Queensland wants to make collision avoidance systems compulsory on every mine site in its jurisdiction but how will this impact on the booming resources sector and how would it be implemented? "One thing I'm determined to do is to get this (CAS) technology in place, we're very close to getting a system approved for underground coal mines. If we don't have full take-up by the end of this year, I'll be looking to mandate something." Stewart Bell, Executive Director Safety & Health, DM.
With collision incidents on the rise there is a very real need for action on the subject, IIR's Collision Avoidance Technologies for the Resources Industry is the first event in Australia to solely deal with the ever challenging and ever present issue of collisions in the resources sector.
The expert led event aims to provide an unrivalled opportunity to hear from the world's leading experts and meet and do business with the companies improving the safety and efficiency of mine sites across the nation.
"It is the biggest killer currently in the industry." Tilman Rasche on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-person collisions Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.
Confirmed experts imparting their knowledge at the event include:
- Patrick Glynn, Research Engineer, Earth Science and Research Engineering, CSIRO
- Olga Sawtell, Chief Executive, Australian Centre for Automation and Field Robotics·
- Dr Chris Doran, Chief Technology Officer, Industry Ltd·
- Martin Smith, Technical Director, it Solutions·
- Adam Forsyth, Sales and Marketing Manager, Automated Positioning Systems·
- Stewart Bell, Executive Director, Safety and Health, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Queensland·
- Tony Napier, Managing Director, Becker NCS·
- David Howell, Global Mining/Construction Account Manager, Preco·
- William H. Schiffbauer, Frederick Mining Controls·
- James Cameron, Product Technology and Strategy Manager, Maptek·
- Professor Ross McAree, Program Leader: Shovels, Trucks and Electrical Power, CRC Mining·
- Ben Wiley, Technical Manager & Australian Mining, Thiess Pty Ltd
This case study based event will provide a jargon free, hands- on approach to this vital aspect of safety in the mining sector.
The comprehensive programme includes coverage of:
- Creating and Regulating Collision Avoidance
- Collision Avoidance for Surface Mining Operations: Advanced Mining Technologies·
- CAS-CAM/ RF Collision Avoidance System Case Study·
- Collision Avoidance Technology in Rock Breakers·
- Leading Technology for Safety and Automation in Open Cut Mines·
- Beneath the Surface: CAT for Underground Mining·
- Developing Software Around CAT·
- Integrating Warnings into your Workplace Culture
On collision related incidents in the USA:
Center Mine Safety and Health Administration, February 2, 2009
Collision Avoidance Technologies for the Resources Industry will allow you to gain insight into the advanced technology that can help you avoid on site fatalities, damage to machinery and costly shutdown time.
The Collision Avoidance event is part of IIR Conferences wide range of Mining Events which encompass the Operational Excellence Series (which offers exceptional insights into ways to improve operations, increase productivity and ultimately maximise the profitability of your mine site), and the Regional Mining Series which has been developed to provide you with a means of addressing the key issues currently affecting Australia's booming resources industry from a regional specific view point.
For more information and registration options visit www.iir.com.au/collision/qldb
or contact IIR Conferences T +61 2 9080 4090 F +61 2 9299 3109 E: info@iir.com.au Operational Excellence Series www.operationalexcellence.com.au
Regional Mining Series www.regionalminingevents.com.au
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