Where the slope ascends above t he building or addition, the sl ope shall have an evaluated factor. This video describes the hazards of reusing shipping containers for storage or as a workspace. Excavation safe work practices and site preparation. Qualitative partial risk slope analysis, chines escarpment and corona. Controlling hazards once hazards are identified, there are various methods that can be used to protect workers. If you have any questions, please contact kenneth hoffner in. If your property is within a slope hazard dpa, you may need a permit to build or develop the land. Note that attractive windows in shopping districts create momentary stoppage of curious pedestrians. Bcfsc steep slope assessment form jul 26 11 last revised. Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous work undertaken by the city of surrey. Department of labor safety inspectors to make the most detailed, professional inspections possible whenever such accidents occur. Be aware that some contractors may remove material incorrectly and still charge.
Slope stability evaluation and acceptance standards ladbs. Slope hazard development permit area dpa district of. Construction sites pose hazards to the public, not just. Winter hazards and workplace safety winter is here again in illinois. Activity electrical hazards california department of.
These include conducting crew talks, identifying hazards, controlling risks, developing safe work procedures, and responding to accidents and injuries. Guidelines for pool design, is intended to help designers, operators and regulators interpret the regulation, with respect to. Department of geography, university of british columbia. September 20, 2002 tornado f3 on fujita scale 112 mile track 2.
Homes on hills or at the top of hills face the greatest risk from wildfire. Using the myhazards tool, users may enter an address, city, zip code, or may select a location from a map. Allow for this shy distance in determining the functional width of a sidewalk. Project, excluding the geological hazards discussed in section 4. Authorize the executive director to incorporate the capital funds program funds into the fiscal year 20052006 capital budget. Pdf landslide risk evaluation in canada researchgate. Honorable board of commissioners october 11, 2005 page 2 4. Trenching and excavation safety occupational safety and. For more information on the new requirements, visit ohs website. Cambridge university press 9780521537438 natural hazards, second edition excerpt. The impacts and mitigation measures, where applicable, are also discussed. We need to know what our risks are from natrual hazards and take sensible precautions to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Natural hazards geoscience province of british columbia.
Assessing impacts to the receiving drainage system category items or elements discussed in swm report applicable documented reference points upstream of proposed land development downstream of proposed land development upstream of highway drainage system downstream of highway drainage system along highway drainage system control point. Locations of many of the landslides that have occurred in this century in the fraser valley are plotted on the map landslides in the coast and cascade mountains. Professional engineers and geoscientists of british columbia. Relation between stability of slope and the urban density. Disclaimer steep slope hazard areas this map identifies areas that have been categorized as potential steep slope hazard areas. Landslides are frequently triggered by strong ground motions.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Erosion, driven by gravity, is the inevitable response to that uplift, and various types of erosion, including mass wasting, have created slopes in the uplifted regions. An introduction to all hazards preparedness for transit agencies. Changing the slope of the land or even the amount of vegetation on a slope can have dangerous consequences. Trenching and excavation safety 5 contact and notify the utility companies or owners involved to inform them of the proposed work within established or customary local response times. Steep slope hazard assessment tool page 2 practices and c0nm0i. The frank slide was a rock avalanche which buried part of the town. Where the site is within a state of california seismic hazard zone requiring investigation for. Slope is derived from 2m lidar data provided by the utah agrc. Engineers and geoscientists bc produces guideline documents on specific professional services or activities where additional guidance is necessary. In california, sellers are required to disclose the presence of any known environmental hazard. Depending upon the nature of any proposed development, further investigation of the site.
Multiple falls or complaints about the same area require a city to place a particular sidewalk or street higher on the schedule for repair or replacement. The 2015 edition is to be released in late 2015 or early 2016 and will be adopted by individual provinces and territories in the coming months. The frank slide was a rock avalanche which buried part of the town of. Landscaping industry safety measures handbooks, manuals, etc. The map does not purport to identify actual slope hazards or existing risks for specific properties. Myhazards is a tool for the general public to discover hazards in their area earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami and learn steps to reduce personal risk.
A guide to the osha excavations standard examines the standards different sections, offering many illustrations and a safety checklist to help explain how to excavate and work safely in a trench. For type 1 and 2 soils, cut trench walls back at an angle of 1 to 1 45 degrees. Illustrated guide building safe and durable wood decks. Based on the fictional town of hazard city, the assignments put students in the role of a practicing geologistgathering and analyzing.
Slope hazard development permit area dpa district of north. Flip this page over for tips on preventing electrical injuries. This map shows the variation in the earthquakeinduced liquefaction hazard in the city of richmond, bc. When a tripping hazard or obstacle or any hazard impacting pedestrians is reported, an agency makes note of the hazard and responds quickly. A guide to osha excavations standard duke university. Health and safety for lanscapiong and lawn maintenance. As a starting point for compliance, employers should do an assessment to determine exposure levels and the components of atmospheric hazards. Note the 2010 national building code of canada is currently in force. Dec 10, 2019 too many members of the public, though, are injured as a result of passing near constructions sites at the wrong moment. The ohs resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. The map targets the location, and allows users to zoom and scroll to their.
