New report highlights the role of automation technology in improving safety in the mining industry. The Future of Work in Mining report by GlobalData outlines how technologies like drones, autonomous haulage systems, and robots are already being adopted to enhance productivity and safety. Automation is removing workers from dangerous jobs, with autonomous equipment handling tasks such as drilling blast boreholes and transporting ore without human intervention.
The report also emphasizes the impact of automation on safety, with robotics seen as having a significant influence. Visualisation technologies like digital twins of mining sites, augmented reality, and virtual reality platforms are being used to simulate hazardous environments for training and preparation. These technologies help companies test new methodologies, plan schedules, and optimize the mining process.
Aidan Knight, associate analyst at GlobalData, highlights the importance of investing in future of work technologies to enhance safety records and attract potential employees to the mining industry. Industrial automation, wearable technology for monitoring health and fatigue levels, and workflow automation are identified as key technologies that can reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous conditions. By integrating these technologies, mining companies can not only improve safety but also maintain a competitive advantage in the industry.
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