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: Safe Haven
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
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 Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry
Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates…
November 17, 2020
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
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
Why Do You Need A Chemical Safe Room?
Why do we have chemical safe rooms? At a facility, such as a chemical processing plant or industrial manufacturer…
October 15, 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