Over the years, economies of scale have seen a steady increase in the size and handling capacity of mobile earthmoving and ore-handling plant. However, while these developments have brought cost benefits to the mine and quarry operators, the reduction in all-round visibility of large excavators, loaders and dump tracks has resulted in 'hidden' dangers that can seriously affect the bottom line. Eveiyone has heard stories of dumpers reversing over smaller plant and service vehicles and demolishing site buildings. Whether these stories are true or false, the risks are real enough with the associated down time, time-consuming litigation, compensation and the human loss of a real incident running into hundreds of thousands of dollars. For many years, Brigade has led the way with technology designed to prevent damage to property and injury, or even death, to personnel.
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