OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
companies providing that next level of protection for workers.
Remote control in action
or even death for the operator. Aside from personal injury and fatality, asset and infrastructure damages can also occur. Brow Alert functions using two RFID tags that detect the moment a vehicle passes a certain checkpoint. Te tags are mounted to the back of the drift. When the module on the vehicle passes by one of the RFID tags, the Brow Alert system is triggered. Te system has two zones, the yellow zone and red zone. Entering the yellow zone alerts the operator that it is time to stop the vehicle, disembark and begin remote-control operation in a designated safe location. At this point the amber strobe light is activated. When reaching the red zone, the engine
will shut down completely, engaging the brakes while operating in manual mode. Once the vehicle is in lockdown, only a supervisor with a supervisor tag can unlock the machine. With this technology, it is inconvenient for the operator not to yield to the warnings, a strong reminder that safety is priority. Te system has proven to prevent injuries and, more importantly, to save lives. Brow Alert, which is an add-on
feature to existing vehicles, is seen as an incremental change to any mining operation, not disruptive; it can be the difference between life and death.. Te system represents a risk-mitigation opportunity for underground mining
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Aside from helping to eliminate human error, the system acts as a deterrent for other human factors. An operator could be in medical distress, or even faint while driving towards the brow line. Tis is where the lockdown mode proves to be that much more important. Te advancement of techniques and technology continues to provide long- lasting benefits to the evolving mining sector. As mining companies shift their strategies by integrating remote control and automation, the advantages gained go beyond the bottom line. A healthy workplace gives employees security and the satisfaction of coming to work with a culture that promotes safety. In line with innovation solutions, the mining sector on all levels benefits when enhancements are made to safety protocols and procedures.
Claude Sharma is with Hard-Line.
www.hard-line.com
www.engineerlive.com 31
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56
