development, etc. Keeping in mind of
3 lakh crore that have been set aside for further assistance the contribution and significance of the MSME industries to
under the ECLGS (Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme) overall economic growth and development, ASSOCHAM
scheme. He added, “The goal is to increase employment initiated many activities in the past to support the MSMEs
possibilities for 15 crore people.’’ and one of the key initiatives were ASSOCHAM MSMEs
Highlighting the issue of rising costs of imports, he Excellence Awards.
suggested that import margins can be reduced by increasing
domestic production under the ‘Make-in-India’ program.
Sharing his thoughts on winning the award, Ashish P.
Dhakan, MD & CEO of Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Prama For more information,
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New Ideas and New Theories:



Separating the Wheat from the


Chaff Larry Wilson Live with Dave


Johnson, former Editor of ISHN


By Mackenzie Wilson






f you’re as old (young) as I am, the multidimensional”. He explains that
phrase ‘separating the wheat from while focusing on safety, he could write
Ithe chaff’ is likely not familiar. In fact, about a multitude of different things,
Larry begins this episode by giving from injury and incident prevention to
a special thanks to all the millennials OSHA and labor-management politics.
tuning in, because they might not have He shares that he found safety people
known what the title meant and what to be caring - not all about numbers
the session would be about, but they and shareholder value - and easy to
decided to listen, nonetheless. While talk to, who just wanted to use the
true that it's less common nowadays to magazine to get their stories and
hear people using this expression, the lessons learned out to the field and
meaning behind it is just as applicable, their peers. He liked the community.
especially when it comes to health “If you were to attend a safety trade
and safety. Essentially, to harvest the show”, says Larry, “it would be hard to
edible wheat from the plant, you must come away with the perception that
separate it from the inedible chaff. it was anything other than hard hats,
If you were to Thus, the expression refers to filtering safety boots, etc… but so little of that is
attend a safety trade out the “good” or “useful” from the what's going on at the conference level,
show”, says Larry, “bad” or “useless”. Intuitive enough, but where you have people discussing new
“it would be hard how does this all relate to health and standards and new ideas”. Dave shares
to come away with safety? Well, as Larry and Dave explain, that at the first National Safety Council
conference he ever went to, “yes, most
there are a fair number of products,
the perception that theories and training materials that are of the booths were about PPE”. “I heard
it was anything lacking substance in the health and a lot about OSHA standards, hardware,
other than hard hats, safety world, while only so much that's machine guards, ventilation systems,
safety boots, etc… actually useful. But why? lighting systems… but I didn't hear
but so little of that Dave Johnson is uniquely suited to a lot about employee behaviors and
is what's going on discuss this topic, having been the likes and dislikes regarding safety,” he
at the conference editor of Industrial Safety and Hygiene admits.
Dave drops the names of a few
News for 40 years. “Unlike other
level, where you have editors”, says Larry, “he’s out there in individuals, such as Dan Petersen,
people discussing the trade shows, at the conferences, Thomas Krause, and Scott Geller, who
new standards and interviewing, listening to the people, he thinks are partially responsible
new ideas listening to the ideas.” for broadening the scope of safety
“I learned that safety”, says to focus more on the people aspect
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interesting because when you start demanding that all of these thought
focusing on people, you’re not talking We can't keep up leaders come up with something new.”
about OSHA anymore,” says Dave, with that demand, Which is a considerable ask, given there
“OSHA doesn’t have any standards on so we are usually are over 100+ sessions a year at the
how people are supposed to behave on just repackaging old national safety conferences. “We can't
the job”. Another thing Dave observed keep up with that demand, so we are
during this time (1970s) was that things,” suggests, usually just repackaging old things,”
safety programs were like a collection “or if you do try suggests, “or if you do try something
of islands, in other words, a company something new, it’s new, it’s been at best tested for one
would have a program for LOTO, been at best tested year… and when you’re talking about
confined space entry, and auditing, for one year… and how long it takes to change safety
and while each was in compliance when you’re talking culture it’s not usually just one year”. “A
with OSHA, they were not integrated about how long it lot of what we are seeing on the market”
or holistic. “Integration came about agrees Dave, “yes they have new
when the focus broadened and turned takes to change names, new packages, new buzzwords
to what workers and supervisors were safety culture it’s not to differentiate [it] from what you were
doing on the job”, he continues. “The usually just talking about last year… but the ideas
safety field needed to pivot away from one year and principles are not new”. He even
being about OSHA compliance to ‘why provides the example of how human
do people act the way they do’, ‘why factors (a recent ‘buzzword’) were
