Emergency Planning When Evacuation Is Not Possible
Removing personnel through evacuation is not always possible. But good emergency response planning can mitigate harm without relying on…
November 7, 2020
Tag: ChemSAFE
Stand-Alone Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers
Every quality refuge chamber for sale or hire is equipped to operate in stand-alone mode, i.e. components will continue to work if cut from its external…
November 3, 2020
Petrochemical Safe Haven – The What & Why
What is a safe haven? It is a sealed environment where you can take shelter during a hazardous event when evacuation is not possible.
October 22, 2020
What is Shelter-in-Place?
What is SIP (Shelter-in-Place)? It is used in emergency response actions plans and refers to the process of taking refuge by staying indoors and sealing your environment.
October 13, 2020
Blast Resistant Buildings: The 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.
September 15, 2020
Chlorine Gas: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
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.
August 27, 2020
Oil Sands Operations Acquires ChemSAFE Safe Haven For Wildfires
Operators have looked to MineARC for portable wildfire safe haven technology, to design a custom ChemSAFE Safe Haven.
June 9, 2020
Anhydrous Ammonia Release Shelters
The installation of ChemSAFE ammonia release Shelter-in-Place and Safe Havens to protect on-site personnel and provide safe refuge at dedicted Muster Points.
February 18, 2020
Refuge Station For Hydroelectric Power Plant
A hydroelectric power plant in Wreck Cove upgraded their refuge station to accommodate more personnel and improve life-supporting equipment.
February 6, 2020
Chemical Shelter Conversion Requirements and Design
How to transform a chemical Shelter-in-Place into a zero vulnerability Safe Haven. The conversion process ensuring maximum protection
September 17, 2019