The presence of hazardous gases in mining operations is common, this necessitates the need for warning systems to alert personnel of high gas levels in certain areas. Schauenburg Systems Southern Africa (Schauenburg Systems) offers locally custom-designed gas detection solutions for this purpose. Our range of gas detection systems features gas detection devices equipped with communication capabilities to provide warnings that allow for timely evacuation.
In addition to our cutting-edge technologies, we offer comprehensive services, including an on-site technician to monitor gas detection equipment and gas concentration levels in your mine, with detailed records maintained for 20 years of traceability.
Make a selection from our range of portable gas detection monitors for on-the-move monitoring or opt for our fixed solutions which can be installed in your mine sites.
In South African mining activities, hazardous gases like methane (CH₄), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO₂), hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) endanger mining personnel. The Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) help ensure the well-being of workers. They include laws mandating the use of gas detection systems, adequate ventilation, regular risk assessments, and the development of codes of practice.
Mines must continuously monitor gas levels, train workers on gas hazards, and implement emergency response plans to comply with these regulations and maintain a safe working environment. Schauenburg Systems specialises in providing open-cast and underground mining operations with equipment to ensure accurate gas leak detection. Our gas detection services ensure you comply with the law and keep your workforce safe!
Schauenburg Systems supplies gas detection instruments encompassing portable and fixed gas monitoring systems. Our range of gas sensing equipment comprises the following benefits:
With more than 50 years of operational experience in South Africa, Schauenburg Systems specialises in the local design and manufacture of electronic technologies for the mining industry. Our solutions integrate turnkey communication systems. Our technologically enhanced range of portable and fixed detection systems help enhance safety, ultimately protecting personnel and improving productivity by reducing downtime.
A gas detector is a device used to detect the presence of dangerous gases in a specified area of a mine. Gas monitors are often part of a safety system. Gas detectors can be used to identify various types of gases, which can be hazardous to health or safety, or indicate leakages.
When flammable gases flow between the sender and the receiver, it alters the characteristics of the light. This alteration is detected by the receiver, resulting in an alarm being activated.
Industrial gas monitors such as portable gas detectors and fixed gas detectors are used in mining. Portable gas monitors are handheld devices used to check certain areas while fixed gas detectors are installed at key locations on a mine site to continuously monitor gas levels.
Gases monitored in mines include methane, carbon monoxide, oxygen and hydrogen sulfide.
The recommended frequency of monitoring gas is monthly. Schauenburg Systems offers regular monitoring of equipment and gas levels in mines as a part of its service offering.
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