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Intersec 2017 VOLUME 3 — ISSUE 1 2017 1 ISSUE — 3 VOLUME Throwing the spotlight on safety and security

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Issue One 2017 in this issue... 37 12 28

News Oil and gas 44 Market news 6 HSE and risk management Developments from across the technology 26 HSE industry in the Middle East Leading figures from the oil and gas industry share their thoughts Events at ADIPEC

Calendar 8 Security A round-up of industry events editors letter worldwide, and a look at the Intersec Preview 28 Kuwait International HSE A look ahead to the region’s INTERSEC, THE WORLD-LEADING safety and security show, is our focus in this Conference & Exhibition leading safety and security show issue. Our preview (p28) includes news from exhibitors and looks at some of the cutting-edge products which will debut or be showcased at the event. 2nd Health, Progressing Dubai’s From fire safety to commercial security, the region offers lucrative opportunities. We also include interviews with Brig. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, Safety & Security Forum 12 security industry 32 director general of Dubai’s newly established Security Industry Regulatory Reports and images from the The launch of Dubai’s Security Agency (SIRA) on p32, and Sheikh Mishal Yousef Soud Al Sabah, chairman leading industry event in Dubai, Industry Regulatory Agency and managing director of Kuwait-based TANKCO, on their firefighting support with a focus on the learnings (SIRA) machines and services for the MENA region on p37. from the innovative mock court Louise Waters, Editor trial and mock fire drill Fire safety

Editor: Louise Waters Publisher: Nick Fordham StocExpo Preview 20 Strengthening the region’s Email: [email protected] Publishing Director: Pallavi Pandey Editorial and Design Team: Prashant AP, Hiriyti Bairu, Chairman: Derek Fordham A preview of the leading firefighting capabilities 37 Luke Barras-Hill, Miriam Brtkova, Kestell Duxbury, US Mailing Agent: Health, Safety & Security Review Ranganath GS, Rhonita Patnaik, Rahul Puthenveedu, Middle East is published six times a year for US$71 per exhibition and conference for the A look at TANKCO’s firefighting Nicky Valsamakis and Vani Venugopal year by Alain Charles Publishing, University House, 11-13 Lower Grosvenor Place, London SW1W 0EX, UK. bulk liquid storage market machines and services Group Editor: Georgia Lewis Printed by: Emirates Printing Press Magazine Sales Manager: Rakesh Puthuvath Tel: +971 4 448 9260 Fax: +971 4 448 9261 Printed in: January 2017 PPE Fire safety in cladding Email: [email protected] Arabic Translation: Ezzeddin M. Ali Email: [email protected] Head Office: systems 40 Alain Charles Publishing Ltd, University House, Arabic Typesetting: Lunad Publicity, Dubai 11-13 Lower Grosvenor Place, London SW1W 0EX, UK A practical guide for stakeholders All information in this publication was correct at time of going to press. Equipment 22 Tel: +44 20 7834 7676, Fax: +44 20 7973 0076 © Health, Safety & Security Review Middle East • ISSN: 2059-4836 News and developments in safety in construction projects Middle East Regional Office: Alain Charles Middle East FZ-LLC, equipment and PPE Office L2-112, Loft Office 2, Entrance B, PO Box 502207, Dubai Media City, UAE Arabic Tel: +971 4 448 9260, Fax: +971 4 448 9261 Production: Kavya J, Nelly Mendes and Sophia Pinto E-mail: [email protected] News/analysis 4 Subscriptions: E-mail: [email protected]

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Al Jaber Building Cyberhawk wins Dubai Petroleum sets safety record CONSTRUCTION framework deal Al Jaber building team at the Construction of Building UAV INSPECTION Accommodation in Ruwais Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) The Middle East is a lucrative market Housing Complex Expansion - inspection and survey firm for UAV inspection. (Photo: Risteski Phase 4, Abu Dhabi - UAE, has Cyberhawk Innovations has won Goce/Shutterstock) announced that it has achieved a a three-year framework with record 35mn man-hours without Dubai Petroleum for UAV any lost time injury (LTI). In inspections across all of its recognition of this achievement, offshore assets. The agreement, Al Jaber Building was presented a which has the option to renew special Appreciation Certificate yearly for two years, was awarded by ADNOC. to Cyberhawk following the The Phase IV contract consists successful completion of work for of full execution and delivery of a Dubai Petroleum in 2015. further 40 residential buildings. The company stated that the The 40 six-storey residential Middle East continues to be buildings total 1,920 residential a lucrative market for UAV units, with accompanying inspection as it is witnessing our own business but also to raise Ghana, the Ivory Coast and mosques and car parks. This growing interest and confidence awareness of the safety, cost and Australia. In addition to growing phase of the project covers an in the technology. Cyberhawk has time benefits on offer for the its global footprint, Cyberhawk area of 670,000 sq m with a total been instrumental in building region’s oil and gas industry. Our continues to invest in its range of built up area of 521,000 sq m. this momentum, conducting the framework agreement with services through technology Jihad Khaled, managing first UAV inspections in Dubai, Dubai Petroleum is the first of its research and development. director of Al Jaber Building, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Saudi Arabia kind for the Middle East, an Fleming added that the stated, “As with all Al Jaber and most recently, Qatar, the encouraging sign that UAV company was committed to Building projects, safety is one of company said in a press release. technology is being accepted and promoting the benefits of UAV our main priorities and we have Cyberhawk CEO Chris adopted in this region.” inspection, which include placed a large focus on our HSE Fleming said, “We have invested The company has also minimised safety risk, improved team who have worked significant resources into the completed work in a number of inspection times and major determinedly for this record to Middle East, not only to build new countries this year including cost savings. be achieved.”

TWMA delivers one million incident-free man hours SAFETY Commenting on the company’s our operations, and keeping our people safe Environmental solutions provider, TWMA, commitment to safety, TWMA general is our first priority.” has announced the achievement of one manager – Abu Dhabi Robbie Pond said, Wright Massey, senior manager - island million incident-free man hours on the “We are extremely proud of our drilling and completions at ZADCO said, ZADCO UZ750 project in Abu Dhabi. relationship with ESNAAD and ZADCO. “When safety comes first, the highest level of The milestone was achieved on operations These projects involved approximately 230 performance follows and we are delighted that spanning four artificial islands – North, employees and so this milestone is a credit this is how TWMA’s operations have been South, Central and West. The scope of the to those working in the field and observing undertaken. Despite multiple service providers project involves a full spread of safe practice.” and complex operations on very congested environmental and drilling waste “One million man hours, working in this islands, TWMA’s leadership in safety and management solutions including treatment of challenging environment is a fantastic performance is recognised as among the best on NAF drill cuttings, with TWMA’s award- achievement. ESNAAD TWMA continues the project, and is sincerely appreciated by winning TCC RotoMill technology. to promote a strong safety culture across all ZADCO and the shareholders.”

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events

events calendar 2017

January 22-24 Intersec DUBAI www.intersecexpo.com

February 12-13 2nd Annual Middle East Health & Safety Conference BAHRAIN www.mehse.com 15-16 2nd KIHSE KUWAIT www.kihse.com

March 6-9 Middle East Oil Show (MEOS 2017) BAHRAIN www.meos17.com

April 4-6 Oman Downstream MUSCAT www.downstream-oman.com 26-27 StocExpo Middle East Africa DUBAI www.stocexpomiddleeastafrica.com 27 IOSH Middle East Conference QATAR www.iosh.co.uk/key-IOSH-events

May 2-4 Intersec Saudi Arabia JEDDAH www.intersec-ksa.com

June 20-22 Safety & Health Expo LONDON www.safety-health-expo.co.uk

Readers should verify dates and location with sponsoring organisations, as this information is sometimes subject to change.

Global experts to present at the 2nd KIHSE-2017

EXHIBITION NEWS international and regional oil and gas HSE and sustainability; towards a cleaner and The second annual edition of the Kuwait companies, national oil companies, HSE safer industry; and investing in HSE. International Health, Safety and Environment consultants and suppliers; oil and gas service On the second day, the conference will Conference and Exhibition (2nd KIHSE – providers, non-governmental organisations include three themed tracks for Health, Safety 2017) will take place on 15 and 16 February, and academic institutions. and Environment, which will provide an in 2017 at the Regency Hotel and Conference Conference speakers include H.E. Anas Al depth coverage of the key topics related to the Centre in Kuwait City. The event, which is an Saleh, deputy prime minister and acting oil strategic and technical development of a initiative by the Kuwait Petroleum minister, Kuwait; Nizar M. Al-Adsani, CEO, sustainable HSE culture. Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries, will Kuwait Petroleum Corporation; Mohammad Additionally, the 2nd KIHSE conference be held under the theme, “Meeting the Husain, president and CEO, EQUATE; John will conduct several activities to inform and Challenges Ahead”, and will build on the Raine, vice president, QHSSE, Weatherford, educate students and younger members of the success of the inaugural edition of the USA; Mohammad Ghazi Al Mutairi, CEO, audience about the advantages of having conference held in February 2015. KNPC, Kuwait; Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah, CEO, proactive and forward-leaning HSE policies 700 delegates and dozens of speakers from KUFPEC, Kuwait; and Brent Pasula, Senior and effective management systems. all over the world are expected to join the Vice President, HSSE, Petrofac, Dubai, UAE. The adjacent exhibition will showcase the conference, along with a large number of The Conference programme includes three latest in HSE technologies and services, exhibitors and sponsors. Participants are plenary sessions on the first day which will featuring national, regional and international expected to include, in addition to KPC and focus on HSE management practices and companies. its subsidiaries, a large number of strategies in general, with topics including For further details visit www.kihse.com.

