What does it feel like to be inside a Refuge Chamber: Physical Effects?
Understanding what it feels like to be in a refuge chamber can improve the response of entrapped personnel.
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What is the Ideal Safe Refuge Chamber Duration?
How long should a refuge chamber run for in stand-alone mode? Safe haven or refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach.
Emergency Communication Systems in Tunnelling
Emergency communication systems in tunnelling are used to distribute information and instructions, manage emergency response personnel and plans, and initiate evacuation.
Emergency Response Team Trained and Ready
Emergency Response Team uses service training to better prepare for any event and provide all employees with well-maintained and hazard ready chambers.
Changing the Safety Landscape across Africa: Mopani Copper Mine
Mine safety is a global concern, with organisations continually investing time and resources to ensure the safety of their workforce.
Refuge Chambers and Safety Culture
An organisation’s safety culture plays an important role in its development. The adoption and enhancement of safety standards across industries, in particular, mining, has positively impacted economic processes.
What is a Refuge Chamber?
Refuge chambers are sealed environments, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situation.
24hr Entrapment Simulation at Inmaculada Mine Site
21 participants, including a psychologist, remained in a MineARC MineSAFE Refuge Chamber for 24 hours.
South Africa Mine Safety Legislation Falls Behind
Once again the South African mining community has been rocked by the tragic news of another fatal incident.
Mine Emergency Promotes Need for Refuge Chamber
A truck fire in one of their underground maintenance bays, obstructing all exit paths for miners working on that level. With no safe refuge available on-site, the incident resulted in