Month: September 2017

Warning vests are designed to make the route safer

18,000 pieces are distributed in the third school week.

With the distribution of 18,000 warning vests to the schoolchildren, Upper Austrian Civil Protection and the State of Upper Austria are again contributing to the promotion of traffic safety at schools. Under the motto “Safe school path”, a comprehensive coverage of civil protection safety bags with reflective vests will take place in the third school week.

 

Motorists see children earlier

Civil Protection President NR-Ed. Michael Hammer recommends that the parents wear the warning vests to their children in the spare time, because the tins will be visible to 150 and not only to 30 meters for other traffic users. As usual, it is to be checked again in the winter months whether the warning vests are worn. Manfred Limbic and the regional councilors Gunter and Elmer were positive: 50 percent of the children were wearing the safety vests.

 

Children master school path without the “parent taxis”

he Bickered participates in the nationwide campaign days. Until 29 September, children should be given more safety in road traffic, self-confidence should be encouraged and the daily traffic collapse in front of primary schools and kindergartens should be counteracted. The Bickered is also involved in this.

 

During the days of the event, all pupils are called upon to master the way to school without “parents’ taxis”. The same applies, of course, to all parents or accompanying persons.

 

Students meet at three stops

To this end, the Bickered has considered a very special concept: there will be reporting stations at three fixed “breakpoints” in the vicinity of the school. There, all students who are on foot can pick up a registration stamp every morning. The wearing of a safety vest gives even an extras stamp in the specially prepared bonus card. At the end of the campaign, the school class can collect the most stamps and each class has the chance to win one of the three coveted class winners’ cups.

 

Support by teachers and parents

“Thanks to the support of the entire teaching staff and many parents, we are able to carry out this great activity,” says Angelika, the school’s vice-president. “It is very important to us to counteract the daily traffic collapse before school by means of active prevention measures.

 

This is the ideal opportunity. Especially in terms of safety for children, so many cars are a high risk to the day-to-day schooling, “the Rector reports.”We hope that as many students as possible will be able to take part in the school path and have fun on foot after these days.”

 

With certificate and medal

After the end of the campaign days, each participant in reflective vest of the Bickered receives a certificate and a medal. These should remind you how much fun it is to be on the road. Whether alone or in the group: movement makes you mobile and brings momentum into the morning.

Simple instead of high-tech: solar technology for the desert

In deserts, the sun is almost always the same – they are ideal locations for solar power plants. However, the harsh conditions in the stemson are increasing by the high-tech installations. That is why the Ticino Company Airtight Energy has set itself the goal of developing a simpler and more favorable construction for solar power plants. For almost two years, she has been operating a pilot plant near Air Baca near the Moroccan port of Acadia. “An ideal place to test the technology and bring it to market maturity,” says project manager Giuseppe Lo Valdo in safety vest.

 

The Ticino pioneers have deliberately opted for a so-called solar thermal plant, because it is particularly suitable for hot sites – better than photovoltaic plants. These gain electrical current from sunlight, but lose their effect dramatically at high temperatures. In addition, the generated current can only be stored poorly.

 

This is different for solar thermal systems, which use energy from the sun’s heat radiation. In the case of so-called parabolic trough power plants, which are already commercially used, this works according to the following principle: Curved mirrors concentrate the solar radiation onto a centrally mounted pipe in which a carrier liquid circulates – for example, oil. This heats up, is passed to a heat exchanger and there brings water to evaporate. The steam drives a turbine. This type of power generation is not only good for use in the warm climate; it also allows storing excess heat for the night.

 

Low-tech and local materials

Such a parabolic trough power station, according to traditional construction, was recently opened in the Moroccan desert town. The Ticino Company Aright Energy uses the same principle in its new plant, but it goes one step further. It has optimized the process and improved the technology with new materials to make them more efficient, cheaper and more sustainable. The three collectors of the Air Baca power station are each 200 meters long and over 10 meters high. They are not made of expensive steel and transported from far away, but have been poured from cement on site. The collectors are covered with a transparent protective film which protects them from sand and dust.

 

The mirrors, which combine solar radiation with conventional solar thermal systems, have been replaced by a reflective heat transfer film in the new pilot plant. This is filled with air so that its pressure and thus its curvature can be regulated. This means that it can always be arranged in such a way that it optimally bundles the incoming solar radiation. The focal point is directed at hoses that connect two tubes positioned one above the other. The air flowing in the hoses is thus heated up to 600 degrees Celsius and rises from the lower to the upper tube.