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Bringing the best of both worlds The 2nd Annual Health, Safety & Security Forum addressed challenges in the construction and oil & gas industries, besides hosting two exclusive events – a mock evacuation fire drill and a mock court trial.

n the last edition of Health, proper equipment to reach to Safety & Security Review higher floors in high-rises. IMiddle East magazine, we “Therefore, the new code will reviewed the two-day 2nd Annual give guidelines for safety in new Health, Safety & Security Forum, buildings,” Johnson noted. which took place at Le Meridien New chapters and Dubai Hotel & Conference responsibilities of stakeholders Centre on 23-24 October 2016. have been added to the code, The Forum initiated two including tenants taking exclusive presentations for the responsibility for their children. first time – a mock evacuation He added to that the DCD is in fire drill by Dubai Civil Defence Terry Johnson talks about the importance of proper safety fire drill at talks with big developers in (DCD) and a mock court trial by the 2nd Annual Health, Safety & Security Forum 2016. Dubai to have in-built fire Al Tamimi & Co. stations in malls and hotels so life presentation where the hotel people. The DCD’s closest station that fire incidents can be Mock evacuation fire drill staff worked hands-on with the received fire alerts and reached addressed in under a minute. The mock fire drill was organised DCD to spread awareness on the the scene within eight minutes. “As I see it, the DCD aims to be and carried out by DCD, which emergency evacuation Under the leadership of Captain No. 1 not just in the UAE, but in demonstrated its efficiency in programme and the Forum Hassan Balooshi, the DCD the world.” responding to fire incidents in delegates and the guests at Le managed to rescue everyone in the emirate. According to Terry Meridien Hotel responded to the time and control the fire too, the Mock court trial Johnson, senior fire service evacuation procedures in an cause of which was electrical The other highlight of the Forum advisor – operations department orderly fashion. fault. The injured were then taken was the mock court trial, led by at the DCD, the aim of the DCD The drill began with the report to the hospital in an ambulance. Abu Dhabi-based Al Tamimi & is to make Dubai one of the safest of a fire inside the hotel premises. After the mock fire drill, John - Co, where conference delegates cities to live in. He also spoke The initial evacuation was carried son gave an overview on how the assumed the roles of lawyers and about the soon-to-be-released out by the hotel staff, who then DCD is taking necessary steps to experts in a case relating to a UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, alerted the DCD. The headcount prevent fire accidents in Dubai. forklift accident. Al Tamimi & Co adding that the new code will be of the staff and the guests were Speaking about the new UAE briefed the participants, who more prescriptive, stricter for done by the hotel’s chief warden Fire & Life Safety Code that was volunteered to take the roles of developers and favourable for and fire marshall at the assembly scheduled for release in 2016, two lawyers and three experts. building dwellers. point, which made it easier for Johnson said that at present there Mohamed Al Marzouqi, partner The 45-minute drill was a real- DCD to rescue the trapped are only a few buildings that have & head of Litigation, acted as the

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Judge, who questioned the procedures or conclusions were was very insightful, and many advice are highly recommended experts and read the ruling of the real. They merely provided a detailed questions raised in the from the beginning. judgment. Oman Khodeir, senior guide to give an idea of the Q&A session affirm this. We also associate, gave his closing process that occurs in a similar highlighted the importance of Making a difference statement against the accused situation, but should not be taken having all safety measures and Good health and safety practice parties. Both liaised and as a rule in all cases, as each case procedures in place, as it is a can go a long way to reduce coordinated in terms of logistics, has its own circumstances. responsibility on companies for health risks and this is what the briefings and preparing the The mock case involved three their employees. Failure to do so experts reiterated at the Forum. written materials. companies, two employees and can lead to a high risk of being From construction and oil and Handouts were given providing six victims. One of the companies criminally liable, should such gas to cyber security, safety must the full factual background. had a forklift that malfunctioned. accidents occur. at the forefront of every Specific materials were given to The forklift was sent to the institution. the delegates playing the two maintenance company as HSSRME: What do you think The conference was attended lawyers and the experts to help instructed by the manufacturing the key learnings of the mock by leading HSE experts, including them understand the briefing. company. However, thereafter, an court trial were, and what the head of occupational health Khodeir presented the facts to the accident occurred whereby the value did it bring to the and safety at Dubai Municipality audience. Al Marzouqi forklift hit six employees, Forum? Raed Al Marzouqi; Dr Huda Al questioned the experts, who gave smashing them against a wall, OK: It brought awareness of Salmi, who is the head and their views. The lawyers severely injuring them. One of criminal procedures, steps and section head at Abu Dhabi presented their oral defense. the six victims had further precautions that should be Municipality (ADM); ENOC’s Khodeir gave the Prosecution complications at the hospital considered involving safety, and executive director, EHSSQ & closing statement, followed by Al leading to the amputation of in dealing with an unfortunate Corporate Affairs Dr Waddah S. Marzouqi’s reading of the both his arms, i.e. a permanent incident from both a legal and Ghanem; IOSH vice-chair Rob judgment. At the end, there was a disability. The victims accused practical point of view. It was Cooling; Mohammad Ali Paris Q&A session and Al Marzouqi the company, the driver of the important for the audience to Cayongcat, risk and compliance and Khodeir responded to the forklift, the maintenance learn that the UAE adopts a civil manager, IKEA Distribution various queries raised by the company and the manufacturing system and not a common law Services DWC-LLC; Ibrahim attendees. company. one, meaning that judgments Fahmy, marine and HSE advisor, Omar Khodeir discusses this The case reached the Criminal issued here do not form ZADCO; Stewart Cripps, HSE unique initiative: Court, which decided to appoint precedents, rather persuasive manager, SSH Design; Sofien a panel of experts to review all when arguing in another case. Hamila, country manager Middle HSSRME: What was unique documents, check the forklift and This means that each case could East India, ATG Gloves; Samir about the mock court trial? undertake the necessary steps to have a completely different Benmebarek, drilling, well Omar Khodeir (OK): There have reach the conclusion as to who outcome, and thus taking operations and logistics HSE been mock trials in the UAE was responsible for the precautions and seeking legal manager, ZADCO; Mohamed before. However, it was very malfunction of the forklift and, Alkatheeri, fire protection branch satisfying to see the audience’s therefore, the accident. After the manager, Abu Dhabi Civil understanding and attention to experts made their report and Defence; Hari Kumar, director- the details of how criminal cases were questioned by the Court, the “It was very EHS Compliance, Group EHS work at the HSE Forum. It is judgment was made against the satisfying to see the Compliance Directorate, unlikely that anyone would have driver, as he did not press the audience’s Emirates National Oil Company an idea of the procedures and safety key before turning on the understanding and Limited (ENOC) LLC; and Majed legal aspects of a court trial, forklift. Almejmaj, senior fire engineer, unless one has been involved in it. attention to the BuroHappold Engineering. HSSRME: To what extent do details of how The event was endorsed by HSSRME: Can you briefly you think it offered an insight criminal cases work Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi outline the case that was into the workings of the UAE at the 2nd Annual Civil Defence and Abu Dhabi discussed, and how the mock judicial system in the event Municipality and sponsored by court trial was conducted? of a workplace accident? HSE Forum.” ATG Lanka, Leader Healthcare, OK: The mock trial was a OK: To a very large extent. 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Panel discussion on ‘Increase in tourism footprint qu estions Dr Huda Al Salmi gives insights on Abu Dhabi’s efforts for initiating enhancement of safety culture and increased crowd management and security.’ better incident reporting.

DCD firefighters in action during the mock evacuation fire drill. The delegates listening to Abu Dhabi Civil Defence’s Mohamed Alkatheeri.

Some of the speakers and delegates at the 2nd Annual Health, Safety & Security Forum 2016.

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16 Speakers & Participant Sector 8 Panelists from The HSE Forum, held for the second time in the UAE, with its unique format yet again Dubai Municipality successfully engaged 100 Heads of HSE & Fire across all sectors, ensuring delegates were able to Abu Dhabi City Municipality interact, discuss, re-educate, network and source HSE solutions/services at this event. Dubai Civil Defence Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Dubai Corporation for Ambulance HSE & Fire Consultant Construction Companies Services Emirates National Oil Company Limited 8% (ENOC) 17% Utility Companies 7% ZADCO BURO Happold Consulting Engineers Limited IOSH Contractor Companies 14% UAE International Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) 28% Evac+Chair International Ltd ATG Gloves Pvt. Ltd IKEA Distribution Center Dubai Al Tamimi & Company Abu Dhabi 26% Life Care Hospital -VPS Group

Government Organizations Oil & Gas Companies

16 Media Partners & 5 Strategic Partners

· Oil Review Middle East · Technical Review Middle East 5% 6% · Oil Review Africa 3% 2% · African Review of Business and 8% Technology · Industrial Hygiene News 18% · Refiner Link · Fire Middle East · Gulf Fire · EIN News · The Big Red Guide 32% · International Fire Protection Magazine 14% · Pollution Equipment News · Asia Pacific Fire Magazine 4.50% · International Fire Fighter Magazine 5% 2% · Eye of Riyadh · World Oil · IIRSM Fire/ Electrical/ Safety Engineers Senior Marine Officer Business Development Manager · FCIA · EPSC Fire and Rescue Managers Head of Security EHS Engineers · Judicial Partner – Al Tamimi & Co Regional QHSE Manager Facility Permit Manager Industrial Hygienist · Health Partner – Dubai Corporation for

