Collision awareness systems another defence
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This document discusses approaches to reducing vehicle interaction hazards at mining sites. It advocates for a holistic approach that embeds a safety culture utilizing all available tools, including technology. Some key points discussed are: - Focusing first on eliminating circumstances where vehicle interactions can occur through strategies like traffic flow design. - Collision awareness technologies can help operators make decisions but do not fully avoid collisions on their own. - Technologies need to be carefully selected and implemented with change management to support their effective use. - Data on common collision scenarios informed initial targeted uses of collision awareness systems in controlled areas. - Implementation has faced some challenges but generally been successful in establishing safer practices with workforce engagement.
Collision awareness systems another defence
- 1. Australian Mining Collision Awareness Systems Another Defence
- 2. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Holistic approach to reducing vehicle interaction hazards Rather than focus on technology as the solution we have looked to embed a culture that utilises all the tools available (including technology) to improve safety on the mine site. Our primary focus has been to implement strategies wherever reasonably practicable, to eliminate the circumstances where there is potential for vehicle interaction.
- 3. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Integrating collision awareness tools into your workplace culture Holistic approach to reducing vehicle interaction hazards Technology: Collision awareness v avoidance Risk Management considerations Managing exposure to hazards first Selecting the right technology Implementation Incident analysis Setting a vision Steps taken Results
- 4. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Collision Awareness v Collision Avoidance Collision awareness • Personnel are potentially exposed to the hazard. The technology makes them aware. » Potential collision detection » Spatial awareness » Proximity detection Collision avoidance • Personnel are not exposed to the hazard. The technology allows potential exposure to be avoided. » Remote imaging – Pit cameras – laser scanners » Machine guidance
- 5. Australian Mining Risk Management Considerations
- 6. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Reducing the exposure reduces the potential for interaction Avoidance • Technology can provide an additional tool to reduce exposure to the hazard. Awareness • Technology can provide an additional tool to assist operators in making a decision Risk Management Considerations 1
- 7. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Eliminating / reducing opportunities for high risk interactions • Traffic flow • Intersection designs • Separated roads • Sequencing and scheduling Providing alternate "virtual" means of accessing the mine • Webcams & Lookout points Administrative Controls • No overtaking of moving equipment • Reduced numbers of pit licences Risk Management Considerations 2
- 8. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining The last line of defence • Until we are in a position for the on board technology to truly avoid the collision (ie autonomy) then we must consider it as a last line of defence. • The gadget should only "buzz" once all the other mechanisms have failed to avoid interaction Risk Management Considerations 3
- 9. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Is there a silver bullet? Technology solutions need to: • Be robust and reliable • Not introduce new hazards • Support mining personnel in making the right decision • Be implemented utilising effective change management • Be part of an overall program to reduce exposure to hazards Selecting the right technology
- 11. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining • Our historical records indicated the majority of interactions occur: • HV : HV • At or about the dig / dump face • At low speed • Primarily an equipment damage event • Invariably involving a truck • HV : LV • At intersections • 1 vehicle at high and 1 at low speed • High risk of serious personal injury Collision Scenarios
- 12. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining Setting a Vision
- 13. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining • Implementation of the standards • Engineered / Separated roads • Reduction of complex intersections • Reduction of light vehicle traffic • Initial installations of CAS technology at multiple mine sites in controlled areas • Appointed a central resource to support implementations and accelerate Thiess knowledge of the technology • Engage the whole workforce • Facilitate change management • Whole fleet installation of the selected technology at a site. • Some initial issues with installation and configuration • Now moving to multiple site implementations What we have done
- 14. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining • Implementation of the standards • Many projects have struggled with the implementation of changes with personnel resistant to change • Generally the change has been implemented well, although the time taken has been varied based on workforce engagement. • Initial installations of CAS technology at multiple mine sites in controlled areas • Reasonable performance of the technology • Limited failure in the controlled environment • Some useability issues identified and resolved • Whole fleet installation of the selected technology at a site. • Real problems with installations by subcontractors – we are redoing the work • Some limitations in the technology identified and resolved How has it gone…..
- 15. SUBHEADING IN UPPERCASE HERE ARIAL 12pt GREY Australian Mining The journey to zero injuries A well designed mine utilising appropriate tools with a workplace culture that embraces the journey to zero injuries