Refuge Chamber Service and Maintenance Benefits
Regular service and maintenance ensure a refuge chamber is in optimal status to provide life-saving support to all staff in an emergency.
February 2, 2021
Tag: Refuge Chamber
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
Safety Share: James’s Story
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…
December 1, 2020
Ammonia: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Ammonia hazards can occur during manufacture, use, and transportation. Knowing the health and safety hazards of anhydrous ammonia are vital to ERPs.
November 26, 2020
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 Lyon-Turin rail project…
November 24, 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
Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay Restoration
Restoring a non-compliant Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay gave it new life and more importantly improves safety on-site.
September 29, 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
Cost-Effective Compressed Air Use in Refuge Chambers
Investigating a practical approach to compressed air use in refuge chambers can save sites significant energy, resulting in financial and environmental benefits.
April 16, 2020