Mining Rescue Chambers
A mine rescue chamber is an emergency shelter installed in hazardous environments, typically underground. It is also known as a refuge chamber, refuge bay, or refuge alternative. Refuge chambers come in multiple types and models, and are used in multiple industries, including metalliferous mining, coal, tunneling, and petrochemical facilities.
Mine Refuge Chambers
In emergencies, when evacuation is no longer safe or practical, the rescue chamber is designed to provide a safe and secure ‘go-to’ area for personnel to gather and await extraction.
Essentially, rescue chambers are sealed environments built to sustain life in an emergency or hazardous event such as a truck fire or toxic gas release. They provide a secure area with shelter, water, and breathable air, for people to remain until they are rescued or the hazard subsides.
