Tunnel Construction Safety Solutions
—The construction of a tunnel is marked by considerable cost and equally high safety risks. Therefore, forward planning as well as reliable safety products and concepts are vital requirements. With a comprehensive range of services, products and solutions and more than 100 years of experience in safety when it comes to mining and tunneling operations, Dräger is ready to assist you in every phase of your project.
Practical safety strategies in tunneling
—Different basic conditions can turn any construction project into an individual challenge. The same goes for safety and security concepts in tunnel construction. Work with our skilled employees and experts to find a balance between high levels of industrial safety and efficient work flows.
The right solution for your challenge
—Dräger offers a wide range of safety and security solutions as well as, services and measuring equipment. Please select a category for more information.
Self-rescue
- Preparing you for every possible outcome
- When it comes to your protection, we do not compromise

Dräger PARAT® Filtering Escape Hoods
The PARAT® filtering escape hoods were developed with users, placing the focus on the fastest possible escape. Optimized operation and wearing comfort, a robust case and a sealed filter ensure protection from toxic industrial and/or fire-related gases, vapors and particles for at least 15 minutes.

Dräger Oxy SR Series
The Dräger Oxygen Self Rescuers are easy and fast to handle, even under extreme conditions. The devices are service-free for up to 10 years while being worn. The unique safety eye provides you the ability to check the device without additional tools.
The Oxy series provides breathing protection according to the highest standards since decades - made…
in Germany.Escape and rescue chambers
- Closed air supply via storage cylinders
- Long-term protection through regeneration with CO2 absorption and O2 dosage
- Protection against contamination by automatically maintaining overpressure
- Monitoring indoor and outdoor atmosphere through integrated gas detection technology

Refuge Chamber for Tunneling
As with any underground environment, personnel require a place they can go to during an emergency scenario where respiratory or physical protection is provided e.g. in the event of a release of toxic gas/smoke, the exit route(s) is blocked.
Tunneling, as an underground environment, certainly meets this criteria and the Dräger solutions include both …
portable Refuge Chambers and those which are fitted ‘on-board’ Tunnel Boring Machines [TBM’s].In either example, the Dräger Refuge Chambers are equipped with breathing gas systems to protect people against smoke or gas until rescue teams can advance to bring them out safely. The construction of the Refuge Chamber is also adapted to provide physical protection. By way of serving this market Dräger has the opportunity to utilize the Dräger-Simsa Refuge Chamber portfolio with a standard range to choose from.
Dräger MRV 9000
Third-party rescue
- Giving you a longer breath for longer operations
- You focus on your task at hand - we focus on your breathing air supply and keeping you safe

Dräger BG ProAir

Dräger PSS® BG 4 plus
Specially designed for demanding tasks, The Dräger PSS® BG 4 plus closed-circuit breathing apparatus combines uncompromising safety with outstanding respiratory protection and wearer comfort. Innovative in design, it provides the wearer with up to four hours of breathing gas in toxic environments.
Gas detection technology
- Stationary and portable gas detection technology giving you flexible usage options
- Reliable monitoring of the ambient air for oxygen, toxic and combustible gases and vapours
- User-friendly calibration and easy maintenance
- At every turn, you’re well protected with Dräger

Dräger X-am 5800

Dräger X-zone 5500
Personal protective equipment
- Work safely around hazardous dusts and particles
- Effective protection against fine dusts and odours

Dräger X-plore 5500 Series
Thermal imaging cameras
- Because in an emergency - every moment counts
- Ease of use with single-handed operation
- Keep a clear view - regardless of the situation

Dräger UCF FireVista

Dräger UCF® 9000
Fires and other hazardous environments pose unseen challenges and dangers. Now you can know before you go with the Dräger UCF 9000 thermal imaging camera. With first-rate image quality and precision, this camera is intrinsically safe and approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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