do they take short cuts’, ‘why did they studied all the way back in WW2.
put themselves in the line of fire’, etc… he likes that safety programs are much So, it seems as though the demand
OSHA has nothing to say about this”. more holistic and integrated. He also for ‘new’ products is helping to produce
Larry laughs, adding “can you imagine likes the focus on human factors and much of this chaff. But if it doesn’t
OSHA saying, ‘you’ve got a lot of old human performance. “One thing to keep really have much substance, then why
workers here, can you show me your in mind is that OSHA has been pretty are people buying into it? “Separating
complacency program?” quiet in terms of standards-setting” the wheat from the chaff”, says Dave,
Dave became very interested in says Dave, “which opened things up “should really be the responsibility of
the psychology of safety, and when for human factors and human nature the buyer, but with safety staff being
a number of consultants hit the related programs”. Larry agrees. “When cut, or having increased responsibility
scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s who were there were so many new standards with Covid, safety professionals are
behavioral scientists or organizational coming out, you could make a business hard pressed and don't have time to
psychologists, he found their workshops of just selling training on the new do their due diligence”. Larry agrees:
to be very refreshing. This is also standards,” he says. “But when that “it starts to set up the expectation that
how he would end up meeting Larry, dried up and people still had injuries, marketers will come and show you their
adding that he thinks one of the all of the beyond-compliance initiatives stuff, rather than saying ‘here’s what
things that helped lift the visibility of started taking off”. Dave adds that I’ve figured out on the front line’”. Dave
the psychology of safety was that this shift made the barriers of entry to separates buyers into two categories.
speakers like Larry, Jim Spigener and the industry much lower. “Back when “One buyer”, he explains, “is a person
Scott Geller are all very charismatic safety was about engineering you had who has had a serious injury or fatality…
and engaging speakers. “Learning the to manufacture products to bring them they don’t go deeply into safety in terms
safety psychology is not the same as onto the market. Now, if you're about of due diligence and research, they just
learning psychology with the purpose employees and training you just need a know they need something.” The other
of preventing injuries” adds Larry, “but consultancy,” which can be owned by a buyer “is a CEO who has a personal
it's a little more specific to the work of single professional or marketer. interest, value system, cares about
safety professionals”. This leads the two into the “chaff” people and wants them to go home in
Getting back to the main topic of part of the discussion. “Part of the one piece and come back the next day”.
the session, Larry asks Dave what he allure of being a magazine or purveyor He shares that these buyers will be
likes out of everything he’s seen out of conferences is providing something more scrutinizing in terms of evaluating
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nevertheless “too many times there are causes. That way, he said, you will know
knee-jerk reactions to safety incidents” Most people in this all the contributing factors. Because it’s
that trigger buying decisions. business would be doubtful whether people would tell the
Neither Larry nor Dave are suggesting happier with a cure police or a safety pro whether they were
that people are deliberately producing for injuries than thinking about what they were doing
chaff with the intention to make money. or thinking about something else”. And
“Most people in this business would a million dollars” yet, it is extremely rare (less than 1%)
be happier with a cure for injuries than says Larry. “They’re for anyone to have an example of a time
a million dollars” says Larry. “They’re doing it more for they were hurt when they were thinking
doing it more for the mission than for the mission than about what they were doing and the risk
the money, but conferences can’t get for the money, but of what they were doing in the moment
people to come for the same talks, and conferences can’t they were hurt. Can you? Another good
magazines can’t publish old articles”. get people to come thing to look at, as Dave shares, is
“If you look at the demand” he says, “it where frontline employees are telling
can't all be wheat - there is bound to for the same talks, you the next incident will occur. And this
be some chaff”. Dave agrees. “Safety and magazines can’t is done by spending time on the front
people are honest people trying to publish old lines. “If you can’t walk a mile in their
make honest livings”, he says, “but the articles shoes”, concludes Dave, “at least walk
system is going to produce chaff”. His around the shop floor”.
suggestion is that safety professionals
need to get out to the front lines, so
they are trying to figure out how to Larry adds that that’s how the
prevent injuries themselves before they concepts of states (human factors)
try to evaluate what other people are leading to errors and the critical error For more information
selling them. He feels that rather than reduction techniques were born: Larry’s Phone: +91 9677060815
analytically evaluating the data, the father told him “Why don’t you try to Location: https://g.page/SafeStart-
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graphene nanotubes meets the strictest


