Zimplats: A Journey in Safety Excellence
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Africa
Product
- IsoMetrix EHS
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Employee Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Mining
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Zimplats is Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation with 6000 employees. The company has achieved nine million fatality-free hours and a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.19 per million hours worked. These safety statistics bear testimony to the extraordinary achievements of the board, management, and employees of Zimplats. The company has a culture of zero tolerance when it comes to safety. Everyone in the company understands and appreciates that. Leadership resilience is crucial. The company has self-directed work teams that take ownership of their safety responsibilities.
The Challenge
In 2008, Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest mining operation, analyzed its top risks and identified technologies that would reduce these risks in its operations. The company decided to implement an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. Recently, the mine had a fall of ground collapse, with zero injuries. The sensors that had been installed for remote monitoring of ground stability had allowed the company to evacuate everyone before the collapse occurred.
The Solution
Zimplats implemented an integrated system for EHSQ management. The safety system is embedded within their production systems. The company has subsequently automated their EHS systems, implementing IsoMetrix for management of safety, health, and environment. The company also installed sensors for remote monitoring of ground stability. This technology allowed the company to evacuate everyone before a collapse occurred. The company also carries out broader community-based safety programs and mental health programs.
Operational Impact
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