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The Forum was an extremely successful event as it I have had the great honour to chair the 2nd Annual included many essential topics regarding improving Health, Safety & Security Forum in Dubai. The Forum “ health, security, and fire safety issues. The Forum was “ added a unique sharing knowledge platform to the attended by many experts and many important presentations Middle East’s health, security and safety sector in several were presented. The mock evacuation drill was the most industries like oil & gas, marine, aviation and civil where HSE essential session in the Forum as it was a learning experience decision makers of shareholders, stakeholders, consultancy, and it showed new information to all attendees on how service providers and professional bodies discussed current people should act during an emergency event. I met many and future strategies and the way forward for improvement. new experts at this Forum and I have learnt much from them The high level of technical presentations and panels provided regarding my work. Thank you very much for inviting us to in-depth knowledge in latest technologies and studies covered attend this essential Forum and we would be very happy to fire fighting, emergency response, construction challenges, attend the Forum again next year. human factor and risk management. Participating in the next Fire Safety Manager & Fire Protection Branch Manager, Forum is highly recommended to my industry colleagues. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Marine & HSE Advisor Zakum Development Company (ZADCO) It was a great opportunity for Safe Mobility to meet exhibitors and organisations at the Forum. It was a very It was a good gathering, well-organised and the topics “ interesting event in terms of the people we met and the selected were well in line with today’s HSE demands by topics the people talked about in the conference. Health, “ HSE professionals. The Mock Court Trial and Mock safety and security was always a very important topic but in Evacuation Fire Drill were excellent, very useful and a new the world today this topic is more important than ever. Also, experience in my career life. We look forward to participating the organisation of the event was brilliant and very smooth. again next year. All the best for your future endeavours. Safe Mobility, UAE HSE Manager Fino International L.L.C HSE Forum 2016 was an even better event than last year. The cases were more interactive and HSE managers Evac + Chair International recently attended the second “ seemed very satisfied and came with more knowledge HSE Forum in Dubai, UAE. The Forum was unique as it after leaving the venue. As a PPE solutions provider we are “ involved both a Mock Evacuation Fire Drill and also Mock always happy to see satisfied HSE managers who are looking Court Trial. As the official Evacuation Partner we were involved for improvement within their organisation. These are the both in the Evacuation Drill and also delivering a presentation people we are looking for since our range of product is a trend on evacuation from buildings in general. Evac + Chair changer. International also contributed on a lively discussion panel ATG Intelligent Glove Solutions, UAE that was rewarding and interactive for the delegates. This unique event was professionally organised with good time keeping and array of subjects that gave delegates an insight Was a good event, please target the tourism/hospitality into how the region reacts in many incidents and scenarios. sector for the next one too. Your team is very supportive. “ Evac + Chair International Al Hoty Stanger, UAE One of the best HSE Forums I have attended in Dubai in the last 19 years. Good subjects and good speakers. Nice and a well-managed event put together. Should “ Added value for the event. Mock Evacuation Fire Drill invite more people from related fields so that it is more was excellent. “ interesting & a conducive environment for a better standard of ‘Health, Safety & Security’. All the best. HSE Manager China State Construction & Engineering Corp. Ltd Vice-President of Operations Butler Engineering Health, safety and security is an important topic to be brought to the UAE. Alain Charles Publishing did a good The 2nd Annual Health, Safety & Security Forum was “ job by organising the event. The event was very definitely a unique experience that gave opportunities to interesting and informative. It also provided a platform for “ connect with a number of industry professionals and ARASCA to showcase our products and services and to gain invaluable knowledge of the latest developments in the connect with the health and safety professionals from both health and safety sector. It also gave us, at Leader Healthcare, government and private entities. The event was at a small an opportunity to showcase our contributions and innovations scale but an informative and the venue selected was apt for related to security and safety for both government and networking in order to expand our customer base and meet commercial use. with the existing clients. Leader HealthCare ARASCA

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StocExpo Middle East Africa The region’s leading exhibition and conference for the bulk liquid storage market will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 26 and 27 April 2017.

he Middle East and measuring, pumps and valves, Ghanem, executive director, African tank storage sector automation and loading EHSSQ & Corporate Affairs, Tis developing at a rapid equipment and inspection and ENOC; Patrick Kulsen, rate, thanks to continued large certification services. managing director, PJK scale investment, with the UAE At the core of this year’s event International; Capt. Tamer alone set to double its storage will also be a two-day conference, Masoud, harbour master, Port of capacity in the next few years. addressing the most significant Fujairah; Zaid Mohammad, Top regional oil companies, trends, challenges and general manager, Beydal tank terminal operators, traders, opportunities facing the tank Petroleum; Erwin Mortelmans, “Delegates can financiers and regulators are storage industry in the Middle commercial director, Port of expect a stellar mix confirmed to speak at StocExpo East and Africa. Duqm; and Paul Young, head of Middle East Africa, which is Topics will include growth and Energy Products, Dubai of regional, supported by the UAE Ministry expansion opportunities across Mercantile Exchange. international and of Energy, alongside many oil the Middle East, financing, oil Nick Powell, StocExpo and highly technical majors, ports, terminals and price trends and their impact, Tank Storage portfolio event content, delivered institutions including ENOC, improving safety, efficiency and director said, “One look at this Fujairah Oil Terminal, GPS resilience, Fujairah's role as a year’s programme shows how by world Chemoil, Gulf Refining Co., Gulf trading hub and many others. serious we are about delivering authorities.” Petrochem, Horizon Terminals, Among the industry leaders world-class content, finely Siddco, Socar Aurora and Star taking part will be Ghassan tailored to global and local needs Nick Powell, StocExpo and Tank Energy OilTanking. Alakwaa, analyst – Energy and the interests of terminal Storage portfolio event director Attendees will have the Research, APICORP; Kamel Al- operators in the region. opportunity to visit an exhibition Harami, independent oil analyst Delegates can expect a stellar mix with more than 100 international and former president, Kuwait of regional, international and and local suppliers showcasing Petroleum International; Tushar highly technical content, the latest equipment and state-of- Bansal, director, Ivy Global delivered by world authorities.” the-art technologies. Exhibitors Energy Pte; Bora Bariman, head Attendees will also have access will include CTS Middle East, of Energy & Marine – Corporate to a Networking Lounge, as well Protego, Emco Wheaton, Loadtec & Institutional Banking Group, as a variety of networking events, Engineered Systems, Mascoat, National Bank of Fujairah; including an official exhibition and Kanon Loading Equipment Edward Bell, commodity analyst, networking reception on the first to name just a few. These span Emirates NBD Bank; Paul evening of the event. O More than 100 international and the entire supply chain, from Collins, global leader for Anyone wishing to attend the local suppliers will showcase the tank design, construction and Productivity Optimisation; exhibition or conference can latest equipment and state-of- maintenance, through to Aydin Erdmir, vice-president, register online at the-art technologies. innovations in metering and Toros Terminal; Waddah www.stocexpomiddleeastafrica.com

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Glove innovation flourishes at Expoprotection 2016 WWW.TILSATEC.COM Expoprotection, hosted from 7 - 9 November 2016 in Paris, demonstrated the latest in glove innovation. A number of gloves for a variety of applications were on display. HPC Healthline displayed its range of disposible nitrile gloves, such as the GN90 and GN91 at the three day show. In addition, they welcomed BM Polyco’s reuseable gloves, the first display of the gloves since the two companies merger. Abade Gloves displayed its range of gloves at Expoprotection. The Chinese firm specialises in the manufacture and export of safety and working gloves. These gloves are made from a range of materials such as cotton, nylon and polyester and are coated with either latex, nitrile, PU or PVC. Du Pont, the global chemical conglomerate, announced at Expoprotection 2016 the winner of DuPont Kevlar Glove Innovation Award. Tilsatec were the winners of the award, the first European winner of the prize. The TTP042PU - Cut 5 18GG PU Glove won as the first 18 gauge glove on the market that reaches the ISO 13997 level 5 cut resistance. Tilsatec say that Cut 5 18GG PU provides a ‘second skin feel’ with its ultra light-weight design. These gloves provide new levels comfort, as well as greater control when operating implements. This makes them even safer, and this is why they won the award.

Work boot innovations: what to look for Qatari construction workers given cooling hard hats

WWW.COOLHARDHAT.NET WWW.MAGNUMBOOTS.COM As Qatar prepares for the FIFA Proper and practical footwear is potentially the most important piece of equipment that any person can wear. World Cup in 2022, workers are Selecting the right and most appropriate footwear, particularly safety boots, is crucial for maintaining your own being given cooling hard hats as a safety, particularly if there are hidden dangers on site floors such as electricity cables. way to lower the body temperature Almost everyone who needs a pair of boots will need a protective toe, widely known as steel toe caps. of workers. However, as Carolanne Thompson of Magnum Boots states, most steel toe boots are being replaced by a The hard hat has been designed composite, consisting of either Kevlar, carbon fibre, plastic or fibreglass. However, it is important to check by scientists at Qatar University. It with your health and safety or site manager as some sites require a steel-toed boot to access a site. runs on solar power and works Puncture plates are crucial if there is a risk of stepping on sharp implements. Building sites, where lose with a small fan, which is located nails may be on the floor, are particularly prone to puncturing. Therefore, if this is a risk in your sector, make sure on the top of the hard hat, blowing your footwear has a puncture plate. Also, many boots have an electrical resistance protection sole. This is important air over a cold pack. The cooled air for many workers, but not at all. And some sites will require boots with this protection. is then subsequently blown over the Outsole grip may also be an area of concern for workers, particularly those working in treacherous conditions worker's face, which Saud Ghani, a such as sand or water. The material of the outsole will also be a defining factor in the life of the boot. professor of engineering at Qatar With all of these considerations, the Middle East will have different needs from boots that are constructed for University, says can lowers the either the American or European markets. An example of this would be waterproofing versus breathability. More wearer's skin temperature by up to expensive boots will be both breathable and waterproof, but on a budget, you may find yourself having to make a 10 degrees. decision of which feature is most important to you and your needs. Tournament organisers have said However, a feature that is often overlooked by the safety market is comfort. A boot that does not fit properly is as that that the measure of cooling much of a hazard than a boot that is not fit for purpose. Therefore, a good fitting boot should be top on the list of hard hats also has the potential to priorities. For more information on boot features, visit Magnum Boots’ website. reduce the risk of heat stroke.

