OFFICIAL these systems are installed with modern equipment, support application is completed faster than with manual methods, eliminating the need for personnel in extremely high-risk locations. Operational experience demonstrates that mechanised support should be an essential component of the overall safety control scheme, as well as a critical production technology for mining. Rock masses can be stabilized at their source, which not only reduces the risk of fatal accidents but also improves operational reliability and shortens cycle times by allowing for faster loading. It allows people to do more with less, and enables a type of lean, almost autonomous mining. The next phase of safety improvement is expected to come from a comprehensive implementation of this innovative method, integrated into a systemic framework of geotechnical control. Some statistics included in this document come from the ICMM, and while they do not include all data worldwide, it is a reliable source and a valid reference for extrapolating data and developing a global perspective.
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