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Carroll Launches Collision Avoidance Alert Campaign

Collision avoidance in mines (Picture: Shutterstock)

New research from Carroll Technologies Group has revealed that 1,807 deaths were caused by non-roadway collisions at US mining, construction and industrial facilities in the years 2011 to 2021.

The research  is based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and follows the release of the latest Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries last month.

It follows news that MSHA is set to mandate new safety rules at surface mine operations to reduce collision accidents, latest news on MSHA powered-haulage regulations and collision avoidance technologies recommended by Carroll are available here.

Download Carroll’s full database on non-roadway collision fatalities recorded by the US Bureau of Labor Statistic 2011 to 2021: Collision related fatalities in the USA

Carroll has launched its Collision Avoidance Alert campaign with three main aims: 

1) To ensure all US businesses are ready and compliant with likely Government-mandated collision avoidance rules.

2) To raise awareness around best-practice on site to avoid collisions

3) To promote current best-practice when it comes to the use of collision-avoidance technology.

Download and print out Carroll’s Collision Alert poster to remind your staff of the latest MSHA collision avoidance guidance:  Collision Alert Poster

Chief Operating Officer of Carroll Technologies Group Allen Haywood said: “Improvements in collision avoidance technology have seen a gradual reduction in deaths due to non-roadway collisions over the last decade. But 286  deaths in 2021 across the US is still far to many. Most of these tragedies are avoidable with the right training and technology in place. 

“Carroll has always been focused on safety by providing products and services for all areas of the workplace.

“Currently we are seeing a lot of interest from the end users as well as the regulatory agencies because of the large number of recent near misses, collisions and accidents in industries with moving equipment especially in congested and tight areas.

“From the largest projects to the smallest, cost-effective technology is available to ensure personnel and equipment are tracked and collisions avoided.”

Contact Carroll Technologies for free consultation on how to reduce the risks of collisions at your operation.

 

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Construction Safety Equipment

We are specialists in providing all the equipment companies need to work safely underground and in other complex industrial environments, including construction industry safety equipment, personal protection equipment (PPE), electrical components and communications solutions.

Supplying and fitting DAS systems is one of our main product areas.

Carroll Technologies works in partnership with several manufacturers to provide various communication solutions for mining, tunneling, and buildings, including DAS and leaky feeder radio communications systems. We work with leading technology vendors including SOLID, Wilson Pro, SureCall, Pyott-Boone, ADRF Advanced RF Technologies Inc, Westel and Nextivity Cel-Fi.

We can also help in a variety of product areas including: electrical and electronic solutions, computer networking, hoists, synthetic rope, lighting, wireless and wired communications, tracking, monitoring and power distribution.

We pride ourselves on providing the most expert and attentive customer service in the business. We carry a huge range of stock for fast delivery and our expert consultants are always on hand to provide advice and information.

We also service, repair and replace all of our products ensuring you can keep downtime to a minimum.

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Koehler Mining Lights Vs NLT: Why the Polaris is the Most Used Mining Head Lamp

NLT has paved the way with cap lamp innovation, incorporating proximity and tracking tags into its world-leading and fully customizable cap light solutions.

The hallmark of NLT design and engineering is reliable, safe and rugged lamps with crisp, clean light patterns.

The award-winning Polaris cap lamp headpiece is ruggedly crafted and IP67-rated for use in harsh and dangerous environments such as mines and tunnels.

As the first MSHA-approved all-in-one cordless cap lamp on the market, NLT has proven itself to be industry leaders with its expanding range of rugged cap lights.

Building on Polaris cap light technology, the second generation Genesis cap lamp has integrated tracking tags, and the Rebel cap light provides five hours of constant high beam light or 20 hours at medium output.

The Polaris lamp is the most used cap lamp in mines and tunnels across the world, outstripping Koehler lighting products and the rest of the competition both in terms of light output and total runtime.

So, why choose an NLT light over it’s Koehler Brightstar mining light counterpart?