ESD safety standards




• Graphene nanotubes ensure compliance with international ESD safety standards for personal protective
equipment at automotive, electronics, and ATEX facilities.
• Nanotubes outperform competing anti-static solutions in all elements of uninterrupted grounding chain of
industrial wear, including gloves, clothing, and footwear.
• Ultra-low dosage of nanotubes provides stable anti-static properties and makes it possible to maintain standard
material processing and final product color flexibility.


A content of just 0.05-0.06% anti-static properties to the fabrics
graphene nanotubes makes it at the fluoroorganic treatment
A utomotive, electronics possible to produce anti-static latex stage. Nanotube technology has
manufacturing, oil and gas, gloves with electrical resistance of proven effective after 15 washes,
chemical, medical, even flour- 10^7 Ω. In contrast to ammonium demonstrating uniform anti-static
milling facilities—all require the use salts, which are easily evaporated, protection throughout the product,
of personal protective equipment nanotubes grant permanent and with electrical resistance of 10^7 Ω.
(PPE) with anti-static properties. humidity-independent resistance To ensure proper grounding,
Beyond protection of workers from in full compliance with the new polyurethane elastomer with
ignition risk, the use of anti-static European standard EN 16350:2014 graphene nanotubes is used in the
clothing prevents the failure of and ATEX regulations. The anti- outsole and midsole of footwear,
static-sensitive devices that can static properties of these gloves enabling anti-static shoes to be
lead to large financial losses. Further also allow for smooth operation of used in various static-sensitive
growth of the PPE market is driven touchscreens without the gloves facilities in the chemistry, oil
by new safety regulations aimed at having to be removed to ensure and gas, electronics, and mining
keeping pace with the increasing worker and product protection. industries.
automation of industrial facilities. Besides all types of latexes, The use of graphene nanotubes
Graphene nanotubes, applied as graphene nanotubes are grants a unique combination of
an advanced conductive material, being applied in the silicone, permanent anti-static properties
are being rapidly adopted by fluoroelastomer, and PVC plastisol- with original production processing
the growing PPE market. The based textile coatings used for and color saturation of the
world’s largest graphene nanotube workers’ ESD protection against product—a combination that is
manufacturer OCSiAl has developed aggressive fuels, chemicals, hot difficult to achieve with other
a multitude of solutions for temperatures, and sparks to ensure conductive solutions. A tiny dosage
protective wear applications, from they match the global standards for of nanotubes facilitates the creation
safety suits shielding the body from protective wear. One remarkable of safer, longer lasting, colorful
extreme temperatures and flames example is fireproof and anti-static clothing and contributes to the
to anti-static shoes and clean room clothing designed for protection global sustainable consumption
gloves. against sparks, splashes of molten approach thanks to the use of
Thanks to their high strength, metal, high temperatures, and risk less raw materials to obtain better
electrical conductivity, and flexibility, of sudden electrostatic discharge. performing products.
the working dosage of graphene In this application, anti-static
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Difference between Composite Toecap &

