Tag: safety clothing

Nokia presents a super-resistant Smart jacket

At Mobile World Congress 2018, Nokia Technologies not only limited its commercial offerings to the mobile segment but, to the great surprise, presented an innovative Smart reflective jacket that promises to revolutionize the public security sector.

Nokia CHASE: security, first of all Nokia 7 Plus has certainly caught us by surprise. But what would you say if we told you that the company has also presented a new smart jacket for emergency rescuers? Interesting, right?

It is a product that combines the need for security with intelligent technology conferred by Colon Industries (South Korean clothing company) and Gina Software (software developer).

Aesthetically identical to a classic rescuer’s jacket, the new solution integrates diversified sensors, such as body-cams for police officers and thermometers for firefighters, to inevitable cardiac sensors for biorhythm detection. In this case, the system monitors the status of the user, recording the data that are then sent to the control unit.

Nokia CHASE (Connected Health And Safety Equipment), this is the name of the product, meets all the required technical safety requirements and realizes a weatherproof GORE-TEX structure. The colors, of course, are the classic ones in yellow with distinctive reflective materials. The modules can be removed and recharged via the integrated micro USB port, and the jacket can easily be washed by hand or in the washing machine.

Nokia has exposed what has been classified as a first prototype to be released to the commercial market by 2019. Meanwhile, the company has come into contact with rescuers in order to propose this new security solution, that is wearing safety clothing when working at night.

Reflective bike jacket

The Sago Zap Bike Jacket lives up to its name: ZAP! Describes the unique look of the jacket, especially at night, probably best. On the outer material are innumerable small, reflective points, which made of reflective materials can light up the entire jacket at nocturnal light incidence. These small, silver dots are also what give the Sago jacket a unique look and feel even during the day. As a safety clothing, this jacket can provide bikers safety. They are slightly elevated and easy to feel – that takes some getting used to, but does not feel cheap at all. The cut of the Sago Zap is undoubtedly geared more to athletic use, with an extremely long black, no hood, and a more body-conscious cut. Overall, the jacket is quite large and offers enough space for the second layer of clothing.

On the back, you will find the only pocket of the reflective jacket, which is centered and protected with a Velcro from moisture. It provides ample storage space for a Smartphone and the most necessary utensils while driving. However, those who like to store their household goods in their jacket pockets will hardly be happy with the Sago. Somewhat pity we find the waiver of vents, as it is under the Sago – as with any rain jacket – on longer trips like to be a bit sweaty. Another criticism is the cuffs: These are very wide and equipped with a simple rubber band. Who has thin forearms, has no way to provide here for a neat cuff and must even help with Velcro or the like.

Weather protection of the Sago Zap is good. The zipper sealed and also the contents of the back pocket remain dry during the ride. Problems made here, however, the too loose fitting cuffs, where the water can easily push past the inside of the jacket.

Work in coal mines is now safer

Ostrava – OKD Mining Company has issued an up-to-date report, according to which preventive measures, such as wear safety clothing which sewn-on high light reflective tapes, have been strengthened to reduce the number of industrial accidents in coal mining.

According to OKD spokesman Cobol, this year, 25 percent of injuries were less than in the same period of last year. While last year there were 256 injuries, this year only 190. It was not just OKD employees but also other companies working in mining. Fatal accidents were last year, three this year, from the supply companies.

“The extraordinary emphasis of OKD’s management on prevention and billion-dollar investment in new mining technologies and protective equipment brings its fruit. In the first nine months of this year, the number of registered injuries of OKD employees and workers in supplier organizations decreased by 25 percent year-on-year. The crash rate dropped by about 27 percent to 8.08. The most common cause of injuries is long-term poorly or poorly estimated risk or violation of work discipline. That is why we are trying to intimidate even more people that they are responsible for the health of their own and their colleagues underground. “Cobol said.

OKD has calculated from long-term statistics that the riskiest month is September. This month, she announced a month of work safety.

Significant reductions in industrial accidents are attributed to billions of investment in modern technologies that reduce the proportion of direct labor and the introduction of new protective equipment. Employees are also encouraged to avoid workplace accidents. Among other things, they compete for a car.

