2357 / 2440
31-22 Edition 47
Technology Products
Cat MineStar
Proximity Awareness
Proximity Awareness is a GNSS based system which
tracks machines and light vehicles, allowing operators
to view other machine locations and provide proximity
based alarming.
The system is highly configurable allowing custom-
ers to define areas around the machine along with
values that determine projected path of travel. Filters
can be set to reduce alarming where machines natu-
rally come in close proximity as part of their normal
operations such as loading. The filters can be defined
to eliminate audible alarming except for the most crit-
ical proximity zones. System flexibility allows custom-
ers to tailor proximity warnings to their site needs.
Onboard, the in-cab display shows a mine map indi-
cating the position of the operator’s machine in rela-
tion to others nearby. Zones are displayed on the map
and operators are notified when they enter restricted
areas or exceed specified speed limits. The display shows
when two or more machines’ projected paths of travel
intersect providing warning of a potential collision.
The office application provides system administra-
tive functionality such as the creation and maintenance
of operators, machines, avoidance zones, hazards, and
speed limits. Users can create personal desktop views to
see information that is important to their job. Incident
Management allows the capture of proximity, speeding
and zone violations which can be played back for recon-
struction.
Personnel
In underground applications, Personnel utilizes indi-
vidual locator tags to identify people working at the
face. This valuable information about the location and
job role of tagged personnel is communicated via a
high speed network so you always know where your
people are working in proximity to moving equipment.
It can automatically halt operations when unauthor-
ized people enter restricted areas, while allowing serv-
ice and maintenance personnel to work as required
around operating equipment.
Fatigue and Distraction Management
Fatigue, sleepiness and distraction impact each of us
every day and losing focus on a mine site can have seri-
ous consequences. However, this risk can be managed
and mitigated through a comprehensive Fatigue Risk
Management System (FRMS) that incorporates all
layers of protection against fatigue. These layers of
protection include:
●
Site fatigue assessments
●
Training and education on managing fatigue for indi-
viduals, managers and supervisors
●
Technology change management
●
24/7 monitoring
●
Schedule/roster analysis and optimization
Caterpillar is the sole provider of a complete solu-
tion that brings visibility to risk factors never seen before
and applies root cause data to a continuous improve-
ment process that delivers sustainable culture change.
With specialized in-cab equipment that alerts an
operator when a fatigue or distraction event is detected
and data monitoring to identify risk trends, Caterpillar
can help you prevent incidents in the moment and give
line of sight to a host of factors that influence safety
and operational performance. We also offer safety man-
agement consulting and training to help you build and
sustain a culture that supports your fatigue management
system.