Steel Toecap in Safety Footwear: Footwear


Technology for Advanced Performance





There are two things you must know
oth steel toe boots and composite when shopping for either steel toe boots
Bboots are designed to protect the or composite toe boots: impact rating and
feet. In order to make the best decision compression rating.
between purchasing steel toe boots and The impact rating is a number that informs
composite boots, we must first understand you of the amount of pounds of impact the
the difference between them. shoes will protect against. For example, an
Steel toe boots, as their name suggests, I/75 impact rated pair of boots can withstand
contain a piece of steel in the toe area of the an impact of 75 pounds. The test done
boot for immense protection. to determine the impact rating is done by
Naturally, steel toe boots meet the ANSI dropping a weight from a certain height at a
safety requirements. They are designated to specified speed onto the boots. If the boots
protect the feet of electricians, construction can withstand the 75 pound weight, they are
workers, and other workers who function in labeled as I/75. The minimum impact rating
a hazardous environment. for safety toe boots is I/50.
Unfortunately, some of these workers The compression rating is the number
must regularly pass through security which of loads the shoes can withstand before
may entail metal detectors. The metal within cracking or breaking. For example, a C/75
the steel toe boots can set off the metal will guard against compressive loads of up
detectors causing some annoyance and to 2,500 pounds. A C/50 pair of boots can
possibly wasting some time (if you have protect against compressive loads of up to
to be individually checked for instance). 1,750 pounds.
Therefore, if a worker does not have to pass In conclusion, when it comes to choosing
through detectors, steel toe boots are an between steel toe and composite toe
ideal choice. boots, the major determining factor will be
Composite toe boots are lighter than your job. Will you have to regularly walk
steel toe boots and do not contain any form through metal detectors? What dangers
of metals in them. Instead, they contain a will you face on the job? How heavy is the
composite material in the toe portion of the equipment around you that could fall on
boots. Composite materials include, but are your feet? What level of protection do you
not limited to, Kevlar, plastic, and carbon feel most comfortable with? Answering
fiber. Composite toe boots also meet the these questions can help yo u make the right
ANSI safety requirements for shoes intended decision.
to provide the feet with added protection in
comparison to boots without a safety toe.
However, composite toe boots are typically
more suitable for people who have to pass
through metal detectors, such as nuclear
workers, security personnel, and airport
workers. This is because composite boots
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These include:
With this new camera type, operators can zoom in on • 100% security coverage with no ‘blind spots’
details without losing the overview picture, providing the ‘best of TandemVu PTZ cameras allow security teams to continue
both worlds’ for maximum security monitoring large areas with no interruptions, while
Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, simultaneously zooming in to monitor specific security
which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single incidents that occur. This ensures that there are never security
unit. This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor blind spots related to PTZ zooming, tilting, or panning.
large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while
maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These • Extraordinary image performance
cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet The cameras provide high-definition imaging with 2 x
cameras in pairs. 4MP lenses and a super-wide view of 180°, with no image
distortion (i.e., no curving of the image at the edges).
Features and benefits of the TandemVu PTZ cameras Specifically, its bullet unit features Hikvision’s signature
The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation ColorVu technology, which provides crystal-clear, full-
camera design, integrating multiple lenses in one unit to provide color imaging 24/7; while its PTZ unit employs Hikvision
big picture and small details in tandem. The new TandemVu PTZ DarkFighter technology that enables excellent HD color
cameras offer a range of benefits vs. deploying stand-alone PTZ images down to 0.0005 Lux – ensuring that every security
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Optimized security based on smart automation configuration, and maintenance costs vs. separate PTZ and
Engineered with intelligent AI, the cameras are able to bullet cameras. Procurement costs compared to deploying
differentiate between real security threats and innocent PTZ and bullet cameras side-by-side is also reduced
moving objects such as falling leaves, heavy rain, or animals dramatically. As a result, Hikvision customers can achieve
moving. They can also differentiate vehicles and people and major cost savings with TandemVu.
use smart linkages to check on trespassers as they move
within the PTZ coverage, which is extremely useful for The new Hikvision TandemVu PTZ cameras
perimeter protection applications. The new offerings are now grouped into two product families
Customers can also rely on TandemVu PTZ cameras for that are suitable for different application and scenarios.
more advanced security, thanks to its leading AI chipset Top of the range SF8C series provide two bullet lenses for
that facilitates massive computing power. This allows more maximum coverage with 180° panoramic view and imaging
advanced deep learning algorithms available for complex quality powered by Hikvision ColorVu technology. They further
scenarios, including automatic number plate recognition incorporate top-notch AI algorithms for advanced intelligence.
(ANPR), facial recognition, multi-target-type detection, and The cameras offer 42x optical zoom capabilities to focus on
others. security incidents close-up. SF8C cameras are suitable for
highways, airports, railway stations, city squares, scenic places,
• Highly effective sound and light alarms and important infrastructure facilities such as power plants.
TandemVu PTZ cameras incorporate a Live-Guard solution There are also SE7C series featuring one bullet lens that offers
using sound and light alarms that warn would-be trespassers the extraordinary image performance and intelligent functions
before they enter a site or building. This can help to prevent available with Hikvision ColorVu and AcuSense technologies.
security incidents, helping organizations to protect their The cameras support up to 32x optical zoom, they are ideal for
people and assets. streets, industrial parks, farmland, and parking lots.

