Enclosed operator cabins at Drummond Company’s mining operations present unique air quality challenges, with diesel emissions, dust, vibration, and limited ventilation all contributing to potential risks. As one of the world’s largest exporters of thermal coal, Drummond turned to Aethair PRO for a rugged, flexible solution to monitor in-cabin air conditions in real time. By streamlining cabin air quality monitoring and reporting, Aethair PRO enables Drummond to maintain safer, more compliant operations while focusing on their core mining activities.

Drummond Operator Cabin In remote mining operations, large haul trucks and excavation equipment are used in dusty, high-emission environments. Operators work inside sealed cabins, which are often assumed to limit exposure to pollutants. While these cabins are typically considered “safe zones,” they can still exceed recommended thresholds for diesel particulate matter (DPM), carbon dioxide (CO2), and other airborne particulates.

By integrating seamlessly with Drummond’s existing workflows, Aethair PRO not only avoids adding complexity, it actively simplifies current processes. Previously, monitoring required multiple devices and often forced operational pauses. Now, with a single, all-in-one unit, real-time data is captured continuously without disrupting equipment use. This streamlined approach enhances individual protection while also informing company-wide strategies, enabling trend analysis, targeted maintenance, and data-backed decision-making that elevate safety standards across all mining sites.

Aethair PRO is a compact, rugged, and flexible solution that Drummond deploys across its fleet of vehicles for compliance reporting and worker safety. Real-time exposure data helps:

  • • Validate the effectiveness of cabin filtration
  • • Eliminate the need to pause operations
  • • Automate alerts for critical spikes in exposure
  • • Simplify compliance with occupational health & safety