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Mining Publication: If the Technology Fits: an Evaluation of Mobile Proximity Detection Systems in Underground Coal Mines
Keywords: Health and safety management Injuries Proximity detection systems
Original creation date: August 2019
Authors: L Swanson Bowens, J Bellanca
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - August 2019
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20056106
Min Metall Explor 2019 Aug; 36(4):633-645
Proximity detection systems (PDSs) for mobile machines have the potential to decrease injuries and fatalities. Early adopters of the technology have identified some challenges, which present an opportunity to explore and improve the integration of mobile PDSs in underground coal mines. The current research study applied the task-technology fit framework to investigate the fit between mobile PDS technology and mining relative to health and safety, from the perspective of leaders at two coal mines. Quantitative results from the study show that mine leaders evaluated mobile PDS favorably for training and ease of use, system feedback, user authorization and experience, and less favorably for safety, compatibility, task completion, and reliability. Qualitative results reveal specific task, mine, and system characteristics that may have influenced leaders’ evaluations. The study includes considerations and suggestions for safe technology integration.
First page of If the Technology Fits: an Evaluation of Mobile Proximity Detection Systems in Underground Coal MinesPeer Reviewed Journal Article - August 2019
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20056106
Min Metall Explor 2019 Aug; 36(4):633-645
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Page last reviewed: March 9, 2022
Page last updated: March 9, 2022
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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