What Overpressure Can a Chemical Shelter Handle: Understanding Blast Ratings
After an explosion the sudden release of energy, results in a blast wave… generally measured in overpressure…Chemical shelters…
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Why Can’t We Stay Inside in a Chemical Emergency?
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.
The Lyon-Turin Rail Project: TELT Tunnelling Update
Connecting France and Italy with a modern transport line is TELT. Here they share insight into the tunnelling project, its infrastructure, and safety goals.
Why Do You Need a Chemical Safe Room?
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.
What is Shelter-in-Place?
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.
Blast Resistant Buildings: What and Why
A blast-resistant building (BRB) is a reinforced structure designed to reduce harm to personnel and equipment in an accidental or deliberate explosion.
What is a Refuge Chamber?
A refuge chamber, also known as refuge station, is a sealed environment, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situation.
Olfactory Warnings from Wintergreen Stench Gas
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.
Virtual Reality Modernises Safety Processes
Applying virtual reality to enhance safety training and develop production design and manufacturing processes.
A Step Forward in Life-Saving Technology
MineARC Systems is excited to be partnering with DEZEGA; bringing together a combined total of 80 years’ experience in high quality, safety equipment manufacturing.