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Fire Safety, Emergency eye wash and Showers

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World Fire Safety Day is celebrated on 9th October every year which was identified in 1920 designated as National Fire Prevention Day.  Some of the fire safety tips that every individual need to follow: Tip 01:  In the event of a fire, remember time is the biggest enemy and every second counts Pre-Caution: Immediately Leave the place Tip 02: when a fire occurs, do not waste any time saving property. Take the safest exit route, but if you must escape through smoke, remember to crawl low, under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. The smoke contains toxic gases which can disorient you or at worst, overcome you. Per-Caution: Never open door that are hot to touch Tip 03:  Fire Safety awareness can be defined as activities undertaken to prevent fires from occurring, the controls that manage fire systems in emergencies, and the fire safety training suppression methods used to extinguish. Pre-caution: Designate a meeting place outside and take attendance  Tip 04: Remembe...

Key Energy Storage aspects in renewable energy 2024

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Energy Storage is the key aspect in the renewable ecosystem, making the 24/7 availability of RE power which will help in converting the regular grid into a renewable energy grid in the coming future. Some of the different types of energy storage systems are: India has come up with a framework and policy on Energy Storage in the year 2023, for the integration into the grid with the VGF scheme similar to the kind of support given for wind WTGs from 2014 to 2017. Tata - TPDDL and installed 10 MW/ 10 MWh at the distribution segment with external funding.  There are different possibilities for the integration of energy storage from the generation, transmission, and distribution segments across the globe. In the current market, there are different chemical and non-chemical energy storage systems present with advantages and limitations. Consumers need to come up with a strategy in considering the technical, financial, and environmental specifications of the battery technology to choose a ...

What is Road Safety ?

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Focus on Road Safety, choosing the right helmet is the issue? The safest design term to have the helmet metal cover more of your head. Ensure that any helmet you use bears an ISI logo. If you are on a two wheeler, front seat or pillion wear a helmet even where the law does not require it”.  This Year on May 14th 2024 , we are celebrating as “World Road Safety” Day which is one of the most important day in our lives. Public on the globe need to understand the importance of the safety that we need to follow in our regular daily life. And it is our responsibility to make the understand to our future generation with a greater effect. Many two wheelers do not wear helmets because of few prevailing myths like the following based on the research done by Prof. Dinesh Mohan who are done his 25 years of research on where a helment contributed to neck injury. “Road Safety” (check some of the myths and reality as below: Myth: Helmets are not necessary at low speeds Reality: Research show that...

What are the Safety Precautions for Heat Stress and Stroke?

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Weather safety precautions are to be taken for the manpower and public in the hot summers and the impact is gradually increasing due to the climate change issues. please find some of the key aspects of weather safety precautions that are necessary to one and all: Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 500 ml before starting and 200 to 250 ml every 15 or 20 minutes. Avoid dehydrating liquids.  coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help. Wear protective clothing.  Lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated. Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully:  Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest i.e. morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover. Pace yourself.  Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and a...