Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS): Essential Safety Technology for Modern Mining and Construction Operations

Transforming Worksite Safety Through Intelligent Detection Technology

In the high-risk environments of Australian mining and construction, Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) have emerged as essential safety technology that protects workers, prevents equipment damage, and transforms operational safety culture. These intelligent detection systems provide real-time monitoring and alerts that prevent collisions between heavy mobile equipment and personnel, vehicles, or obstacles.

Red Edge Resources specialises in implementing advanced Collision Avoidance Systems across Australian mining and civil construction operations, helping clients create safer worksites whilst improving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

What is a Collision Avoidance System?

A Collision Avoidance System is an intelligent safety technology designed to detect potential collision hazards around heavy mobile equipment and immediately alert operators to dangers they may not see. Unlike passive safety measures such as mirrors or standard camera systems, CAS actively monitors the area surrounding machinery and provides real-time warnings when objects, people, or vehicles enter predefined danger zones.

Modern Collision Avoidance Systems combine multiple detection technologies—including radar, ultrasonic sensors, cameras, and advanced algorithms—to create a comprehensive protective shield around equipment. These systems operate continuously, never experiencing fatigue or distraction, providing consistent protection throughout all operational conditions.

How Collision Avoidance Systems Work

Detection Technology

Collision Avoidance Systems employ various sensor technologies to detect hazards around heavy equipment:

Radar Sensors: Emit radio waves that reflect off objects, detecting their presence, distance, and movement. Radar technology works effectively through dust, darkness, rain, and fog, providing reliable all-weather detection.

Ultrasonic Sensors: Use sound waves to detect objects at close range, particularly effective for precise detection in confined spaces and during slow-speed manoeuvring.

Camera-Based Detection: Advanced systems use cameras with intelligent image processing to identify people, vehicles, and obstacles, providing visual confirmation of detected hazards.

LIDAR Technology: Some advanced systems employ laser-based detection that creates detailed 3D maps of the surrounding environment, offering exceptional accuracy and range.

Sensor Fusion: The most sophisticated systems combine multiple sensor types, using algorithms to integrate data from various sources for maximum reliability and minimal false alarms.

Detection Zones

Collision Avoidance Systems create customisable detection zones around equipment:

360-Degree Coverage: Comprehensive systems monitor all directions around machinery—front, rear, sides, and overhead—eliminating blind spots that create collision risks.

Configurable Distances: Detection zones can be adjusted from 1 metre to 15+ metres depending on equipment type, operational speed, and site conditions.

Zone Shaping: Detection areas can be configured to match machine geometry and operational patterns, ensuring protection where needed without unnecessary alerts.

Multi-Level Zones: Advanced systems create multiple warning zones with escalating alert levels as hazards move closer to the equipment.

Alert Systems

When hazards are detected, Collision Avoidance Systems provide immediate operator alerts:

Visual Warnings: In-cab displays show the exact location and distance of detected objects using colour-coded indicators (green, amber, red) that communicate urgency levels.

Audible Alarms: Distinctive warning sounds that escalate in urgency as hazards move closer, cutting through cab noise to capture operator attention immediately.

Directional Information: Systems indicate which direction the hazard is located, enabling rapid, appropriate operator response.

Distance Readouts: Real-time distance information helps operators judge whether they can proceed cautiously or must stop immediately.

Haptic Feedback: Some advanced systems include seat vibration or steering wheel feedback providing additional sensory alerts.

Types of Collision Avoidance Systems

Object Detection Systems

Basic CAS configurations detect the presence of objects within defined zones without distinguishing between people, vehicles, or stationary obstacles. These systems provide fundamental collision prevention, alerting operators whenever anything enters danger zones.

Applications: Suitable for operations where any object in the detection zone requires operator attention, such as reversing operations or confined work areas.

Advantages: Simpler technology, lower cost, reliable detection of all objects.

Limitations: May generate more false alarms from stationary objects or environmental factors.

Intelligent Proximity Detection (IPD) Systems

Advanced systems that distinguish between different object types, differentiating moving personnel from stationary infrastructure or other equipment. IPD systems use sophisticated algorithms to reduce false alarms whilst maintaining maximum sensitivity to genuine hazards.

Applications: Ideal for complex worksites with multiple machines, fixed infrastructure, and varied operational scenarios.

Advantages: Reduced false alarms, intelligent hazard prioritisation, improved operator confidence.

Technology: Combines multiple sensor types with advanced processing to classify detected objects.

Personnel Detection Systems

Specialised systems designed specifically to detect people around equipment, often using wearable tags or beacons that workers carry. When tagged personnel enter detection zones, the system triggers alerts.

Applications: High-risk environments where worker protection is the primary concern, such as underground mining or congested construction sites.

Advantages: Extremely reliable personnel detection, reduced false alarms from non-personnel objects.

Considerations: Requires workers to carry and maintain detection tags, creating dependency on tag functionality.

Camera-Based Systems with AI

Cutting-edge systems using cameras with artificial intelligence to identify and track people, vehicles, and obstacles. AI algorithms learn to distinguish between genuine hazards and benign environmental factors.

Applications: Operations requiring visual confirmation of hazards and detailed situational awareness.

Advantages: Visual verification, advanced object classification, continuous learning and improvement.

Technology: Combines high-resolution cameras with machine learning algorithms and powerful processing.

Integrated Safety Systems

Comprehensive platforms that combine collision avoidance with other safety technologies such as fatigue monitoring, speed limiting, and equipment health monitoring, creating unified safety management systems.

Applications: Large operations seeking comprehensive safety technology integration and centralised monitoring.

Advantages: Unified safety data, comprehensive protection, simplified management and reporting.

Complexity: Requires more extensive implementation and integration with existing systems.

Key Benefits of Collision Avoidance Systems

Worker Safety Protection

The primary benefit of CAS is protecting workers from collisions with heavy equipment. These systems prevent fatalities and serious injuries by detecting workers in equipment blind spots and alerting operators before collisions occur.

Impact: Operations implementing CAS report 60-80% reductions in equipment-related incidents, with many achieving zero fatalities following implementation.

Equipment Damage Prevention

Beyond protecting people, Collision Avoidance Systems prevent equipment-to-equipment collisions and contact with infrastructure, reducing repair costs and equipment downtime.

Savings: Preventing even a single major collision can save $50,000-$500,000 in repair costs and lost production.

