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New Dräger White Paper Addresses Mine Safety in Canada and the Legislative Trends toward Lower NO2 Limits


Proven gas detection technology can help mines prepare their operations for this new legislation


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Dräger announces the release of a new white paper that addresses current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) limits in Canada and new legislation designed to protect worker health and improve mine safety.


The paper, Mine Safety: Complying with Canada's New Lower NO2 Limits by Implementing Appropriate Gas Detection Technology, is an educational resource on the trends of NO2 exposure limits. It highlights the potential benefits of using gas detection technology to continuously monitor levels of NO2 and other toxic substances in the mining environment.


NO2 is a highly toxic gas that is generated as a component of diesel engine emissions and as a byproduct of blasting operations. To support mine safety, there is an emerging global trend to reduce levels of human exposure to NO2 in mining workplaces. In Canada, many provinces are passing legislation to lower the threshold of exposure to NO2 from 3 parts per million (ppm) to 0.2 ppm, which is 15 times lower than it was in the past.


'Dräger recognizes the hazards implicit in mining,' said Kent Armstrong, Global Business Manager, Mining, Dräger. 'We also acknowledge the challenges of the emerging legislation and offer solutions that can help mines comply.'


Based on significant experience with the mining industry worldwide, Dräger has developed proven gas detection technology that enables mines to monitor NO2. In addition, the company's data collection and reporting software can reduce the time and effort involved in complying with the new regulations. For information on


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Local press contact: Marion Varec

Tel +1 215 660-2186

marion.varec@draeger.com


Dräger

3135 Quarry Road Telford, PA 18969, USA www.draeger.com


Corporate Communications: Melanie Kamann

Tel +49 451 882-3998

melanie.kamann@draeger.com


Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA Moislinger Allee 53-55

23558 Lübeck, Germany www.draeger.com


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Contact


Local press contact: Marion Varec

Tel +1 215 660-2186

marion.varec@draeger.com


Dräger

3135 Quarry Road Telford, PA 18969, USA www.draeger.com


Corporate Communications: Melanie Kamann

Tel +49 451 882-3998

melanie.kamann@draeger.com


Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA Moislinger Allee 53-55

23558 Lübeck, Germany www.draeger.com


www.twitter.com/DraegerNews

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