The slope hazard development permit area dpa includes properties near the crest top or base of steep slopes in the district. The most effective solutions, at the top of the pyramid, are those that actually remove the hazard. Landslide hazard analysis british columbia case studies. The construction health and safety manual is our most comprehensive health and safety guide. Winter hazards and workplace safety college of lake county. Geotechnical reports preparation guide the city of nanaimo. Residential environmental hazards booklet page 4 of 48 january 2011 and real estate licensees of the responsibility to disclose the existence of environmental hazards when such hazards are known to them.
A 91yearold woman in london, for example, was struck by a fence that toppled to the sidewalk at the edge of a construction site. The slope of the land and the materials under ground must be considered when planning how to build on the land in a community to lessen landslide risk. The occupational health hazards in the construction industry can be broken down into six categories. The city uses prequalification as a method to develop and maintain a list of prime contractors who meet the minimum standards to be considered for city construction work in various work categories. Legislated landslide assessments proposed residential.
Hazards in building construction sites and safety precautions. Steep slope development permit guidelines the city of. The municipal insurance association of british columbia skermer 2002. In 1851, for example, a major fire devastated the ottawa valley after a piece of burning paper from a discharged musket went adrift and set the area ablaze. The risk from tsunamis is especially high in barry arm and harriman fiord. Slips and falls avoid slipups wet or snowy days can create slick floors at the workplace. City of vancouver land use and development policies and guidelines planning and development services, 453 w. The specific objective of this work is to identify the types of hazards that is being encountered particularly in building construction sites and the frequency of their occurrence in enugu metropolis. This document outlines general requirements and specific safe work practices to ensure the health and safety of employees who work in or around excavations as part of their job duties. Most of the city s solicitations are made through the prequalification list. This manual describes the basic components of an effective occupational health and safety program for landscaping and lawn maintenance companies. The slope hazard dpa is established to minimize the risk to people and property from slope hazards such as landslides and rock fall. Health and safety for landscaping and lawn maintenance.
Institute of british columbia nor road safety at work shall be liable in any manner or to any extent for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses arising out of the use of this form. For footing and pool on or adjacent to slopes city of milpitas. How to carry out hazard assessments and control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements. Professional practice guidelines the practices of professional engineering and professional geoscience are both broad and specialized. Keep all guards and safety devices in good condition and properly installed check all fluid levels follow owners manual for maintenance schedule. New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on june 1, 2018. The season of ice and snow can translate to hazards, and ultimately accidents. Tools, materials, parts of equipment, and trees17% sources. Review of landslide management in british columbia 20. Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe.
A steep slope is a slope with an angle greater than 20 degrees 36% and greater than 10 metres in height. An introduction to spatial hazard vulnerability indices. If a worker is employed on a roof having a slope ratio of 8 vertical to 12 horizontal or greater, the worker must use a personal fall protection system or personnel safety nets must be used, and 38 mm x 140 mm 2 in x 6 in nominal toeholds must be used if the roofing material allows for it. Landslides, in and of themselves, constitute a major geologic hazard. Shoreline slope stability risks and hazards fact sheet for property owners page 1. Walkways, sidewalks, and public spaces pedestrian is 2. What electrical hazards are you most concerned about. Steep slope hazard assessment tooi page 1 licensecp f3,3oo7 2o site supervisor or contractor 1j l3caj 3. Landscaping industry employees health and hygiene british columbia. A recently discovered unstable slope in barry arm could lead to a. It is up to the designer to determine which version of the code is applicable in their jurisdiction. Montroc, france 1999 this avalanche occurred when 300,000 cubic metres of snow slid down a 30 degree slope which reached a.
A statement that the homeowner is unaware of environmental hazards is not a guarantee that the property is free of such hazards. Some british columbia provincial and municipal government. This report was prepared by associated engineering b. The site safety rep shall be responsible for the coordination and communication of the safety program and safety initiatives between employees, supervision, and management. Please click on individual parcels to see the average slope for that parcel. Pdf an overview of recent large landslides in northern british. Slope hazard development permit area north vancouver. Where space and other requirements permit sloping, the angle of slope depends on soil conditions figures 8, 9 and 10. The steeper the slope, the faster a wildfire will spread. Ausable bayfield conservation authority abca shoreline slope stability risks and hazards. These window watchers take up about 18 to 24 inches. February 2016 hazard identification and risk assessment road safety. What can management and employees do to prevent electrical injuries.
