Shelter-in-Place Archives - MineARC Systems Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:58:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Shelter-in-Place Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 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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]]> Chemical and Blast Protection for the Maritime Industry https://minearc.com/chemical-and-blast-protection-for-the-maritime-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chemical-and-blast-protection-for-the-maritime-industry Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:06 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=21744 With multiple goods handled, accompanied by numerous companies and vessels sharing a port, it can be challenging to ensure safe practices ...

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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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]]> 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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]]> Converting a Shelter-In-Place To a Zero Vulnerability Safe Haven https://minearc.com/converting-sips-to-safe-havens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=converting-sips-to-safe-havens Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:19 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=8154 How to transform a Shelter-in-Place into a zero vulnerability Safe Haven, and ensure maximum protection for all personnel on-site.

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]]> How to Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry https://minearc.com/safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:50 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10639 Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates...

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]]> Emergency Planning When Evacuation Is Not Possible https://minearc.com/emergency-planning-when-evacuation-is-not-possible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emergency-planning-when-evacuation-is-not-possible Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:10 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7314 Removing personnel through evacuation is not always possible. But good emergency response planning can mitigate harm without relying on...

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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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]]> What is Shelter-in-Place? https://minearc.com/what-is-shelter-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-shelter-in-place Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:04 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4064 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.

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]]> Anhydrous Ammonia Release Shelters https://minearc.com/anhydrous-ammonia-release-shelters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anhydrous-ammonia-release-shelters Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:58 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=6514 The installation of ChemSAFE ammonia release Shelter-in-Place and Safe Havens to protect on-site personnel and provide safe refuge at dedicted Muster Points.

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