Mining

Mining operations are some of the most hazardous work environments in the world. Heavy equipment, challenging terrain, and remote locations mean that safety must be a top priority for operators and workers alike. From large haul trucks to smaller utility vehicles, mining fleets require robust safety systems to prevent accidents and protect both personnel and equipment.

Common challenges in the mining industry include vehicle rollaways, blind spots, excessive speed in restricted zones, and communication breakdowns that lead to incidents. These hazards can result in injuries, fatalities, and costly damage to equipment, all of which can severely impact operational efficiency and project timelines.

MAX-SAFE provides a range of safety solutions specifically designed for the mining industry. Our products, including anti-rollaway systems, advanced vision technology, speed limiting solutions, and audible warning systems, help mitigate these risks by enhancing vehicle safety, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and improving overall site safety.

Mining

Benefits of SGESCO-MAX Solutions
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Enhanced Equipment Safety

Mining operations rely on large, heavy machinery that operate in challenging conditions. Ensuring the safety of this equipment is critical to maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding costly breakdowns. MAX-SAFE safety systems, including the Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ and speed limiting solutions, help protect heavy machinery from damage by preventing dangerous rollaways and ensuring speed is regulated in restricted zones. These measures not only prevent accidents but also reduce the risk of wear and tear on expensive mining equipment.
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Improved Worker Safety

Mining sites are high-risk environments, with workers frequently operating in close proximity to heavy machinery. MAX-SAFE Vision Systems and Audible Warning Systems help protect workers by providing real-time alerts to drivers and pedestrians, reducing the likelihood of accidents caused by blind spots or distractions. The combination of these systems ensures that operators are always aware of their surroundings, significantly improving safety for both drivers and ground personnel.
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Increased Compliance and Efficiency

Safety regulations in the mining industry are becoming increasingly stringent. By integrating MAX-SAFE safety solutions into their fleets, mining companies can ensure compliance with industry standards and reduce the risk of accidents that lead to costly fines or project delays. In addition, our systems improve operational efficiency by reducing the number of safety incidents and equipment breakdowns, allowing mining companies to maintain productivity and meet project deadlines.

Relevant Products for Mining

The MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ ensures that heavy mining vehicles do not roll away unexpectedly, which is a common hazard in the mining sector due to uneven terrain and frequent stops. This system automatically applies the brakes if the park brake is not properly engaged, preventing rollaway incidents that can result in damage to equipment, injuries, or fatalities.

For mining operations, where large haul trucks and other heavy machinery are regularly parked on steep inclines or rough terrain, the anti-rollaway system is a critical safety measure that ensures fundamental stability to protect workers and equipment alike.


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In the mining industry, the sheer size of the vehicles and the challenging terrain create significant blind spots, making it difficult for drivers to see obstacles, pedestrians, or other vehicles. The MAX-SAFE Vision System uses advanced AI and machine learning to provide drivers with real-time visibility of their surroundings.

This technology significantly reduces the risk of incidents by providing drivers with visual alerts on potential hazards, ensuring they can manoeuvre safely, even in low-visibility conditions like dust storms, rain, or the dark conditions of underground mining.

Heavy vehicles in the mining industry often have significant blind spots, creating hazards for both drivers and nearby workers. The MAX-SAFE Protect 360 AI and MAX-SAFE Reverse Watch™ systems help eliminate these risks by detecting people, vehicles, and obstacles within the driver’s blind spots.

With 360-degree coverage and AI-powered camera technology, this system offers both visual and audible alerts, ensuring drivers are always aware of their surroundings. By reducing blind spot accidents, companies can improve site safety and protect workers and equipment from harm.


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The MAX-SAFE Speed Limiting System helps mining companies regulate vehicle speeds, especially in areas with restricted access or hazardous conditions. This system allows fleet managers to set speed limits for vehicles based on location, reducing the risk of accidents caused by excessive speed.

In mining, where vehicles often operate on rugged terrain and in confined spaces, controlling speed is crucial for preventing accidents. The MAX-SAFE Speed Limiting System provides mining companies with the ability to enforce speed limits, ensuring the safety of drivers, equipment, and workers on site.


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Testimonials

5 Stars

"When you see the kits, the installation and how it works in action, no driver intervention, nothing for the driver to remember, safety of the vehicle and safety of the people, it’s well worth it."

Wayne Muiznieks
Fleet Coordinator, Connetics, New Zealand

5 Stars

"Less than 45 minutes into day one of the trial, the system prevented what could have been a potential accident with an adult. It highlighted how close a near miss it was and how vital this type of solution was."

Jonathan Dick
General Manager Fleet & Systems, Smart Environmental, NZ

5 Stars

"MAX-SAFE Side View Solution provided superior VRU detection to standard side mirrors and cameras and was most beneficial to the drivers involved in the trial."

Matthew Wentman
National Fleet Manager, Cleanaway Waste Management

5 Stars

"We have used SGESCO-MAX products for over three years and have found them to be an innovative safety solution for our fleet vehicles and effective in achieving zero incidents in trucks reversing or accidentally rolling away."

Tony Rawson
National Fleet Category Manager, Suez Recycling & Recovery, ANZ

5 Stars

"There is a big need for MAX-SAFE products in New Zealand. You only hear about a roll away when there is a crash, but the number is far greater than what is reported. Recently, there was a tour bus in Auckland that rolled away and ran over a Mum and a baby. Both survived luckily, but if the bus had the MAX-SAFE device fitted this accident never would have occurred."

Gary Puklowski
Managing Director, Autokraft Electrical & Diesel Ltd

5 Stars

"When you go to a fire, and your adrenaline is rushing, you need to focus on the fire and what you need to do. Worrying about whether you’ve left the handbrake on or not, is the last thing on your mind."

Lenny Toscano
First Officer for the Brigade, QLD Rural Fire Service

5 Stars

"The MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ optimises the safety of our clients’ most valuable asset – their employees – and Kinetics employees."

Joe Gould
Regional Manager – Workshop, Kinetic Specialised Resources

5 Stars

"With 99+% detection accuracy of the VRUs, Veolia has been impressed with the reliability of the new MAX-SAFE AI camera and other solutions."

Andrew Forbes
BCC Contract Operations Manager, Veolia

Customer Story: Australian Utility Company


A major Western Australian electrical utilities company has become the first in Australia to improve the safety of its fleet with the MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ solution and the MAX-SAFE Reverse Watch® solution from Brisbane-based heavy vehicle safety specialist, SGESCO-MAX.

The solutions protect staff, vulnerable road users and the public, as well as vehicles and property from accidental vehicle rollaways, and from reversing accidents caused by vehicle blind spots.


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