• PTZ and bullet capabilities in one unit for more efficiency
and cost savings For more information
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All you need to know about



Portable Gas Detectors







Tracing gas leaks at service
It is a known fact that Gas Detectors are needed to protect lines & joints:
industrial plants as well as people working in them. But It helps to identify the problem
knowing what type of gas detection equipment is suitable to a area where the gas leak has
particular industry is of great importance. occurred.
Portable Gas Detectors - also known as Handheld Gas
Detectors or Personal Gas Monitors, are devices that work by
monitoring a worker's breathing zone. It continuously detects
gas levels while the worker moves around and does his or her
work.
When chemical processing or
Ambetronics’ Portable Gas Detectors are the only other works are carried out in
portable gas detectors in India that are Intrinsically hazardous areas:
Safe, and are approved by CIMFR & PESO. It becomes important to check
• These devices are Easy to Carry due to its Compact Size. for hazardous or toxic gases
• They are Battery Operated which makes it possible to carry in the area where certain
to unreachable spaces. processes are to be carried
• It also has an option of Data Logging facility with capacity to out.
record up to 50,000 readings.
• They are not affected by electromagnetic interference (EMI) Is there a Constant
& electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) radiations which are or a Temporary Gas
used in defence, marine, refineries & petrochemical plants. Danger?
In industries where
dangerous gases are
There are 2 categories of Portable Gas Detector:
always present, installing
fixed gas detectors is
best. However, if the
gas leak danger is a
temporary concern, then
a portable gas detector is
more efficient.
The right gas detector for your industry will depend upon the
nature of process carried out or materials used in your facility.
Why Portable Gas Therefore, it is essential to consult gas detection experts like us
Detectors are needed? before making a decision to procure a gas detector.
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or a potentially hazardous Connect with Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
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EMERGENCY LIGHTS- THE ONLY PLAN ‘B’

IN DESPERATE SITUATIONS




as hotels, architectural
buildings, and houses.
Supply and demand drive any market and that is most End users are concerned
obvious to anyone and everyone. But public demand cannot about the positioning and
be the barometer where safety and security specific products appearance of emergency
are concerned. This is because the levels of ignorance about lights. Vendors are
safety essentials and their importance are so high among most, increasingly introducing
including the educated and experienced, that only people with aesthetically appealing
specific knowledge on the subject can monitor and maneuver emergency lights without
this market. India’s National Building Code puts in place certain compromising on safety.
basic safety regulations that ‘force’ people to buy and install Ceiling Mounted Escape Lights are emergency lights with
certain products such as emergency lights, for one. The code also a little twist. These are designed to illuminate open area as
defines specifics so that just ‘any’ emergency light won’t do and well as passageways comprehensively taking up minimum
the product has to conform strictly to the standards and levels space and consuming comparatively less power than the
specified by the code. conventional varieties of emergency lights. These lights come
The loss of visibility is one situation where the human entity is with built-in battery backup system and can be of 5 watt and
most helplessly vulnerable and at highest risk. All other senses 10 Watt capacity which are useful in offices, restaurants or any
and responses are subservient to the primary sense of vision in commercial establishment. Non photoluminescent signages will
any normal given situation. Hence when the lights go out in a disappear when darkness falls but with ceiling mounted escape
blackout or in a smog situation, emergency lights come on and lights’ support, people will be able to see and read the signs even
allow the human entity to take corrective steps such as quick in pitch darkness. With lesser wattage, the bills will reduce too.
escape. Often, such as in fire emergencies, the time available for So, it makes sense to include Ceiling Mounted Escape Lights in
escape is very small and in the absence of emergency light at a exigency plans for best output and results.
critical moment, death becomes inevitable. Hence, the emergency
light becomes a prime product everyone must buy and install in SWITCHABLE COMBINATION EMERGENCY
any enclosed space of any kind. But is that happening? Everyone LIGHTING
knows the answer to that one. Switchable emergency lighting enables anyone to use an
emergency light like a normal light which you can switch on and
UTILITY PLUS AESTHETICS- THE NEW TREND IN off at any time. Most maintained emergency lights can be used
EMERGENCY LIGHTING in this manner. A switchable emergency light will naturally come
One of the latest trends in the market is the inclination toward alive in the event of a power failure even if it is switched off at the
design-driven emergency lights. The provision of appropriate light switch as it will automatically draw power from the back-up
emergency lighting can present many challenges for architects, battery.
electrical consultants, and lighting designers. At the start of any Where one has a switchable emergency light installed one
emergency lighting design, the relevant information can use the same light for normal day to day purposes
regarding the premises needs to be obtained either without having to have a separate emergency light
from drawings, a site survey, or the building in charge. engineered to illuminate the exit route(s) in case of a
If this information is not obtained correctly, it may blackout or power failure.
lead to a poorly designed emergency lighting system. Certain types of maintained emergency lights can
Emergency lighting products are mandated by law also be used as non-maintained lights. The switchable
and are an essential building requirement, but poorly function can only be used when the emergency light is
designed lighting products, are likely to spoil the aesthetic set to maintained operation.
appearance.
Manufacturers and lighting designers are now For more information
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Is Menstrual Cup Recommended for UTI Patients




