Safety in Hazardous Areas

Becker Mining South Africa has enhanced its Missing Person Locator system – a powerful module integrated into its comprehensive SmartFlow™ digital mine visualisation and management platform and designed to raise the level of emergency preparedness and personnel safety in mining operations worldwide.

South Africa leads the world in its early enforcement of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) on mining sites, but many mines still struggle to apply the advanced technology effectively. Pieter Wolfaardt from Apex, Booyco Electronics' training partner of choice, explains why change management is central to successful applications, and what this process involves.

The installation of earth leakage protection devices (ELPDs) with all electrical installations is mandatory in South Africa for a reason. When something goes wrong on site, it is the installer who is held accountable, not the manufacturer, supplier, or wholesaler. Lives, liability, and professional reputations all hang on a single point of potential failure: the device you choose to install.

The new LED machine light from ifm provides efficient illumination and combines compliance with the strict requirements of the Ecodesign Directive with robustness and versatile application options. The device has a smooth surface and hygienic design, making it suitable for use in demanding areas. The materials used are especially robust and guarantee a long service life.

SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire safety solutions, puts compliance at the heart of everything it does, ensuring every extinguisher performs when it matters most.