Underground Mine Refuge Chamber 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 Underground Mine Refuge Chamber Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 Fresh Air Base vs. Refuge Chamber in Underground Emergencies https://minearc.com/fresh-air-base-vs-refuge-chamber-in-underground-emergencies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fresh-air-base-vs-refuge-chamber-in-underground-emergencies Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:26 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27207 Refuge Chambers and Fresh Air Bases (FAB) are two types of shelters used in underground mines, particularly during emergencies.

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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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]]> How to Operate an Underground Mine Refuge Chamber with an Airlock https://minearc.com/how-to-operate-an-underground-mine-refuge-chamber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-operate-an-underground-mine-refuge-chamber Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:48 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=26305 This video explains the operational procedures for the MineSAFE Standard Design Refuge Chamber, an underground mine refuge alternative by MineARC Systems. This video also describes how to enter a refuge bay with an airlock.

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]]> How to Operate an Underground Mine Refuge Chamber https://minearc.com/how-to-operate-a-mine-refuge-chamber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-operate-a-mine-refuge-chamber Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:25 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=26319 This video explains the operational procedures for the MineSAFE Standard Design Refuge Chamber, an underground mine refuge alternative by MineARC Systems. The training demonstration includes a 20-person refuge chamber,

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]]> Externally Supported Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers https://minearc.com/externally-supported-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=externally-supported-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:40 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=16152 During daily activities or emergencies, refuge chambers operate in Externally Supported Mode. This state occurs when an active refuge station is...

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]]> Safety Share: James’s Story https://minearc.com/refuge-chamber-safety-share-jamess-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=refuge-chamber-safety-share-jamess-story Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:09 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4798 Safety shares in underground mine refuge chambers, help know what it is like during emergencies... It was about a decade ago now, an incident occurred when several oversized rock debris from a drive extension blast...

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]]> How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining https://minearc.com/how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:11 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10660 Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter...

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]]> Standby Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers https://minearc.com/standby-mode-emergency-refuge-chamber-operation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=standby-mode-emergency-refuge-chamber-operation Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:47 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4222 During daily activities, refuge chambers operate in standby mode. This state occurs when a refuge station is not being used but is emergency-ready.

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]]> Stand-Alone Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers https://minearc.com/stand-alone-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stand-alone-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:35 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=2303 Every quality refuge chamber for sale or hire is equipped to operate in stand-alone mode, i.e. components will continue to work if cut from its external...

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]]> Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay Restoration https://minearc.com/brokrew-emergency-refuge-bay-restoration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brokrew-emergency-refuge-bay-restoration Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:00:05 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4840 Restoring a non-compliant Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay gave it new life and more importantly improves safety on-site.

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