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equipment Making mobility EASIER, SAFER As the UAE pushes for better standards of living for its residents, Safe Mobility’s CEO Sam Abboushi talks about how the USA-based company is bringing about a change in lifestyle to those with special needs in the country.

anufacturers of Are building regulations a fairly new concept in this evacuation chairs, important to bring about region. In terms of fire safety, our Mwheelchairs – both change in the mindset about focus is on the evacuation chairs manual and power, scooters and such equipment? and evacuation mattress. These ramps, Safe Mobility is assisting SA: Building regulations in the ensure the safety of people in its clients with best mobility UAE already comply with a lot of high-rise buildings. needs and eyeing up expansion in safety regulations already. Yet, I the GCC in the upcoming years as see that they haven’t taken it a How do you view the it sees a greater demand for rental step further to have the necessary evacuation chair market in and sales in the run-up to world- equipment for evacuating the region? class events like Expo 2020 Dubai buildings in times of emergency. SA: As I have mentioned earlier, and 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin in the Middle East, the market is An exclusive interview with Rashid Al Maktoum, vice- still growing. Other parts of the “I believe that it is Health, Safety & Security Review president and prime minister of world have started earlier with just a matter of time Middle East (HSSRME). the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has some countries making it before Middle East the perfect vision of making mandatory in their laws, whereas What is your take on the Dubai the most people-friendly in some countries, like Germany, governments health and safety industry in city by 2020. Now, he is governments give incentives to recommend or the Middle East with respect emphasising on taking a step evacuation chair manufacturers. make it mandatory to evacuation chairs? further in bringing about right Therefore, I think it would be for developers to Sam Abboushi (SA): The highest tools for better safety compliance. great to give some sort of priority in the region is We may see that evacuation chairs incentives to mobility companies include evacuation evacuating people with mobility could very well be mandatory for in this region that is helping build chairs in buildings.” challenges from high-rise buildings in the near future. a safer environment. building in emergency situations. Sam Abboushi, This is also the mission of our What are Safe Mobility’s What is your growth strategy CEO, Safe Mobility company. So we partnered with offerings for the GCC? for the region ? Escape Mobility in Holland to SA: For the healthcare sector, we SA: We are already present in bring the best products. We see provide different types of Dubai with mobility chairs at great potential here in the UAE as wheelchairs – manual and electric Dubai Mall. We are also initiating we believe it is an upcoming – along with mobility scooters. talks with other mall mana - market here and not matured They are certified and approved gements in the emirate to mirror enough. Few of the buildings do by the US government and the success we have witnessed. But keep evacuation chairs and they comply with high standards. Now, the UAE is not the only country are ahead in safety practices, but we are attempting to bring this to that needs attention. We believe ABOVE RIGHT: Escape chair from that’s about it. We also want to the UAE market. We are also Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait Safe Mobility. (Photo: Safe educate people about importance introducing some rehabilitation are also making inroads for us Mobility) of evacuation chairs. chairs for the healthcare industry, with safer regulations. O

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HSE and risk management technology A panel session at ADIPEC provided a forum for leading figures from the oil and gas industry to share their thoughts on various aspects of health and safety.

“Our first priority is to protect ourselves and our colleagues....we cannot achieve mmanuelle Tutenuit, Plant design was cited as an with employees, inspire the desire operational managing director of E&P important factor in managing for change, and to accompany excellence without Efor Total Thailand, kicked risk, with any gaps in safe design and enable the change. off the session by speaking about checked during the design “Total has implemented a outstanding safety Total’s journey from safety process through technical risk formal safety management performance.” management to a safety culture. assessments (TRA). Factors such system which includes “Safety is a core value,” she told as preventing corrosion and inspections and audits, reporting the conference. “Our first priority enabling adequate firefighting of anomalies, accident Emmanuelle Tutenuit, is to protect ourselves and our capacities are important at the investigations, and compliance managing director of E&P, colleagues, whether contractors design stage, according to with safety regulations. Total Thailand or employees in the workplace. Tutenuit. If a TRA reveals issues, “We take a progressive attitude We cannot achieve operational site modifications are made. at all times - this is what safety excellence without outstanding “From feedback and lessons culture is, it is inherent in our safety performance.” learned, we identified that most character to act in a safe Total management is aware of of our accidents could have been manner.” the need to enable a safety culture avoided,” said Tutenuit. “We need across the whole company, she to take ownership of the lessons Focus on driver safety said, adding that safety means learned and apply them.” Despite the media focus on major The event covered a range of “effective control of major risks” Addressing the question “How incidents such as the Macondo oil issues from risk management to through occupational risk do we get behaviours to change?”, spill, a major cause of fatalities in embracing technology. (Photo: management and technological she said managers need to set a the oil and gas sector is in fact Panatfoto/Shutterstock) risk management. good safety example, talk about it road traffic accidents.

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Jim Andrews, vice president, and then in the next two months, improve safety performance. This “Methods must HSE for Schlumberger, spoke drivers were given feedback. This technique uses tens of thousands about using technology to has had a “positive impact on of rays to give full 3D coverage of exist within improve driver safety across the driver behaviour”. areas which require detection. organisations to company’s multinational A similar strategy with the He cited fires and explosions as achieve screening operations and, in particular, to one-month control period and major causes of HSE incidents for and prioritisation of influence driver behaviour. two months of feedback was used the oil and gas industry and said “We are not accident-free, but with a fatigue management it was important that detection capex, opex, we integrate technology and system that uses eyelid- methods are in place so that personnel, and solutions to make ourselves monitoring technology. shutdowns and isolations can improved better,” he said. Schlumberger has journey take place to prevent an incident. technology.” Andrews first spoke about the management centres in multiple He concluded his address by basic requirements that all locations around the world and saying the three factors for company drivers must meet, and all field journeys are monitored, optimising safety cost-effectively Ray Rehman, the importance attached to with drivers calling in on a daily were robust change management, regional HES risk manager, Oxy vehicle specifications. basis. The next step is a mobile embracing new technology and Driver improvement monitors journey app with an algorithm to adopting a risk-based approach. company, and making corrections mean improvements can be made calculate the risk of the journey. as the project moves along. in real time with a call centre that Risk management strategies Determining consequences was communicates with drivers and Sustained HSE performance at Finally, Ray Rehman, regional also raised as part of a risk can offer impromptu an optimised cost HES risk manager for Oxy, spoke management approach. commentary on the standard of Raj Kochar, head of QHSEIA for about robust risk prioritisation “Determine how large the driving during a journey. Data- Petrofac, spoke about sustained strategies to implement risk- consequence is, in order to be streaming interfaces mean that HSE performance at an based HES programmes. protective of people, revenues the call centre can receive optimised cost. It is important for companies and the environment,” he said. information on metrics such as “It is a time of expenditure cuts to focus on allocating “robust “Evaluate credible event scenarios acceleration. harsh braking, and across the oil and gas industry technology to high risk assets,” he and identify new controls to close unsafe cornering. A GPS receiver and everyone has to look at the said. “Methods must exist within risk gaps. It is important to define monitors observation of speed bottom line,” he told the organisations to achieve standard rules for consequences limits as well as keeping track of conference. screening and prioritisation of and probability analysis,” the driver’s location. Data is Kochar showed a chart that capex, opex, personnel, and Rehman told the conference. transferred in real time through demonstrated the correlation improved technology.” He used the example of satellites into the company’s between drops in the oil price According to Rehman, a risk pressure vessels as an example of databases. and rises in HSE incidents for oil management approach needs to using probability and a scenario “It is a connected platform in and gas operators, before talking include compliance with laws and basis to determine risk. “At what real time to make the journey about cost-effective ways to regulations, recognised industry point do you have minor versus management programme ensure safety performance does practices, and a HSE risk medium league pressure to cause electronic - this is the way not suffer during the downturn. management programme. He a rupture?” he asked. forward,” Andrews told the In an era where operators are pointed out that there will always Rehman urged operators to conference. making budget cuts, he said that be “residual risks remaining after make a “prioritised list of An example of the technology companies must “know how to practical mitigation measures equipment based on risk,” to have Schlumberger is using to improve distinguish what is fat, and what have been applied”. a “greater focus on high to driver safety is the following is flesh and bone.” “Operations near the public medium risks, to engage distance monitor. This monitor He spoke of using technology need to be set to a very high management via a periodic risk gives a warning when a company to “manage real risks” in a way standard,” he said. inventory and other processes”. vehicle is less than two seconds that can “optimise costs and Rehman said a “plan-do-check- He said this approach means that behind another vehicle, and feeds improve safety”, saying this correct” approach is required, “management can further the data in real time back to the should then lead to “sustained which differentiates programmes prioritise and commensurately journey management team. HSE performance”. in terms of regulatory allocate resources.” When these devices were first The ray-casting technique was requirement, complexity, “If everything is critical then installed, the data was monitored then cited by Kochar of an proximity to the public, impact nothing is critical,” Rehman for a one-month control period, example of technology that can on loss of revenue to the concluded. O

