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Tag: Refuge Chamber

James’s Story

Posted December 1, 2020November 26, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Safety shares in underground mine refuge chambers, help know what it is like during emergencies… It was about a decade ago now, an incident occurred when several oversized rock debris from a drive extension blast

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.

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.

BroKrew SurvivAir Refuge Bay

Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay Restoration

Posted September 29, 2020November 30, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Restoring a non-compliant Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay gave it new life and more importantly improves safety on-site.

Chlorine Gas Safety and Health Risks

Posted August 28, 2020December 3, 2020 AshleeLeave a commentPosted in Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Health and safety risks of chlorine gas can occur during professional or personal use. Widely used in manufacturing and industrial applications, chlorine gas can become a severe hazard if accidental release, leaks, or transportation incidents occur. Knowing what chlorine is, as well as its health and safety risks is critical.

Cost-Effective Compressed Air Use

Posted April 16, 2020May 20, 2020 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Investigating a practical approach to compressed air use can save sites significant energy, resulting in financial and environmental benefits.

daves-story

Safety Shares: Dave’s Story

Posted August 6, 2019August 17, 2020 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

This story is retold with permission from Dave regarding a remote bogger fire in an underground nickel mine in Western Australia. It was some time ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday. I don’t have a perfect memory, but this day stuck in my mind – every detail just lingers. The day […]

Refuge Chamber Quality without Compromise

Refuge Chamber Quality without Compromise

Posted May 15, 2019September 6, 2019 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Tunnelling

Refuge chamber quality that do not meet these standard requirements cannot safeguard against an emergency. Lower quality, or unmaintained chambers, compromised the safety of underground personnel.

Oxygen Candles Providing Emergency Air

Oxygen Candles: Providing Emergency Air

Posted April 8, 2019May 20, 2020 AshleePosted in Disaster Relief, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Oxygen candles are used as a backup source of breathable air in an emergency. They supply an on-demand source of oxygen, utilised in aeroplanes, space stations as well as other applications such as safe havens and refuge chambers. A safe supply of oxygen is critical to support life. We are dependent on oxygen for survival; […]

What it feels like to be inside a Refuge Chamber Psychological

What it feels like to be inside a Refuge Chamber: Psychological

Posted March 20, 2019September 6, 2019 AshleePosted in Coal Mining, Hard Rock Mining, Petrochemical, Tunnelling

Psychological stresses can impact decision making as well as physical state and behaviour when inside a refuge chamber.

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