 

The hot air can be used in two ways: one part flows directly into the furnace of a nearby cement plant. This does not have to be heated with fossil fuels – gas or oil – and emits less climate-damaging greenhouse gases. The remaining part of the hot air operates a turbine and thus generates electricity. If, however, no one is needed, the air is first directed into a heat accumulator. This is also simply constructed: a coarse gravel-filled underground container. There the heat can be stored for up to eight hours.

 

The concept is so impressive that the low-tech solar power station was nominated for the Innovate Prize in London in early February. It did not win, but Aright Energy sees a great future for its technology. By the summer of 2016 the pilot plant in Air Baca will be checked by external company workers in safety clothing. In the case of future tenders for Moroccan solar power plants, Aright Energy intends to be part of the electricity market. The location of Morocco is not only ideal for climatic reasons, as project leader Giuseppe Lo Valdo emphasizes. Thanks to its ambitious solar plan, the country offers a growing market for technology developers.

 

Workwear in the Occupational Health and Safety Portal

Those who work hard earn the best workwear. Since 1956, KÜBLER has been doing everything we can to ensure that our workwear with reflective tape supports its wearers in every respect. Inspired by the challenges of your workplace, we are pursuing the vision of developing exceptional products that specifically support physical processes.

 

With our new safety collection KÜBLER REFLECTIQ, we have now developed a bright example of our innovative power, because reflective materials, shapes and colors are perfectly coordinated:

Anyone who wants to be seen has to be noticed – this applies to everyone who has to rely on impeccable visibility in their job. In addition, you are always fully up-to-date with KÜBLER REFLECTIQ and enjoy maximum functionality and best wearing comfort. The innovative combination of segmented and continuous reflective stripes impresses with its style – and enables maximum visibility. The large color selection ensures an individual look. The body-toned cut creates an attractive silhouette – simply unobtainable.

 

Topic Safety: The Reflective Marking Spray

From now on, bike commuters, joggers, motorcyclists or schoolchildren can choose which places to look for reflective material on the clothes or on the bike – thus ensuring a better visibility and more road safety. The spray is simply applied to the clothing as well as other materials and unfolds its reflective effect when illuminated.

And who invented it? Holmen – a recognized specialist for surface coatings from the winter sports sector – has found a market niche with the new light spray as well as “developing a unique product that can be applied quickly and easily to various surfaces.”

 

Holmen sales manager Dr. Conrad: “This is a quantum leap for the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and joggers in road traffic. The Reflective Marking Spray offers a much more flexible application than normal reflectors. The desired reflecting points are freely selectable. Even large areas can now be sprayed with the spray. «

If you do not want to apply it to sports, functional clothing or hats, the spray can also spray on your bike, on shoes, helmets, gloves or backpacks. The reflective property is visible when lighting and ensures more road safety. Moreover, the spray can be easily removed with conventional cleaning and detergents.

 

According to Holmen, “the number of active cyclists and joggers is enormous, especially in the city center. Whether on the school, college or work route, reflective clothing can be life-saving. Soundtrack Dr. Goetz: “Especially in the case of poor visibility, cyclists and scooters, joggers and pedestrians should be noticed, so that they are seen early on in traffic.”

 

Holmen also thinks of schoolchildren who have to walk to the school or to the bus stop in the morning dawn. This safety spray is also suitable for them: Reflectors on backpacks are usually only available sporadically. With the Reflective Marking Spray, all areas where reflectors are missing but useful would be sprayed.

 

The reflective action for traffic safety

The street stepper of Michael was already two years ago the big eye-catcher in the action “Road-Mobil”. People were amazed at the unusual bicycle with reflective tape that combines the advantages of running and cycling. “Many wanted to try it out, and they found street steps fun and easy to learn,” recalls the eco activist.

 

Also in the third edition on Sunday, April 30, Honcho is back with his Street stepper. From 14.00 to 18.00 clocks will be held on this sale Sunday at various stands and with exciting campaigns all about the topic of cycling. In addition to information on the latest technology and safety in traffic, visitors can inform themselves about 19 bicycle routes and attractions in the region and are invited to take part in the sport themselves. The focus is on health, sports, clothing and transport.

 

The organizing team of the city administration, headed by Markus and Agnes Coarsens, has again prepared a program that attracts large and small visitors. The district of Gutersloh informs about “visibility in road traffic” and offers reflective materials and bicycle helmets for purchase. There is also a bicycle / scooter course for the children. The group “Silent by OWL” presents a cross-section of alternative vehicle technology. The Automats showcases Opel cars, including the Mock X with the unique carrier system, which is ready for use as an integrated bicycle carrier system at any time. The AOK North-West offers a lung function measurement and provides valuable information on a healthy diet for endurance sports.

