Emergency Response Archives - MineARC Systems Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:59:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Emergency Response Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 Nitrogen: Hazard in Focus https://minearc.com/nitrogen-hazard-in-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nitrogen-hazard-in-focus Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:37:43 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=37514 Nitrogen is an essential element to all forms of life but can also pose a threat. Known as the invisible killer, due to it’s odourless and tasteless nature, nitrogen gas can be lethal if inhaled in high concentrations.

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]]> Hydrogen Sulfide: Hazard in Focus https://minearc.com/hydrogen-sulfide-hazard-in-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hydrogen-sulfide-hazard-in-focus Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:40:25 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=36780 Hydrogen Sulfide is a naturally occurring chemical that can be produced by bacteria in low oxygen environments, used in many industries despite its hazardous nature.

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]]> Mining Safety Standards – The Evolution https://minearc.com/mining-safety-standards-the-evolution-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mining-safety-standards-the-evolution-2 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:42:02 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=34978 Mining safety standards have evolved dramatically since personnel were first using canaries to signal the presence of dangerous gases underground.

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]]> Inside a Multi-Use Blast-Resistant Building for Chemical Facilities https://minearc.com/inside-a-multi-use-blast-resistant-building-for-chemical-facilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-a-multi-use-blast-resistant-building-for-chemical-facilities Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:13 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27652 Look inside a ChemSAFE blast-resistant building. This video highlights the features of a custom ChemSAFE BRB, including positive pressure, digital gas

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]]> Safety Shares: Ryan’s Story https://minearc.com/safety-shares-ryans-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safety-shares-ryans-story Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:23 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27374 A retelling of the Pasminco underground mine fire and the true experience of workers before refuge chambers became compulsory.

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]]> Mine Rescue Team Scholarship 2021 Announced https://minearc.com/mine-rescue-team-scholarship-2021-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mine-rescue-team-scholarship-2021-announced Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:17 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27201 Supporting the next generation of mining and safety leaders through the South Dakota Mines Mine Rescue Team Scholarship, 2021.

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]]> Understanding the Basics of a Refuge Chamber | Induction Training https://minearc.com/understanding-the-basics-of-a-refuge-chamber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-basics-of-a-refuge-chamber Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:04 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=26198 Learn the basics of the MineSAFE Standard Design Refuge Chamber.

In this video, you'll learn about underground mine refuge chambers, standard components and parts, signage, and the basics of a sealed environment. 

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]]> What Overpressure Can A Chemical Shelter Handle: Understanding Blast Ratings https://minearc.com/overpressure-and-chemical-shelters-understanding-blast-ratings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overpressure-and-chemical-shelters-understanding-blast-ratings Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:12 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=17036 After an explosion, the sudden release of energy results in a blast wave... generally measured in overpressure...Chemical shelters...

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]]> Hydrogen Sulfide: Health and Safety Hazards Fact Sheet https://minearc.com/hydrogen-sulfide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hydrogen-sulfide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:13 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7281 Hydrogen sulfide is exceptionally hazardous, due to its high levels of flammability and toxicity. Risks to personnel should be known...

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]]> Why Can’t We Stay Inside In A Chemical Emergency? https://minearc.com/why-cant-we-stay-inside-in-a-chemical-emergency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-cant-we-stay-inside-in-a-chemical-emergency Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:54 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=16247 Yes and no. Whether you can safely stay insides during a chemical emergency or hazardous event will depend on the shelter, your environment...

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