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faq-Will the chamber let gases inside How does a refuge chamber remain airtight

Will a Refuge Chamber Let Gases Inside? How Does a Refuge Chamber Remain Airtight?

Posted February 23, 2021February 22, 2021 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

A refuge chamber has two critical systems that work together to prevent gases getting inside and support an airtight environment…

Why Can’t We Stay Inside in a Chemical Emergency

Why Can’t We Stay Inside in a Chemical Emergency?

Posted February 16, 2021February 10, 2021 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Petrochemical

Yes and no. Whether you can safely stay insides during a chemical emergency or hazardous event will depend on the shelter, your environment, and the situation.

Externally Supported Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers

Posted December 18, 2020January 19, 2021 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

During daily activities or emergencies, refuge chambers can operate in an externally mode. This state occurs when a refuge station is active and remains connected to primary utilities.

Ammonia: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet

Posted November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Biotechnology, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Ammonia hazards can occur during manufacture, use, and transportation. Knowing the health and safety hazards of anhydrous ammonia are vital to ERPs.

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What is the Ideal Safe Refuge Chamber Duration?

Posted November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

How long should a petrochemical shelter run for in stand-alone mode? Safe haven or refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach.

Why Do You Need a Chemical Safe Room?

Posted October 12, 2020November 10, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Petrochemical

The purpose of a safe haven, blast-resistant-building, or shelter-in-place is to keep you safe. At a facility, such as a processing plant, a chemical release or blast can cause severe health effects.

Petrochemical Safe Haven & Refuge Chamber – What Are They?

Posted October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Petrochemical

A safe haven or refuge chamber is a sealed environment, in which you can take shelter during a hazardous event when evacuation is not possible.

What is Shelter-in-Place?

Posted October 12, 2020November 10, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Petrochemical

Shelter-in-Place (SIP) is used in emergency response actions plans and refers to the process of taking refuge by staying indoors and sealing your environment.

What is a Refuge Chamber

What is a Refuge Chamber?

Posted October 3, 2020February 10, 2021 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Tunnelling

A refuge chamber, also known as refuge station, is a sealed environment, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situation.

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Olfactory Warnings from Wintergreen Stench Gas

Posted September 3, 2020September 21, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

The influence of the olfactory system to warn us of possible danger is more powerful than we think. This trigger is why stench gas and wintergreen are commonly deployed in high-risk areas where multiple alerts are necessary.

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