Operator Confidence and Wellbeing

CAS technology reduces operator stress by providing continuous monitoring of blind spots, allowing operators to work with greater confidence whilst protecting them from the trauma of being involved in serious incidents.

Benefit: Improved operator retention, reduced fatigue, enhanced job satisfaction.

Operational Efficiency

Operators equipped with collision avoidance systems work more efficiently, moving equipment with confidence rather than excessive caution driven by visibility concerns.

Productivity: Studies show 5-15% productivity improvements as operators work more confidently and efficiently.

Regulatory Compliance

Implementing proven safety technology demonstrates commitment to providing safe working environments, supporting compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

Compliance: Meets “reasonably practicable” risk control requirements under Australian WHS legislation.

Insurance Benefits

Insurance providers recognise CAS as effective risk mitigation, often offering premium discounts of 10-25% for operations implementing comprehensive collision avoidance systems.

Savings: Annual insurance savings can reach tens of thousands of dollars for medium-sized operations.

Safety Culture Enhancement

Investing in advanced safety technology sends a powerful message about organisational safety commitment, improving overall safety culture and worker engagement.

Impact: Operations with strong safety cultures consistently outperform competitors across multiple performance metrics.

Near-Miss Data and Insights

CAS provides valuable data on near-miss events, enabling proactive safety management and identification of high-risk areas or operational scenarios requiring additional controls.

Value: Transforms reactive incident response into proactive risk management.

Applications Across Industries

Underground Mining

Underground mining presents extreme collision risks with confined spaces, limited visibility, multiple machines operating simultaneously, and complex traffic patterns. Collision Avoidance Systems are essential in these environments, providing reliable detection despite challenging conditions.

Critical Scenarios: Reversing operations in drives and crosscuts, intersection management, equipment passing in confined spaces, pedestrian protection in high-traffic areas.

Technology Requirements: All-weather reliability, dust penetration, low-light operation, robust construction.

Surface Mining

Open-cut mining operations involve massive equipment operating across large areas with varying visibility conditions. CAS protects workers around haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and loaders operating in dynamic environments.

Critical Scenarios: Haul truck reversing at loading points, excavator swing zones, dozer operations near personnel, loader movements in congested areas.

Benefits: Reduced reversing incidents, improved traffic management, protection during shift changes when personnel and equipment interact.

Civil Construction

Construction sites feature constantly changing layouts, mixed vehicle-pedestrian traffic, multiple contractors, and public interaction. Collision Avoidance Systems provide essential protection in these complex environments.

Critical Scenarios: Excavator operations near ground workers, truck reversing on congested sites, equipment movements near public areas, night work with limited visibility.

Advantages: Adaptable to changing site layouts, protects diverse workforce including contractors and visitors, demonstrates safety commitment to clients.

Quarrying and Aggregate Operations

Quarries combine challenges of mining and construction with additional factors such as blast-generated dust, uneven terrain, and frequent reversing operations. CAS technology addresses these unique hazards.

Critical Scenarios: Crusher area operations, stockpile management, loading operations, haul road traffic management.

Requirements: Dust penetration, all-weather operation, steep terrain capability.

Waste Management and Recycling

Waste facilities operate compactors, loaders, and trucks in confined areas with ground personnel sorting materials and managing operations. Collision Avoidance Systems protect workers in these congested environments.

Critical Scenarios: Compactor operations near personnel, loader movements in sorting areas, truck reversing at tipping points.

Challenges: Varied debris and materials requiring intelligent detection to minimise false alarms.

Ports and Logistics

Container terminals, bulk handling facilities, and logistics centres operate heavy equipment around personnel, vehicles, and valuable cargo. CAS prevents collisions that could cause injuries, equipment damage, or cargo loss.

Critical Scenarios: Container handler operations, reach stacker movements, forklift traffic management, truck loading areas.

Benefits: Protects high-value cargo, maintains operational flow, reduces insurance risks.

Agriculture

Large agricultural operations use heavy equipment including tractors, harvesters, and loaders that create collision risks for farm workers and family members.

Applications: Harvester operations, grain cart movements, loader operations around silos and storage facilities.

Considerations: Seasonal use patterns, varied terrain, mixed operator experience levels.

Implementing Collision Avoidance Systems

Site Assessment

Successful CAS implementation begins with comprehensive site assessment to understand specific hazards, equipment types, operational patterns, and environmental conditions.

Assessment Components:

  • Equipment inventory and blind spot analysis
  • Incident history and near-miss patterns
  • Traffic flow and congestion point identification
  • Environmental factors (dust, lighting, weather)
  • Workforce patterns and high-risk scenarios
  • Existing safety measures and integration opportunities

System Selection

Choosing the appropriate Collision Avoidance System requires matching technology capabilities to operational requirements:

Considerations:

  • Detection technology suited to environmental conditions
  • Coverage requirements (360-degree vs. directional)
  • Integration with existing equipment and systems
  • Scalability for fleet-wide implementation
  • Support and maintenance availability
  • Total cost of ownership including ongoing costs

Equipment Prioritisation

For operations implementing CAS across multiple machines, prioritisation ensures highest-risk equipment receives protection first:

Priority Factors:

  • Equipment with most limited visibility (haul trucks, dozers)
  • Machines operating in congested areas
  • Equipment involved in reversing operations
  • Machines with incident history
  • Equipment operating near pedestrian areas

Professional Installation

Correct installation is critical for CAS effectiveness. Professional installation ensures:

Installation Requirements:

  • Optimal sensor positioning for maximum coverage
  • Secure mounting withstanding operational vibration and impacts
  • Proper wiring and weatherproofing
  • Correct detection zone configuration
  • Integration with existing cab systems
  • Comprehensive testing and verification

Operator Training

Comprehensive training ensures operators understand system capabilities, interpret alerts correctly, and integrate CAS into operational practices:

Training Components:

  • System capabilities and limitations
  • Detection zone understanding
  • Alert interpretation and appropriate responses
  • System checks and basic troubleshooting
  • Integration with existing safety procedures
  • Practical exercises and scenario training

Maintenance and Support

Ongoing maintenance ensures Collision Avoidance Systems remain fully operational:

Maintenance Requirements:

  • Regular sensor cleaning and inspection
  • Functionality testing and verification
  • Software updates and calibration
  • Damage inspection and repair
  • Performance monitoring and optimisation

Collision Avoidance System Features to Consider

All-Weather Reliability

Systems must operate reliably in dust, rain, fog, extreme temperatures, and varying light conditions that characterise Australian mining and construction environments.

