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Be optimally prepared for emergencies in workplaces

In your industrial plant critical situations can arise at any time. All the more important is a detailed emergency plan, regular team training and the right escape & rescue equipment. This enables a rapid reaction and an effective emergency response. We support your emergency preparedness in the workplace with structured emergency management, specific escape equipment and professional emergency training.

Professional management of emergency plans

We know that sudden and fully unplanned situations with hazardous substances can occur within seconds and no escape-scenario is the same. Chemical and industrial plants are subject to high safety requirements, where safety managers have to manage the remaining risks in the best possible way. However, if serious incidents arise, such as toxic gas accumulation, exceeding explosion limits or other life-threatening events, emergency preparedness and emergency plans must be effective.

A functioning safety culture consists of solid risk analysis and planning, the right technical equipment, and particularly well-prepared and trained employees. A detailed escape and rescue plan is the basis for all measures emergency teams or plant fire brigades need to take in case of an incident.

Dräger offers you an extensive range of consulting and planning services for your safety management. We can support you with work-based alarm and hazard prevention plans, evacuation procedures and emergency plans.

Prevention and protection of emergencies

Monitoring of hazardous substances through standardised processes and the installation of safety systems are essential to control or reduce the effects of hazardous substance leakages that may affect employees’ health and the environment..

Therefore, we offer a wide range of safety solutions: from mobile and stationary gas detectors to personal protective equipment. Whatever you need, we can advise and support you in procurement, installation and implementation.

Escape and rescue devices for emergency plans

The risk assessment of your work areas tells exactly what dangers and risks to employees and equipment can potentially be expected. The nature and consequences of these risks will vary greatly – depending on the plant area, production stage or activity. In light of such dangers, escape and rescue equipment should be selected according to the specific task or situation. This includes, among other things, the consideration of necessary protection factors as well as the probable escape duration.

We are there to help you with the selection of Dräger equipment that best meet your requirements.

Training is the final step to creating effective emergency preparedness and response plans. Escape equipment and rescue devices cannot help unless they are handled correctly. In an emergency, all employees need to reach a safe destination as soon as possible. The rescue of injured or buried people has the highest priority, where rescue teams in particular are confronted with dangerous situations. Good training helps you to keep calm and maintain an overview of the situation. Practice drills serve not only to train people, but also to validate emergency plans.

We provide comprehensive hands-on training courses and develop individual training scenarios tailored to your specific needs.

Filtering Escape Devices

If you use a filtering escape device that relies on ambient air, there must be a certain level of oxygen available in the ambient air (in Germany, for example, the minimum is 17%), the hazardous substance must be known, and the concentration must lie within the limits for using a filtering escape device. These systems are particularly well-suited for short escape paths.

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, vapours and particles for at least 15 minutes.

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Compressed-air escape devices and oxygen self-rescuer

Self-contained breathing devices provide a clean air supply that is independent from ambient air. They are used when hazardous substances occur at high concentrations and/or oxygen is depleted and allow an escape time of up to 15 minutes. Especially when working underground, a longer escape time is necessary to reach safety. This is where the oxygen self rescuers come in with an escape time of up to an hour.

Dräger Saver CF

The Dräger Saver CF constant flow Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus allows safe, effective and uncomplicated escape from hazardous environments. Simple to put on and featuring automatic operation, this hood-based, constant flow breathing device can be used with minimal training.

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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.

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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.

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How to choose the right escape breathing device

In Drägers World of Respiratory Protection you can find a useful selection guide showing the different types of escape and rescue devices. Learn more about respiratory protection and get tips on correct use and other important topics you should consider.

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Emergency and rescue training

Good training, for example, with product-user training, or hazard and fire simulations help you to remain calm and keep track of high-stress situations. This makes it easier to make the right decisions in case of emergencies.

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Emergency preparedness: Refuge chambers and rooms

Safety and rescue shelters

During an emergency in mining or tunnel construction, refuge or rescue chambers create a breathable atmosphere in a sealed room until help arrives. They are available as a standard version or according to your requirements with special equipment and devices.

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Dräger Safety & Emergency Management

Reduce process-related risks and be adequately prepared for the event of an emergency situation. The Dräger Academy offers a variety of customised consulting and planning services such as training courses and drills.

Every second counts

In an emergency there’s no time to waste. That's why we have made further improvements to the Dräger PARAT® 5500 escape hood — making it even more intuitive to use.

Getting out safely

With our brochure you get a comprehensive overview of our escape solutions for emergency situations at your workplace.

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Emergency escape – how to select respiratory protection

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This white paper shows how to choose the right respiratory protective equipment to be prepared for emergencies in industrial plants and when dealing with hazardous substances. (Including Infographic)

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Infographic: Respiratory protection devices for different emergency scenarios

Infographic - How to choose the right emergency devices

Every hazard scenario is different and poses specific demands. Learn more in our infographic and find the right respiratory protection for different emergency response scenarios.

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Individual solutions for your safety issues

Dealing with exceptional circumstances and finding the fitting solution for individual requirements is part of our everyday business. That’s why you can rely on Dräger.

For more than 125 years we have been developing comprehensive solutions for our customers’ safety matters – in industry, for fire and emergency services, in hospitals and for companies in a wide range of sectors. Dräger supplies you with solutions along every stage of the rescue chain, resulting in focused, specialist knowledge and know-how from which you can benefit.

Our dedication to your safety.
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