How long should a refuge chamber run for in stand-alone mode? Safe haven or refuge chamber duration
Monitoring gas levels in mines and underground is crucial to providing a safe work environment. How
Gas monitors for a refuge chamber allows occupants to measure levels in and outside of a chamber; ta
How do chemical scrubbers remove carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from the air within a sealed ref
If Methane levels rise, the risk also increases. The potential for ignition and explosion of methane
Hydrogen sulfide is exceptionally hazardous, due to its high levels of flammability and toxicity. Pe
What is Carbon Monoxide? Also known as the 'silent killer' it is highly toxic. It is present undergr
What is Carbon Dioxide? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colourless and odourless gas, existing in Earth’
Emergency response planning is designed to minimise harm to personnel, the community and the surroun
Using a visual warning system to improve the safety of personnel, in an underground block cave mine,
Refuge chamber upgrade essential in preparing Sanford Underground Research Facility for its role in
Papua New Guinea Mine improves on-site safety and hygiene with a proactive service plan
and equipmen
Lundin Mining improved their safety education program by repurposing an out-of-operation safe refuge
How to transform a Shelter-in-Place into a zero vulnerability Safe Haven, and ensure maximum protect
Controlled environments play a significant role in society’s development. Whether it’s i
So, how will safety change as the industry dives into its tech-fuelled future? While we cannot predi
This story is retold with permission from Dave regarding a remote bogger fire in an underground nick
Sanitation and hygiene are critical to maintaining a healthy workplace. However, underground environ
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Sanitation and hygiene are critical to maintaining a healthy workplace. However, underground environ
The decision to develop and expand a mine also brings with it a distinct set of challenges to determ
Refuge chamber quality that do not meet these standard requirements cannot safeguard against an emer
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Addressing key questions on the installation of MineARC Systems GuardIAN Refuge Chamber Monitoring a
It’s not a hot topic in the media or even the office, but sanitation plays a significant role in a
A controlled environment is an enclosed area with specific parameters regulated, including temperatu
Oxygen candles are used as a backup source of breathable air in an emergency. They supply an on-dema
One way to overcome downtime is through implementing a remote monitoring system into a company’s e
Large scale operations can have thousands of personnel on site during each shift. It is imperative t
Psychological stresses can impact decision making as well as physical state and behaviour when insid
A North American gold mine incorporates the first wireless stench gas technology to improve emergenc
Will advances in technology to improve safety underground reduce current limitations and challenges
Understanding what it feels like to be inside a refuge chamber can improve the response of entrapped
Common misconceptions about refuge chamber servicing answered.
Emergency communication systems in tunnelling are used to distribute information and instructions, m
In highly explosive environments, refuge chambers and safe havens can be adapted to withstand overpr
MineARC Systems announced as the 2018 Telstra Western Australian Business of the Year and winner of
Safety is paramount in any tunnelling project. Trusted tunnelling safety initiatives safeguard again
The modern mine refuge chamber is designed to host Internet-of-Things-enabled integrations, includin
Every refuge chamber requires an emergency power source to maintain the life-sustaining equipment if
Emergency Response Team uses service training to better prepare for any event and provide all employ
A pressure system for shelter-in-place locations is critical to maintaining positive internal pres
MineARC Australia manufactures 1500th refuge chamber, MA1500 - a major milestone for the global safe
Four, 40-person ChemSAFE Standard Design safe havens were installed and commissioned at Yara Pilbara
Refuge chambers are sealed environments, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situ
Heat can quickly accumulate inside a refuge chamber, increasing with each additional person.
Improving light quality will boost visual performance, enhancing the ability to detect hazards and t
Fire dangers exist in underground mining and tunnelling operations.
Servicing and maintenance are a critical part of any organisation.
Hydrogen Sulfide is naturally generated in situ from reservoirs and sulfate containing minerals
Kuala Lumpur’s Mass Rapid Transport Underground development.
