What is safe haven (or temporary refuge shelter, or sip) used for?

The purpose of a temporary refuge shelter (or safe haven, H2S refuge shelter, or shelter in place) is to keep you safe when a chemical release or blast cause severe health effects. Toxic gases produced from an explosion or loss of containment, when inhaled, can lead to disorientation, incapacitation or death.
 
Two protective actions commonly used in the event of a blast or chemical release are evacuation or to seek temporary refuge in a shelter in place or safe haven. Time, size of the hazard, and location are just a few variables which can impact your ability to evacuate safely. When evacuation is not possible, the shelters will provide a safe alternative and are an essential part of emergency management.
Installation protective shelters such as safe havens, blast-resistant buildings and SIPs, is a mitigation control to reduce the loss of life, and damage to property and equipment, when preventative controls fail, When it comes down to it, these shelters help to improve survivability.

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