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Zimplats: A Journey in Safety Excellence

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Mining
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Remote Asset Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	In 2008, Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation, analyzed its top risks and identified technologies that would reduce these risks in its operations. The company decided to implement an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. Recently, the mine had a fall of ground collapse, with zero injuries. The sensors that had been installed for remote monitoring of ground stability had allowed the company to evacuate everyone before the collapse occurred. Read More
About Customer	Zimplats is Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation with 6000 employees. The company has achieved nine million fatality-free hours and a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked. These safety statistics bear testimony to the extraordinary achievements of the board, management, and employees of Zimplats. The company has a culture of zero tolerance when it comes to safety. Everyone in the company understands and appreciates that. Leadership resilience is crucial. The company has self-directed work teams that take ownership of their safety responsibilities. Read More
Solution	Zimplats implemented an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. The company has subsequently automated their EHS systems, implementing IsoMetrix for management of safety, health, and environment. The company also installed sensors for remote monitoring of ground stability. This technology allowed the company to evacuate everyone before a collapse occurred. The company also carries out broader community-based safety programs and mental health programs. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Mining

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

In 2008, Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation, analyzed its top risks and identified technologies that would reduce these risks in its operations. The company decided to implement an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. Recently, the mine had a fall of ground collapse, with zero injuries. The sensors that had been installed for remote monitoring of ground stability had allowed the company to evacuate everyone before the collapse occurred.

About Customer

Zimplats is Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation with 6000 employees. The company has achieved nine million fatality-free hours and a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked. These safety statistics bear testimony to the extraordinary achievements of the board, management, and employees of Zimplats. The company has a culture of zero tolerance when it comes to safety. Everyone in the company understands and appreciates that. Leadership resilience is crucial. The company has self-directed work teams that take ownership of their safety responsibilities.

Solution

Zimplats implemented an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. The company has subsequently automated their EHS systems, implementing IsoMetrix for management of safety, health, and environment. The company also installed sensors for remote monitoring of ground stability. This technology allowed the company to evacuate everyone before a collapse occurred. The company also carries out broader community-based safety programs and mental health programs.

Impact #1	Zimplats has achieved nine million fatality-free hours.
Impact #2	The company has a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked.
Impact #3	The company has a culture of zero tolerance when it comes to safety.

Impact #1

Zimplats has achieved nine million fatality-free hours.

Impact #2

The company has a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked.

Impact #3

The company has a culture of zero tolerance when it comes to safety.

Benefit #1	Nine million fatality-free hours.
Benefit #2	Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked.

Benefit #1

Nine million fatality-free hours.

Benefit #2

Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked.

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Zimplats: A Journey in Safety Excellence

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