Securing mining operations presents unique challenges, from managing in remote locations to safety challenges with hazardous conditions and materials. Mining operations require a comprehensive solution to address these issues, ensuring personnel safety, resource protection, risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Mining security requires stringent access control and a need for constant security vigilance. There are a few key challenges that mines face:
- Perimeters are challenging given that fencing is often impractical and ineffective due to site sizes and landscape.
- Securing assets or hazardous materials is challenging due to their movement throughout the site.
- Guards are expensive, can’t be present everywhere and are subject to distractions.
- Safety breaches often require a mine to temporarily shutter, which can be extremely expensive.
- Strict regulatory requirements require sufficient documentation and compliance.
In case of emergencies, knowing the real time whereabouts of visitors, contractors and employees becomes critical.
RightCrowd’s Workforce Access tackles the needs of mining environments providing a seamless integration of physical access with ancillary systems (like an HRIS) through their Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) solution. The system ensures that access control processes are automated, allowing for efficient onboarding, badge management, and access audits.
By integrating with Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) and employing attribute-based access control (ABAC) rules, RightCrowd ensures a comprehensive view of individuals on-site. This addresses the specific challenge of maintaining perimeter security, restricting access based on competencies, health and fatigue checks as well as other factors.
RightCrowd’s solution supports on-site security by enforcing security, safety, and compliance requirements. It enables dynamic access control, replacing static permissions with rules that adapt based on real-time data. This ensures that only authorized individuals enter the site, regardless of whether they are employees, contractors or visitors.
RightCrowd’s tailored safety solutions prove indispensable in mitigating the unique challenges faced by mining operations. By automating access control processes, enhancing perimeter security, and facilitating rapid responses to alarms, RightCrowd ensures that mining companies can uphold the highest safety standards, protecting personnel and valuable resources in this challenging environment.
