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Managing Wet Road Safety.

Austin provides onsite friction auditing and friction measurement training to your OCE’s and supervisors so that they can make consistent, data driven decisions around wet weather, watered roads and road maintenance.

Our friction workshop is also great for water truck and haul truck operators, highlighting the risks, promoting clear communication and improving site culture.

Vericom V-Sense

Vericom Authorised Reseller

Over 35 years of R&D are key to the V-Sense family of friction test meters.

  • Trusted world-wide for its accuracy
  • Relied on by Mining Companies, Police, Transport Departments and Airports
  • Self-leveling to ensure quick and simple testing.

The 2011 pilot study on mine road friction supply measurement commissioned by DEEDI Mine Safety & Health was completed with the proven Vericom Accelerometer.

MEET THE EXPERTS:
Our team has the knowledge and experience that you can trust.

Eric Tomicek

Tel: +61 494 366 359
Email: eric.tomicek@austineng.com.au

Eric worked alongside the highly respected and industry pioneer David Tulloch of RoadSafety Training Services in advancing haul road friction testing and watering control standards adopted across the mining sector. Eric has supervised friction testing and training at mining operations across Australia and globally and is trusted by Vericom Computers in the use and training of their friction meters. He has authored and co-presented various presentations at the Queensland Mining Industry Health & Safety Conference.

Jan Horowitz

Tel: +61 477 542 237
Email: jan.horowitz@austineng.com.au

Jan has trained more than 500 people on how to measure and manage haul road friction and has coached countless operators on the correct use and optimisation of water trucks.
Notably, Jan was nominated for an internal global award with a Tier 1 miner for his work at a major QLD coal mining operation, where his training and operational improvement initiatives helped reduce autonomous haulage “out-of-course” events by 30%. His technical expertise, customer focus, and practical training experience make him a valuable resource for our customers.

Our services:

Overwatered haul roads, water truck operations and wet weather can lead to uncontrolled movement on mine roads, including skidding, sliding, and light or heavy vehicle roll-over. To better manage the risk, you need to measure it.

Haul Road Friction Testing & Analysis

Water Truck Operations Audit

Watering Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Review

Haul Road Friction Workshop

Ready to start managing haul road friction?

 

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