Critical Capability: Radar and ultrasonic sensors that penetrate environmental obscuration.

False Alarm Management

Excessive false alarms reduce operator confidence and lead to alert fatigue. Quality systems balance comprehensive detection with intelligent filtering.

Technology: Advanced algorithms that distinguish genuine hazards from benign environmental factors.

Ease of Use

Complex systems that operators find difficult to understand will not deliver safety benefits. Intuitive interfaces and clear alerts are essential.

Design Principles: Simple visual displays, distinctive audible alerts, minimal operator interaction required.

Durability and Robustness

Safety systems must withstand harsh operational environments including vibration, impacts, temperature extremes, and moisture.

Construction: Industrial-grade components, IP67+ weatherproofing, shock-resistant mounting.

Integration Capability

Systems should integrate with existing cab displays, camera systems, and equipment management platforms, minimising installation complexity.

Compatibility: Standard communication protocols, flexible mounting options, scalable architecture.

Customisation and Configuration

Different operational scenarios require different detection parameters. Systems should allow comprehensive customisation.

Flexibility: Adjustable detection zones, configurable sensitivity, multiple operational profiles.

Data and Reporting

Modern CAS should provide data on near-miss events, system performance, and operational patterns supporting continuous safety improvement.

Capabilities: Event logging, performance analytics, integration with safety management systems.

Regulatory and Industry Standards

Australian WHS Legislation

Australian workplace health and safety regulations require employers to eliminate or minimise risks “so far as is reasonably practicable.” With CAS technology proven effective and commercially available, regulatory expectations increasingly include such systems as essential risk controls.

Compliance: Implementing CAS demonstrates commitment to reasonably practicable risk control.

Mining Industry Standards

Major mining companies have established internal standards mandating collision avoidance systems on specified equipment types, particularly haul trucks and equipment operating in underground environments.

Requirements: Contract compliance often requires CAS implementation as a condition of operation.

Construction Safety Standards

Leading construction firms and major project clients increasingly specify collision avoidance technology as mandatory safety equipment for heavy machinery operating on their sites.

Trend: CAS transitioning from optional enhancement to expected standard equipment.

International Best Practice

Global mining and construction safety organisations recognise collision avoidance systems as best practice for heavy equipment operations, with guidance documents and safety standards increasingly referencing this technology.

Recognition: Industry consensus that CAS represents essential safety technology for modern operations.

Return on Investment: Beyond Safety

Whilst worker protection is the primary justification for Collision Avoidance Systems, these technologies deliver substantial financial returns:

Accident Prevention Savings

Preventing even a single serious incident typically justifies the entire CAS investment, with operations reporting payback periods of 3-12 months.

Calculation: Average collision costs $150,000-$500,000; CAS investment $50,000-$80,000 per machine.

Insurance Premium Reductions

Insurance providers offer premium discounts of 10-25% for operations implementing comprehensive collision avoidance systems.

Savings: $50,000-$200,000 annually for medium-sized operations.

Reduced Equipment Downtime

Preventing collisions eliminates repair downtime and maintains production schedules.

Value: Each prevented incident saves days or weeks of equipment downtime worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Improved Productivity

Operators work more efficiently with enhanced situational awareness and reduced stress.

Gain: 5-15% productivity improvements reported across various applications.

Workforce Benefits

Reduced turnover, improved morale, and enhanced recruitment of safety-conscious personnel.

Impact: Retention savings of $30,000-$75,000 per prevented operator departure.

Choosing the Right Collision Avoidance System Partner

Experience and Expertise

Select suppliers with proven experience implementing CAS in your specific industry and operational environment.

Red Edge Resources: Extensive experience across Australian mining and civil construction operations.

Technology Quality

Choose established, proven technology from reputable manufacturers with track records of reliability.

Assurance: Systems from leading global manufacturers with thousands of successful installations.

Comprehensive Support

Ongoing technical support, maintenance, and system optimisation are essential for long-term success.

Red Edge Commitment: 2-hour response times for technical support and emergency service calls.

Training and Implementation

Quality suppliers provide comprehensive training and implementation support ensuring maximum system effectiveness.

Service: Complete training programs for operators,

Orlaco Collision Avoidance System: Revolutionary Safety Protection for Australian Worksites

Eliminating the Leading Cause of Mining and Construction Fatalities

Every year, Australian mining and construction operations face a persistent and devastating safety challenge: collisions between heavy mobile equipment and workers. These incidents represent the leading cause of workplace fatalities in our industries, destroying families, traumatising workforces, and leaving lasting scars on entire communities. The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System (CAS) offers proven technology to eliminate these preventable tragedies.

Red Edge Resources is dedicated to protecting Australian workers through advanced safety solutions. The Orlaco CAS represents more than technology—it’s a commitment to ensuring every worker returns home safely at the end of their shift.

The Invisible Danger: Understanding Equipment Blind Spots

The Blind Spot Reality

Heavy equipment operators face an impossible challenge: operating massive machinery whilst maintaining complete awareness of their surroundings despite severe visibility limitations. The reality is stark:

Haul Trucks: Blind spots extend up to 15 metres in all directions, creating zones where multiple workers can be completely invisible to the operator.

Excavators: The rotating superstructure creates constantly shifting blind spots that can conceal workers who were visible moments earlier.

Dozers: The blade, elevated operator position, and machine bulk create extensive blind zones, particularly during reversing operations.

Loaders: Front and rear blind spots, combined with bucket operations, create multiple danger zones where workers disappear from operator view.

Graders: The long wheelbase and operator position create significant blind areas, particularly on the right side and rear of the machine.

These blind spots aren’t operator failures—they’re inherent design characteristics of heavy equipment. Even the most vigilant, experienced operator cannot see through solid steel or around massive machine components.

When Traditional Safety Measures Fall Short

Mirrors: Whilst helpful, mirrors have limited fields of view, require correct adjustment, and can’t eliminate blind spots. Dust, vibration, and lighting conditions further compromise mirror effectiveness.

Cameras: Standard camera systems provide valuable visibility enhancement but require operators to actively monitor multiple screens whilst performing primary tasks. In critical moments, operator attention may be focused elsewhere.

