Proximity Detection & Collision Avoidance Technology

Each year, 30-40% of mining industry deaths are attributed to the failure of vehicle interaction controls. (EMESRT, 2023)

Leveraging 20+ years of experience as a global technology provider of Proximity Detection Systems ‘PDS’ and Collision Avoidance Systems ‘CAS’ solutions for surface mining operations, in this white paper Wabtec shares key insights on the effective adoption of such technologies.

The knowledge shared in this paper is meant to aid mining companies and their mine sites in undertaking due diligence, creating selection criteria, implementing and integrating PDS/CAS solutions into existing mine site controls and operations, all in an effort to reduce vehicle interaction risk.  As an industry, the ultimate aim is to drive mines towards their zero-harm objectives.  

In this white paper, you’ll find:

• The importance of the maturity of mine sites EMESRT Levels 1-7 vehicle interaction controls
• Managing stakeholder expectations that a PDS/CAS technology solution is not a ‘silver bullet’
• Proximity detection versus collision avoidance and the critical differences
• The growing demand for the coexistence of PDS/CAS technology solutions and Autonomous Haulage Solutions ‘AHS’
• Functional safety approach, value-added systems integration, and the applicability of new emerging technologies