With Zero Harm as an industry priority, it was no surprise that this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba session on Collision Prevention was full to overflowing. In a sector led globally by South Africa, local Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) technology leader Booyco Electronics reminded the audience at this session why the human factor remains central to achieving safe mining.

Amid increased focus to roll out Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) in line with the gazetted regulations, PDS specialist Booyco Electronics advises that mines should place value on ‘the people element’ to ensure the intended benefits and objectives of implementing the technology are realised.

Booyco Electronics, an original equipment manufacturer specialising in mine safety equipment, has witnessed a surge in demand for its Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention Systems (CPS) since the regulation’s promulgation. These systems offer crucial vehicle-to-pedestrian and vehicle-to-vehicle detection capabilities.

A revolutionary innovation now makes the live testing of mining and other equipment safer and quicker. Originating in Australia, the range of SafeGauge solutions is being distributed in South Africa by Proximity Detection Systems specialist, Booyco Electronics.

In today’s era, the mining industry has seamlessly incorporated modern technology into its operations to enhance safety and productivity. At the forefront of these innovative transformations is Booyco Electronics, a leading provider of proximity detection solutions. Its groundbreaking product, the Booyco Electronics Asset Management System (BEAMS) software suite, is revolutionising the way mines process and evaluate captured data.

As mines realise the power of the ‘digital twin’ to help optimise surface operations, the field of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) is set to play a central role in this technological journey. Booyco Electronics’ Graeme Jardine explains how the data collected over the years through PDS now provides a valuable pathway to digital twin modelling.

Booyco Electronics, a leading provider of innovative safety solutions in the mining industry and pioneer of Collision Prevention Systems (CPS), is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar in partnership with Mining Review Africa. Titled “Human Touch in High-Tech: Mastering the Crucial Role of People in Collision Prevention Systems” this webinar will shed light on the indispensable contribution of human expertise in the realm of cutting-edge collision prevention technology.

It was clear from the recent Collision Avoidance Forum in New South Wales, Australia, that the global mining sector is steadily embracing proximity detection systems (PDS) as a tool in their safety journey. As a speaker at the event, Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens reminded delegates that applying PDS was as much about people as it was about technology.

Health and safety efforts on mines are being significantly enhanced by ongoing developments in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS). The power of PDS to gather operational data, for instance, takes the technologies well beyond the direct prevention of collisions. By giving insights into each operation’s specific traffic patterns and risks, PDS paves the way to creating even safer workplaces.