{"id":16926,"date":"2024-04-29T09:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T07:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2026.brokk.com.hemsida.eu\/news\/mitigating-risk-in-unsupported-ground-the-role-of-brokk-machines-in-mine-safety\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T09:54:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T07:54:06","slug":"mitigating-risk-in-unsupported-ground-the-role-of-brokk-machines-in-mine-safety","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/nl\/news\/mitigating-risk-in-unsupported-ground-the-role-of-brokk-machines-in-mine-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitigating Risk in Unsupported Ground: The Role of Brokk Machines in Mine Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

The mining industry is inherently dangerous, especially when dealing with unsupported ground. This is where remote-controlled Brokk machines can significantly enhance safety protocols by removing the need for personnel to directly enter hazardous environments. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Recent tragedies in the Australian mining industry, such as the fatal rock-fall at the<\/span> Ballarat gold mine<\/span><\/a>, highlight the critical need for <\/span>continued advancements in safety measures<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Safe Ground Support Installation in Confined Spaces<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unsupported ground poses a considerable threat of cave-ins and rockfalls. Brokk machines equipped with specialised drill attachments can be deployed in these high-risk areas to create openings for installing rock bolts, mesh, or other support structures. As Will Visser, Managing Director of Brokk Australia, said, “Instead of completing these functions by hand, we can do all of this more safely and efficiently with the Brokk, their remote-controlled operation keeps personnel out of danger zones, minimising the risk of injuries or fatalities.\u201d he continued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additionally, their compact size allows them to navigate confined spaces and operate on unstable surfaces where deploying larger equipment would be impractical or impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Versatility for Diverse Mining Needs:<\/span><\/p>\n

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The benefits of Brokk machines extend beyond ground support installation. Their ability to handle various attachments makes them suitable for a wide range of tasks:<\/span><\/p>\n

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