Technological solutions are sought to detect the use of mobile phones in extraction trucks that are in operation, in order to reduce the potential risk of accidents.

Technological solutions are sought to detect the use of mobile phones in extraction trucks that are in operation, in order to reduce the potential risk of accidents.

The solution must ensure:
• Track data usage from a mobile device, without violating the privacy of the owner.
• Compatibility with extraction trucks.
• Compatibility with environmental and operational conditions of Minera Escondida.

Operation and processes involved
Minera Escondida, Mining Operations

Current situation
Challenge
Minera Escondida, in its work procedures, considers the non-use of mobile devices (mobile phones) for calls and messages during the operation. The practice described above cannot be verified in the field. Furthermore, the use of mobile devices and its consequences in past safety incidents have been analyzed. For this reason, information is needed to generate traceability and training plans, in order to modify the culture of the use of these devices.

Consequences
Potential accidents due to the use of distracting elements.

When does the problem occur?
Every time the extraction truck operator uses his mobile and is distracted from his work

Through procedures it is reinforced that the use of mobile phones is a prohibited conduct but there is no way to verify it.

Tested technologies
Technologies have not been tested

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Supply Innovation BHP

aims to promote the development of projects between the Company and the Suppliers with an associative approach, where the design and construction of the solution for the “Challenge” detected by an area of the Operation is addressed jointly. In this way, the generated projects develop solutions that add value to the Company and the suppliers build capacities and competencies that translate in more and better business opportunities.

Expande program

The Open Innovation in Mining Program, Expande, is a public-private initiative designed and carried out by Fundación Chile. The purpose is to drive innovation and make possible a better future for global mining, promoting the mining ecosystem in Chile along with building a collaborative model that enables the best solutions for the high complexity challenges of mining today and tomorrow.