Equipment operators’ skills and productivity stand to gain with the assistance of mining simulation practices, according to a company cited in a published report.
ThoroughTec, which works on the development of surfacing and underground mining simulators, said that the improvements are especially noticeable following learning sessions in environments that are safe and controlled, according to Mining Weekly.
Equipment operators can hone their skills pertaining to vehicle functionality, equipment controls, and the appropriate and correct operating procedures for instruments, yet they do not need to concern themselves with possible setbacks of damaging their vehicles or injuring themselves, the company said.
Four subgroups hold the benefits of simulator systems for mining efficiency – safety, productivity, cost savings and the development of recruitment and skills.
Per some of the firm’s simulator systems, equipment operators also may go through emergency circumstances that test their capacities without bringing on increased peril and risk to people and property. Those dangers that can be simulated include brake failures and fires in engines. Should the dangerous situations recur under realistic circumstances, those equipment operators who have gone through the simulation then would be familiar with the correct way of suitably addressing the situation.
“Further, trainees are able to operate in all weather conditions and all times of day. The training develops an operator that is more aware of surroundings and possible dangerous situations, which, in turn, ensures lower accident rates and accident severity,” ThoroughTec said.
Heavy equipment’s increased productivity serves as the most clear citation of simulators’ propitious capacities. The equipment can perform its top responsibilities and then does not need to be pulled out for the purposes of exercises and training.
Moreover, the likelihood of risks to heavy equipment under the jurisdiction of operators whose skills and lacking also includes the possibility that the equipment might not be available. Expenses and costs pertaining to repairing the equipment also should be considered. That proffers simulators’ benefits as a good option, according to the company.
Increased productivity comes as one factor with increased proficiency and efficient operators. In addition to having operators with more efficiency completing their professional responsibilities, a lower frequency of accidents and resultant downtime can assist with productivity.
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