Modern Quarrying Q2 2024

PDS technology is not a silver bullet to achieve safety on a mining operation.

The Booyco CXS solution providing a comprehensive and integrated response to Level 7, Level 8 and Level 9 safety levels – as defined by the Earth

Moving Equipment Safety Round Table (EMESRT).

SNAPSHOT

Successful deployment of PDS involves user adoption that includes an understanding of the purpose, the functionality and limitations of the technology.

Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics.

deployment of the technology as there was a clear understanding of the technology and seamless integration across all levels.” Change management separated into two parts “Change management is critical,” says Lourens. “Only by following a change management process do you get people to understand the importance of this technology, that it is life-saving technology and that it has an impact of production too.” Booyco Electronics separates change management into two parts. The first part pertains to the human aspect and training of how the technology fits into the mining operation, and deals with people’s

Even though the technology used by various PDS may be similar, it is ultimately what people are comfortable with and what they adopt that determines its success.

The people aspect and adoption is the most important aspect in the PDS implementation journey.

Booyco Electronics offers refresher courses as well as a continuous optimisation process with which it supports the continued effectiveness of the deployed technology.

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