Grey Heronrib and the Blue Lagoon
Memco and its sister company TL Jones have teamed up to supply 185 Pana40+ 3D elevator door safety systems and 600 dot matrix elevator displays to the Delhi Metro in India. The systems will be installed in over 200 elevators supplied to Delhi Metro by Kone and Johnson Lifts. Memco’s Pana40+ 3D system incorporates two independent detection systems: the first is a light curtain of infra- red beams criss-crossing the elevator car’s doors; the second is a 3D proximity detection system in the landing zone. Any object interrupting the direct beams or reflections within the 3D detection zone will trigger the system and re-open the elevator doors.
Memco supplies Delhi Metro’s elevators
Specific benefits of the Pana40+ 3D include increased passenger safety and improved traffic flow, as well as reduced collisions between trolleys, wheelchairs, pushchairs etc. and the elevator doors. Typical applications include busy public buildings such as public transport systems, passenger terminals, hospitals, shopping centres, hotels and offices. The detectors are manufactured in various profiles to suit a wide variety of elevator doors, including both centre- opening and side-opening doors. More information on the Pana40 3D range can be found here:
www.memco.co.uk/en/ pana40+3d/
index.html
In addition to the door safety systems, 600 dot matrix displays were supplied by TL Jones, Memco’s sister company in India, for installation in 200 elevators throughout the Delhi Metro system. Three displays are installed for each of the elevators: one in the interior and one on each of the elevators’ two landings. Memco is now also marketing elevator displays throughout its European, African and South American sales territories. The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system built and operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited, serving Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of six lines with a total length of 156 kilometres (97 miles) with 132 stations. It utilises a combination of elevated, ground level and underground lines.
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sales@memco.co.uk
24 feature :: health & safety
Heronrib safety matting is widely used both indoors and outside all year around at The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique and popular tourist destination. Famous for its 5,000 square metre geothermal seawater lagoon, this world renowned health site combines hotel, lagoon, spa and wellness centre and attracts 400,000 visitors each year. In order to provide a safe, slip-resistant and comfortable walking surface, Heronrib matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, has been laid within the changing rooms, shower areas and on the outside
decking which leads to the lagoon. Heronrib is a perfect choice for this type of heavy-duty and safety-conscious environment. It features an open grid vinyl construction with raised profile underbars which help water to drain away easily in all directions. This means that the embossed surface is comfortable to barefoot traffic yet slip resistant. The matting is very hardwearing yet comfortable to stand on while the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal additives ensure it is hygienic. Heronrib is also resistant to extremes of temperature as well as to the natural and health-giving salts, silica, sulphurs and chemicals which are present in the lagoon water.
Heronrib is supplied in 10m long rolls, providing a seamless walkway – the potential for tripping minimised. It is available in several colours and in widths of 50cm, 1m and 1.22m. Samples, information and Performance Certificates are available from Plastic Extruders Ltd Tel: 01268 571116
www.heronrib.com
Guardian24:
Keeping lone workers safe using technology
Lone working is on the increase. Mobile working, flexible working, home working – call it what you will, the fact is that traditional 9–5 working days are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Prompted by a changing dynamic in today’s workforce, many businesses now employ staff that do not work traditional hours or in traditional office environments.
There are numerous benefits, but the rise of flexible working is highlighting vulnerabilities in businesses’ health and safety strategies. With more people now classed as lone workers, those responsible must understand how best to protect staff when they are outside traditional office environments. Organisations still have duty of care to ensure the safety of their lone workers. Technology supports a good solution, with many devices available to help
individuals feel more secure and protect companies from falling foul of legislation in this area. Guardian24 is the UK’s leading lone worker personal security service, which can be used via a BlackBerry smartphone, mobile phone and many specialist lone worker devices. It allows users to log their
whereabouts and raise alerts if required. Should their safety be compromised, users can summon help via a panic button on a BlackBerry smartphone, even if the keyboard is locked.
Lone working does not automatically imply a higher risk
but working alone can increase the workers’ vulnerability. With a few simple steps, however, organisations can find effective, efficient solutions to keep their workforce safe.
www.guardian24.co.uk Tel: 02890 466460
Email:
info@guardian24.co.uk Building & Facilities Management – April 2011
Health & Safety
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