Symptoms of UTI:

Ouch! UTIs can cause such discomfort that no one can
forget. They’re common, annoying and they can be hard to
kill. Many of us have been there. An estimate of 1 in 3 adult
experiences UTI annually, while the rest will experience UTI at
least once in their lifetime.

What is UTI?
A Urinary Tract Infection (also called a “UTI”) can be any infection
that occurs along the urinary tract. It happens when bacteria get
into the urinary system and overgrow. It results in redness, pain,
and swelling in the urinary tract. You can sense burning pain
while peeing.
In order to avoid UTI, one must take proper care of their vaginal vagina is intimately associated with the bladder. Therefore, a
hygiene. Among all menstrual products, menstrual cups are poorly or wrong sized placed menstrual cup can result in bladder
considered as a safest option. The risks of getting an infection is pressure symptoms. Try reinserting the cup a little higher or try
minimal and mostly they’re all preventable. a smaller size if you experience this. Getting familiar with your
anatomy and feeling comfortable inserting the cup is key. After
inserting the cup if you aren’t confident that you have it fully
sealed, try again. With practice you will gain confidence and feel
like and expert in no time.

Can Menstrual Cup cause UTI?
No, a menstrual cup does not cause UTI. If it happens, it’s
probably because it hasn’t been inserted properly or that the
hands were unclean while inserting. It is important that you
sterilize the cup before and after use. If the menstrual cup is
Symptoms of UTI: not sterilized it can cause UTI. So you must boil the cup for 3-5
• Cloudy or dark urine. minutes, before using it and repeat the same after your periods
• Blood in Urine. are over. You must take utmost care of your lower part as well as
• Pain in Pelvis Area. the cup, to avoid not only UTI but any other disease. You must
• Burning sensation as you urinate. avoid using a Menstrual Cup if you are allergic to Silicone/TPE.
• Urine has strong odour
• Increased urgency to urinate. Does Imasafe™ recommends using a Menstrual Cup
during UTI?
Menstrual Cups and Female Anatomy UTIs are very common. But no, it is not advisable to use a
Menstrual Cups are a Menstrual Cup during UTI. But once you have tackled the
growing in demand choice infection, you can use the Menstrual Cup with proper guidelines.
for environmentally conscious If you have recurrent UTIs, we advise you to head straight to
period care. They seem to be your doctor and consult him on using a menstrual cup.
very different to those who have
only used traditional period
products. Author:
The Vagina and Female Jyoti Kumavat -
Urinary system are very closely Officer – Digital Marketing
related but are completely separate. A menstrual cup in the [email protected]
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