You can avoid mining accidents by using good communication devices.
You are responsible for your own safety when you encounter mines. You can achieve this with the help of radios and personal alarm systems.
Hand signals are used to communicate with security personnel in the mining industry. Signals are hand movements that let others know what’s happening. You can use hand signals to prevent accidents when operating a mine. If you’re driving a transport vehicle, you can use your thumb to indicate that you’re turning left.
Personal alarm systems (PAS) and electronic communication devices are mandatory for underground miners. These devices can act as radio beacons, transmitting signals to underground miners, telling them to return to the surface.
Another device that can help miners remain safe is a radio. Underground miners face the greatest dangers due to their inability to see each other around machinery and buildings. Miners can stay in contact with the surface using radio communications. This reduces the chances of accidents occurring underground.
To prevent accidents, communication devices can be used on mine sites. Workers on the ground are more likely to experience rockfall and fragmentation. Cave-in protection measures like rock bolting or cage bolting are essential. A communication device that alerts your colleagues to the possibility of the ground falling beneath you could save your life.
The safety record of the mining industry is remarkable. The PAS system and mining communication devices have become more common. The PAS system has been a great help in reducing the risks associated with mining operations.
This post was written by Justin Tidd, Director at Becker Mining Communications! For over 15 years, Becker Communications has been the industry’s leader in mining radio communication systems and electrical mining communication systems. As they expanded into surface mining, railroads, and tunneling they added wireless communication systems, handheld radios, tagging, and tracking systems, as well as gas monitoring.
