Crane collision avoidance sensors can ensure that cranes do not come into contact with personnel or other machinery. Utilizing electromagnetics, RFID, GPS or bi-directional radar (or in the case of PBE’s system, all four), facilities can configure these tracking methods to recognize different groups, such as vehicle types, personnel, or obstacles. Both overhead crane collision avoidance systems and tower crane anti-collision warning systems are not a “one size fits all” solution, so Carroll Technologies works with its customers to customize a warning system that is ideally suited for the application, from mines and tunnels to construction facilities of all sizes.
According to Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood: “Systems can be customized for a lot of different types of operations and programmed to set the parameters that they need. We can also incorporate remote opening gates and doors, as well as recordings of travel so that they can look back through history via mobile or desktop software. It can record everything that has been travelling, what speeds have been travelling at, and any near misses.”
The Importance of Crane Collision Avoidance Systems
The U. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 22% of fatal injuries occur when the worker was operating a crane, and 23% occur when the worker is engaged in construction, assembling, and dismantling activities. With a crane proximity warning device, workers will be alerted to the risk of collision, and any near misses can be assessed to ensure that risk is mitigated in the future. Holistic services are increasingly popular, with companies such as Carroll offering tracking and communication services using the same technological base, which could significantly reduce the likelihood of collisions.
Railroad operators transporting hazardous materials are facing new emergency breathing apparatus requirements under the Federal Railroad Administration’s updated EEBA rule. For covered freight railroad operations, employees in locomotive cabs must have access to atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus designed to support escape from toxic or oxygen-deficient environments.
Carroll Technologies Group supplies railroad safety equipment from leading manufacturers, including the Ocenco M-20.2 Rescuer Breathing Device, gas detection monitors, fall protection, PPE, industrial lighting, fire safety products, lifting equipment, rope and radio communications systems.
With more than 40 years of experience supporting safety-critical industries including mining, tunnelling, construction and rail, Carroll helps operators source reliable equipment for worker protection, emergency preparedness and regulatory readiness.
The Ocenco M-20.2 is a self-contained, closed-circuit emergency escape breathing apparatus designed to protect the user during escape from toxic or oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Ocenco states that the M-20.2 meets the FRA Final Rule requirements for 15-minute Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses for locomotive crewmembers.
The carried version of the M-20.2 activates automatically when removed from its clear case. It provides a 15-minute performance duration, has a donning time of less than 10 seconds and uses a clear case so the breathing assembly can be visually inspected quickly.
Carroll Technologies carries the Ocenco M-20.2 Rescuer Breathing Device for railroad operators preparing for the updated FRA EEBA requirements. The product is available through Carroll’s online store and can be supported with expert advice, immediate quotes and same-day shipping.
Railroad gas detection equipment
MSA ALTAIR gas detector for monitoring hazardous gases in railway, industrial and confined-space environments.
Carroll Technologies supplies MSA gas detection equipment for railroad and industrial safety applications, including single-gas, dual-gas and multi-gas monitors. This includes MSA ALTAIR 4X and ALTAIR 5X devices for detecting hazardous gases and supporting worker safety in high-risk environments.
Fall protection equipment
MSA self-retracting lanyard designed to support fall protection in railway, industrial and maintenance environments.
For railroad maintenance, elevated work, and industrial access applications, Carroll supplies MSA fall protection equipment in a wide range of configurations, including harnesses, lanyards, connectors and related fall arrest equipment.
Hard hats and PPE
MSA V-Gard blue cap-style hard hat with slotted shell and Fas-Trac III suspension for general-purpose head protection.
Carroll supplies MSA hard hats and PPE, as well as general personal protective equipment through PIP Global. This includes head protection, eye protection, hand protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, protective clothing and other worker safety essentials.
Industrial lighting
Illumagear HALO light providing 360-degree visibility for workers in low-light railway, industrial and maintenance environments.
