Purpose-built technology for a safe operating environment
The safety and well-being of our team members and partners is one of Dias’ core values. We apply this value to all aspects of our business.
Dias is at the forefront of developing and producing our own equipment, which gives us the advantage of building in a way that prioritizes long-term safety and sustainability. We always choose our work to protect our field staff, our systems, our clients, and our surrounding environment. The Dias custom built transmitter (GS5000) is the most advanced in its class in the world, having the best power-to-weight performance in the market. Building our own also means that we can integrate customized safety features. We are also working on extreme fuel efficiency by adding an energy storage solution so our fuel burn is approximately 75% less than that of other transmitters. It is also checked-baggage friendly, making it very portable for international operations.
HSE PROCEDURES AND TOOLS
Dias has developed a comprehensive HSEC management system and implements this through our HSE manual and internet-assisted software: eCompliance. These modes facilitate implementation of HSE training, monitoring and management.
Dias implements the tools of WorkHub that make safety compliance interactive and engaging. This builds and ensures a culture of safety.
Dias is an active member of the Ground Geophysical Survey Safety Association (GGSSA) and the International Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA)
SAFETY THROUGH OPERATIONAL INNOVATION
Perhaps the most effective way to mitigate risk to our team members is to reduce the number of team members that we deploy on our field teams. Dias’ has developed new and innovative system hardware and acquisition methodologies that have optimized our operations to ensure efficient and effective acquisition with a focused team of qualified technical and operational personnel.
PURPOSE-BUILT SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
Dias Geophysical’s proprietary lightning shunt and current lockout technologies are unique to our industry. In addition to risk mitigation, these purpose-built safety devices provide a tactile and tangible reminder of the importance that we place on safety for our team members.
For more information about our Lightning Shunt technology, click here.
For more information about our Current Lockout technology, click here.
Dias Geophysical is open to providing access to these technologies for clients and contractors. If you are interested in obtaining either of these systems, please contact Jonathan Rudd.
LIGHTNING RISK MITIGATION
The threat of injury or damage from the lightning activity is very real in most survey environments. This risk becomes magnified during geophysical surveying that requires the deployment of conductive cabling and wire across survey areas. Dias has implemented effective procedures to mitigate this risk and has developed unique patented technologies, which are critical components of these procedures.
Our lightning shunt technology, DIAS-LS, is proven to effectively reduce or eliminate the propagation of lightning energy along with acquisition cables or wires. Not only does this protect our personnel, but this benefit extends to our operation partners, clients, and even our equipment.
By protecting our geophysical equipment there is also less risk of downtime due to equipment damage. As a result of this risk mitigation, our field teams typically spend less overall time on acquisition programs.
For more information on the DIAS-LS technology, click here.
Dias’ GS5000 Transmitter is purpose-designed to reduce electrocution risk to both the operator and the field crew. The transmitter is controlled from a wireless terminal where there are no high voltages present. A fully isolated physical disconnect is still provided to ensure that the crew is not at risk due to transmitter state errors that can occur with high-power contacts and electronics.