Spotters: Ground personnel guiding equipment provide important assistance but introduce additional workers into hazardous areas, create communication dependencies, and can’t be present for every equipment movement.

Exclusion Zones: Keeping workers away from operating equipment is ideal but often impractical in congested worksites where multiple tasks occur simultaneously in confined spaces.

High-Visibility Clothing: Bright clothing helps but doesn’t overcome blind spots, dust obscuration, or moments when operator attention is necessarily focused on the primary task.

The Orlaco CAS doesn’t replace these traditional measures—it provides the critical additional layer that transforms them from incomplete protection into comprehensive safety systems.

How Orlaco CAS Saves Lives: The Technology Behind the Protection

Active Hazard Detection

Unlike passive safety measures that rely on operator vigilance, the Orlaco Collision Avoidance System actively and continuously monitors the area surrounding heavy equipment. Advanced sensor technology creates an invisible protective shield that detects people, vehicles, and obstacles entering danger zones.

The system operates autonomously, never experiencing fatigue, distraction, or reduced awareness. Whilst operators focus on their primary tasks, the Orlaco CAS maintains constant vigilance, detecting hazards the operator cannot see.

Immediate Operator Alerts

The moment a hazard is detected, the Orlaco CAS triggers immediate multi-sensory alerts:

Visual Warnings: High-contrast displays show the exact location of detected hazards with colour-coded urgency indicators. Operators instantly understand where the danger exists and how close it is.

Audible Alarms: Distinctive warning tones cut through cab noise, immediately capturing operator attention even when focused on other tasks. Alarm urgency escalates as hazards move closer.

Directional Guidance: The system indicates which direction the hazard is located—front, rear, left side, right side—enabling rapid, appropriate operator response.

Distance Information: Real-time distance readouts show how far away the hazard is, helping operators judge whether they can proceed cautiously or must stop immediately.

These multi-layered alerts ensure operators receive critical safety information in the format most likely to trigger immediate, appropriate response.

Intelligent Discrimination

Advanced algorithms enable the Orlaco CAS to distinguish between genuine hazards requiring operator attention and stationary objects that don’t pose collision risks. This intelligent discrimination reduces false alarms that could lead to alert fatigue whilst maintaining maximum sensitivity to real dangers.

The system can differentiate between:

  • Moving personnel requiring immediate alerts
  • Stationary infrastructure that’s part of the normal environment
  • Other equipment operating nearby
  • Environmental factors like vegetation or weather conditions

This intelligence ensures operators receive relevant, actionable warnings rather than constant nuisance alerts that reduce system credibility.

Customised Protection Zones

Every worksite, machine type, and operational scenario presents unique safety requirements. The Orlaco CAS allows comprehensive customisation to match specific needs:

Variable Detection Distances: Zones can extend from 1 metre to 15+ metres depending on machine size, operational speed, and site conditions. Fast-moving haul trucks require extended detection zones, whilst excavators in confined spaces need precisely calibrated shorter zones.

Zone Shape Configuration: Detection zones can be shaped to match machine geometry and operational patterns. Rectangular zones for dozers, circular zones for excavators, and asymmetric zones for machines with specific blind spot patterns.

Directional Sensitivity: Different sensitivity levels can be set for different directions. Reversing operations might have maximum sensitivity, whilst front zones during forward travel might be calibrated differently.

Speed-Responsive Adjustment: Advanced systems can automatically adjust detection zones based on machine speed, extending protection when travelling fast and optimising for manoeuvrability when moving slowly.

This customisation ensures maximum protection without unnecessary operational restrictions or false alarms.

Life-Saving Scenarios: When Orlaco CAS Makes the Difference

Scenario 1: The Reversing Incident That Didn’t Happen

A haul truck operator completes loading and begins reversing to exit the loading area. A maintenance worker, who was visible when the operator started reversing, moves behind the truck to access equipment on the opposite side. The operator, focused on steering and avoiding other obstacles, doesn’t see the worker enter the blind zone.

Without Orlaco CAS: The truck continues reversing. The worker, assuming the operator has seen them, doesn’t move. The collision occurs at low speed but with catastrophic consequences due to the massive weight differential.

With Orlaco CAS: The moment the worker enters the rear detection zone, the system triggers immediate alerts. The operator stops instantly, preventing the collision. The worker never realises how close they came to tragedy. The operator, initially unaware of the worker’s presence, gains renewed appreciation for the technology protecting them both.

Scenario 2: The Dust Cloud Danger

An excavator operates in dry conditions, generating substantial dust that reduces visibility to a few metres. A supervisor walks toward the excavator to discuss the next work phase, approaching from the side where dust obscuration is worst.

Without Orlaco CAS: The operator, unable to see through the dust, continues operating. The supervisor, assuming they’re visible, continues approaching. The excavator’s swing brings the counterweight toward the supervisor’s position.

With Orlaco CAS: The system detects the supervisor through the dust cloud, triggering immediate alerts. The operator stops the swing, preventing the collision. Once the dust settles, the operator and supervisor can communicate safely.

Scenario 3: The Night Shift Near-Miss

During a night shift, a dozer operator works on a stockpile under artificial lighting that creates harsh shadows and glare. A worker exits a light vehicle and walks behind the dozer, entering a shadow zone where they’re invisible to the operator.

Without Orlaco CAS: The operator, needing to reverse to reposition, checks mirrors but cannot see the worker in the shadow. The reversing operation begins.

With Orlaco CAS: The system detects the worker regardless of lighting conditions, triggering immediate alerts. The operator stops, preventing what would have been a fatal collision.

Scenario 4: The Fatigue Factor

An experienced operator nears the end of a long shift. Despite their professionalism and safety commitment, fatigue affects reaction time and awareness. A worker moves between machines in a congested area, entering the blind spot at the exact moment the operator glances at an instrument display.

Without Orlaco CAS: The momentary distraction, combined with fatigue, means the operator doesn’t see the worker. The equipment begins moving.

With Orlaco CAS: The system maintains constant vigilance despite operator fatigue. The alerts trigger immediately, compensating for the momentary attention lapse and preventing the incident.

Scenario 5: The Communication Breakdown

A spotter guides a loader in a confined area using radio communication. Radio interference causes a critical message to be missed. The operator, believing they have clearance to proceed, begins reversing whilst a worker remains in the danger zone.

