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.
Personal Protective Equipment
—Personal protective equipment
- Work safely around hazardous dusts and particles
- Effective protection against fine dusts and odours
Dräger X-plore® 1700 NIOSH
Breathe cool, stay safe: Dräger X-plore® 1700 NIOSH makes breathing easy and comfortable. The CoolSAFE™ filter material ideally combines low breathing resistance and high filter performance in one mask. And the optional feature of the CoolMAX™ valve efficiently releases humid and warm exhaled air to the outside. This makes breathing particularly ea…
sy and keeps you cool under the mask.Gas Detection
—- 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 8000
Clearance measurement was never this easy and convenient: The 1 to 7 gas detector detects toxic and flammable gases as well as vapours and oxygen all at once – either in pump or diffusion mode. Innovative signalling design and handy assistant functions ensure complete safety throughout the process.
Dräger-Tubes® for short-term measurements
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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 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.
Dräger PSS® 3000
The Dräger PSS® 3000 is a new generation of high-performing breathing apparatus for industrial applications. Combining comfort with exceptional performance, it is designed for applications where simplicity and ease-of-use are essential. Lightweight yet robust, and easy to wear, this advanced breathing apparatus provides the ultimate breathing prote…
ction.Self Rescue
—- Preparing you for every possible outcome
- When it comes to your protection, we do not compromise
Dräger PARAT® Escape Hoods
Dräger PAS® Colt
Combining versatility, ease-of-use, and the latest in breathing apparatus design, Dräger’s PAS® Colt is among the most technologically advanced, short duration, and emergency escape units available.
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
Dräger Mine Rescue Support Trailer
The Dräger Mine Rescue Support Trailer is a mobile, fully self-supporting work center designed to conduct full maintenance and repair of our PSS® BG4 plus closed-circuit breathing apparatus and related equipment.
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
Small, light, robust and can be operated with just one button: The compact thermal imaging camera Dräger UCF FireVista provides excellent picture quality even under the most difficult operating conditions. The camera is ready for immediate use and provides the best possible support on firefighting deployments. Outstanding quality – especially in th…
e price.When it counts, we are here for you - with Technology for Life.
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