Fire Safety
Fire safety comes first. Fire spreads fast in a closed environment, which is why a working fire suppression system is the lifeblood of a mining business. Human lives and expensive equipment are saved when the systems function properly.
Installation and maintenance of Fogmaker fire suppression systems
We are an official Fogmaker partner. We install and maintain Fogmaker fire suppression systems. Fogmaker is a Swedish company that produces high-quality fire suppression systems. The fire suppression system is customized to fit each mine individually to ensure maximum safety.
Fogmaker’s systems are installed directly into the engine room of the vehicle. The fire is suppressed using high-pressure water mist which cools the space down and replaces oxygen efficiently. Fogmaker systems function in places which other systems cannot reach. The fire suppression system can be activated either automatically or manually.
Fire-fighting equipment
Prevention and preparedness are the cornerstones of fire safety. Good preparedness protects life and health, minimizes economic losses and protects the environment.
In the event of a fire, fire-fighting equipment must be in good working order. We take a comprehensive approach to your fire safety: we carry out fire extinguisher inspections, maintain rapid fire hydrants and check and maintain smoke dampers.
We provide you with all the necessary fire-fighting equipment and accessories, such as hand-held extinguishers, rapid fire hydrants, smoke detectors and fire blankets. We help you choose the right fire-fighting equipment for your premises. We ensure that in the event of the worst, everything is ready to go.
Installation
Before installation, we perform a risk assessment together with you. Our certified installers will determine your fire risk and propose preventive measures. For each vehicle, we define a specific risk assessment. For example, a vehicle that is expensive and difficult to replace is a high-risk item which needs frequent fire safety checks.
In particular, vehicles whose potential fire would cause personal injury are high on the risk rating. During the installation phase, the fire extinguishing system is carefully documented based on the assessed risks.
Maintenance
Fogmaker systems include annual maintenance by certified installers. The fifth and tenth service are especially specific. Every ten years, the system is dismantled and all required components are replaced, including seals, fluids and gases. In this way, we ensure that the fire suppression systems remain up to date and operate safely year after year.