Who's underground? The Importance of Site Check-In for Mining Operations

The mining industry is complex, high-risk and involves the facilitation of large numbers of staff across multiple sites. From underground operations to heavy equipment, poor air quality, harsh terrain and environmental hazards, knowing who is on site, when and where is a vital consideration to ensure safe and smooth mining operations.

This article explores how a streamlined sign in system can help mining operators stay on top of regulatory compliance, improve site safety standards, operate more efficiently and stay audit-ready.

Real time sign in allows companies in the mining sector to record multi-site visitor check in and out in real time.

Worker or visitor arrives on site
Checks in at an on-site kiosk or by scanning a QR code
Visitors enter their details and are guided through the check-in process
During check-in there may be site-specific compliance checks for workers, such as inductions and licence checks
Once check in is complete, an automated alert is sent to the site manager or administrator
When leaving the site, the worker or visitor is required to check out

Check-in system benefits for mining companies

Compliance:

Working in hazardous areas comes with elevated risk. A check in system allows companies to ensure compliance, stay on top of regulatory changes and requirements and manage risk assessments.

Mine safety regulations:

A check in system helps mining businesses stay on top of worker safety and security. Prevent incidents, establish potential hazards or gaps in health and safety protocols, and ensures there’s a continuous improvement to safety processes.

Audit readiness

A streamlined sign in system is a fantastic way of conducting regular audits smoothly. Pull up training records and information with ease, report on worker and site insights, and store safety data in a centralised system.

Smoother operations

Experience operational efficiency, faster decision making, smoother processes, decreased administrative load and reduced resources.

Access control

Keep on top of mine site security measures with a dedicated check in solution.

Remote locations

A sign in system plays a crucial role in effectively managing remote areas. Your workers and visitors will be able to check in when they arrive to site via a simple QR code or kiosk - removing the need for a reception desk or additional staff.

Altora’s mining check-in solutions

Site briefings:

Provide site briefing information with ease as workers check in.

Verify compliance prior to check-in:

Verify worker compliance prior to check in to capture any missing or incomplete induction and licence information.

Built-in induction:

Combine inductions and check in within one centralised dashboard for smoother workforce management and enhanced reporting.

'Who's on site' capabilities:

Access real-time alerts for who is on site for reporting, incidents and emergency evacuations. Working in high-risk areas requires a rapid response if any incidents occur.

Multi-site management console:

Manage thousands of workers across multiple mining facilities, locations and countries with ease.

Simple interface:

Experience a great user experience with a simple interface and ease of use.

Altora in action - Mining client case study

Easy-to-use onboarding and contractor management solution to support thousands of workers

One of Altora’s valued mining clients Aurelia Metals needed an easy-to-use onboarding and contractor management solution to support their thousands of workers across multiple mine sites.

Aurelia uses Altora’s induction system and contractor management system that allows them to manage 7,000 workers across their mines. Aurelia Metals are able to onboard countless contractors every year with ease and manage any turnover or other worker changes.

Aurelia reported Altora’s Online Induction System is a great learning management system that is easy to use, cost-effective and allows them to manage unlimited users. They also found our support team to be incredibly helpful and quick to respond which made Altora stand out from our competitors.

The system is very cost-effective and easy to use. Personally, I’ve mainly dealt with support but it’s the best support team I’ve ever come across. The responses are super quick and very detailed and it’s what really has won me over. Altora works well for new users and it’s easy. It’s really good for small companies and it’s the easiest system I’ve come across.

Shayne Daniels, Senior Training Advisor, Aurelia Metals Ltd

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Altora - Digital Transformation finalist

Altora is an onboarding software specialist with three intuitive products — Online Induction, Check In System and Contractor Management System.

Since 2010, Altora has been dedicated to helping our clients across the globe provide an exceptional onboarding experience. Recently nominated as finalist for the Digital Transformation Award , our user-friendly, streamlined software will help you onboard and sign in your mining workforce and visitors with ease.

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