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
Tag: Safety
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
Olfactory Warnings from Wintergreen Stench Gas
The influence of the olfactory system to warn us of possible danger is more powerful than we think. This trigger is why stench gas is commonly deployed in high-risk areas where multiple alerts are needed.
September 3, 2020
Virtual Reality Modernises Safety Processes
Applying virtual reality to enhance safety training and develop production design and manufacturing processes.
August 25, 2020
A Step Forward in Life-Saving Technology
MineARC Systems is excited to be partnering with DEZEGA; bringing together a combined total of 80 years experience in…
July 9, 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
How Does Technology Improve Safety Underground?
How are advances in technology aiming to improve safety underground, reducing current limitations and challenges on-site?
January 22, 2019
Pressure Testing A Refuge Chamber For Explosions
In highly explosive environments, refuge chambers and safe havens can be adapted to withstand overpressure of up to 15 psi. A refuge chambers resistance to explosions can be determined through pressure testing.
November 29, 2018