Case Study
Miner Safety
SMART , SAFE, AND CONNECTED. SMART , SAFE, AND CONNECTED. Who? Glencore Xstrata, the globally diversified natural resources company Why? Wanted an automatic mustering solution that was intrinsically safe ? Automatic mustering for hazardous situations ? Visibility of underground vehicles movements ? Ability to monitor coal production Goals ? Glencore Xstrata implemented the AeroScout Worker Safety Solution ? Tags are integrated into cap lamps to track 200+ underground miners ? Intrinsically safe tags used to track 50+ diesel vehicles throughout the mine ? Xstrata is now compliant with worker safety regulations ? Automated vehicle monitoring improved productivity and material control ? Workers are accounted for during dangerous events, providing increased situational awareness to key pers