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Showcasing the latest safety and security solutions The 19th edition of Intersec, the world’s largest trade fair for the security, safety and fire protection industries, will be held from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

he three-day event is held protection, prevention, fire under the patronage of related accidents and emergency T His Highness Sheikh preparedness. Mansoor bin Mohammed bin The Intersec Critical Rashid Al Maktoum, and Infrastructure and Cyber Security officially supported by Dubai Conference, held on 23-24 Police, Dubai Civil Defence, and January and supported by Dubai Dubai Police Academy. Police, will bring together It will feature 1,304 exhibitors security, safety and cyber security from 58 countries, showcasing a experts from industry, comprehensive range of products government authorities, law across seven show sections of enforcement agencies, regulators, Commercial Security, Fire & public and private organisations Rescue, Safety & Health, A stand discussion at last year’s event and solution providers to address Homeland Security & Policing, the key security challenges Perimeter & Physical Security, platform for industry experts to legislation and changing and discuss strategies for Information Security, and Smart discuss and analyse new paradigms within the regional improving physical security, Home & Building Automation. developments, innovations, safety and security industry. cybersecurity, protection and Many of the exhibitors are using A highlight of the conference business continuity solutions to the annual exhibition as the programme will be the launch of critical infrastructure and preferred platform to launch “Intersec Dubai’s Security Industry information assets. their latest products and cutting- functions as an Regulatory Agency (SIRA) at the Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe edge solutions. SIRA Forum, held on 24 January, Frankfurt Middle East, the Intersec continues to grow, ideal launch pad where Brigadier Khalif Ibrahim organiser of Intersec, said, especially after launching the for international Saleis, SIRA’s director general, “Intersec not only provides the Smart Home and Safety Design exhibitors looking will provide an overview of the international security community in Buildings sections during the to debut formation of the regulatory body with an invaluable interactive 2016 edition. More than 31,000 and the issuance of Dubai’s new forum for idea exchange and visitors from 128 countries are innovative security law (see page 32). gaining valuable learnings from expected to attend. products and The Intersec Fire Safety industry experts, but also services into the Conference, held on 22 January functions as an ideal launch pad High profile conferences wider Middle East and supported by Dubai Civil for international exhibitors Led by high-profile international Defence, promises to bring looking to debut innovative speakers, three conferences will and its forward an update on the Middle products and services into the be held alongside Intersec 2017, neighbourhood.” East fire safety industry with a wider Middle East and its taking place in the Al Multaqua strong line-up of experts neighbourhood.” O Ballroom, Dubai International discussing domestic and Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Convention and Exhibition international fire safety codes, More information is available at: Frankfurt Middle East Centre. They will be an ideal best practice case studies on fire www.intersecexpo.com.

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New high-pressure breathing air system FIRE SAFETY BAUER KOMPRESSOREN GCC FZE is the established in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in BAUER KOMPRESSOREN GCC FZE will be UAE subsidiary of leading German January 2006, to serve the Gulf and Middle displaying BAUER’s newly launched Unicus 4i manufacturer of high pressure compressors East region. all-in-one high-pressure breathing air system BAUER KOMPRESSOREN, and was A full inventory of compressors and spare at Intersec. parts is available from stock in its Jebel Ali The latest addition to BAUER’s family of warehouse, along with breathing air Unicus products offers a new all-in-one high- accessories such as filling panels, maintenance tech system that provides firefighters with monitors and air purity test kits. In addition to simplicity, efficiency and security by breathing air compressors, the company offers integrating a number of features. These a wide range of industrial compressors for air, include a 12 inch HMI integrated touch helium, nitrogen and CNG. BAUER-trained screen, BAUER's proprietary Gas-Tek™ gas technicians are available to service equipment monitoring system (optional), RFID Readers onsite or at its workshop. All applications are between system and the cylinders (optional), fully supported from the Jebel Ali location and Lab on Locale 2™ for real-time air with installation, commissioning, training and sampling and testing (optional). Working in long term maintenance contracts from unison, this gives the user greater confidence BAUER-employed engineers and technicians. and security when using the BAUER Unicus 4i. For further information see the new Unicus BAUER KOMPRESSOREN GCC FZE will be 4i video at www.BauerFire.com. The Unicus 4i high-pressure breathing air system located at stand 7-F31.

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op technology TRENDS Johan Paulsson, CTO Axis Communications, forecasts some key technology trends in the security market in 2017.

he world is going through turbulent times, with T conflicts, political uncertainty, an ongoing refugee crisis and a somewhat fragile economic recovery from the most recent financial downturn. At the same time, technological developments continue unabated, with high-speed networks, big data and deep learning enabling new and improved security “We expect 2017 to offerings. Similarly, we expect the be the year when so-called ‘Internet of Things’ to become more of the fabric of our these new camera daily lives. All of these factors are capabilities are likely to fuel demand for combined with real- increased security, both physical time analytics to and online. address several Security as a service resources which could be better more specific solutions to security As with many other technologies, focused elsewhere, but also particular problems, rather than challenges.” we expect customers will stop improve the service level of the one-size fits all looking at physical security as security system, enable better hardware/software. The simply being a collection of device management, and convergence of hardware and hardware and software connected strengthen cybersecurity software as well as pre- to a network. Instead, we think processes. In relation to installation and post-installation they will start to see their security cybersecurity, we see an increased tools as mentioned above, into as a service – remote and use of tools and practices that end-to-end solutions will be able professionally hosting and make network video less to address specific security monitoring of video transmitted vulnerable to attacks. In general, problems. They will consist of from the customer’s premises. wider use of pre- and post- high-performance cameras, Whether by themselves, or more installation tools (such as Axis storage and access controls tightly likely by sector-specific specialists Site Designer, for example) will integrated with video who can not only take away the help in on-going monitoring and management and analytics tools. burden of managing the complex maintenance of systems. This approach will make it systems involved, but also reduce easier for customers to purchase, the costs of keeping those systems Integrated solutions install and implement, while Johan Paulsson, CTO Axis up to date and secure. This will The security industry will offering a great return on their Communications not only free up internal continue its trends of offering investment.

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Expanded use of analytics customers are different, the always taken its customers’ As part of this, we see that while environments and locations they security seriously, but we will high quality video footage is a are based in tend to fall into the hopefully see 2017 as the year “The Internet of core feature of modern security same general categories, with when all manufacturers make this Things should be cameras, ultimately that people exhibiting the same a priority. about better information needs to be assessed general behaviors. Once those The Internet of Things should and analysed before a decision behaviors have been ‘learned’ the be about better security, and security, and more can be made to respond to its patterns that underlie them can more efficient businesses, efficient businesses, content. The recent advances in be shared, enabling the system to organisations and cities thanks to organisations and camera technologies, such as flag up when something ‘smart’ cameras, door stations thermal imaging and enhanced unexpected occurs. We see this as and audio equipment with cities, thanks to low-light capabilities, have been only the beginning and a very network connectivity. 2017 will ‘smart’ cameras, significant steps forward. But in exciting space to keep an eye on. add more ‘smarts’ to those door stations and the end, they just generate more devices, while also enabling audio equipment footage that needs to be Beyond video customers to focus on what they watched/reviewed. So the security However, we know that physical do best and allowing security with network industry has been working hard security doesn’t just involve specialists to improve the services connectivity.” on video analytics software that surveillance of they provide. O can work in real time to help people/places/objects. It is also professionals make informed about physical access control, decisions. We expect 2017 to be one and two-way Axis Communications at Intersec the year when these new camera communication and managing capabilities are combined with emergency situations – and often Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, real-time analytics to address managing this from a significant will be participating as a gold sponsor and exhibitor during several security challenges, distance. So, to extend the Intersec 2017, and will showcase innovative products and including facial recognition, concept of integration even solutions across retail and critical infrastructure. Axis co-founder forensic analysis and perimeter further, 2017 should be the year Martin Gren will be present during the show, with products on protection. This is critical as when security cameras work display including the new AXIS Q1659 interchangeable-lens according to IHS, by 2020, hand in glove with intelligent network camera, which combines Canon imaging and Axis network camera sales are forecast doors, intercoms and speakers, network technologies for high-resolution surveillance. Axis, along to account for approximately 95 both locally and remotely. That with its partners Cognimatics, EMC, Assa Abloy and Avaya, will per cent of total worldwide means one simple system that also demonstrate end-to-end solutions across retail, critical infrastructure access control and oil and gas. security camera sales, compared can manage them all, in real time Featuring the same Canon-developed high-performance to around 80 per cent in 2015. – enabling customers to see, hear image sensor and image-processing engine employed in the and talk to the people in/near Company’s EOS series of interchangeable-lens cameras, the new Deep learning their buildings. AXIS Q1659 makes possible the capture of approximately 20- With all this data being gathered, megapixel (5472 x 3648 pixels) colour video at eight frames per we are seeing deep learning Cybersecurity second to support high-resolution surveillance applications. technologies coming to the fore. As mentioned above the ‘Internet Additionally, through Axis’s proprietary video-processing and These use pattern recognition of Things’ has evolved from image-compression technologies, the camera software to ‘learn’ about different buzzword status to mainstream offers even more storage and bandwidth kinds of behaviours as seen reality, but not without its savings for enhanced video through the multitude of security challenges. Given that most surveillance efficiency. cameras installed around the Internet-connected devices are Axis Communications will be world. Techniques involving deep just plugged in and switched on located at stand S1-H12. learning and artificial intelligence by customers, it is down to will see broader utilisation within manufacturers to take The AXIS Q1659 camera the security industry. The responsibility to ensure they are benefits are that although all secure out of the box. Axis has

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Intersec Progressing Dubai’s security industry Brig. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, director general of Dubai’s newly formed Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), gives some background to the formation of the agency and Dubai’s new security law.