Without Orlaco CAS: The communication breakdown leads to the operator proceeding without realising a worker is present. The spotter, unable to get through on the radio, can only watch helplessly.

With Orlaco CAS: Despite the communication failure, the system detects the worker and alerts the operator. The technology provides backup protection when communication systems fail.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Ground Personnel Safety

The Ground Worker Perspective

Ground personnel working near heavy equipment experience constant awareness of the danger surrounding them. Despite following all safety protocols—maintaining awareness, wearing high-visibility clothing, and staying alert—they understand that their safety ultimately depends on operator awareness and equipment visibility.

The psychological burden of working in these conditions affects concentration, decision-making, and long-term wellbeing. Workers who’ve witnessed near-misses or been involved in close calls carry lasting anxiety about equipment operations.

Additional Protection Layer

The Orlaco CAS provides ground workers with an additional protective layer that doesn’t depend solely on their vigilance or visibility. Even when workers make mistakes—becoming distracted, entering danger zones inadvertently, or misjudging equipment movements—the system detects them and alerts operators.

This protection is particularly valuable for:

New Workers: Personnel unfamiliar with equipment blind spots and danger zones benefit from technology that compensates for their inexperience.

Contractors and Visitors: People who don’t work regularly on site may not fully understand equipment hazards. The collision avoidance system protects them despite their unfamiliarity.

Emergency Situations: When incidents occur and personnel rush to respond, normal safety protocols may be compromised. The Orlaco CAS maintains protection during these critical moments.

Routine Complacency: Even experienced workers can become complacent about familiar hazards. The system provides consistent protection regardless of worker attention levels.

Psychological Safety Benefits

Beyond physical protection, collision avoidance technology provides psychological safety benefits:

Reduced Anxiety: Workers experience less constant stress about potential equipment collisions, improving mental wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Increased Confidence: Knowing that equipment has collision avoidance systems allows workers to focus on their tasks rather than constant equipment monitoring.

Cultural Signal: The investment in advanced safety technology demonstrates organisational commitment to worker protection, building trust and morale.

Family Reassurance: Workers’ families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are protected by proven safety technology.

Operator Wellbeing: Protecting Those Behind the Controls

The Operator’s Burden

Equipment operators carry enormous responsibility for the safety of everyone around them. Despite their best efforts, training, and vigilance, they understand that visibility limitations create scenarios where incidents can occur through no fault of their own.

Operators involved in serious incidents, even when not at fault, experience:

Immediate Trauma: The shock and horror of being involved in a serious injury or fatality.

Ongoing Psychological Impact: Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and guilt that can persist for years.

Career Consequences: Many operators cannot return to equipment operation following serious incidents, losing their livelihood and professional identity.

Relationship Strain: The psychological impact affects families and personal relationships.

Legal Exposure: Operators may face legal consequences even when incidents result from inherent visibility limitations rather than negligence.

Technology as Protection

The Orlaco CAS protects operators by preventing incidents that would otherwise occur despite their best efforts:

Confidence Enhancement: Operators work with greater confidence knowing the system monitors their blind spots continuously.

Stress Reduction: The cognitive load of maintaining constant 360-degree awareness is reduced, allowing operators to focus on primary tasks.

Career Protection: By preventing incidents, the technology protects operators’ careers and professional reputations.

Mental Health Protection: Eliminating the trauma of being involved in serious incidents protects operators’ long-term mental health and wellbeing.

Supporting Professional Excellence

The Orlaco CAS doesn’t replace operator skill and vigilance—it enhances professional excellence by providing tools that enable operators to work safely despite inherent equipment limitations.

Operators using collision avoidance systems develop:

Enhanced Awareness: The technology reinforces awareness of blind spots and hazard patterns.

Better Habits: Regular system feedback encourages safe operational practices.

Professional Pride: Working with advanced safety technology enhances professional identity and pride in safety commitment.

Improved Skills: Understanding detection zones and system capabilities deepens operational knowledge.

All-Conditions Reliability: Protection When It’s Needed Most

Dust and Particulate Environments

Australian mining and construction sites frequently operate in dusty conditions that severely compromise visibility. Earthmoving, drilling, blasting, and vehicle movements generate dust clouds that can reduce visibility to metres or even less.

The Orlaco CAS sensors penetrate dust that defeats visual observation, maintaining reliable detection when operators most need assistance. This all-weather capability ensures consistent protection regardless of environmental conditions.

Darkness and Low Light

Night shift operations, underground mining, and early morning/late evening work occur in lighting conditions that compromise human vision. Shadows, glare from artificial lighting, and darkness create visibility challenges that traditional safety measures struggle to address.

The Orlaco CAS detection technology operates effectively regardless of lighting conditions, providing equivalent protection during night operations as during daylight hours.

Adverse Weather

Rain, fog, and extreme weather conditions create additional visibility challenges throughout the Australian climate spectrum. The system maintains reliable detection through weather conditions that would compromise camera systems or visual observation.

Challenging Terrain

Uneven ground, stockpiles, and varied terrain create situations where workers may be below operator sight lines or obscured by terrain features. The Orlaco CAS detection capability adapts to terrain variations, maintaining protection across diverse operational environments.

Integration with Safety Culture and Management Systems

Technology and Culture

The Orlaco CAS delivers maximum safety benefits when integrated into comprehensive safety cultures that value:

Proactive Protection: Moving beyond reactive incident response to proactive hazard elimination.

Technology Adoption: Embracing proven safety technology as essential rather than optional.

Continuous Improvement: Using near-miss data and system insights to continuously enhance safety practices.

Worker Involvement: Engaging workers in safety technology implementation and refinement.

Near-Miss Learning

The Orlaco CAS provides valuable data on near-miss events that would otherwise go unrecorded. Each system alert represents a potential incident that was prevented. Analysing this data reveals:

Hazard Patterns: Identifying specific locations, times, or operational scenarios with elevated collision risks.

Training Opportunities: Recognising situations where additional training or procedural changes could further reduce risks.

System Optimisation: Understanding how detection zones and sensitivity settings can be refined for maximum effectiveness.

Cultural Insights: Gauging overall safety awareness and identifying areas requiring cultural reinforcement.