 

On the Info stand there is among other things the tour program 2017 with 46 guided bike tours. Nova GmbH provides information on the use of self-generated electricity in domestic appliances as well as current storage facilities and charging systems / columns for charging electric vehicles. The VW Beetle was built in 1970 and has been converted to an electric drive.

 

Cycling Interest from Geffen presents oldies of the 1960s from cycling and touring sports, the association railway tradition its rides with the museum railway. Werner’s presents the latest wheels, and the stand of the reflective clothing factory Busman gives visitors an insight into the latest leisure and functional clothing. The bicycle can be found in its facets from Holland to the racing bike at Weird Wiesel, but also the modern e-bikes are ready.

 

Hussmann, the unicycle section of Victoria Carols with her show insert, the class 8 d bike school, and a balloon entertainer, who conjures up nice pieces for the little ones, will provide a varied entertainment program.

 

Satchels should be safe with reflective tape

Safety is particularly important in road traffic. “In the meantime, the manufacturers of school bags can integrate reflective tape and fluorescent surfaces into great motifs that are very well received by children,” explains Peter Seiner.

 

He recommends satchels, the surfaces of which are at least ten per cent of retro reflective material at the front and at the sides. This coating radiates back when it is lit. “A further 20 percent of school tuition space should have fluorescent materials that store light and release it only slowly,” the expert said. Because of the better visibility, retro reflective material is also required on the shoulder straps. The GS mark for tested safety as well as certification according to DIN 58124 is indications that the schoolbag has the most important safety features.

 

It is important to pay attention to ergonomics when purchasing, as the child’s back is more sensitive than that of adults. “The right satchel helps not to strain the back of the schoolchildren too much,” said Seiner. “He has – according to the ergonomic requirements – straps on both sides, which are at least 30 millimeters wide and do not cut at the neck.”

 

In order to comfortably adjust the satchel for the child, the straps are at least 50 cm long, can be adjusted continuously and are softly padded in the shoulder area. The satchel fits perfectly when it rests against both shoulder blades and closes the upper reflective edge of the shoulder bag with the shoulder height.

 

The opponents in reflective vest hold a sharp protest

Several dozen opponents in yellow vest of presidential couple Lech and Maria Kaczynski on the Wawa Hill met on the first anniversary of the Wawa Hill funeral. Demonstration takes place under the slogan “Wawa without politicians”. Participants chanted the slogan “Cardinal mistake” and “Wawa kings, not presidents”. There was talk of verbal opponents and supporters of burial at Wawa.

 

Demonstration dressed in reflective waistcoats formed a cube before entering the castle from Canonizes Street. Passers gave away the flags with the inscription “Cardinal error 18.04.2010”. Among the gathered were the verbal attacks of adversaries and supporters of burial at Wawa.

 

According to the representatives of the “Civic Wawa” Association, which is protesting against the burial of the presidential couple at Wawa, the place and other national symbols were appropriated and used by politicians. They chatted: “Cardinal mistake” and “Wawa kings, not presidents”. A few days later – notwithstanding the Poles’ opinion – a controversial decision on the burial place of the President of the Republic of Poland has been made, “reads the leaflet of the association.

 

The protesters demand the depolarization of Wawa, which, in their opinion, should serve the inhabitants of Cracow and tourists. At the same time, they assured that their goal was not to bring the bodies of the Presidential couple to Warsaw.

According to the protesters in reflective vest, the quarrels of Poles after the Smolensk crash did not begin at the cross in front of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, just from the error of Cardinal Stanislaw, the decision to burial the presidential couple at Wawa.

 

Will it get to a fight?

In the evening, two demonstrations were announced in Krakow: supporters of “Gazette Polkaed” and anti-burial camps of Lech and Maria Kaczynski in Cracow.

As the RMF FM learned, both manifestations may meet before the Katy Cross at the church of Sts. Diego. There are plans to move people who will come to Krakow to commemorate the anniversary of the funeral of the presidential couple. The organizers of this demonstration estimate that it could be up to 1000 right-wing activists.

 

At the same time, the opponents of the presidential couple in Krakow will be countered by Wawa Hill. There the demonstration will end on Bernadine Street, which is in a straight line 100 meters from the square, where Pisa supporters will be.

The Krakow municipality assures that the two manifestations will not come into contact with each other. It may, however, be enough for verbal rants. Law and Justice Deputies filed flowers – without J. Kaczynski. On the first anniversary of the burial of the presidential couple in Wawa, MPs paid flowers at the grave of Lech and Maria Kaczynski in the afternoon.