How does SIRA differ from its currently being reviewed and economic hub, vibrant city and predecessor DPS? updated by SIRA. tourist destination depend on its The Security Industry Law No. 12 (2016) actually hard earned reputation as a safe Regulatory Agency has been repeals Law No. 24 (2008) but place to live, work and visit. formed as a regulatory body of allows those technical parts to The security industry has to Dubai Government, with a stand until they can be replaced rise to the challenge of wider remit than the solely or updated. maintaining this safety in an Dubai Police Department The key element of the powers ever-growing diverse world city. (DPS) body it replaces. It will, granted to SIRA is that such Events like EXPO 2020 only serve of course, continue all the regulations can be amended to highlight this need. SIRA will licensing and regulatory without recourse to primary ensure that world class security “The security functions held by DPS, but will legislation as Law No. 12 (2016) solutions are recommended broaden its work further into provides this power to SIRA. and implemented to maintain industry has to rise development, research, more This will make the process of this reputation. to the challenge of active monitoring of security adapting to progress in SIRA is also empowered, as an maintaining this services providers and setting technology more nimble and agency, to reach commercial safety in an ever- new general policies in the timely where necessary. arrangements in areas which will security industry across Dubai. enhance this aim of world class growing diverse It will also set down the How will SIRA and Law No. 12 solutions for Dubai. world city. Events specifications and standards help the development of the like EXPO 2020 only which must be followed, and security industry in Dubai? What are the reasons for the have the ability to update these SIRA is tasked with organising official launch of SIRA / SIRA serve to highlight as required, without the need and funding research and studies Forum and Law No. 12 at this need.” to pass fresh legislation on to progress the security industry Intersec 2017? Brig. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, each occasion that a revision in Dubai, as well as organising Intersec 2017 is the largest director general SIRA is required. and participating in conferences, gathering of security SIRA will also provide the seminars etc. both locally and professionals across the GCC and regulatory framework for internationally to ensure Dubai Middle East region. It makes training related to security is at the centre of any new perfect sense to use this services at all levels. developments. opportunity to explain the changes being made to showcase What are the differences How do you see Dubai’s the new expanded role of SIRA Dubai’s continuing growth as an between the new Law No. 12 security industry evolving, and to allow industry economic hub and tourist (2016), and Law No. 24 (2008) and what role will SIRA have? professionals to ask questions destination depends on its hard- that it is replacing? Public safety and security remain directly of SIRA representatives. earned reputation as a safe place The current technical regulations vitally important in a world full The SIRA Forum will be held to live, work and visit. (Photo: provisions of Law No. 24 remain of serious security challenges. at 13.00pm on 24 January in the shutterlk/Shutterstock) in force at this time, and they are Dubai’s continuing growth as an Multaqua Ballroom at Intersec. O

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Middle East commercial security market on the rise

COMMERCIAL SECURITY The commercial safety and security market is a high growth stage, according to research from Frost & Sullivan, driven by increased theft and terrorist activities as well as an influx of ground-breaking security technologies. In a connected world with increased urbanisation and infrastructure development, there is a growing awareness of security and safety issues. Keeping people and assets safe is taking increased priority. While the USA has the dominant market share of 35 per cent, growth potential has emerged in Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In the physical security market, surveillance and security is thought to be the fastest growing sector with an increased demand for intelligent and integrated solutions. Advanced and smart technology is driving this, and there is a notable shift from analogue to IP-based Frost & Sullivan predict that the Middle East physical security video equipment and an increased demand for VSaaS, where video market could reach US$10.9bn by 2020, when the region could footage from surveillance cameras can be stored in the cloud. represent almost 10 per cent of the overall global physical security The growing need for intelligent and integrated security systems is market. The projected CAGR of 32.7 per cent between 2015 and 2020 expected to drive revenues for software, and security as a service is also is more than double the global growth rate. gaining in popularity. In the Middle East, infrastructure protection is projected to reach According to the research, the global physical security market is US$13.07bn by 2018 and the transportation safety and security market forecast to grow to US$109.3bn by 2020, at a compound annual to grow from US$3.75bn in 2014 to US$6.59bn in 2019 at a CAGR of growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9 per cent. 11.9 per cent during the forecast period, according to the research.

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Disabling unautho- Physical security solutions from Rittal rised drones IT INFRASTRUCTURE 4102, protection from DRONE TECHNOLOGY Rittal, a leading manufacturer of unauthorised access, resistance One of the products making its IT racks and datacentre solution category II to DIN V ENV 1630, debut at Intersec will be provider, continues to reinforce basic EMC protection, impact test SkyDroner from Singapore firm its presence in Middle East region with 3,000 Nm energy after 30 TeleRadio, which detects, distracts, with its certified high-quality, min. flame impingement over and disables unauthorised drones system-tested physical security uniform tempera-ture curve, and in restricted airspace surrounding systems for IT infrastructure, dust and water protection to IP 56 airports, military bases, or other showcased on its Innovation to IEC 60 529. Benefits include critical infrastructure. Stand at Intersec 2017. system-tested protection levels, It arrives following several Products to take centre stage multi-functional risk coverage, incidents at the Dubai this year will be the Micro Data dust- and noise-reduced International Airport last year, Centre and IT Security Room. A installation, dismantling and where illegal drone activity preview of the standardised reassembly plus extendibility, and forced the airport’s flagship datacentre solution from Rittal - compatibility with cross-plant IT carrier Emirates to suspend ‘Rimatrix S’- will be another infrastructures. operations, costing millions of key highlight. With the shift in demands of dirhams on each occasion, and Joseph Najjar, managing the region pertaining to IT impacting thousands of director, Rittal Middle East, a Joseph Najjar, managing information and security, passengers. There have been subsidiary of Germany based director, Rittal Middle East physical infrastructure for entire similar incidents worldwide. Civil Rittal GmbH & Co KG, said, IT systems has become a non- Aviation Authorities are installing “Intersec, with its global and clients who value their negotiable situation, says Rittal, custom made systems for drone recognition, elevates Rittal’s critical IT equipment and data which expects the solutions on detection and prevention to strengths in its IT physical centres. The physical display of display at Intersec 2017 to combat the problem. security offerings to the market. the IT Security Room on our interest anyone looking at Jason Quek, TeleRadio’s regional Acknowledging the growing stand at Intersec 2017 will be a collaboration of solutions across sales director, said.“SkyDroner need for physical security for IT, realistic touch-and-feel showcase all verticals. identifies unauthorised drones and our display of physical security illustrating our promise 'Our Rittal local office team members ultimately overwrites commands, offerings (IT Security Room and Expertise - Your Benefit'.” and personnel from the forcing them to land when they Micro Data Centre) will be a The standard security room headquarters in Germany will be breach invisible security barriers.” strong resilient proposition to includes fire protection category on hand at the Rittal Stand, C24 SkyDroner can also be used for the leading security consultants EI 90 to EN 1363/F90 to DIN Hall A. private and commercial purposes.

Genetec to showcase high-end security and surveillance systems IP SECURITY intelligence, visualisation, and complete Firas Jadalla, regional director - Middle East Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open- incident management capabilities. The and Africa, Genetec. “Participating for the 12th architecture, unified IP security solutions, will company is also set to highlight Genetec time, we are looking forward to the opportunity be showcasing high-end security and Security Center 5.5 unified security platform, to share how Genetec is helping its enterprise surveillance systems at Intersec. The company and Security Center Federation, which customers unify and simplify the many parts of aims to address the growing market demand for facilitates centralised monitoring across physical security through an expanding IP access control, video surveillance and multpile sites. ecosystem of hardware and software support.” automated number plate solutions, with “We are looking forward to being at the 2017 Genetec will feature many of its partners at

physical security solutions also in high demand. edition of Intersec, which has positioned itself its stand, J38, Hall S1, including Axis Genetec will be showcasing its decision support as a very important security event for our Communications, Bosch, Sony, Samsung, system, Mission Control, which provides industry that attracts a broad audience of Arecont, Videotec, ASSA ABLOY, HID, organisations with new levels of situational visitors from throughout the Middle East,” said Mercury, and Kiwi Security.

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Scott Safety to showcase in-mask thermal intelligence system

FIRE SAFETY Amongst the innovative of view at all Scott Safety, the global leader in products on display will Scott times, obviating the design, manufacture and Sight, a revolutionary new in- the need for a supply of respiratory protective mask thermal intelligence system hand-held thermal equipment and thermal imaging designed to improve firefighter imaging device and leaving technology, will be exhibiting safety, which was previewed at the firefighter’s hands free to both European and American- ADIPEC 2016. Scott Sight perform other critical operations. approved fire protection products integrates a lightweight, in-mask It thus represents a significant at Intersec, including self- display with a miniature, head- contained breathing apparatus mounted and hands-free thermal (SCBA) and thermal imaging camera that keeps the thermal cameras. image within the firefighter’s field

shift in fire safety operations and history of innovation and a deep equipment, according to the commitment to the firefighter company. Offering configurable community, and Scott Sight will hands-free visibility to the wearer, better protect firefighters and it makes it much easier to help them work more efficiently, navigate through dark and according to the company. inhospitable environments and Shaw said that the device has leaves the wearer able to fully been developed in close focus on the fire. The display can collaboration with firefighters, be personalised to focus on the taking into account customer information required, for feedback. “It has given us a example relating to access control, platform to build on and changed location of persons, or gas the way we innovate,” he detection, helping the firefighter commented. to quickly move through rooms, Shaw added that all the spot hazards, locate potential necessary approvals have been victims, and identify doors and received, and the company looks windows for escape. forward to showcasing Scott Sight “From a firefighter perspective, at Intersec. The product has it is a game-changer – it gives attracted a great deal of interest them their eyes and hands back,” in the Middle East, where the said Paul Shaw, marketing prevalence of high-rises demands manager, EMEA for Scott Safety high levels of situational and Tyco Gas & Flame Detection. awareness from firefighters. Scott Safety, a Johnson Scott Safety will be exhibiting Controls company, has a long at stand 3-G30, Hall 3.

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The LUF 120 H2O firefighting machine

Strengthening the MENA region’s firefighting capabilities Sheikh Mishal Yousef Soud Al Sabah, chairman and managing director of Kuwait-based Tank International Petroleum Equipment & Instrumentation Co. (TANKCO), discusses the company’s business strategies and prospects. TANKCO is distributor of LUF and IFEX firefighting support machines and services for the MENA region.