Regulatory Compliance

Australian workplace health and safety regulations require employers to eliminate or minimise risks “so far as is reasonably practicable.” With collision avoidance technology proven effective and commercially available, regulatory expectations increasingly include such systems as essential risk controls.

Operations without collision avoidance technology face:

Increased Regulatory Scrutiny: Inspectors questioning why available safety technology hasn’t been implemented.

Post-Incident Liability: Following incidents, failure to implement available safety technology may constitute regulatory breaches.

Industry Standard Expectations: Major clients and contractors increasingly mandate collision avoidance systems as contract requirements.

Choosing Orlaco CAS with Red Edge Resources

Proven Technology

The Orlaco brand represents decades of experience in heavy equipment safety systems, with collision avoidance technology proven across thousands of installations worldwide. This isn’t experimental technology—it’s mature, reliable protection with extensive real-world validation.

Australian Expertise

Red Edge Resources brings deep understanding of Australian mining and construction environments, operational practices, and safety requirements. We ensure Orlaco CAS implementations are optimised for Australian conditions and regulatory frameworks.

Comprehensive Implementation

Our collision avoidance system implementation includes:

Site Assessment: Thorough evaluation of your specific hazards, equipment types, and operational patterns.

System Design: Custom configuration of detection zones, sensitivity settings, and alert parameters matched to your needs.

Professional Installation: Expert installation by certified technicians ensuring optimal sensor positioning and system integration.

Operator Training: Comprehensive training ensuring operators understand system capabilities and appropriate alert responses.

Maintenance Support: Ongoing technical support with 2-hour response times for emergency service calls.

Performance Monitoring: Assistance with near-miss data analysis and system optimisation.

Long-Term Partnership

Red Edge Resources doesn’t just install technology—we partner with clients for long-term safety improvement. Our ongoing support ensures your Orlaco CAS continues delivering maximum protection throughout its operational life.

The Moral Imperative: Every Worker Deserves Protection

Beyond regulatory requirements, financial considerations, or operational efficiency, implementing collision avoidance technology represents a fundamental moral obligation. Every worker deserves protection from preventable hazards. Every family deserves confidence that their loved ones are protected by the best available safety systems.

The technology exists.

The ROI of Orlaco Collision Avoidance Systems: Calculating the True Value of Safety Technology

Why Investing in Collision Avoidance Delivers Measurable Financial Returns

When evaluating safety technology investments, mining and construction operators often focus solely on upfront costs. However, the Orlaco Collision Avoidance System (CAS) delivers substantial return on investment (ROI) that extends far beyond accident prevention. Understanding the financial benefits of collision avoidance technology reveals why leading Australian operations consider it essential equipment rather than optional safety enhancement.

Red Edge Resources helps clients quantify the tangible financial returns of implementing Orlaco CAS, demonstrating how this technology pays for itself whilst creating safer worksites across Australia.

The True Cost of Workplace Collisions

Before examining ROI benefits, it’s essential to understand the comprehensive costs associated with heavy equipment collisions and near-miss incidents in mining and construction environments.

Direct Financial Impacts

Equipment Damage and Repairs: A single collision involving heavy machinery can result in repair costs ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, depending on the severity. Haul trucks, excavators, and dozers represent significant capital investments, and collision damage often requires extended downtime and expensive specialist repairs.

Operational Downtime: When equipment is damaged, production stops. For mining operations, every hour of downtime can translate to tens of thousands of dollars in lost production. Construction projects face schedule delays, penalty clauses, and cascading impacts on subsequent work phases.

Medical and Compensation Costs: Workplace injuries involving heavy equipment frequently result in serious harm. Medical expenses, workers’ compensation claims, and rehabilitation costs can easily exceed $1 million for severe injuries, with some catastrophic incidents costing substantially more.

Legal and Regulatory Penalties: Serious workplace incidents trigger investigations, potential prosecution, and significant fines. Beyond immediate penalties, legal costs and ongoing compliance monitoring add substantial financial burden.

Indirect Financial Impacts

Insurance Premium Increases: Poor safety records directly impact insurance costs. A single serious incident can result in premium increases that persist for years, adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to operational expenses.

Reputation Damage: In today’s competitive market, safety performance influences client selection, contract awards, and partnership opportunities. Companies with poor safety records lose business to competitors demonstrating superior safety commitment.

Workforce Impacts: Accidents affect team morale, productivity, and retention. Recruiting and training replacement workers following safety incidents adds hidden costs whilst experienced personnel productivity suffers during recovery periods.

Project Delays and Contract Penalties: Construction projects operate on tight schedules with penalty clauses for delays. Accident-related stoppages can trigger substantial contractual penalties whilst damaging relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Quantifying Orlaco CAS Return on Investment

1. Accident Prevention Savings

The primary ROI driver for collision avoidance systems is preventing accidents that would otherwise occur. Industry data demonstrates that collision avoidance technology reduces equipment-related incidents by 60-80% in typical mining and construction applications.

Example Calculation: Consider an operation with historical collision frequency of 3 incidents annually, each averaging $150,000 in direct costs (equipment damage, downtime, medical expenses). Implementing Orlaco CAS reducing incidents by 70% delivers:

  • Annual savings: $315,000 (2.1 prevented incidents × $150,000)
  • System investment: $50,000-$80,000 per machine
  • Payback period: 3-4 months for a single equipped machine

This calculation considers only direct costs, excluding insurance impacts, reputation effects, and regulatory consequences that multiply actual savings.

2. Insurance Premium Reductions

Insurance providers increasingly recognise collision avoidance technology as effective risk mitigation, offering premium discounts ranging from 10-25% for operations implementing comprehensive safety systems.

Example Calculation: An operation with annual insurance premiums of $500,000 receiving a 15% discount for implementing collision avoidance systems saves:

  • Annual insurance savings: $75,000
  • Five-year savings: $375,000

Many Australian mining and construction operators report that insurance savings alone justify collision avoidance system investments within 2-3 years.

3. Reduced Equipment Downtime

Beyond preventing major collisions, the Orlaco CAS reduces minor contact incidents that cause equipment downtime for inspection and repair. Even incidents not causing visible damage often require safety inspections and documentation, removing equipment from productive service.

Example Calculation: Preventing 10 minor incidents annually, each causing 8 hours downtime at $5,000/hour production value:

  • Annual downtime savings: $400,000
  • Additional benefit: Maintained production schedules and contract compliance

4. Improved Operational Efficiency

Operators equipped with collision avoidance systems demonstrate increased confidence and reduced stress, translating to improved productivity. Studies show operators with enhanced situational awareness complete tasks 5-15% faster whilst maintaining safety standards.