 

– We made flowers, we prayed for a moment. It has been a year since this tragedy. Exactly a year ago the whole nation faded here his president, a presidential couple. Time is running fast – he told reporters. “It is up to our hearts today to be able to return to these kinds of national retreats that took place here exactly a year ago in Wawa,” said Brazens in safety vest.

See how and where to place the triangle

Numbers are appalling. We lose PLN 14.6 million a day, PLN 321 million a month, and over PLN 3.8 billion a year! Yes, these are measurable losses caused by traffic jams in the seven largest Polish cities. The inhabitants of these through traffic jams lose eight hours a month! Also the traffic jams is not good for road safety, it easy to occur the accidents.

 

This is the fifth edition of the Deloitte and Target advisory. Compared to previous years, the situation is getting worse.

– Compared with 2014, this is a 12% decrease, which is more than PLN 1.5 million a day, PLN 34 million a month and PLN 400 million a year respectively. Moving on to the microeconomic level, the cost of traffic congestion for a seven-city passenger-traffic driver increased by as much as 18 percent and on average PLN 3350 per year compared to PLN 2848 in 2014. In nominal terms it was an increase in cost by PLN 502 per year, Member of the Board, Deloitte Consulting.

 

Most capped cities in Poland

The report includes traffic analysis from the following cities: Warsaw, Wroclaw, Krakow, Poznan, Gdansk, Lodz, and Katowice.

It turns out that the capital is not the worst at all. In this respect, the leading driver in safety vest is Wroclaw, whose drivers spend 8 hours and 52 minutes a month in traffic. Another is Krakow – 8 hours and 36 minutes, and then only Warsaw – 8 hours and 12 minutes. The fourth place is Poznan with an average time of 8 hours and 9 minutes. Significant improvement is seen in the case – 6 hours, Gdansk – 5 hours and Katowice – 4 hours and 57 minutes.

 

Unfortunately, if you look at the situation in terms of losses in the financial dimension, the first place is Warsaw. Its residents lose $ 3976 a year. On the one hand, the highest salaries (the authors of the report accept average pay in the enterprise sector) in the capital raise the estimate of the costs of lost benefits, but on the other hand, the longer time spent in traffic jams makes the drivers in Warsaw lose 70% annually average monthly salary.

 

In Poznan time in traffic jams is similar to Warsaw, but due to the relatively large number of drivers and lower wages annual cost of traffic jams for residents of the capital is as much as 74% average of Poznan wages.

The lowest nominal cost of traffic jams, similarly to last year, was charged to drivers in Lodz and Gdansk, respectively, PLN 2,187 and PLN 2,223 per year. However, compared to the average pay in these cities, the annual cost of traffic jams in Nod amounted to 57 percent average monthly salary, while in Gdansk it was only 43%.

 

Wroclaw’s record-high cost of traffic jams is as much as 81 percent. Average monthly salary per year, which consists of relatively high nominal cost of traffic jams (PLN 3 549 per month), relatively low base of remuneration (PLN 4,368 per month gross) and high and increasing time lost in traffic jams.

 

 

“Refresh” – campaign of the Warsaw ZDM

Last week was the safety of the Warsaw streets in 2013, and the authorities and the police said they would encourage the use of retro-reflective accessories while riding a motorbike.

 

On the ZDM website Warsaw we read that the campaign is part of the Decade of Road Safety Action 2011-2020. Officials want to focus on motorbike and scooter drivers. At the same time they admit that they are aware that the effects will not be visible immediately (if at all, given the fact that Polish motorcyclists love to go black). The campaign is also intended to encourage two-wheelers to discuss how they can improve their road safety.

 

The campaign’s ambassadors were Power Prussia. As part of the campaign, there will be advertising spots, and meetings will be held to address safety issues among motorcyclists. Generally speaking, safety is not just a branded helmet and stuffed with protect- torts, but also elements that allow you to be noticed on the road.

 

Here the choice is great – you can buy light-colored or reflective clothing and you can also wear a safety vest or reflective band. Of course, in addition to driving in the built-up area, it is worth to slow down. We know that driving according to regulations is still pathological on our roads, so let’s just say that adding up to a limit of 10 or 20 km / h always gives the driver a better chance of seeing us than adding 50 km / h or more.

 

Do officials and police actually want to take a more diplomatic dialogue with motorcyclists? The answer to this question will probably be familiar with the advent of summer.