Miners also have very negative perceptions about the taking of fingerprints as it is associated with criminal databases. The new vein technology completely eliminates this problem.

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It is vital that accurate information on workers underground are available if mine accidents occur so rescue teams can immediately ascertain who is trapped underground, who has been saved and in what sectors of the mine people are still trapped. Rescue teams can waste valuable time in finding out who is trapped underground or by looking for people who have already been brought to the surface.

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The greatest advantage of these highly sophisticated and affordable systems is the speed and accuracy with which people can be identified.

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