Housing foundations and geotechnical challenges bc housing. Residential environmental hazards booklet page 7 of 48 january 2011 relations, division of occupational safety and health calosha for doing asbestos work. Health and safety for landscaping and lawn maintenance companies. Area box to identify those areas, and the corresponding label on the steep slope plan map. We are cataloguing these landslides in a compendium of natural hazards for northern british columbia. Safety manual revised december 2011 page 5 site safety representative responsibilities. Pre and postlandslide aerial photographs have been. A guide for maintaining pedestrian facilities for enhanced. Guidelines in the firesmart manual homeowner firesmart.
The city of calgary prequalification for construction. The properties that have been placed in the steep slope development permit area are. The construction site safety handbook is one of the four safety management documents for reference by participating co mpanies under this programme. City of surrey excavation safe work practices and site. Slope length for the site or subarea being assessed, the slope distance from the bottom of the site to the top. Hazard identification and risk assessment road safety at. The physical character of the city of north vancouver is shaped by the creeks and ravines in its neighbourhoods, and the spectacular features of our mountainside community create challenges with regard to slope stability. Seismic design tools for engineers natural resources canada. The producer of this map assumes no responsibility for the risks, dangers, and liability that may result from the readers use of the map. Roof work was ranked 2 with frequency 40 out of 45 sites.
All hazards preparedness for transit agencies is defined as integrated planning and capability building for safety, security, and emergency management to optimize and continuously improve the use of resources and the management of risks from hazards, threats. Use part 2 to learn about the hazards that pose a risk to you. Ask the utility companies or owners to establish the location of underground installations prior to the start of excavation work. P bc 2017007 figures 9, 10, 11, and 12 show how the standard setback can be provided for pools adjacent to a slope steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical but less than 1 horizontal to 1 vertical. The term landslide includes a wide range of ground movement. Rockfall source area in the mountain above the town of.
Slope hazard development permit area dpa district of north vancouver. Gilbert associates, under contract with the california department of real estate in cooperation with the california department of health services. This activity will introduce you into thinking critically about the land in your area. The agreement provides that the county will repair the helispot and adjacent slope erosion at the countys expense in exchange for a license to use the city s land for the purpose of providing emergency firefighting, air ambulance, and related support. Bc building code amendments for slope instability and seismic. The cascade range, washington is the worst avalanche disaster in the usa to date. Landslide hazard zonation of slopes susceptible to rock falls and. Earths processes as hazards, disasters, and catastrophes, 4e, are now available through masteringgeology, pearsons online tutorial and assessment platform. It is important for workers, supervisors, and employers to understand these kinds of health hazards before they decide how to upgrade respiratory safety in the workplace.
Pdf rockfall phenomena represent a major hazard in mountainous areas because they can cause severe damage to. The city is located entirely within the modern fraser river delta, and the deltaic sediments on which the city is built are particularly susceptible to earthquake induced liquefaction e. Slope stability accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities at u. Ladder was ranked 3 with frequency of 45 out of 45 sites. Ulitytypevehicleutv operatortraining osu ag safety.
Plans prepared with ink or indelible pencil or by a reproduction process, drawn to scale, fully dimensioned, and a. If your home is located on a hill, you should consider taking on extra measures suggested in this manual, such as removing trees adjacent to the slope and planting fireresistant plants. The steep slopes hazard dpas are all parcels of property containing land with steep slopes in excess of twenty percent 20% gradient, or which are either within a 10 metre downslope or 30 metre top of slope of land with steep slopes in excess of twenty 20% gradient, as shown in figure 65 of the ocp implementation section ii d and cosmos. Slope stability evaluation and acceptance standards. A guide for homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and tenants arnold schwarzenegger governor august 2005 this guide was originally developed by m. Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used and controls. Three snowbound trains were swept into a canyon which killed 118 people. Its a musthave for every construction worker and helps you recognize and protect yourself against health and safety hazards. According to u n statistics, natural disasters kill 1,00,000 persons on an average and cause property damage of rs 20,000 crores world wide per year. Construction of buildings and development of cities on steepslope terrain has been. The spokane research laboratory of the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh is currently conducting research to reduce the fatalities associated with slope failures. Dike design guidelines best management practices for british columbia i dike design and construction guide best management practices for british columbia flood hazard management section environmental protection division province of british columbia ministry of water, land and air protection july 2003 prepared by. Contractual provisions for the pay for safety scheme. The slope hazard dpa applies to those properties having a boundary within 20 metres of the top or bottom of a steep slope.
Many chapters in this manual were updated in 2019, especially emergency procedures, occupational health, and whmis. Pdf on jun 3, 2012, michael porter and others published landslide risk evaluation in canada find, read. It is enjoyed by many as a place to visit, work, recreate, and live. North vancouver, british columbia, and, though not. The slope of land in your community earth science week. Here are some tips to help you and your coworkers stay safe this season. The construction site safety manual and a practical guide to construction site safety management. We will go into all six of these in a little more detail within this blog. Landslides are caused when the stability of a slope changes from being in a stable to an unstable condition. Health hazards in the construction industry safety network. Slope steepness or gradient of the site as measured using a clinometer, typically expressed as a percentage.