HUMAN-CENTRIC PDS IMPLEMENTATION
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HUMAN-CENTRIC PDS IMPLEMENTATION
All mining operations must observe strict health and safety regulations to mitigate the risk of collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and between vehicles , and this should include emphasis on the people .
With the implementation of Proximity Detection Systems ( PDS ) technology set to gather pace as surface mines seek to comply with gazetted regulations , PDS specialist Booyco Electronics is calling for careful attention to the management of ‘ the people aspect ’ to ensure successful adoption and utilisation of the technology .
Anton Lourens , CEO of the company , believes that this aspect is the most important part of the PDS implementation journey , or any other new technology in general . Effective change
Anton Lourens , CEO of Booyco Electronics .
management therefore minimises potential resistance and ensures a smoother transition .
The success or failure of any technological implementation depends , to a greater extent , on the effectiveness of the organisation ’ s change management strategy . The change management process , says Lourens , should involve not only those at the ‘ coal face ’ but also other key stakeholders such as management and executives to ensure understanding and seamless integration across the whole organisation .
“ Employees ’ willingness to adopt new tools in their day-to-day operations plays a key role in the overall success of the technology . It is important for people who use the technology to understand its purpose , benefits , capabilities and expected outcomes , which increase buy-in and user adoption , that are key to overall project success ,” says Lourens .
Booyco Electronics ’ change management process helps mines get the most value out of their PDS investments , while also keeping personnel engaged and motivated . The first step , explains Lourens , entails a technical readiness assessment to understand how the technology will impact the mine in question . This often involves wide ranging engagement with the engineering and mining departments to explain the capabilities of the technology – what it can and what it cannot do .
Once the technological capabilities have been defined , aligned to the mine ’ s Risk Assessments , the company starts with the provision of detailed training for employees to grasp why the mine is investing in the technology and how it works .
“ In addition , we offer continuous refresher training courses in line with the identified needs of the mine . Based on the feedback from the mine , there is also a continuous optimisation process which helps support the ongoing success of the technology ,” concludes Lourens .
Source : Supplied by Booyco Electronics
The success or failure of any technological implementation depends , to a greater extent , on the effectiveness of the organisation ’ s change management strategy .
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Having witnessed that customers often need robust and compact on-site lighting , IPR now offers the range of Olikara lighting towers to suit every application .
The specialist pump dewatering company can now provide lighting solutions as part of its package , according to Warren Spann , Business Development manager at the company . The Olikara range of QubePower lighting towers includes three different sizes , and can be powered by diesel or petrol engines , solar or battery power , or mains electricity .
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