Environmental: Sustainable Mining Operations
Minimize environmental disasters and address community concerns about ongoing mining operations. Schedule blasting times according to optimal weather conditions in order to effectively disperse pollutants and eliminate associated risks.
Mining companies that address climate change through sustainable performance and emission reduction have valuations that are nearly 20% greater than their competitors.
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severity - 4 extreme
Do Not Blast: Thunder + Lightning
All staff should seek shelter. Monitor lightning activity, motion, directionality, and speed 15 and 30 minutes into the future, based on distance from the location.
severity - 4 extreme
Do Not Blast: Low Winds
Pollutants dispersion is expected to be extremely low due to low winds. Reschedule blasting when wind speeds increase.
severity - 3 sever
Increase Dust Control Treatment: Evaporation Risk
Deploy road treatment due to increased risk of evaporation. Road dust can cause serious health and environmental safety issues.
severity - 3 sever
Fire Threat: Dry and Hot Conditions
Alert workers in forested areas. Communicate safety protocols to all personnel. Postpone blasting if possible.
severity - 3 sever
Acid Drainage Risk: Wet Conditions
Prep to cover all waste piles. Acid drainage formed by rainwater or snowmelt in contact with mineral deposits can damage nearby ecosystems by polluting streams and destroying wildlife.
severity - 2 moderate
Optimal Blasting Conditions: East Winds
Higher winds make the best conditions for the dispersion of pollutants.
severity - 3 sever
Do Not Blast: Extreme Winds
Winds are too high. Gusts of wind can carry dust and debris from mines to surrounding towns. Consider bringing workers inside.
severity - 2 moderate
Optimal Blasting Conditions: West Winds
Higher winds make the best conditions for the dispersion of pollutants.
severity - 2 moderate
Optimal Blasting Conditions: North Winds
Higher winds make the best conditions for the dispersion of pollutants.
severity - 2 moderate
Optimal Blasting Conditions: South Winds
Higher winds make the best conditions for the dispersion of pollutants.