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Tag: refuge chamber policy

What is the Ideal Safe Refuge Chamber Duration?

Posted December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

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.

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India’s CBIP Tunnelling Workshop: The Growth of Risk Management

Posted September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 AshleePosted in Tunnelling

India recently held a workshop on New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) and Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Tunnelling.

What is a Refuge Chamber?

Posted September 5, 2018January 14, 2019 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Tunnelling

Refuge chambers are sealed environments, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situation.

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Zimbabwe Leads Mine Safety Legislation In Africa

Posted July 27, 2016November 21, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining

Zimbabwe is closer to becoming a leader among African nations with their stance on mine safety.

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Positive Outlook for Mine Safety in Vietnam

Posted April 19, 2016November 21, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining

MineARC invited to attend a reception at the residence of the Australian Ambassador for Vietnam, the Honourable Hugh Borrowman.

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South Africa Mine Safety Legislation Falls Behind

Posted January 5, 2016November 21, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining

Once again the South African mining community has been rocked by the tragic news of another fatal incident.

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Gold Mine Fire A Near Miss For The Industry

Posted April 5, 2015October 26, 2018 AshleePosted in Hard Rock Mining

South Africa now has a opportunity to take the recent Harmony incident as a quiet reminder that more needs to be done with regards to regulations placed on underground mining emergency response planning.

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Turkey Mandates the Use of Underground Refuge Chambers

Posted October 6, 2014October 23, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Tunnelling

Learning from real-life emergencies, Turkey mandates the use of refuge chambers.

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Opinion Piece: Coal Mine Refuge Chamber Debate

Posted October 1, 2014October 25, 2018 AshleePosted in Coal Mining

In comparison to metal mines, the need for a coal mine refuge chamber has long been debated. Coal mines have significant quantities of fuel that can burn for days, so perhaps the rescue and evacuation strategies should be different.

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Push for Stricter Safety Guidelines for Refuge Chambers in South Africa

Posted July 16, 2014January 31, 2019 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining

Guidelines for refuge chambers are present in South Africa. However, they are vague and lack vital standards for adequate life support systems.

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