Real time Dust Monitoring on Continuous Miner
Real-time dust monitoring on a CM is a leading practice aimed at reducing dust exposure during cutting operations in the South African coal mining industry. The leading practice was documented at Sasol Shondoni Colliery through the Coaltech and Latona Consulting project, it enables real-time tracking of dust levels to assess the performance of critical dust controls, including:
- Water sprays
- Scrubber fans
- Ventilation systems
- Cutting picks
CM and Shuttle Car Operators can now proactively identify and respond to hazardous dust conditions, reducing the risk of exposure which may result in occupational lung diseases such as silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
Recognised across the coal sector as a ground-breaking health and safety innovation, this practice supports the industry’s journey toward Zero Harm by enhancing exposure control and improving workplace safety in coal mining operations.
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Real Time Dust Monitoring on Continuous Miner
- 2023-05-31
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