“Work safety at OKD definitely influenced the completion of the modernization of mining technologies, to which we have invested about 9 billion crowns since 2008. At the same time, it was a complete replacement of the protective and technical aid of miners for more than 0.5 billion crowns, which were the largest modern investment in this field within all Czech companies. Employees were given new work shoes, scarves, self-rescuers, personal flashlights, shirts and trinkets with reflective materials, dangerous gas detectors, and other tools and equipment. In addition to the car competition, the best teams of ten thousand dollars earn in the competition for a safe workplace. “added Cobol.

Top 5 industrial accidents

44% of the employees who wear work clothing which has reflective tapes on it on the work floor in a factory, workshop or outdoor location indicate that they have ever experienced a trip and/or crash. A quarter sometimes made a mistake. This is shown by research commissioned by Manu tan among 865 employees who are involved in safety in the office environment and on the work floor in factories, workshops and outdoor locations in the Netherlands.

Image Top 5 industrial accidents

“It indicates that walking on the work floor is still not without risk,” says Jan Piet van Disk, Director Operations Benelux, and Safety Coordinator at Manu tan. “On the one hand, more attention should be paid to a clean, well-organized work floor, on the other hand, the proper use of personal protective equipment, from safety clothing to fall and hearing protection, is very important.”

The research also shows that safety devices are not always present in over 30% of cases, such as wearing reflective vests. “That is a high percentage,” says Van Disk. “Apparently safety is not yet taken seriously everywhere, but it is of course also important that the chosen protective equipment matches the requirements of the working environment.”

Top 5 most common accidents with physical injury

Stumbling or slipping 44%

Mistakes 25%

Wrong lifting 25%

Being hit or trapped by a machine 15%

Fall of fewer than 2.5 meters height 14%

New fire extinguishers Brabant Southeast Fire Department

REGION – Safety Region Brabant-Southeast (VRBZO) presented the new fire extinguishers for Fire Brigade Brabant-Southeast last week. The new firefighting suits are equipped with the latest technologies and high light reflective tapes to provide firefighters optimal protection in all conditions.

The fabric used is strong and durable, while the light material color has the added advantage that soot and dirt are clearly visible. This makes it easier to estimate when the suit is ready for a wash than the current black suits. A clean suit is important for hygienic and safe working. VRBZO paid extensive attention in the tender for the functional wishes and safety of the firefighters themselves.

This new site offers extra cushioning around the shoulders so that pressure from breathing apparatus is better distributed. In addition, knee protection is firmer and the reflective striping(made from reflective fabric) can now also ‘breathe’ because it is perforated. The purchase of the extinguishing suits coincides with that of the new extinguishing helmets. For the latter, VRBZO has subscribed to an ongoing tender with six other security regions. VRBZO has opted for a red helmet with an inside that is easier to remove. The new neck flap is also detachable and is made of smooth material, which means less dirt and soot can stick to it.

In the first instance, six fire departments will work with the new clothes. Gamer, Bake, de Rips, Buddle, and Helmond were chosen because the need for new fire extinguishers at these stations is greatest. In 2017, all items must be equipped with the new safety clothing.

We made the choice to ensure our own safety

At the national level, this tragedy had concurred with another involving also five firefighters in Paris, victims of flash over (blazing generalized flash). Interior Minister Nicolas Sarcoxie then launched a municipal security inspection. “It has led to the development of a health and safety commission for all Sid at the national level, and the birth of an accident prevention investigation bureau” with a predominance of experience feedback.

And if the Dome was content with these measures, she did not content herself with it. “Work has been conducted with the ASF on the procedures for interventions on motorways”, with the birth of the one that becomes part of the daily firefighters Dome: the safety vehicle. Yellow in color, similar to that of the Canadair’s, it is positioned upstream of the interventions. “It is visible day and night, sunny weather as fog. It is equipped with LED reflective vests, ramps, a variable message sign. We took the choice to ensure our own security while awaiting the arrival of the protection services. ”

The utility of the security vehicle quickly asserted itself on the national and departmental roads. “We have 20 that benefit from reinforcement, especially in rural areas, of multipurpose light-duty vehicles with a markup function. ”

The outfits have also evolved. “From now on, every firefighter has his own high visibility vest, yellow or orange. It is compulsory for each intervention. “Consideration of new equipment was accompanied by a rise in power of our health and safety department, with action recognized at the national level – territorial price of the Gazette does communes in 2007 – what is the plan? Road risks.

