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
Tag: Emergency Response
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
Externally Supported Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers
During daily activities or emergencies, refuge chambers operate in Externally Supported Mode. This state occurs when an active refuge station is…
December 22, 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
How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining
Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter…
November 19, 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
Standby Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers
During daily activities, refuge chambers operate in standby mode. This state occurs when a refuge station is not being used but is emergency-ready.
November 12, 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