Proximity Detection And Collision Avoidance Systems In Mining Colloquium 2017

Introduction

Considerable attention is being focused through the Department of Mineral Resources, the Mine Health and Safety Council, the mining companies and the original equipment manufacturers on the development and implementation of Proximity Detection Systems (PDSs) and Collision Avoidance Systems for underground and surface mobile machinery and underground track bound machinery. These initiatives are all in support of the quest by all stakeholders for reaching “zero harm”.

Systems have been developed and trialled for vehicle to person detection and warning, vehicle to beacon, and vehicle to vehicle detection.

Technical challenges have been encountered in terms of the various system reliability and pedestrian/operator acceptance, as well as the application on diesel powered and electric powered machinery, respectively.

Whilst it is the intention to regulate this area in the near future, it is important that the various issues that could be problematic to implementation be aired and solutions found.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:

Camielah Jardine
Conference Coordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Objectives

Objectives

With the impending introduction of legislation, it is important that mining companies, OEMs and operators understand the implications of the legislation. It is also important that if there are issues that still require research and development, that these be identified and resourced.

Furthermore, very important Human factors need to be understood and addressed by all the stakeholders.

The Southern African Institute of Metallurgy is an Independent and Professional organization, that can, through this conference, offer an impartial and facilitated platform, that will allow open and frank discussion based on real case study experiences.

Sessions will therefore consist of Keynote speakers from various stakeholders, industry case studies, and discussion groups

Who should attend

Who should attend

The conference should be of value to:

• The Department of Mineral Resources
• The Department of Science and Technology
• Organised Labour
• Mining Companies
• Mine Managers
• Engineers and Technologists
• The Mine Health and Safety Council
• The MOSH Learning Hub
• CSIR
• The Mining Precinct
• OEMs
• Suppliers
• Researchers
• Universities
• Mine Health and Safety practitioners and representatives.

Topics

Topics

The legal perspective and impending legislation

• R&D progress
• Case studies : successes and failures
• Human Factors
• Stakeholder views
• Leading practices
• International leading practices

The conference will consist of a series of presentations and discussion sessions, as well as exhibits.

Presentations are invited on the above topics, and for these, brief abstracts should be submitted to the Conference Co-ordinator:

Camielah Jardine
Conference Coordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Please note:

• Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2017, for attending this event
• Registration fee does not include accommodation
• Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
• Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event

Key Dates

Key Dates

Submission of Abstracts      28 February 2017

Conference                             20 April 2017

Contact

Contact

Camielah Jardine
Conference Coordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za