Precision Safety for Underground Work
In the mining industry, nearly 50% of the most serious injuries involve being struck by equipment or rocks. Working in these conditions poses a unique danger for workers who can be exposed to toxins, caught in a rock collapse, or injured by equipment.
Risk Factors for Mining Workers:
- Ground Instability – This is one of the most common risks in the mining industry. Workers are constantly in areas where the ground and walls are moving as work goes on.
- Equipment Operations – Working underground and in limited spaces opens the door for possible equipment accidents. With so many moving parts in each mining operation, even the most experienced workers can find themselves in a dangerous situation.
- Exposure – Miners can be exposed to gas emissions and chemicals. A release of gases can come at any time, and it can turn dangerous very quickly in confined spaces.
- Fire and Combustion – Like gas emissions, fire exposure can happen quickly. Depending on what miners are working on, spontaneous combustion can be a regular occurrence, making operations dangerous.
Ground Instability
This is one of the most common risks in the mining industry. Workers are constantly in areas where the ground and walls are moving as work goes on.
Equipment Operations
Working underground and in limited spaces opens the door for possible equipment accidents. With so many moving parts in each mining operation, even the most experienced workers can find themselves in a dangerous situation.
Exposure
Miners can be exposed to gas emissions and chemicals. A release of gases can come at any time, and it can turn dangerous very quickly in confined spaces.
Fire and Combustion
Like gas emissions, fire exposure can happen quickly. Depending on what miners are working on, spontaneous combustion can be a regular occurrence, making operations dangerous.
When it comes to your team, there are some things that are just too important to be left up to chance.
Fewer Workplace Injuries
Fewer OSHA Fines & Violations
Lower Workers' Comp Costs
Lower Insurance Premium Costs
Fewer Lost Workdays
Take Charge of Your Safety – Identify key areas to ensure workers come home safe.
Mitigating Risk – Use ERS to your advantage by planning ahead. Mining workers face an unknown amount of danger, so make sure to equip them with the best features.
Know Before You Go – Mining workers need to have a way to send their location in case of emergency. With Compass Pro ERS, you are monitoring your crew and giving their families peace of mind.
Increase Efficiency With Safety Equipment – The Compass Pro® helps reduce downtime, prevent costly accidents, and complies with stringent safety regulations. Ultimately, it leads to more efficient operations and lower liability risks.
Advanced Detection Features – The Compass Pro protects workers from life-threatening incidents.
Fall Detection – The integrated SOS button and man-down alerts ensure that help is immediately available in emergencies, enhancing response times and potentially saving lives.
Impact Detection – An emergency alert is sent whenever a severe impact to the head is detected by the Compass Pro.
Current and Voltage Detection – This innovative feature detects the directionality of Current and Voltage — and gives audible and visual indications for its proximity.
Stay Protected. Stay Connected. Stay Safe.
The Compass Pro is not just an essential safety solution — it’s peace of mind in the world’s most dangerous workplaces.
Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a demo.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