What are the main features exist only on 40 ton trucks with third party service providers such BIG FIRES NEED of your firefighting support four axles. as TANKCO. Some of these STRONGER machines? The IFEX® Technologies clients may belong to categories LUF 60 and 120 are two wireless Impulse firefighting system was such as: MACHINES remotely-operated firefighting developed in 1994 and to this day a) Clients that just wish to focus LUFs are popular all over the support machines from the LUF is still considered to be a pioneer on their core businesses / world, and when we are family. They can control and in the market. Through its activities rather than having taking into consideration extinguish a fire from 300 metres unique efficiency, lives are saved in-house firefighting systems; high value assets like away wirelessly, with a and protected by the firefighting, b) Clients from certain industries refineries, petrochemical discharging capacity of 3,000 and also material damage is who may need firefighting plants, power stations, litres per minute for LUF 60, and reduced many times over. IFEX services only for short seaports, airports and other 12,000 litres per minute for LUF systems can be used in different durations at regular intervals facilities we definitely 120 up to a distance of 80-100 configurations from backpack etc. such as air and defence believe that LUFs are an metres. All functions are modules to IFEX Helicopter shows, firecracker displays, asset to have along with controlled by a remote control modules to fight fire efficiently large social and cultural other firefighting apparatus. unit, making them unique in and effectively while saving 90 events, industrial shows etc; LUF's systems are also their category. No other machines per cent of water resources. c) Governmental clients who perfect for firefighting match their features and usually take much longer to scenarios in tunnels and capability, which are offered in What other services are you decide on the eventual metros where it is difficult such a compact but powerful looking to promote? purchase of firefighting for conventional firefighting format. LUF machines’ We are looking into providing equipment etc. systems to reach. LUF machines can also be used compactness, tremendous power, complete outsourced firefighting In all the above scenarios in chemical plants, industrial flexibility, mobility and safety services by using LUF and IFEX TANKCO is well equipped to buildings, production plants, make them game changers in big systems. Due to the nature of the offer complete outsourcing warehouses, parking houses, fire scenarios. This avoids risk fire fighting and safety sector, firefighting services with both construction sites, petrol and safeguards the precious lives certain types of clients may equipment and technical stations etc. of firefighters. Usually features sometimes prefer to outsource manpower in a highly flexible that are available with LUF 120 their firefighting operations to and agile manner.

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“Arrangements are being made for live demonstrations to showcase the unique capabilities of our systems.”

The many upcoming high profile international events in the GCC (e.g. Expo 2020, UAE; FIFA The LUF 60 firefighting World Cup 2022, Qatar; annual machine Haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia), mean that growth is the Company, and detailed sales How are you looking to cover all major public institutions buzzword across the firefighting discussions have taken place expand your business in the and private sector companies in and safety sector. In view of these with senior officials. We have region, and where do you see the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi upcoming events, which will also participated at different the most promising Arabia and Bahrain. result in an increased demand for industry-specific shows like opportunities? innovative and unique products / ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, SSS in TANKCO, as a distributor of LUF Are there any trends you are services, TANKCO is Dammam, Saudi Arabia and & IFEX systems for the MENA seeing which are impacting repositioning its offer to suit local OFSEC in Oman, to name but a region, wishes to expand the your business? market requirements. few. Our product business by appointing sales Since the launch of our unique advertisements and top partners in each of its territories. range of firefighting machines in How is your business management interviews have We are looking for interested early 2016 for the MENA market developing, and are there been published in various companies having ample there have been oversights in any successes you would like industry-specific and premium experience in the firefighting and firefighting and safety in critical to highlight? publications. safety domain to promote our infrastructure. The new As a part of our business A promotion, marketing and systems. Discussions are regulations, which are now development programme for the distribution agreement has been underway with many companies enforcing stringent guidelines to past year we have been actively signed with a leading Qatari in this regard. protect buildings and the people marketing and promoting our business group, and cooperation We advocate "seeing is living and working in them, are systems and services throughout agreements have been signed believing". Arrangements are creating ample opportunities for the MENA region. Live product with experienced consultants for being made for live businesses in the fire safety market demonstrations have been Iran, Algeria, Morocco and demonstrations to showcase the in the GCC. This is the right time carried out for Kuwait Oil Tunisia for promoting and unique capabilities of our systems. for companies like TANKCO, with Company, Kuwait National marketing the products and A demo tour has been scheduled our innovative range of Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait services offered by TANKCO. during the first quarter of 2017 for firefighting support machines and Fire Services Department, We expect to close couple of various clients and end users in services, to strengthen their EQUATE Petrochemical deals in the first half of 2017. the GCC region. This tour will market presence. O

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Firesafetyincladdingsystems: a practical guide

Abhishek Chhabra, Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants, defines a practical approach for the sharing of fire safety risks between stakeholders in construction projects, and explores the tools available for the various stakeholders to quantify and mitigate risks.

very year there are newer which are used for building up a certification bodies follow materials available for use, cladding system: weather resistive international standards of ISO Emore efficient systems are barriers, various types of 17025 (for testing) and ISO designed and better technology insulation materials, adhesives, 17065 (for certification) to offer provided for enhanced solutions. membranes, MCM (metal certification and listing of the “Manufacturers While glass and aluminium composite materials), renders, manufacturers on their should carefully curtain wall systems mature to finishes, fixing systems, etc. How certification websites. provide better thermal and these materials react when they Manufacturers should carefully choose certification weather insulation, a myriad of come in contact with fire or an choose certification bodies who bodies who can materials and systems keep on environment that can ignite these can help them independently help them evolving and maturing. Just like materials can be quantified. prove that their material complies independently prove the rate at which newer mobile There are standard test methods with the minimum criteria set by phones get released year on year which can report the “flame project specifications and that their material and even month on month, the spread index”, “smoke developed government requirements. complies with the materials used to build such index” (ASTM E84), “ignition minimum criteria cladding systems are changing temperature” (ASTM D 1292), Traders and representatives their recipes and evolving. “calorific value” (ASTM Manufacturing organisations can set by project Installers and subcontractors are E1740/ASTM E1354), etc. There be represented by other specifications and regularly tweaking their system are also other test methods like organisations or individuals. It is government designs for more efficient and EN ISO 1182; EN ISO 1716; EN critical that they fully understand requirements.” competitive systems. 13823; EN ISO 11925-2; etc. the technical behaviour of the This growing and fast changing which help quantify reaction to materials they are selling and supply chain of materials and fire behaviour. Independent third understand the commercial systems does, however pose a party certification bodies offer to liabilities due to the potential huge potential risk to the fire audit the manufacturing risks these materials represent. safety of buildings. processes to ensure repeatability Two areas of comprehension Cladding systems are constantly of material production. are a must. Firstly, to understand evolving. (Photo: Lena Material manufacturers Independently audited and the technical specifications and Serditova/Shutterstock) There are many components accredited testing and their limitations. As an example,

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materials used for finishing projects do offer insights, but it is profits and time-lines, and inspections need to demonstrate (internal or external) or fitting critical to interpret codes challenging to deliver in a their capabilities and and fixing cannot be “fire rated”. correctly and augment this with constantly changing site competencies to their Fire rating is a property of a the knowledge and experience of environment which is fraught accreditation bodies. Having system which is used to create a materials behaviour. Specialist with uncertainties. But we must correctly matched ISO 17025 compartment (like a room) that consultants utilise their better understand that it is the accreditation for conducting tests can contain a fire within for a understanding of the tenacious work of the contractors that are performed, ISO 17065 given number of hours or environmental variables (wind, and subcontractors that create for the certification schemes minutes. Doors, walls, roofs, weather, geological, etc.), the infrastructure that we all undertaken and ISO 17020 for dampers, glazing, and partitions knowledge of materials and marvel at. Just like the the staff who are trained to can be fire rated. The properties understanding of resultant subcontractor for each active and undertake inspections, are a pre- described under Material behaviour of built systems amidst passive fire protection system, requisite to these qualifications. It Manufacturers above define how the environmental and cladding subcontractors must is also critical that their materials react to fire. These occupancy conditions. They effectively use the tools to engagement contracts have no properties are to be kept in mind understand, for example that if mitigate the risks that can lead to linkage of the project timelines or while designing a cladding system material A in a cladding system a potential accident, as follows: payment terms with the outcome to calculate the potential (fire) I Correctly order materials of their inspections. Similarly, the risks of systems. which have proof of engagement of an independent Secondly, representatives “It is critical to compliance. Understand that agency by a contractor to oversee should be able to distinguish interpret codes certification and listing his work is futile if the inspection between the applications (usage) provides the tracking numbers reports are not commercially of the material they are selling. correctly and which link the certified delinked. Such inspection bodies Materials being sold have tests augment this with material manufactured to the need to submit their inspection and certificates to prove the knowledge and material received at site, and reports directly to consultants or compliance of their behaviour in experience of use these effectively. Not doing government authorities. certain given environments; so is equivalent to paying for hence they can only be used materials someone else’s trolley in a Conclusion there. For example, a paint which behaviour.” supermarket! The tools available to gauge the retards the growth of fire on a I Ensure that the system design risk of each stakeholder should certain material is deemed as a (drawing and material) that is be used effectively. Risks should fire retardant paint for that releases heat at a certain rate that being installed has complied be divided and mitigated and material and would have a it can cause the ignition of with a large scale mock up test, each activity should be specific classification (like a material B (with low ignition) like a NFPA 285 or a BS 8414, documented in detail. Flame Spread Index or when used adjacent to material A, or any other which the local If you have played your part classification); this does not mean then such a combination is risky. authorities accept. Having a correctly and have the that when applied on the surface While as standalone material A properly qualified independent appropriate documentation and of a non-fire rated wooden door, and material B may seem to inspection body to oversee evidence, then as a stakeholder in the door will be become fire comply with minimum work can help uncover fatal the fire safety of buildings you rated! requirements, the resultant mistakes that may crop up due can rest assured. O property of the cladding system to ignorance, fatigue or lack of (Specialist) consultants needs to be envisaged, calculated proper training. Thomas Bell-Wright is a Dubai- Staff members of consultants and often tested. Their role may I In case the system being based, multi-accredited firm who have fire safety as part of seem a hindrance to variables of installed has deviations in providing independent Testing, their scope are the gate keepers time and money for the project; design or materials, ensure that Inspection and Certification responsible to keep the risk of fire but these should be viewed from the new system has been (TIC) services. The company has away. Understanding, writing and the eyes of the investors whose reviewed by a competent third helped the construction industry implementing the correct and properties have come down party independent consultant. achieve quality and safety appropriate specifications for in fires. compliances in the region since performance of materials and Independent third party bodies 1995. Abhishek Chhabra can be systems are pivotal to the fire Contractors and subcontractors Bodies that independently test reached at safety of cladding on a building. It is easy for decision makers to and certify materials and conduct abhishek.chhabra@bell- Specifications written for other buckle under the pressure of third party installation wright.com.

