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1 D At your side in the mining industry

2 Every day, the goal is to send our miners home safe.

that in the event of an emergency, they will be rescued quickly. That means that the rescuers equipment must be reliable and proven.

safe. D-64800-2012 Uptime during the toughest conditions It s not just about rescue, though.

2 2 Every day, the goal is to send our miners home safe. D D Ensuring that everyone goes home at the end of the day Around the globe, miners want the peace of mind of knowing that in the event of an emergency, they will be rescued quickly. That means that the rescuers equipment must be reliable and proven. Conditions are unpredictable and can be life-threatening, so only the best and most trusted equipment will do the job and send miners home safe. D Uptime during the toughest conditions It s not just about rescue, though. It is imperative that mines keep running so they can harvest the materials today s world needs. In the course of everyday operations, there are hazardous gases and dangerous work environments. Today s miners need to know they re always protected, even though it s business as usual.

3 D-64796-2012 D-64791-2012 D-64795-2012 The Drägerman always stands guard For generations, miners have relied on Dräger for quality products to protect their lives.

The technologies offered by Dräger s breathing apparatus paved the way for the emergence of an entirely new profession: mine rescue. All over the world, mine rescuers are called Drägermen, even today.

operational safety, to self-contained self rescuers and refuge shelters for emergency situations.

3 3 D D D The Drägerman always stands guard For generations, miners have relied on Dräger for quality products to protect their lives. The first documented application of oxygen rebreathers, the Dräger breathing apparatus, was during a 1906 mine disaster in Courriers, France. The technologies offered by Dräger s breathing apparatus paved the way for the emergence of an entirely new profession: mine rescue. All over the world, mine rescuers are called Drägermen, even today. Supplying the complete spectrum of safety equipment Dräger s technology encompasses an integrated safety concept that improves mine safety from respiratory protection and gas detection for daily operational safety, to self-contained self rescuers and refuge shelters for emergency situations. Our portfolio for general mining operations includes a comprehensive line of gas detection products that detect hazardous levels of methane, oxygen deficiency, and toxic gases. Whether you need personal area monitors to continually evaluate oxygen levels or take spot measurements for combustible gases, Dräger s single and multiple gas monitors are fast, accurate, and reliable. We remain committed to making lives safer and companies more productive. Stefan Dräger

4 Robert J., 45, Mine Manager Running a mine requires 110% attention. I need a partner that I can trust one that has thought of every detail. George M., 32, Health & Safety Manager I want to make sure we re productive and that everyone on my team goes home at the end of the day. D tif

5 William W., 47, Miner I have to work hard every day. It s good to be able to concentrate on the job and know I m safe.

6 Gas detection Potential hazards can only be identified in time through the measurement and control of the environment to prevent the occurrence of mine fires, unplanned explosions, and occupational

6 6 Gas detection Potential hazards can only be identified in time through the measurement and control of the environment to prevent the occurrence of mine fires, unplanned explosions, and occupational illnesses or injuries. - Personal air monitors - Confined space entry monitors - Spot measurement - Diesel exhaust detection Respiratory protection for daily use Protection against dust remains the most commonly needed respiratory protection because of the dust generated by mechanized mining including blasting, drilling and cutting in both surface and underground mines. - Particle filtering facepieces - Air purifying respirators Dedicated device maintenance and holistic service support In view of the unpredictability of mine incidents, a mine s safety equipment must be fully operational and mine personnel adequately trained at all times. - Functional testing and data management - Workshop systems - Rental program - Dräger service packages - Trainings and seminars D

9 From individual self escape device to group shelter system Mine incidents continue to cause great concern among the mining community and the public at large.

9 9 From individual self escape device to group shelter system Mine incidents continue to cause great concern among the mining community and the public at large. The primary need for the development of an effective mine-specific emergency escape strategy is becoming even more prominent within the industry. - Self-contained self rescuer - Self-contained breathing apparatus in combination with refill station - Refuge chamber - Carbon dioxide scrubber - Oxygen generator Professional mine rescue In case of emergency, only with the help of the mine rescue teams, can the trapped or injured miners be rescued and the mine be recovered. - Closed circuit breathing apparatus - Self contained breathing apparatus - Thermal imaging cameras - Personal air monitors - Confined space entry monitors - Spot measurement - Chemical protective suits - Resuscitator Education and training A safe mine begins with a highly-trained workforce. - H 2 S awareness training - Confined space entry training - Product instructions and briefings, usage training - Maintenance and repair of safety technology

10 Dräger has all the tools to keep our people safe and productive. They re a partner, not just a supplier.

gas detection products which enable you to detect hazardous levels of methane, oxygen deficiency, and toxic gases.

100 years of mine rescue For more than a century, the Drägerman has been synonymous with mine rescue. We continually develop our products to offer increasing levels of safety and ease of use.

It allows rescue teams to enter and work in mines for a prolonged period of time.

10 10 Dräger has all the tools to keep our people safe and productive. They re a partner, not just a supplier. D D D D Our solutions for your challenges Reliable protection against all elements Dräger s mining operations portfolio includes a comprehensive line of gas detection products which enable you to detect hazardous levels of methane, oxygen deficiency, and toxic gases. Dräger also offers a variety of filtered respirators, which protect miners against airborne dust and particles common in mining operations. 100 years of mine rescue For more than a century, the Drägerman has been synonymous with mine rescue. We continually develop our products to offer increasing levels of safety and ease of use. Today, the Dräger PSS BG 4 plus closed-circuit breathing apparatus is the industry standard for mine rescue operations. It allows rescue teams to enter and work in mines for a prolonged period of time. Emergency response that s always ready Dräger s portfolio of emergency response products offers mine operators more options for keeping the mine running and their people safe than any other company. Innovations include the Oxy series of self-contained self rescuers, Dräger PSS BG 4 plus closed circuit breathing apparatus in equipped with a Dräger FPS 7000 RP full face mask with an integrated hydration system. The confidence of knowing you re protected Dräger offers peace of mind with SCBA caches and refill stations, SCSRs, rescue shelters, and full-face masks. No matter what the mine throws your way, you can do the job knowing your people are always protected.

11 11 Product and service portfolio Emergency and rescue equipment CCBAs with four hours of breathing capacity, 30- and 60-minute SCSRs, rescue shelters Personal protective equipment and gas-measuring technology Masks, filters, protective suits, respiratory protection devices that are independent of surrounding air, escape (or evacuation) appliances, mobile and stationary gas-measuring technology, protective work glasses, alcoholand drug-measuring technology Comprehensive service network A wide range of flexible services to meet specific needs and requirements, from maintenance and repair of individual units to comprehensive service packages; service representatives are equipped with advanced test equipment specially designed and developed for servicing Dräger safety equipment Hands-on training with the Dräger Academy Individual training and tuition offers, H2S awareness training, confined space entry training for working in containers or enclosed spaces, product instructions and briefings, usage training, maintenance and repair of safety technology Individual protection concepts Respiratory air supply solutions, escape concepts, stationary gas-warning systems All individuals and their stories and quotations portrayed in this advertisement are fictitious and do not depict any actual person, event or statement.

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At your side in the mining industry

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