Modern Mining June 2019

SAFETY

Dräger completes order for long-duration self-rescuers

protection. It also features replaceable abrasion/wear protection for maxi- mum strength and durability. The ‘Safety Eye’ provides immediate confirmation of operational readiness. This clear status window allows wearers to check for the pres- ence of moisture and yellow KO 2 fragments within the device on a daily basis. Intuitive in operation and flexible in use, the Dräger Oxy 6000 supplies independent air for up to 60 minutes. It is an ideal emergency system for escape from hazardous areas containing smoke, toxic gases or oxygen deficiency. Ergonomically designed and small in size for optimum manoeuvrability, the Oxy 6000 is comfortable to wear and will minimise restric- tion of movement and interference with work. Fitted with a stainless steel clip that is easy to open with either hand, it is simple and quick to don. The functional device is removed from the protective outer casing by pulling on the yel- low neck strap. The breathing hose can then be

Dräger South Africa has recently completed one of its biggest-ever orders, supplying nearly 700 of its Oxy 6000 self-rescuers to Exxaro. The Oxy 6000 is a long-duration unit designed for use in a number of industries, including min- ing, and features an innovative ‘Safety Eye’ which ensures maximum reliability and efficiency.

A ccording to Graeme Matthews, Senior Manager: Mining and Application Driven Market for Dräger South Africa, this size- able order was secured last year with delivery of the units being completed ear- lier this year. He notes that Exxaro is a long- standing customer of Dräger South Africa and already uses the company’s standard Oxyboks K 35 A self-contained self-rescuer, which of- fers a duration of up to 35 minutes. Being a chemical-based unit, the Oxy 6000 offers a 10-year lifetime without maintenance. The robust housing features a double-cased design to protect the KO 2 cartridge complete with integral shock absorption and crush zone

Miners equipped with the Oxy 6000.

placed in the mouth and the nose clip positioned. At the same time, the starter is auto- matically activated, providing an immediate air supply. Depending on the appli- cation, the Dräger Oxy 6000 – which weighs 3,5 kg – can be carried with a shoulder strap or worn with a belt. The facepiece comprises a mouth- piece, nose clip and protective goggles. A wide range of acces- sories is also available. Dräger South Africa is a subsidiary of Dräger, a fam- ily-owned company founded in 1889 in Lübeck, Germany. An international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, Dräger is still today headquartered in Lübeck although it has sales and ser- vice subsidiaries in over 50 countries with its total global

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