The Railroad Commission’s Surface Mining and Reclamation Division (SMRD) has earned national recognition for excellence for its drone training program – training that highlights safety and operational efficiency.
The Interstate Mining Compact Commission recently presented the RRC with its National Mine Safety and Health Training Award in the State Category for Coal Surface Mining during its annual meeting. The IMCC, which comprises 26 states, noted that the RRC promotes “a safe workplace within the Lone Star State’s mining industry through innovative and effective training programs.”
The award recognized RRC video training that highlights SMRD’s use of drone technology in the field, including pre-and post-flight procedures, drone inspection efficiency, how drones and maintain a safe distance between multi-ton mining equipment and inspectors.
“We are extremely honored to receive this award,” said Brent Elliott, RRC’s Director of the SMRD. “We are not just committed to adopting new technologies that improve on our ability to protect public safety and the environment, but the award shows our willingness to share what we know to help both industry and regulators alike.”
Source: www.rrc.texas.gov
