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A two-way radio is not only valuable in the mining industry but also in waste management and construction. In this article, I will provide a quick guide to the benefits of two-way radio for the mining industry.

Here’s a quick list of two-way radio features you should look out for when selecting a device to support your mining operation.

Industries Needs:

• Ensure audio messages are understood and received clearly
• Workplace communication should be maintained without interruptions or distractions
• Your communications system must be reliable
• Simple and efficient system

Communication Challenges:

• Assure the safety of all personnel inside and outside the mine
• Increase productivity and decrease costs
• Identify and dispatch the right personnel for emergency situations
• Prevent machine downtime

Two-way Radio Solutions

• Intrinsically safe – Most electronic and non-IS 2-way radios emit heat and sparks that can ignite when they are exposed to flammable substances. These materials are very common in the mining industry. Companies are now choosing certified two-way radios. These radios prevent the formation of sparks and combustion by keeping their thermal and electrical energy low enough to prevent them from igniting.
• Safety Enhancements – Two-way radios are chosen by companies for their easy-to-use emergency buttons and safety applications. These two-way radio applications help teams stay safe by clearing call channels automatically to notify emergency response when someone is unconscious or falls.
• Hearing Protection – Mining is the industry with the highest rate of workers suffering from hearing loss. Hearing health is at risk if noise levels exceed 80 to 90% decibels during an eight-hour workday. To prevent hearing loss, miners are using industrial headsets and their mobile and portable two-way radios.

This post was written by Justin Tidd, Director at Becker Mining Communications! For over 15 years, Becker Communications has been the industry’s leader in radio communication in tunnels and electrical mining communication systems. As they expanded into surface mining, railroads, and tunneling they added wireless communication systems, handheld radios, tagging and tracking systems, as well as gas monitoring.