From advanced remote controls that decrease worker exposure to hazards to and positioning, to camera-enhanced monitoring for machine operators, we provide the best tools and personal protective equipment in the industry.
Since safety is at the core of everything we do, Alpha is committed to providing our employees with the most advanced safety technologies available. From communications and tracking of miners underground, instruments to measure mine gases, personal safety equipment, and mine rescue preparedness, we continually strive to be the best in the business.
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The use of computers to help operations safely and efficiently operate includes underground belt system power controls. Pictured is a maintenance person using PC to troubleshoot an underground belt system |
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Longwall shearers are operated using remote control systems. For added protection from dust, workers wear the newest design of helmets for respirable dust control |
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The various functions and safety systems used to protect underground belt systems are operated using the latest PLC controls |
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Longwall shield roof supports (shields) protect workers during longwall mining. As many as two hundred shields are installed on a longwall. These shields are operated and controlled via computer systems operaterd by longwall workers |
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Alpha uses advanced technical training systems to help train workers on the jobs that they will be doing in the mine. Pictured is a student being trained to drive a haul truck using a simulator. |