For visibility around rail yards, maintenance areas, tunnels, low-light work zones, and emergency response environments, Carroll supplies industrial lighting products, including Illumagear HALO lights.
Harrington Hoists
Harrington lever chain hoist for lifting, pulling and positioning tasks in railroad maintenance and industrial environments.
Railroad maintenance and industrial operations often require reliable lifting and material handling equipment. Carroll carries Harrington products, including chain falls, come-alongs, and electric hoists, supporting demanding maintenance, repair, and equipment-handling tasks across rail and industrial worksites.
Samson Rope
Samson Rope Taurus lifting sling for lifting, rigging and material handling in railroad maintenance and industrial environments.
For lifting, pulling, rigging, and utility applications, Carroll supplies Samson Rope products designed for demanding industrial environments. Samson’s synthetic rope solutions provide strength, durability and handling advantages for crews working across railroad maintenance, construction, and other safety-critical operations.
E-Fire fire safety products
E-Fire USA Fire Ball designed to support fire safety and rapid fire response in railway, industrial and maintenance environments.
Carroll carries E-Fire products to support fire safety and emergency response across railroad and industrial environments. These products can help operators strengthen fire preparedness in maintenance areas, workshops, vehicles, storage spaces and other safety-critical locations where rapid response is essential.
Excelsense self-cleaning cameras
ExcelSense ToughEye self-cleaning camera for equipment monitoring and visibility in harsh railroad and industrial environments.
Carroll supplies ExcelSense rugged self-cleaning camera systems to support visibility and equipment monitoring in harsh railroad, industrial and maintenance environments. Designed for areas exposed to dust, mud, salt, oil and other contaminants, ExcelSense cameras help operators maintain clearer views around vehicles, mobile equipment, yards and work areas without relying on frequent manual lens cleaning. These systems can support situational awareness, safer decision-making and reduced downtime in demanding operational conditions.
Railroad communications equipment
Icom mobile radio and microphone for reliable communications across railroad, industrial and maintenance environments.
Clear communication remains essential across railroad worksites, maintenance teams, and emergency situations. Carroll supplies Icom radios and accessories, helping teams maintain contact across above-ground, industrial, confined space, and high-risk environments.
Get in Touch
Carroll Technologies Group can help railroad operators prepare for the FRA EEBA mandate and source the safety equipment needed for wider railroad worker protection. Contact Carroll Technologies for expert advice on railroad safety systems by the chat feature or via our contact page.
Underground mining substations present some additional challenges. Extra considerations have to be taken into account to ensure that the roof is reinforced, and the area must be fireproof. Substations used underground will need to be flameproof and may need to be galvanised to protected against corrosion.
Portable substations for mining
A mobile or portable electrical substation is a self-contained trailer/container equipped with the necessary high and medium voltage components of a full substation, such as the power transformer and switchgear. These are used when the installation of a permanent mine substation is not economical or to quickly restore electrical services during an outage.
Rugged mining, tunneling and dredging substations
Line Power, a division of Electro-Mechanical, specializes in electricity generation, transmission, distribution and control for a range of industries, including oil and gas, mining, and electrical utility.
Line Power’s portfolio of electrical solutions includes high-voltage switchgears and substations for mining, tunneling and dredging applications. Its range includes 5 MVA substations, portable substations for phosphate mining, dual output 5 KV trailer-mounted portable reclosers, 1000 kVA portable substations with a walk-in aisle and built-in HVAC, skid-mounted portable substations with aluminum enclosures, bore hole substations, 10 MVA caterpillar-track mounted substation, and completely enclosed portable substations with heavy insulation. It also includes an array of other substations designed for specific applications or sites, such as surface mines or gold mines.
Where to buy Line Power substations
Carroll Technologies supplies Line Power products in addition to providing a complete design and installation service, specifically tailored to your needs. Building on more than 40 years of industry experience, Carroll also ensures that installation is integrated with systems operated by other technology brands.
Post-purchase, Carroll Technologies offers a complete installation, servicing and repair service with 24/7 technical support.
