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
Tag: Refuge Chamber
Small TBM Strengthens Safety with Custom Refuge Chamber
Custom refuge chamber designed for a small 4.4m diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) with limited gantry space.
March 10, 2020
How to Operate a Compact Underground Mine Refuge Chamber
This video explains the operational procedures for the MineSAFE Compact Design Refuge Chamber, a portable underground mine refuge alternative with an airlock.
January 21, 2020
Safety Share: Dave’s Story
Dave shares his personal experience waiting in an underground refuge chamber during a mining emergency.
August 6, 2019
Refuge Chamber Standards: Quality Without Compromise
A refuge chamber that doesn’t meet standard requirements cannot safeguard against an emergency. Lower quality, or unmaintained chambers, put people at risk.
May 14, 2019
Oxygen Candles: Providing Emergency Air
Oxygen candles are used as a backup source of breathable air in an emergency. The on-demand source is used in aeroplanes, refuge chambers, …
April 4, 2019
What It Feels Like To Be Inside A Refuge Chamber: Psychological
Psychological stresses can impact decision making as well as physical state and behaviour when inside a refuge chamber.
March 19, 2019
What It Feels Like To Be Inside A Refuge Chamber: Physical Effects
Understanding what it feels like to be inside a refuge chamber can improve the response of entrapped personnel.
January 8, 2019
MineARC Telstra Business Awards Dual Winner 2018
MineARC Systems announced as a dual winner in the 2018 Telstra Business Awards. The company were honoured to be a finalist, taking out the…
November 27, 2018
Changing Safety in African Mines: Mopani Copper Mine
Changing how African mines adopt safety initiatives is a global concern, requiring the investment of time and resources to help the workforce
October 18, 2018