Mining Safety Equipment

Whether above or underground, when an emergency situation occurs in a mine, the timely safe evacuation of the miners is always the focus. Since incidents usually occur a long way from the surface where mines rescue teams or plant fire brigades are stationed, miners are trained to self-escape in acutely dangerous situations. Planning a safe and successful escape is dependent upon the type of mine and the specific mines emergency response plan.

The mining industry is characterised by its use of the most diverse mining methods and the associated harsh technical demands. Add to this, a widely varied staff and safety material resources. For this reason, the modern mining industry also needs individual emergency and rescue concepts in order to intervene in an emergency in the most effective manner. The main objective is the protection of the people followed by protecting the facilities in the short term and maintaining production sites in the long term.

Only fully functional safety equipment can protect a miner’s life and health and the mine facility itself. Regular, professional maintenance is essential to ensure the reliability of your safety equipment and to support a long product service life. Periodic calibration intervals are necessary in order to provide exact gas measurements. Cleaning and inspection protocols ensure hygienic protective equipment and a secure fit of the face piece. Easy repairs and maintenance also save you time and money.

Firefighting underground not only requires special strategies but also special equipment. In the case of a smaller fire, trained, on-site employees take over firefighting tasks. For larger fires, the mines rescue team from the surface is called. Respiratory protection and helmets are compulsory.