Example Calculation: A fleet of 10 machines generating $2 million annual revenue each, achieving 8% productivity improvement:

  • Annual productivity gain: $1.6 million
  • Ongoing benefit: Compounds annually as operators gain experience with the system

5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment

Safety-conscious operations attract and retain quality personnel more effectively than competitors with poor safety records. The cost of recruiting, onboarding, and training replacement operators ranges from $30,000-$75,000 per position.

Example Calculation: Reducing annual operator turnover from 25% to 15% across 40 operator positions at $50,000 replacement cost per position:

  • Annual retention savings: $200,000
  • Additional benefit: Maintained experience levels and operational knowledge

6. Regulatory Compliance and Audit Performance

Operations demonstrating proactive safety technology implementation face fewer regulatory interventions, reduced inspection frequency, and faster approval processes for operational changes or expansions.

Example Calculation: Reducing safety-related regulatory interventions from 4 to 1 annually, each consuming 40 hours of management time at $150/hour plus $20,000 in consultant fees:

  • Annual compliance savings: $66,000
  • Additional benefit: Management focus on productive activities rather than reactive compliance

7. Contract and Tender Competitiveness

Major mining companies and construction clients increasingly mandate collision avoidance systems as contract requirements. Operations without this technology face exclusion from lucrative opportunities.

Example Calculation: Winning 2 additional contracts annually worth $500,000 each due to demonstrated safety technology leadership:

  • Annual revenue increase: $1,000,000
  • Competitive advantage: Positions company for premium clients and projects

8. Near-Miss Data and Continuous Improvement

The Orlaco CAS provides valuable data on near-miss events, enabling proactive safety management. Identifying and addressing hazardous situations before accidents occur prevents future incidents whilst demonstrating safety commitment to regulators and clients.

Value: Whilst difficult to quantify precisely, near-miss data enables risk identification worth tens of thousands of dollars in prevented future incidents and improved safety culture.

Comprehensive ROI Example: Medium-Sized Mining Operation

Consider a medium-sized mining operation with 15 heavy equipment units implementing Orlaco CAS across the fleet:

Investment Costs:

  • System purchase and installation: $900,000 (15 units × $60,000)
  • Training and implementation: $50,000
  • Total investment: $950,000

Annual Financial Benefits:

  • Accident prevention savings: $450,000
  • Insurance premium reduction: $75,000
  • Reduced downtime: $300,000
  • Improved productivity: $400,000
  • Workforce retention: $100,000
  • Regulatory compliance: $50,000
  • Total annual benefits: $1,375,000

ROI Calculation:

  • Payback period: 8.3 months
  • First-year ROI: 45%
  • Five-year net benefit: $5,925,000

This example demonstrates why collision avoidance technology represents one of the highest-return safety investments available to mining and construction operations.

Additional Strategic Benefits Beyond Direct ROI

Enhanced Corporate Reputation

Companies recognised as safety leaders attract better clients, partnerships, and investment opportunities. This reputation value, whilst difficult to quantify, influences long-term business success and market positioning.

Employee Morale and Culture

Investing in advanced safety technology demonstrates genuine commitment to worker wellbeing, improving morale, engagement, and overall safety culture. Operations with strong safety cultures consistently outperform competitors across multiple performance metrics.

Future-Proofing Operations

As safety regulations evolve, operations with established collision avoidance systems avoid costly retrofitting and compliance rushes. Early adoption positions companies ahead of regulatory curves and client expectations.

Data-Driven Safety Management

The insights generated by collision avoidance systems enable evidence-based safety decisions, replacing intuition with data. This analytical approach identifies systemic risks and optimises safety resource allocation.

Maximising Your Orlaco CAS Investment with Red Edge Resources

Red Edge Resources ensures clients achieve maximum ROI from Orlaco Collision Avoidance System implementation through:

Comprehensive Site Assessment: We analyse your specific operational risks, equipment types, and site conditions to design optimal system configurations that address your highest-risk scenarios.

Professional Installation: Our certified technicians ensure systems are correctly installed and calibrated, maximising detection accuracy and minimising false alarms that reduce operator confidence.

Thorough Operator Training: We provide comprehensive training ensuring operators understand system capabilities, interpret warnings correctly, and integrate collision avoidance into daily operations.

Ongoing Technical Support: With 2-hour response times for technical support and emergency service calls, Red Edge Resources keeps your safety systems operational, protecting your investment and your workforce.

Performance Monitoring and Optimisation: We help clients track system performance, analyse near-miss data, and continuously optimise configurations to maximise safety benefits and ROI.

Calculating Your Specific ROI

Every operation has unique risk profiles, equipment types, and operational characteristics that influence collision avoidance system ROI. Red Edge Resources provides customised ROI analysis considering:

  • Your historical incident frequency and costs
  • Current insurance premiums and potential discounts
  • Equipment downtime costs and production values
  • Workforce costs and turnover rates
  • Contract requirements and competitive positioning
  • Regulatory compliance costs and risks

This tailored analysis demonstrates the specific financial benefits your operation will achieve, supporting informed investment decisions.

The Cost of Inaction

Whilst evaluating collision avoidance system ROI, consider the cost of maintaining current approaches. Every month without collision avoidance technology represents:

  • Continued exposure to preventable accidents
  • Ongoing insurance premium penalties
  • Lost productivity from operator stress and uncertainty
  • Competitive disadvantage against safety-leading competitors
  • Potential catastrophic incidents with life-changing consequences

The question isn’t whether collision avoidance systems deliver ROI—extensive industry evidence confirms they do. The question is whether your operation can afford to delay implementation whilst competitors gain safety, financial, and reputational advantages.

Getting Started: Your Path to Positive ROI

Implementing Orlaco Collision Avoidance Systems with Red Edge Resources follows a proven process designed to maximise ROI:

  1. Initial Consultation: Discuss your operational challenges, safety goals, and financial objectives
  2. Site Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of your equipment, operations, and risk profile
  3. ROI Analysis: Customised financial projection demonstrating expected returns
  4. System Design: Tailored collision avoidance solution optimised for your operation
  5. Professional Installation: Expert implementation minimising operational disruption
  6. Comprehensive Training: Ensuring operators and maintenance personnel maximise system value
  7. Ongoing Support: Continuous technical support and performance optimisation

Invest in Safety, Reap Financial Returns

The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System represents a rare investment delivering both enhanced safety outcomes and substantial financial returns. With payback periods typically under 12 months and ongoing annual benefits, collision avoidance technology ranks among the highest-ROI investments available to mining and construction operations.

