Safety Archives - MineARC Systems Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:44:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Safety Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 An Interview With Janny Huang – MineARC, Australia https://minearc.com/an-interview-with-janny-huang/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-interview-with-janny-huang Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:44:37 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=32257 Janny Huang, who has been with MineArc for over a decade, shares her journey and insights towards the progress of women’s roles in the industry.

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]]> Can’t I Just Use a Mask in Chemical or Smoke Emergencies https://minearc.com/cant-i-just-use-a-mask-in-chemical-or-smoke-emergencies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cant-i-just-use-a-mask-in-chemical-or-smoke-emergencies Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:44 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=28686 Masks are great, to a certain extent. In the context of an emergency, they can assist you in moving from a dangerous situation into safety. For example, suppose you’re not in the vicinity of a shelter or safe haven. In that case, a mask can enable you to get to cover safely by providing you…

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]]> Why Can’t You Just Run Away? https://minearc.com/why-cant-you-just-run-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-cant-you-just-run-away Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:46 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27002 Consider if you work at a facility that uses chemicals or are within an area that transports them. Is it viable for you to evacuate the area safely and...

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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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]]> Carbon Monoxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet https://minearc.com/carbon-monoxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbon-monoxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:32 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7150 Carbon monoxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge chamber or safe haven, can quickly build to toxic levels - learn about the dangers...

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]]> Carbon Dioxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet https://minearc.com/carbon-dioxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbon-dioxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:33 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7116 Carbon dioxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge station, safe haven or controlled environment, can quickly build up and damage your...

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]]> Will a Refuge Chamber Let Gases Inside? How Does a Refuge Chamber Remain Airtight? https://minearc.com/gases-inside-refuge-chamber-how-a-refuge-chamber-remains-airtight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gases-inside-refuge-chamber-how-a-refuge-chamber-remains-airtight Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:58 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=12367 A refuge chamber has two critical systems that work together to prevent gases from getting inside and support an airtight environment...

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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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]]> Improving Safety Through Wearable Technology https://minearc.com/improving-safety-through-wearable-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=improving-safety-through-wearable-technology Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:05:44 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=6892 How can the mining and resources industry successfully implement wearable technology to improve worker safety and relieve critical concerns?

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]]> Why Do You Need A Chemical Safe Room? https://minearc.com/why-do-you-need-a-chemical-safe-room/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-you-need-a-chemical-safe-room Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:00:11 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=2270 Why do we have chemical safe rooms? At a facility, such as a chemical processing plant or industrial manufacturer...

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