Keeping Explosives Safe with Connected Fleet Intelligence in OneView

The Challenge

In Canada, handling explosives is governed by the Explosives Act, a federal law that regulates the manufacture, storage, transport, and use of blasting materials, electric detonators, and other devices that could present a hazard if triggered unintentionally.

One of the biggest risks comes from radio frequency (RF) energy. Some devices, like GPS trackers or wireless sensors, can emit frequencies that may unintentionally activate electric detonators or blasting circuits if they are too close. That creates a serious safety concern on job sites that involve blasting, drilling, or handling explosives. Without proper controls in place, both workers and equipment can be put at risk.

Oil and gas companies working in or near explosive environments need a way to protect personnel and equipment while staying compliant with Canadian federal law.

The Solution

Pedigree Technologies’ fleet and asset management software, OneView, includes RF hazard control built directly into the system. This gives companies direct control over device signals, allowing them to disable RF when it matters most without losing visibility into their operations.

With this feature, fleets can:

• Disable RF signals when vehicles enter high-risk zones where blasting or explosive materials are present

• Alert drivers if the RF remains disabled when vehicles leave those zones

• Track device status alongside vehicle, asset, and job activity in a single platform

• Maintain detailed logs for compliance, audits, and internal safety reviews

Because it’s part of OneView, this capability works alongside your location tracking, asset visibility, and operational workflows.

The Impact

This RF hazard control feature delivers value across safety, compliance, and operations:

Protects Workers and Equipment

By disabling RF signals in high-risk areas, fleets reduce the chance of accidental activation of explosive devices. This protects crews, contractors, and the surrounding infrastructure.

Supports Regulatory Compliance

All activity is logged within OneView, making it easier to demonstrate compliance with the Explosives Act and stay inspection-ready.

Brings Safety and Operations Together

Teams can monitor RF controls alongside asset location, movement, and usage in one place, instead of managing safety in a separate system.

Improves Operational Confidence

From field teams to safety leaders, everyone has visibility into when and where RF controls were activated, so there are no gaps or guesswork.

Want to see how RF hazard control works in your operation? Let’s walk through it together. Reach out to us today.