Red Edge Resources has helped numerous Australian operations quantify and achieve these benefits. Our expertise ensures your collision avoidance system investment delivers maximum safety protection and financial performance.

Contact Red Edge Resources today to discuss your specific ROI potential and begin your journey toward safer, more profitable operations.

Phone: 1300 769 359
Website: www.rededgeresources.com.au


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Orlaco Collision Avoidance System (CAS): Advanced Safety Technology for Mining and Construction

Protecting Lives and Assets with Intelligent Detection Technology

In the high-risk environments of mining and construction, preventing collisions between heavy machinery and personnel is paramount. The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System (CAS) represents a breakthrough in worksite safety technology, providing real-time detection and alert capabilities that significantly reduce the risk of accidents involving mobile equipment.

Red Edge Resources is proud to offer the Orlaco CAS as part of our comprehensive safety solutions portfolio, helping Australian mining and civil construction operations create safer worksites whilst improving operational efficiency.

What is the Orlaco Collision Avoidance System?

The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System is an intelligent proximity detection solution designed specifically for heavy mobile equipment operating in challenging industrial environments. Unlike basic camera systems, the Orlaco CAS actively monitors the area around machinery and provides immediate warnings when potential collision risks are detected.

This advanced system combines multiple detection technologies to create a protective safety zone around equipment, alerting operators to the presence of personnel, vehicles, or obstacles that may not be visible through standard mirrors or cameras alone.

How the Orlaco CAS Works

The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System utilises a sophisticated network of sensors and detection technologies strategically positioned around mobile equipment. When an object or person enters predefined danger zones around the machine, the system immediately alerts the operator through visual and audible warnings within the cab.

The system’s intelligent algorithms can differentiate between stationary objects and moving targets, reducing false alarms whilst maintaining the highest level of sensitivity to genuine collision risks. This smart detection capability ensures operators receive relevant, actionable warnings without alert fatigue.

Key Features and Benefits

Real-Time Detection and Alerts

The Orlaco CAS provides instantaneous warnings when potential hazards are detected, giving operators critical seconds to react and prevent accidents. Visual indicators on in-cab displays show the exact location and distance of detected objects, enabling informed decision-making.

Customisable Detection Zones

Every worksite and machine type has unique safety requirements. The Orlaco system allows for customisable detection zones that can be configured to match specific operational needs, machine dimensions, and site conditions. This flexibility ensures optimal protection without unnecessary operational restrictions.

All-Weather Reliability

Australian mining and construction sites operate in diverse and often harsh conditions. The Orlaco CAS is engineered to perform reliably in dust, rain, fog, and extreme temperatures, ensuring consistent protection regardless of environmental challenges.

Reduced Blind Spots

Heavy machinery inherently has significant blind spots that create dangerous situations. The Orlaco CAS effectively eliminates these blind zones by providing 360-degree awareness around the equipment, dramatically improving operator visibility and situational awareness.

Integration with Existing Systems

The Orlaco Collision Avoidance System is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing camera systems and cab displays, minimising installation complexity and reducing equipment downtime during implementation.

Applications Across Industries

Mining Operations

In underground and surface mining environments where multiple pieces of heavy equipment operate in confined spaces, the Orlaco CAS provides essential collision prevention. The system is particularly valuable around haul trucks, excavators, loaders, and dozers operating in high-traffic areas.

Civil Construction

Construction sites with constantly changing layouts and mixed vehicle-pedestrian traffic benefit enormously from collision avoidance technology. The Orlaco CAS helps protect ground workers whilst maintaining productivity on busy sites.

Quarrying and Aggregate Operations

Quarries present unique visibility challenges with dust, uneven terrain, and reversing operations. The Orlaco system provides reliable detection in these demanding conditions, protecting both equipment and personnel.

Why Choose Red Edge Resources for Your Orlaco CAS Installation?

Red Edge Resources brings extensive experience in safety technology implementation across Australian mining and construction operations. Our team provides:

  • Expert consultation to assess your specific safety requirements
  • Professional installation by certified technicians
  • Comprehensive training for operators and maintenance personnel
  • Ongoing technical support with rapid response times
  • System optimisation to ensure maximum effectiveness for your operation

With our national presence and deep understanding of Australian worksite safety regulations, Red Edge Resources ensures your Orlaco Collision Avoidance System delivers maximum protection and compliance.

Improving Safety Culture and Compliance

Implementing the Orlaco CAS demonstrates a genuine commitment to worker safety that extends beyond minimum regulatory compliance. The system provides valuable data on near-miss events, enabling proactive safety management and continuous improvement of site safety protocols.

Many Australian mining companies and construction firms are now mandating collision avoidance systems as standard equipment, recognising the technology’s proven ability to prevent fatalities and serious injuries.

Return on Investment

Whilst the primary value of collision avoidance technology is protecting human life, the Orlaco CAS also delivers measurable financial benefits:

  • Reduced accident-related downtime and equipment damage
  • Lower insurance premiums through demonstrated risk mitigation
  • Improved productivity with operator confidence and reduced stress
  • Enhanced reputation as a safety-focused organisation
  • Compliance with evolving safety regulations and client requirements

Technical Support and Maintenance

Red Edge Resources provides comprehensive technical support for all Orlaco CAS installations. Our team is available for troubleshooting, system optimisation, and preventive maintenance to ensure your collision avoidance system operates at peak performance.

With a response time of just 2 hours for technical support and emergency service calls, you can trust Red Edge Resources to keep your safety systems operational when you need them most.

Get Started with Orlaco CAS Today

Protecting your workforce and assets with the Orlaco Collision Avoidance System is an investment in your operation’s future. Red Edge Resources can assess your current safety challenges and design a customised collision avoidance solution that meets your specific operational requirements.

Contact Red Edge Resources today to discuss how the Orlaco CAS can enhance safety at your site.

Phone: 1300 769 359
Website:www.rededgeresources.com.au