Koehler Mining Lights vs NLT

According to the global sales manager for lighting solutions at Northern Light Technologies, Rich Humber, the company is always striving to improve its industry-leading cap lights:

“We recently carried out independent lab testing for the IP rating on our lamps. We have been trialing different silicones and have increased our IP rating from 67 to 68.”

“The other thing that really separates our lamps from Koehler is that all NLT cap lamp components are field replaceable.”

The NLT Cap Lamp Refresh Program for Polaris, Rebel and Genesis Lamps includes a replacement battery and a free front lens, protective lens film, gasket, and sealant.

The NLT Polaris, Rebel and Genesis cap lights are available through Carroll Technologies’ online mining store:

Visit Carroll’s online Mining Shop for more NLT products, including chargers, adapters and mounting clips.

Using rugged, cordless cap lights is a more convenient and cost-effective lighting solution than installing fixed lighting throughout an underground mining network.

Not only do cap lights allow workers to carry out their duties unencumbered by handheld lights, they maintain the flexibility of a portable light source and ensure that workers are always visible.

With this in mind, what is it about NLT cap lights that set them apart from Koehler lighting products and the rest of the competition?

According to Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood:

“We’ve been supplying the NLT cap lights for many years. It is the highest quality cap light in comparison to the others on the market, and there is a lot of competition.

“Carroll is also a service center and stocks repair parts,” Haywood adds. “So these products are much a better value for the customer in the long term.”

As a factory-authorized repair center for NLT products, as well as offering its industry-leading MinerCare 24/7 technical support, Carroll ensures that customers get the most out of their investment.

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Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Carroll Technologies works in partnership with several manufacturers to provide various communication solutions for mining, tunneling, the water industry, and buildings, including DAS and leaky feeder radio communications systems. We work with state of the art technology vendors including Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, SOLID, Wilson Pro, SureCall, PBE Axell, ADRF Advanced RF Technologies Inc, Westel and Nextivity Cel-Fi.

We pride ourselves on providing the most expert and attentive customer service in the business. We carry a huge range of stock for fast delivery, and our expert consultants are always on hand to provide advice and information.

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for Mines, Tunnels and Buildings

Connectivity dead zones, unreliable radio range and dropped mobile phone calls are all symptoms of an absence of two-way radio or mobile communications within a space. That’s where Distributed Antenna Systems can help.

The above concern is not just an inconvenience for everyday two-way radio and mobile phone users; it can also affect life-saving communication to those who work in hazardous conditions such as mines, tunnelling systems, existing buildings and new construction projects.

Many authorities are now setting standards for connectivity and emergency responder coverage as a prerequisite for obtaining certificates of occupancy for new buildings.

One solution is the use of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and equipment which can also be very beneficial to the mining and tunnelling industries.

DAS for mines, tunnels, the water industry, and other industrial applications are an organization of strategically-placed antennas, coax, and splitters that provide radio frequency (RF) coverage within a structure or geological area that does not have adequate signal levels.

Radio Communication in Tunnels for the Water Industry

Within the water industry, ensuring adequate communication within challenging conditions such as tunnels and pipelines is essential for operational success. With much of the activities of a modern industrial water firm taking place underground, ensuring ongoing communications between workers can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. This is where the application of DAS communications equipment can become extremely useful as they allow for the flow of information between workers in places where there is no/low or unreliable signal. These systems result in radio communication in tunnels and other difficult environments becoming much more reliable.

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Tunneling Industry Safety Equipment

Carroll Technologies is your one-stop-shop for all the equipment which you need to work safely and efficiently underground. We support a range of tunneling projects across the US and are on hand to offer a customized solution for any site.

From respirators to collision avoidance systems, from DAS to leaky feeder systems and from LED lighting to Harrington hoists and Samson synthetic rope – Carroll will supply, fit and service everything you need efficiently and at a competitive price.

We pride ourselves on providing the most expert and attentive customer service in the business. We carry a huge range of stock for fast delivery, and our expert consultants are always on hand to provide advice and information.

We also service, repair and replace all of our products ensuring you can keep downtime to a minimum.

To look at the range of competitively priced-items we have available for shipping today, please visit our online store.

To speak to one of our sales representatives call 606-573-1000 or use the email contact form here.

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