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Leading in fire protection

Fahmi Jabri, strategic marketing director for Honeywell Security and Fire, Middle East, Russia, Turkey and Africa (MERTA), discusses the market for its fire prevention and safety products in the Gulf region.

oneywell is a global technology Honeywell has a wide portfolio of fire Important market provider and is well-known for its safety solutions and brands that can meet the Honeywell’s global sales for 2015 totalled Hinnovative fire alarm systems, needs of everything from small-to-medium US$38.6bn, with the Middle East contributing emergency communications and advanced size buildings to large-scale projects such as four per cent of that sum. The GCC region is detection solutions. The company has been in airports, university campuses, oil refineries a very important market for us, and we are the Gulf region for over 60 years. We have a and stadiums. Our popular brands in the committed to delivering cutting edge very strong regional presence in the GCC region include Esser, Gent, Notifier, and technology to our customers here and across markets with a number of offices across the Morley-IAS, through which we supply the the world. We continue to grow our sales and region, and offer our customers simplest alarm systems to the most market share year-on-year. comprehensive local training and technology sophisticated network applications, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the Gulf support via our experienced teams. satisfying both UL as well as EN region’s two largest economies and the two specifications. largest markets for our fire safety products. Our products are well-received in the However, we enjoy strong sales across the “Honeywell has a wide region and are currently in use across a region, with continued growth expected across portfolio of fire safety number of high profile public venues such as Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain as well. solutions and brands that hotels, airports, schools, stadiums, and We performed very well in 2016 in terms of can meet the needs of shopping malls. our fire safety products, and have expanded We have a number of long-term loyal our product offering significantly. Last year, everything from small-to- customers which, in turn, leads to well- Honeywell acquired Xtralis, a leading global medium size buildings to executed projects for end users. provider of aspirating smoke detection along large-scale projects such as Our portfolio of brands is intentionally with advanced perimeter security airports, university targeted to a wide array of market segments. technologies and video analytics software, for Each brand offers products which are a really US$480mn. This major acquisition has campuses, oil refineries good fit for either small-to-medium size further strengthened our security and fire and stadiums.” buildings, enterprise projects or infrastructure portfolio, allowing us to offer a leading requirements. Our strength as a company solution for critical infrastructure and high- comes from our ability to draw on a deep value assets, further adding to our presence Honeywell products are used in a number of pool of solutions to meet the needs of our and offering in the Gulf region. Xtralis high profile public venues. customers, and to tailor our technologies to aspirating smoke detection solutions protect (Photo: Sorbis/Shutterstock) meet specific requirements. many iconic sites and critical infrastructures

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worldwide and can be found in data centres, historical buildings, airports, industrial sites and manufacturing facilities. Designed to provide very early warning and verification of threats, Xtralis solutions can speed up response time, minimising facility damages and potential injuries. In terms of new products we’ve introduced to the GCC market over the past two years, I would say that our new Voice Alarm (VA) and Public Address (PA) systems have been very well received. Voice Alarm is increasingly important in the safe and productive management of buildings. A voice message informs occupants exactly what to do in an emergency and people respond more quickly and correctly during an evacuation if voice messages are used instead of tone alarms. Voice Alarm systems can also be used for public address and entertainment systems. Examples of where a PA system might be used include airport and bus stations, hotels, medical centres, education facilities, malls, stadiums, theatres and offices. We are also increasing our range of SIL (Safety Integrity Level) systems for high- risk industries such oil, gas and petrochemicals. SIL is a measure of safety system performance and there are four discrete integrity levels; the higher the SIL level, the lower the probability of failure on demand for the safety system and the better the system performance. Our focus for the GCC will remain on being the customer’s partner of choice by developing differentiated offerings ahead of others and anticipating market needs. Whilst we are specialists in many areas, we will be working on integrating our numerous offerings to create best-in-class connected solutions for homes and buildings. As far as our distribution in the region is concerned, channel partners are our number one go-to market strategy, and we have a wide network. We operate in this way as it provides flexibility and enables a faster route to market. We work very closely with our partners to foster growth, differentiation and value with channel revenue growth and operational effectiveness being key priorities. O

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Maintain safety in tough times

With a prolonged dip in oil prices and the global economy still sluggish, companies across the Middle East are forced to rethink how they conduct their business, and not least among these considerations is how to maintain the integrity of safety efforts in a dramatically changed environment.

he challenges of safety Insight’s work with an aviation lives of employees. Maintaining performance in a ground handling organisation in systems that reduce the Tdownturn are two-fold. the region focused on their vision probability of serious injuries and First, there is the problem of “to have a culture where everyone fatalities (SIF) is the right thing maintaining an appropriate level possesses the skills, knowledge, to do and it also has a strong of exposure reduction with fewer and confidence to work safely, cultural impact. Many “During a resources. The second, and more feel respected, and are engaged in organisations, particularly in downturn, the complex, is the cultural risk helping everyone stay safe after”. good times, suffer from spending posed by changes in the business Preserving this level of too much time on low potential reduction in that can elevate production over commitment during a downturn events. Leaders discuss every expansion safety. This can severely damage can be difficult. That is why it’s recordable injury equally. programmes and the culture and cause employees important to consider how Incidents with high potential for additional to feel the organisation doesn’t exposure might increase if a staff severe injury (e.g., a near miss value their well-being. reduction is required; how will involving working at heights) get initiatives not only Based on DEKRA Insight’s new exposure be dealt with; how the same attention as those with drives attention to experience working across the are remaining employees low potential (e.g., a minor the core business, Middle East, the firm has treated? Answers will impact sprain.) While all injuries matter, but also provides an identified five critical actions that the culture. the potential for a SIF is critical. leaders can take to position their Refine strategy: A downturn is an Demonstrate transformational opportunity to build companies for safety excellence. ideal time to cut back on leadership: During a downturn, muscle in safety Communicate: A strong safety superfluous initiatives and businesses are in greater need of performance and message is critical when people processes. The key is to focus on employees’ discretionary efforts leadership.” are worried about how the precision. What systems over lap in safety. Leaders who use a business situation may personally or have become extraneous? transformational style are more affect them. Leaders need to be What processes are working well successful at creating the will to Daryl Wake, behavioural safety visibly and vocally demonstrating and can be expanded? What go ‘above and beyond’ self-interest. expert, DEKRA Insight concern, as well as listening and leadership actions will best But transformational leaders do taking appropriate actions. The reduce exposures and drive down more than move people to action. safety message tells employees the incident rates? With better data, They give them a sense of purpose, organisation cares about them you can imple ment systematic belonging, and understanding and needs their support to keep impro vements that target optimal regarding the work they do. O safety and the business on track. results. ABOVE: Construction workers in Consider the effects of your Work the fundamentals: In – By Daryl Wake, behavioural Dubai. (Photo: jbor/Shutterstock) actions on the culture: DEKRA safety, it’s about protecting the safety expert at DEKRA Insight

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Fire drill exercises to assess efficiency of emergency response

FIRE SAFETY Abu Dhabi-based property and facility management company Khidmah carried out a successful mock drill to extinguish a major fire and to evacuate commercial and residential tenants at Sun and Sky Towers in Reem Island, which are two interlinked high rise towers consisting of more than 62 floors. This took place under the directive and guidance of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate. The drill was designed to assess the readiness and efficiency of The mock drill was conducted under the guidance of the Abu Dhabi Khidmah’s emergency response and first aid team, with support from Civil Defense General Directorate. (Photo: Khidmah) Abu Dhabi Civil Defense. The drill also served to test the compliances of Khidmah’s onsite property and facility management teams in life and property of occupants in properties managed by Khidmah.” meeting the stringent technical safety standards and requirements of The drill saw participation from civil defense fire-fighting units in the UAE Life and Fire Safety Regulations. Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Al Madina station led by respective officers Commenting on the mock fire drill, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense from Abu Dhabi Civil Defense HQ and Civil Defense Operations, the Operations said, “The drill falls in line with the efforts of the Abu Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Police Dhabi Civil Defense Directorate’s plans to ensure the efficiency of Shabiya Station and the ambulance section from Abu Dhabi medical internal contingency plans, in dealing with the various disaster evacuation team, as well as Reem Island security team Bunia. scenarios which require fast intervention. It also aims to enhance Khidmah completed 156 practice mock fire drills up to Q4 of 2016 response time during fire-fighting operations, to safeguard and protect for various properties involving different stakeholders.

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