Satellite Data Communications Provide Safety Advantage for Alberta Land Survey Company
21 April 2006
Globalstar, a world leader in providing mobile satellite voice and data services to business and Alta- Comm Wireless Inc. announced that All West Surveys Ltd has successfully integrated the Data Link MDT-214G, by Alta-Comm, into its work force to allow for greater worker safety and to meet the Lone Worker Alberta legislative requirements. The Data Link MDT-214G solution delivers detailed information on field crew location well beyond traditional cellular range, a necessity for All West as it maps pipeline routes and surveys well site locations in remote areas.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires that companies are aware of their remote workers' location at all times and that a viable communications device is present with workers in remote and dangerous conditions. Companies throughout Alberta are developing plans to help ensure their company adheres to the legislation and avoids potentially costly penalties for breaking the rules. All West chose the Data Link MDT-214G that combines a Globalstar satellite data modem (SDM) and a complete Server/Client back office to facilitate the tracking of remote employees. Importantly the application also creates a "trail" of previous locations to allow for the most efficient emergency response in case of a problem.
Austin Voon, Geomatics Engineer with All West Surveys Ltd. commented on the success of the Data Link MDT-214G application, "Our field crews work in remote locations that are not on mapped roads and where there may not be cellular coverage. With the Data Link solution we can now track and communicate with them virtually at any time as the product uses the Globalstar network of satellites to transmit the messages. When crews end up in uncharted territories, we need to also know how they got there in order to minimize the response time to send assistance in case of emergencies. Taking advantage of the buffer feature of the MDT-214G back office, we can get a detailed breadcrumb trail of their route which will expedite search and rescue efforts."
Mr. Voon added, "We are always looking for ways to improve the safety of our employees and we can now say that we are more than pleased that we can provide additional safety to our employees who work in these remote areas with the MDT-214G. And with the help of Alta-Comm and the connectivity offered by Globalstar we are now meeting, in a cost effective manner, the legislative Work Alone requirements the Alberta government has established."
Beyond the tracking features, the Data Link MDT-214G was adapted by All West to provide a software system with additional tools such as truck-to-truck messaging, email to and from the trucks, SMS monitoring by our Safety Officer, field query of truck locations, conversion to local township coordinates and integration with our corporate GIS.
About All West
All West Surveys Ltd. is a leading provider of geomatic services to energy sector clients in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company has extensive experience in all aspect of geomatics, especially in control surveys, oil field surveys, right-of-ways, subdivisions, well site surveys, engineering surveys, 3D scanning, GIS development and all types of mapping products. Our experienced field crews are fully equipped with the most recent types of survey equipment and GPS automated vehicle location safety tracking. Our management and professional team of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Canada Land Surveyors are backed by a complement of efficient drafting, calculating technicians and programmers using the latest software and hardware systems. All West Surveys has fully staffed offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster and Medicine Hat. This allows us direct access to government agencies, closer control over field activities and allows us to effectively liase with clients. We offer a free Internet mapping service to all our clients to view job status, AEUB well and pipeline data, survey plans, 1 meter orthophotos of any location in Alberta and to create oil and gas targets. All West Surveys has established, implemented and enforced a comprehensive Safety Management Program. For more information please visit www.allwest.ca
About Alta-Comm
Over 15 years in the communications business has given Alta-Comm the experience it needs to be a leader in the Alberta communications industry. Focusing on Asset Tracking for the last 2 1/2 years has given the company an advantage in the field. Installed systems range from small service companies with 3 to 20 vehicles to large survey and transportation fleets. We are able to provide engineered solutions for all levels of business. The primary benefit of the solutions provided by Alta-Comm is the made to fit engineering vs. of the shelf solutions provided by most other companies trying to enter the field. Being an authorized dealer for both Globalstar and Telus allows us to provide mixed systems, which utilize the best connection at any time to move a customer's data. The extensive coverage provided by Globalstar combined with the engineered solutions allows us to provide various industries with a much higher level of compliance with the Working Alone legislation. For details contact Alta-Comm at 780-463-4800.
About Globalstar
With over 200,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers high value, quality satellite services to commercial and recreational users from virtually anywhere in more than 120 countries. The company's voice and data products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include; oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications. Globalstar service is available for as little as CD$0.16 per minute in Canada.
For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at www.globalstar.ca
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Source: newswire
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