9th International Mining Conference Mineral
Resources in the Republic of Serbia
November 2019
Mining
Countries we are in More than 190 countries
Market Experience More than 100 years of experience in the mining industry
Portfolio Portable and stationary gas detection, breathing and
personal protection, escape and life support systems,
training and workshop systems
Dräger solution for mining industry
At a Glance
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Dräger
Employees 14,399 (2018)
Net Sales EUR 2,595.0 million (2018)
Sales and service branches in approx. 50 countries (2018)
> 100years ago in Courriers,
France, the first Dräger
oxygen rebreather Model
1904/09 was used in a
mining accident
> 4,000meters below ground,
in the deepest mines of the
world, Dräger equipment is
in use
> 40,000 users of Dräger‘s closed-
circuit breathing apparatus
Dräger PSS BG 4
worldwide
> 70years ago in one of the first
Superman comic books,
«Drägerman» appeared to
rescue trapped miners
Dräger solution for mining industry
Applications
Fit for Duty
Emergency Escape
Training
Emergency
Response and
Rescue
Equipment
Maintenance
Occupational
Health and Safety
Service
Ventilation and
Plant Safety
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Dräger solution for mining industry
Fit for Duty
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No Driving under the Influence of AlcoholWith ignition interlock systems for testing breath alcohol levels, the
vehicles are automatically prevented from being driven if the driver is
under the influence of alcohol.
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Preventative TestsTo check breath alcohol levels, an employee blows into a test device.
The values are noted for documentation and automatically stored for
analysis on a PC. A similar approach applies to drug tests. 3
Tests after Mining IncidentsAfter incidents involving personal injury or material damage, it is important
to determine the cause of the accident and the course of events leading
up to it. Drug/alcohol tests can be vital for use as evidence.
Dräger solution for mining industry
Occupational Health and Safety
Handling Hazardous Substances When handling chemicals, the direct contact with hazardous substances
is sometimes unavoidable. Employees should wear suitable breathing
protection or protective suits (PPE) to prevent dangerous contamination. 2
Maintenance WorkWhen carrying out maintenance and repair work, employees are
exposed to welding gases, fumes, and dust while performing their tasks.
Comfortable breathing protection allows them to work without worry. 4
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Occupational SafetyWarning employees about exposure to hazardous substances such as
toxic dust, diesel emissions, and blast emissions, and protecting them
from such hazards is extremely important.
Confined SpacesLimited ventilation and means of escape, a lack of oxygen, and the
presence of toxic substances: There are many risks when confined
spaces are involved. 3
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Area MonitoringAbove ground, stationary transmitters or transportable area monitors
also signal leaks, process anomalies, and the dangerous accumulation
of gases in the production area.
Dräger solution for mining industry
Ventilation and Plant Safety
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3
Machinery MaintenanceThe amount of ventilation needed is also dependent upon the
performance of diesel engines. Therefore, engine checks have to be
carried out at regular intervals to ensure permissible limits.
2
Fire ProtectionThermal imaging cameras, gas monitoring systems, and flame detection
systems are important instruments for identifying hotspots when
monitoring conveyor systems and tanks in solvent extraction plants.
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Mine VentilationPortable gas detectors for personal monitoring and clearance
measurements or stationary technology for continuous monitoring, what
is most important is that fast and precise results are readily available.
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Dräger solution for mining industry
Emergency Escape
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Escape Above GroundIn the event of fire, gas leaks or explosions in an open-pit mine, workers
escape by donning their self-escape units. They leave the site of the
incident along the designated escape route.
3
Escape Underground - CoalChangeover stations (caches) allow for brief breaks, a chance to replace
spent oxygen self-rescuers or to charge compressed air breathing
apparatuses. 2
Escape Underground – Metal / Non metalIf the escape route is too long or is obstructed, refuge chambers or
rooms can provide a safe haven. Miners can wait there for the mines
rescue team to reach them.
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Dräger solution for mining industry
Emergency Response and Rescue
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Protection against ContaminationWhether during transport, refills or transfers, or when leaks or operating
errors occur, this can all lead to the escape of toxic or potentially
explosive processing chemicals.
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Site SurveyingIf an incident occurs, the mines rescue captain must come to a quick
assessment of the situation and decide on the rescue measures that
need to be taken.
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Search and RescueThe mine rescue vehicle allows for the safe and quick transport of mines
rescue teams in contaminated environments. Thermal imaging
cameras help with orientation in smokey areas.
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FirefightingFirefighting 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.
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Dräger solution for mining industry
Training
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Product TrainingFrom gas measurement equipment to personal protective equipment:
Experienced trainers show the basic features and functions of Dräger
devices and systems in compact, product-specific training sessions.
Application TrainingDräger training simulates mining applications and hazardous situations
so authentically that all of the participants are well prepared for real-life
situations. 2
Seminar for Service TechniciansDräger training for service technicians imparts all the theory needed with as
much practice as possible. Because a competent workshop team is
extremely important for running a smooth operation. 3
Training GalleriesDräger offers training mazes especially for realistic breathing protection
deployment. The fire simulation gallery allows various different
hazardous scenarios to be practiced in a targeted fashion. 4
Dräger solution for mining industry
Most Important Products
Alcohol and Drug Testing*
Eye & Body Protection
Thermal Imaging Camera Workshop & Training
Systems
Portable Gas Detection Stationary Gas Detection
Breathing ProtectionSelf Rescuer & Life
Support System
Respiratory Protection Test Equipment &
Breathing Gas Supply
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Emergency
Response and
Rescue
Occupational
Health and
Safety
Equipment
Maintenance
Ventilation and
Plant Safety
ServiceEmergency
Escape
TrainingFit for Duty
Breaking new grounds with Dräger MRV 9000
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Thank you for your attention!