“It’s a global approach intended to limit accidents, both in intervention and training, or during personal time. For volunteer firefighters as professionals. All the employees of the structure are concerned. “explains the service manager Alain Judge. “Let us hurry with caution or wear a safety clothing” is now the watchword of a whole profession. Or how a tragedy saved lives.

The car nearly drove into a group of preschoolers

On Tuesday, a Volkswagen passenger car entered the pedestrian crossing, through which a group of preschoolers passed through. The children were equipped with reflective vests.

 

The incident occurred when a group of children was on one-third of the width of the street. At some point, Volkswagen Golf entered the pedestrian crossing, which did not give way to preschoolers and their carers. After the incident, the recording went to the Police Headquarters. The officers immediately notified nearby traffic patrols.

 

After a while, one of them reported to the dispatcher that he stopped the vehicle visible on the film. 68-year-old was the driving car, who admitted that she was the one who directed the car shown on the recording.

 

The police in safety clothing arrested the woman’s driving license and made an application to the court to punish her.

Mandatory helmets and vests protect cyclists

Helmets and safety clothing work great in sports, especially when driving in the field. When the cyclist falls off the bike or he hits his head on the branch, the helmet can protect him from injuries. Although it is worth remembering that the helmet does not give a guarantee, and the condition of its proper operation in the event of a fall is a good fit of the helmet to the head.

 

However, there is also many data saying that the obligatory use of helmets or vests in urban traffic and on the road either is ineffective or even has negative effects – reduced bicycle traffic, deteriorating the safety of cyclists. In the UK (Ian Walker’s famous study), it has been shown that cyclists in helmets, reflective vests or sports outfits are statistically overtaken by drivers with a less secure distance than cyclists who is wearing non-Vogue clothes. In Australia, after the introduction of mandatory helmets, the number of events involving cyclists has not decreased, although bicycle traffic has significantly decreased – this means that the safety of cyclists because of the introduction of mandatory helmets has deteriorated. On the other hand, in the most cycling countries and about the best cyclists’ safety as the Netherlands, the use of helmets and vests by cyclists is virtually.

 

All this indicates that the subject of compulsory helmets and high visibility vests requires a lot of research and analysis before any suggestions for their obligation appearing on various internet forums can be taken seriously.

Nine tips to avoid the most common faults of your car

A report from RACE points out that the main cause of most of the breakdowns is the poor maintenance of the vehicles. According to a report by the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), the failure of the batteries, the problems with tires, traffic accidents, engine failures, and damage to the pump or diesel injectors are the main causes of assistance on the highway.

 

That is why RACE reminds drivers that they must comply with periodic inspections and ensure that the vehicle is in perfect condition when it comes to taking a trip. To avoid these faults, RACE offers the following recommendations:

– Before starting the vehicle, check the oil and antifreeze levels, as well as the battery, tire pressure and tread.

– Check that you have the obligatory elements, such as the emergency triangle and the reflective vest.

– Avoid traveling at rush hour, as far as possible, and check traffic incidents.

– When you are ready to travel, distribute the cargo evenly and make sure that the objects will not fly in case of impact.

– Rest of the driving and let the car rest a few minutes every two hours or 200 kilometers.

– Respect the rules of the road and do not let your guard down when you have little left to reach your destination.

– Keep the safety distance and anticipate the danger with enough time.

– If you are going to drive at night, check the headlights and safety clothing, adapt their height to the load and increase the safety distance.

– In the event of an accident, the PAS behavior applies (protect, advise and rescue).

They will wear bulletproof safety vest transit elements

After the murder of a Transit agent who died after a subject fired guns, the director of the corporation Ariel announced that the elements would wear a bulletproof safety vest. “That measure if we are going to take it because crime does not respect anyone absolutely does not matter to him to kill a child a lady does not have principles and values.”

 

In addition, probably, he added, the road agents in reflective vest will have the support of the State Police in the various operations that the Traffic Department carries out throughout the city. Despite the risk run by those responsible for the road, the municipal government official ruled out arming the elements. “Discarded, in no part of the world transits are armed; its function is not that.”

 

The Municipal Traffic Director in safety clothing said that the murder of agent Victoria Elizabeth has dismayed the entire corporation and although it is a sad event, “life goes on and we have to continue working.” He described the murder as “a cowardly act of human garbage that does not respect the principles that should govern a society.