In today’s podcast, we talk to a previous guest. He produced a report exploring the key mining trends in 2019 which is definitely worth a listen and is now back with another report Deloitte’s in partnership with NORCAT “The future of mining with wearables - exploring the health, safety, and environmental benefits of  wearables and how to leverage the technology to achieve better outcomes for mining companies around the world. The report looks at some really interesting considerations around wearables such as privacy around data collection, engagement strategies with unions and other stakeholders, along with the challenges around implementation and scaling the technology. 

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS 
The report 

This is the fourth report released by Deloittes in partnership with NORCAT,  a technology and innovation centre based in the heart of the mining in Ontario, Canada. 

The location serves as a positive area for collisions, bringing different technologies together to interact with each other within an operational mining environment. 

This report deals with the future of wearables and is published at a time of heightened scrutiny on safety and as technology is taking over in the mining industry. 

The broader wave of digital is transforming the way people actually operate, the work they are doing and the way it is executed. 

Within this area, wearables have a key role in both environmental monitoring and workers health. 
Developing strategies for wearables moving forward 

It’s vital that mining companies first identify the problem then right wearable required in the situation. 

Taking a user-centric view of the technology is key, how is the worker going to utilise the technology on a day to day basis and how will it help them? 

Wearables have a crucial role to play in the health and safety of workers, they are the modern technological equivalent of the canary in a coal mine. 

It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored 
Increasing the adoption of wearables 

User centricity is key if the wearer is expected to wear the item for a considerable amount of time it must be comfortable and easy to use. Piloting the wearable ensures the technology has user-centricity. 

To increase the use of wearables it is vital that there is a clear understanding of the stakeholders involved and that concerns are addressed.  
Challenges for scaling of the wearables market 

You must have a view on the end-use of the technology and fully understand the user-centricity. 

The collection of data and privacy controls are vital to ensure the protection of workers. 

It is possible for wearables to not be associated with an individual and there are mechanisms where you can blind the data. 

Using the data as part of a shared dialogue between workers and management can be vital in the successful integration of this technology into the work environment. 

 

BEST MOMENTS 

‘It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored’ 

‘If things do go wrong then wearables can aid in the location of workers for search and rescue teams’ 

‘There are a myriad of technologies out there and its vital that you look beyond the technology and understand what problem you are trying to solve’ 

 

  

VALUABLE RESOURCES 

The Dig Deep Mining Podcast 

aswart@deloitte.ca  

The Future of Mining with Wearables PDF Report 

  

ABOUT THE HOST 

Rob Tyson 

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients’ organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. 

  

CONTACT METHOD 

Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org 

Rob’s LinkedIn   
      Mining InternationalOfficial Website
      Mining International’sTwitter
      Mining International’sFacebook

In today&rsquo;s podcast, we talk to a previous guest. He produced a report exploring the key mining trends in 2019 which is definitely worth a listen and is now back with another report Deloitte&rsquo;s in partnership with NORCAT &ldquo;The future of mining with wearables - exploring the health, safety, and environmental benefits of  wearables and how to leverage the technology to achieve better outcomes for mining companies around the world. The report looks at some really interesting considerations around wearables such as privacy around data collection, engagement strategies with unions and other stakeholders, along with the challenges around implementation and scaling the technology.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The report&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This is the&nbsp;fourth report released by Deloittes in partnership with NORCAT,&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;technology and innovation centre based in the heart of the mining in Ontario, Canada.&nbsp;
The location serves as a positive area for collisions, bringing different technologies together to interact with each other within an operational mining environment.&nbsp;
This report deals with the future of wearables and is published at a time of heightened scrutiny on safety and as technology is taking over in the mining industry.&nbsp;
The broader wave of digital is transforming the way people actually operate, the work they are doing and the way it is executed.&nbsp;
Within this area, wearables have a key role in both environmental monitoring and workers health.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Developing strategies for wearables moving forward&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
It&rsquo;s vital that mining companies first identify the problem then right wearable required in the situation.&nbsp;
Taking a user-centric view of the technology is key, how is the worker going to utilise the technology on a day to day basis and how will it help them?&nbsp;
Wearables have a crucial role to play in the health and safety of workers, they are the modern technological equivalent of the canary in a coal mine.&nbsp;
It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Increasing the adoption of wearables&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
User centricity is key if the wearer is expected to wear the item for a considerable amount of time it must be comfortable and easy to use. Piloting the wearable ensures the technology has user-centricity.&nbsp;
To increase the use of wearables it is vital that there is a clear understanding of the stakeholders involved and that concerns are addressed. &nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Challenges for scaling of the wearables market&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You must have a view on the end-use of the technology and fully understand the user-centricity.&nbsp;
The collection of data and privacy controls are vital to ensure the protection of workers.&nbsp;
It is possible for wearables to not be associated with an individual and there are mechanisms where you can blind the data.&nbsp;
Using the data as part of a shared dialogue between workers and management can be vital in the successful integration of this technology into the work environment.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
BEST MOMENTS&nbsp;
&lsquo;It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored&rsquo;&nbsp;
&lsquo;If things do go wrong then wearables can aid in the location of workers for search and rescue teams&rsquo;&nbsp;
&lsquo;There are a myriad of technologies out there and its vital that you look beyond the technology and understand what problem you are trying to solve&rsquo;&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
 &nbsp;
VALUABLE RESOURCES&nbsp;
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast-podcast/id1440020656?mt=2">The Dig Deep Mining Podcast</a>&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:aswart@deloitte.ca">aswart@deloitte.ca</a> &nbsp;
<a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Energy-and-Resources/gx-eri-norcat-report.pdf">The Future of Mining with Wearables PDF Report</a>&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
ABOUT THE HOST&nbsp;
Rob Tyson&nbsp;
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the &ldquo;Dig Deep&rdquo; The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community insight to people&rsquo;s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.&nbsp;
Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients&rsquo; organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
CONTACT METHOD&nbsp;
Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org&nbsp;
Rob&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/">&nbsp;LinkedIn</a>  &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>      Mining International<a href="http://www.mining-international.org/">Official Website</a>   </li>
<li>      Mining International&rsquo;s<a href="https://twitter.com/MiningConsult">Twitter</a></li>
<li>      Mining International&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org">Facebook</a></li>
</ul>

In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.

In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.

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