Hazardous Gases Archives - MineARC Systems Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:46:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Hazardous Gases 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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