How can we make the industrial world safer? This question has always been a leading topic of discussion here at Dräger and of course constantly in the minds of safety professionals across the globe...
Tag - Gas Detectors
Protection against explosive and toxic gases is an absolute necessity for safe operations in the mining industry. Naturally occurring gases remain a principle airborne hazard and continue to place...
With modern explosives (ANFO and/or emulsion [or various mixtures of the two]), the amount of toxic gases or fumes produced from blasting varies according to the explosive mix, the degree of...
The GX-3R Pro is the world’s smallest 5-gas monitor weighing only 129 grams, which can easily be worn within the ‘breathing zone’. Traditionally 5 gas instruments had to be worn on the workers hip...
Becker Mining Systems has released a new customisable gas monitoring unit that, the company says, is reliable in all mining environments. The smartsense® Single Gas Monitor SSSG-100 has been...
Underground coal miners may have used compressed air fed ventilation devices on longwall faces and in development headings to dilute explosive methane concentrations and prevent tripping of mining...
Mine gas monitoring reforms will come into effect for Queensland underground coal mines from the 6th January 2020. According to Mines Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham the reforms will place tighter...
It seems almost incomprehensible that the process of calibrating a gas detector would cost an underground miner his life…but it did. This is the tragic story of Paul Maguire who died at work at...
