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How do mining people breathe underground? Is there oxygen? The big pipe on the roof provides fresh air coming from surface… but we also carry portable respirators for emergencies!

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MarcusLiciniusCrassus2 years ago

Mechanical ventilation is employed where air can not reach naturally to maintain adequate supply of oxygen,remove heat,dust & gases etc.The Self Contained Self Rescuer however is a contingency to buy the exposed person time while escaping a dangerous atmosphere into Refuge Bay.

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sipho2 years ago

Are there no snakes and other forms of creepy crawlers there?

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Cassiday Rangata-Jacobs2 years ago

@waserongoane Do you breath normally like above ground or it’s a bit laboured?

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KG⚒👷🏽‍♂️2 years ago

@waserongoane Breathing is normal, but other areas of the mine can be warm. Breathing warm air is not very nice.

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Mkhandi2 years ago

In underground Coal Mining we use Ventilation Fans which are heavy-duty axial fans designed specifically for Main mine Ventilation.They use the shaft whole to send fresh are underground and there would be just an open shaft further way to allow more fresh air

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yandisa gasa2 years ago

Is it coal mine?

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mnini post2 years ago

I wonder how zama zamas breathe

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Bheki Thobela2 years ago

Andizi!!!

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💎Diamonds&Pearls💎2 years ago

I'm bothered by that load, why is it not full? Is it always like this? Please educate me, I'm looking for opportunities in the underground space

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Tebogo2 years ago

Beauty of HVAC..

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