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Emergency Evacuation & Mining Safety Equipment Suppliers South Africa

WHO ARE WE?

Rescue One Equipment is an evacuation systems and mining safety equipment supplier company that was established in 1996 with a view to eliminating unnecessary deaths caused by smoke inhalation in the mining industry in South Africa.

We have developed life-saving evacuation systems for miners such as Lifeline® directional cone guidance system and Frontline® early warning system as well as provide refuge bay kits and the SOS trailer for emergency support on the surface, so that miners can get to a place of safety quickly, timelessly and alive when they are in danger. 

We now also provide Emergency Preparedness and Response training which can lead one to a safe evacuation in the case of an underground fire.

At Rescue One Equipment we provide life-saving mining evacuation systems and provide miners with reliable self-rescue competence (attitude, knowledge and skills) . We are the preferred underground mining safety equipment supplier in South Africa.

The Directional Rope Guidance System for Emergency Evacuations

Rope Guidance
Lifeline Ski Directional Rope Guidance

Evacuation Systems for Mines

Rescue One Equipment has specialised evacuation systems for mines. Our products can be a lifeline for your miners underground. We have various products including directional rope guidance systems, fire detection systems and refuge bay kits for example. Our systems can be used in the following types of mines. However, if you have a different type of mine, please contact us to see what solutions we have to keep your miners safe.

Mining Safety Equipment for Gold

Gold Mines

Mining Safety Equipment for Diamonds

Diamond Mines

Mining Safety Equipment for Platinum

Platinum Mines

Mining Safety Equipment for Copper

Copper Mines

Mining Safety Equipment for Manganese

Manganese Mines

Mining Safety Equipment for Coal

Coal Mines

Introduction

Underground Mine incidents such as fires can have dire consequences. First, the loss of life and second, infrastructure damage which leads to production and other losses. Prompt detection, timely and accurate warnings to those potentially affected, and a proficient response by underground mine workers can have a tremendous impact on the social and economic consequences of an underground fire. Mining safety should be your top priority, as it is ours.

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Mine Safety Products

At Rescue One Equipment, we are passionate about mine safety. We are proud to have developed multiple mining safety equipment solutions to help keep miners in South Africa safe. Learn more about these safety solutions and how they can help you keep your team safe in an unfortunate, life-threatening event. We have a range of premium mine safety products that will ensure safety is a priority.

LIFELINE® Ski rope evacuation system

LIFELINE® SKI ROPE

LIFELINE® Ski Rope is a directional rope guidance system which consists of 8mm braided rope mounted to the rock face) which will specifically define the recommended escape route. Side-wall installation and roof installation are the two choices offered. The installation of LIFELINE® offers directional guidance, allowing escapees to retain balance, and increases their speed of escape and maximum travel distance to the Self-Contained Self- Rescuer (SCSR)

LIFELINE® STEEL

LIFELINE® Steel is a directional steel rope guidance system which consists of 5mm PVC coated Steelrope mounted to the rock face which will specifically define the recommended escape route. As a result of the installation of LIFELINE® Steel, escapees may maintain their balance, pace of escape, and maximum travel distance to the Self-Contained Self- Rescuer (SCSR).

Lifeline® Steel reflector cone
Refuge Bay Kit

REFUGE BAY KITS

A refuge bay kit is another key element of safe emergency evacuation. The updated Refuge Bay Kit from Rescue One offers several special features, such as a digital display battery charger and 12-hour battery backup, a control panel with a tamper-alert alarm, and a stand for more versatility.

FRONTLINE®

FRONTLINE® is an innovative new idea for early evacuation of underground mines. The mine’s intake air flow system is filled with a strong scent that is released by the evacuation system. It functions in a similar way as a stench gas system. The scent is atomized in the airflow and moves along the mine following the ventilation flow. When the aroma enters the working area, it alerts individuals to the presence of smoke or CO up to 1000m away. This mining fire detection system can provide a life-saving early warning to your miners.

Frontline Early Warning Detection System
Underground ventilation fan

UNDERGROUND FANS

Mine fans pump fresh air into the mine and contaminated air out of the mine. They can be put either above ground or underground on the return and intake airshafts, or both. To provide safe working conditions for personnel beneath, ventilation systems are essential. They deliver clean, cold air, dilute and eliminate combustible gases, and they also remove machine exhaust gases.

SOS RESCUE TRAILER

SOS (Support on Surface) Rescue Trailer, aimed at supporting miners that are trapped underground in a coal mine. The borehole above the refuge bay will be used by the trailer to supply supplies necessary for survival. The rescue trailer can supply trapped underground miners with essential oxygen and supplies, giving rescue workers vital time to investigate other ways to safely extract trapped miners. Despite being perfect for coal mines, the trailer may be customised to meet the requirements of a particular mine.

Rescue trailer

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Mining Health and Safety

Mining is a notoriously dangerous profession. At Rescue One Equipment , we are passionate about mining health and safety. We have developed life-saving products to aid miners in the event of an emergency.

Here are some of the key principles of mining health and safety:

Prevention is better than cure:
The goal of mining health and safety is to prevent injuries and illnesses from happening in the first place.

The hierarchy of controls:
The hierarchy of controls is a systematic approach to risk management that prioritizes the most effective ways to control hazards.

The importance of training:
Workers need to be trained on safe work practices in order to protect themselves from hazards.

The importance of monitoring and review:
The effectiveness of the control measures that have been implemented needs to be monitored and reviewed regularly to ensure that they are still effective.