Underground PUR injection is a safety‑critical activity at Broadmeadow Mine. As the product reacts, it generates heat, requiring conditions to be closely monitored to ensure work remains within safe operating limits. Crews needed real‑time visibility of injection temperatures to confidently manage risk and respond quickly if conditions changed.
Traditional approaches relied on manual checks or delayed visibility, which increased risk and reduced confidence during high‑risk underground work. BHP identified the need for a purpose‑built solution that could provide stronger assurance, faster insight and better decision‑making capability for crews working underground.
Through the BHP Local Buying Program, a local supplier, Myning Solutions, introduced the FireWatch System, a purpose‑built in‑hole monitor designed specifically for underground applications. The system provides real‑time visibility during PUR injection, giving crews continuous assurance that temperatures and conditions remain within safe limits throughout the task.
The FireWatch System has supported safer underground operations by reducing reliance on assumptions or delayed checks. Real‑time data enables faster, more informed decisions, helping crews intervene early if conditions change and maintain confidence during critical activities.
Engaging a local supplier positioned close to site has also delivered practical operational benefits. Rapid access to safety‑critical FireWatch Kits has ensured essential equipment is available when needed, preventing delays or downtime and supporting continuity during short‑notice requirements.