Teams throughout Zambia showcased their technical skills and knowledge across a range of emergency s
Mine safety is a global concern, with organisations continually investing time and resources to ensu
IoT in mining has the potential to dramatically impact global safety standards
Refuge chamber commissioning is a vital step in emergency planning. However, it is often not conside
India recently held a workshop on New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) and Tunnel Boring Machine (T
MineARC Systems is pleased to be partnering with the highly regarded and leading distributor B.L. Ko
An organisation’s safety culture plays an important role in its development. The adoption and enha
MineARC was recently invited to speak at the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Zimbabwe Association
Langley Park, located in Perth CBD, Western Australia, hosted the 7th annual Mines Emergency Rescue
21 participants, including a psychologist, remained in a MineARC MineSAFE Refuge Chamber for 24 hour
XV National Mine Rescue Competition finalists cancel contest to provide aid following Mexico City ea
For the second year running, MineARC Systems recently sponsored the Zambia Mines Rescue Competition.
Regularly servicing and performing maintenance checks on a refuge chamber will help ensure your equi
MineARC Systems African reached a milestone with the manufacture of their 100th refuge chamber, MAF-
MineARC Systems North America awarded the first MineARC Scholarship to a recipient from South Dakota
In 2017, MineARC sponsored the 13th Annual Nevada Underground Mine Rescue Contest in Winnemucca.
With the growth of safety requirements, refuge chambers have become commonplace
In an underground environment, Methane concentrations are extremely hazardous
MineARC Systems America manufactures their 500th refuge chamber, unit MAA-500.
The reality is the South African coal mining industry is rapidly falling behind in good safety pract
Poor refuge chamber maintenance, including inadequate part replacement and irregular servicing, has
Recognised for the innovative design of the TunnelSAFE Multi Service Vehicle Refuge Chamber, the fir
Numerous heat sources affect the internal temperature of a refuge chamber. A continuous build-up of
Controlled (Closed) Ecological Life Support Systems (CELSS) and refuge chambers in space.
Stench Gas contains Ethyl Mercaptan, although this gas is classed as flammable...
N.B.C. (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) Shelter uses AirGEN to purify air within the chamber.
The primary control over the internal environment of a refuge chamber to ensure it can preserve life
Controlling the internal temperature assists in maintaining the occupant's health and well-being...
Positive pressure helps to prevent the ingress of airborne contaminants inside a refuge chamber.
Chemical scrubbing is the process of removing undesired gases from the air using chemical reactions
Why is it important to monitor gas levels in a sealed refuge chamber and how is this done?
The main focus was to bring the mine, up to date with the latest modern equipment capable of being m
On-site MineSAFE Training Refuge Chamber provided insight to Oyu Tolgoi team.
In collaboration with Mopani Copper Mines PLC, to implement corrective action to strengthen the inte
How does Carbon Monoxide enter a sealed refuge chamber and why is it necessary to remove this gas?
Batteries provide a reliable Uninterruptable Power Supply to power a refuge chamber in the event...
In sealed environments, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide can build up and poison the air...
Refurbishment Program transforms damaged, worn or second-hand chambers into fully functioning, certi
MineARC’s new development in refuge chamber technology – the GuardIAN Remote Monitoring and Diag
Fitted with the unique Compressed Air Management System, a 20 person MineSAFE Standard Design...
Palabora Mining Company (PMC) embrace regular servicing and refuge chamber upgrades.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) purchase a MineARC MineSAFE Essential Design Refuge Chamber for their o
Safety needs to embrace technology in order to keep up with the continual changes to production and
Oxygen levels of the “dead air space” will quickly be consumed without an additional source.
MineARC commissioned our very first chambers in India. Built for Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world
MineARC’s capacity to meet client specifications through customisation has aided in the developmen
Disaster and extreme weather shelter designed for Australian extreme weather conditions
The EnviroLAV Squat Pan toilet, a Western & Eastern combination-style configuration within the Dual
Developing a refuge chamber to meet the specific needs of the tunnelling industry...
With the vision to create a mine site that is technologically advanced and a leader in safety practi
Each MineARC Coal Spec EnviroLAV is designed to be intrinsically safe for coal mining applications;
The 30-person TunnelSAFE Gantry Design (GD) Refuge Chamber is situated on a 7.76m diameter Herrenkne
The Compact Aura-FX has evolved from the standard unit; designed specifically to be used with the
