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Business Challenge
Many companies are faced with major safety
problems that can arise from vehicles and
personnel working in close proximity. Whether
above ground or below, the problems are
essentially the same – vehicle operators suffer
from extensive operator blind spots, frequent
poor visibility caused by dust or snow, unsealed
haul roads, fatigue from long working hours and
blind corners.
In this environment, it is almost impossible for
the vehicle operator to be fully aware of other
personnel and vehicles in the immediate vicinity.
A lack of situational awareness by the driver can
increase the likelihood of a vehicle/person and
vehicle/vehicle collision – this can lead to long-
term injuries and fatalities. In this hazardous
environment, proper quality of control is not just
a regulatory issue, it’s critical to employee health
and safety.
The RFID solution
The Wavetrend proximity-detection system gives
critical imminent warning of collisions waiting to
happen. RFID can help companies improve site
efficiency – reducing potential unnecessary
incidents involving collisions between vehicles
and people. With RFID, the driver operator can
gain a keen sense of position on the road –
whether in relation to other vehicles or personnel
within a set proximity.
The benefits:
 Improved worker safety: The
ability to quickly alert drivers of the
presence of all personnel and
vehicles helps better protect the
safety and health of your workers
 Increased cost savings:
Excesses and Premium penalties
cut by reducing accident rates
 Increased driver awareness:
Improvements in visibility will
prevent collisions in vehicle blind
spots
 Reduced down time: Better
driving styles reduce wear and
tear, fuel consumption and carbon
emissions
 Protections against reputational
damage: Reduced likelihood of an
accident safeguards the reputation
of your company
With clear visibility, driver operators can
dramatically reduce the chances of collision with
a vehicle or personnel, providing an effective
way to reduce risk and improve safety in any
site.
How does it work?
The system establishes an adjustable safety
detection zone around machinery. Personnel will
wear a personalised tag, and when activated, will
automatically alert drivers of any tagged
personnel within the safety zone, providing
protection against potential accidents. In
addition, the system can enable and disable live
equipment and restrict machine operations.
The system then identifies the detected tags
details, confirming the position and identity of the
tag. The driver is alerted of the presence of both
personnel and vehicles within the detection field
enabling the driver to prevent any collisions. The
Wavetrend proximity-detection system will
deliver reliable early warning, detect multiple
moving vehicles and people and provide
seamless protection in both ground and
underground environments.
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