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…
April 8, 2021
Tag: Petrochemical
Hydrogen Sulfide: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Hydrogen sulfide is exceptionally hazardous, due to its high levels of flammability and toxicity. Risks to personnel should be known…
April 6, 2021
Carbon Monoxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Carbon monoxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge chamber or safe haven, can quickly build to toxic levels – learn about the dangers…
March 30, 2021
Will a Refuge Chamber Let Gases Inside? How Does a Refuge Chamber Remain Airtight?
A refuge chamber has two critical systems that work together to prevent gases from getting inside and support an airtight environment…
February 23, 2021
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…
February 18, 2021
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.
January 7, 2021
Methane: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Methane hazards can occur during manufacture, use, and transportation. Although we inhale methane in the air we breathe, exposure to high concentrations of methane is dangerous.
January 5, 2021
Externally Supported Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers
During daily activities or emergencies, refuge chambers operate in Externally Supported Mode. This state occurs when an active refuge station is…
December 22, 2020
Converting a Shelter-In-Place To a Zero Vulnerability Safe Haven
How to transform a Shelter-in-Place into a zero vulnerability Safe Haven, and ensure maximum protection for all personnel on-site.
December 21, 2020
How to Remove CO and CO2 in a Refuge Chamber: Chemical Scrubbers
How do chemical scrubbers remove carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from the air within a sealed refuge chamber or safe haven?
December 15, 2020