

Enhanced Safety in Operational Settings
Provided Operational Safety Insights that Revolutionized Construction and Mining
Local & Period
Nevada, 2020
Industries
Portfolio & Technologies
Geospatial, Safety Dada, IoT, Systems, High-Resolution Satellite Imagery, Data Analysis
Summary
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and mining, ensuring the safety of employees and adhering to environmental compliance regulations is paramount. Our client, a prominent company headquartered in Kansas, was entrusted with a monumental task by a major mining conglomerate. Their mission? To expand infrastructure across mining operations, including facilities, roads, and highways, in the challenging terrain of Nevada.
This endeavor encompassed numerous challenges and complexities, which prompted them to seek innovative solutions from our dedicated partner, Aquila.
Aquila joined forces with our client to revolutionize their approach to safety and efficiency. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and an in-depth understanding of safety protocols, Aquila introduced a comprehensive suite of tools and solutions to enhance operational safety.
Aquila's approach to this project was multi-faceted, integrating various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to achieve unparalleled success:
1. Operational Safety Portal and App: A customized portal and user-friendly mobile application provided real-time safety insights and compliance data accessible to directors, management, field employees, and subcontractors, ensuring that safety remained a shared responsibility.
2. Satellite and Aerial Imagery: The incorporation of satellite imagery, airplanes, and drones enabled our client to gain a comprehensive view of their expansive operation, aiding in planning, monitoring, and problem-solving.
3. Intensive Geoprocessing Tools: Advanced geoprocessing tools facilitated better data analysis and decision-making, improving overall efficiency and safety protocols.
4. Environmental Data Compliance Requirements Forms: Aquila helped our client remain compliant with environmental regulations, streamlining the process and minimizing risks.
5. IoT (Internet of Things): The implementation of IoT devices allowed for real-time tracking and monitoring of equipment and personnel, further enhancing safety.
6. Employee Workplace Enhancements: In addition to machinery and infrastructure, Aquila's solutions also focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of employees.
Outcomes: A New Era of Safety and Efficiency
The results of this groundbreaking collaboration have been nothing short of extraordinary. The following outcomes serve as a testament to the success of the project:
Real-time Safety Tracing: Directors, management, field employees, and subcontractors now have safety information at their fingertips, enabling swift responses and proactive safety measures.
Real-time Reporting: Compliance data is reported in real-time to government agencies, safety organizations, and environmental compliance bodies, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulations.
Economic Benefits: The project yielded remarkable economic benefits, including
Zero accidents
25% reduction in mobilization costs,
And up to a 45% reduction in fuel consumption.
Moreover, decision-making time was reduced by an average of 40 work hours, increasing overall operational efficiency.
In summary, this partnership between our client and Aquila has not only improved safety standards in mining and construction but has also brought about a paradigm shift in operational efficiency. This case serves as a testament to the potential of innovative technology in creating a safer and more productive work environment, and setting new standards in the industry.
Design, Implementation & Quality
January 2020 - (Pause - COVID Lockdown) - Resumed in June 2020
Stage 1: Design
Objective: The design stage involves planning and strategizing a comprehensive solution to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining and construction operations.
Problem Identification: In this phase, Aquila identifies the specific challenges faced by the client, which include expanding infrastructure across mining operations in the challenging terrain of Nevada while ensuring the safety of employees and compliance with environmental regulations.
Solution Development: Aquila designs a multi-faceted solution that leverages a range of cutting-edge technologies, including an operational safety portal and app, satellite and aerial imagery, geoprocessing tools, environmental compliance forms, IoT devices, and enhancements for employee workplace safety. The solution aims to provide real-time safety insights, compliance data, environmental regulation adherence, and enhanced monitoring.
Technology Integration: Aquila plans the integration of these technologies to create a seamless and comprehensive safety and efficiency solution for mining and construction operations.
June 2020 - September 2020
Stage 2: Implementation
Objective: The implementation stage involves executing the designed solution to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining and construction operations.
Technology Deployment: Aquila deploys the operational safety portal and app, integrates satellite and aerial imagery, geoprocessing tools, environmental compliance forms, IoT devices, and employee workplace enhancements. This involves setting up the infrastructure, software, and hardware required for these technologies.
Safety and Compliance: The solution is configured to provide real-time safety insights and compliance data to directors, management, field employees, and subcontractors. It ensures that safety remains a shared responsibility and that compliance with environmental regulations is streamlined.
Monitoring and Tracking: The implementation includes the deployment of IoT devices for real-time tracking and monitoring of equipment and personnel, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
September 2020 - January 2021
Stage 3: Quality Control
Objective: The quality control stage ensures that the project's outcomes meet the desired safety and efficiency standards.
Performance Evaluation: Aquila assesses the performance of the operational safety portal and app, satellite and aerial imagery, geoprocessing tools, environmental compliance forms, IoT devices, and employee workplace enhancements. This evaluation focuses on real-time safety tracing, real-time reporting, and economic benefits.
Compliance Verification: The compliance data reporting process is verified to ensure transparency and adherence to government agencies, safety organizations, and environmental compliance bodies.
Efficiency Assessment: The project's economic benefits, including zero accidents, reduced mobilization costs, decreased fuel consumption, and improved decision-making time, are evaluated to confirm that the project has increased overall operational efficiency.