Advanced PPE Detection on Mining Sites for Enhanced Safety

Client Profile

Global leader in gold production with extensive international mining operations.

Challenge

Inconsistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across multiple global mining sites
High workplace injury rates due to PPE non-compliance
Inefficient manual inspection processes in vast and complex mining environments

Project Scope

Set up cloud-based PPE detection system.
Connect to existing video servers across various international mining operations.
Collect and analyze data to refine the model, accounting for diverse mining conditions.
Implement a Proof of Concept (POC) model to detect specific PPE items.

PPE Items to Detect

Hard Hat

Glasses

Mask (PAPR and Normal)

Vest

Additional Features

Real-time monitoring and alerting system
Dashboard for safety managers and mobile app for supervisors, with multi-language support

Solution

Advanced computer vision algorithms for PPE detection and classification
Integration with one existing camera system
Data storage and analytics capabilities
User-friendly dashboard for the safety team

Results and Benefits

Conclusion

The cloud-based AI solution, focused on detecting specific PPE items, transformed the gold mining giant’s approach to workplace safety on a global scale. By implementing this targeted system across its international operations, the company significantly improved compliance, reduced injuries, and fostered a stronger, unified safety culture. This case study demonstrates how a well-defined AI project scope can lead to innovative solutions that drive tangible improvements in worker protection and operational efficiency in the global gold mining industry.