F2 - Site Considerations - LT #1

Question 1

What is an environmental impact assessment?

Answer 1

EIA identify or predict the biophysical effects of the project so that the decision makers can evaluate the project.

Question 2

When are Environmental Impact assessments conducted?

Answer 2

Large projects such as mines, dams and pipelines.

Question 3

Environmental Impact assessments lead to what?

Answer 3

For the contractor, EIA lead to an environmental plan that will include items such as tree protection, sediment, erosion control and removal of hazardous materials.

Question 4

Who can attempt to move trees and shrubs?

Answer 4

Only qualified technicians.

Question 5

Carpenters are not involved in transplanting trees, but involved in what?

Answer 5

Provide a protective barricade that are to remain in place on a busy work site.

Question 6

What is sediment and erosion control?

Answer 6

Sites cannot drain unfiltered water into municipal storm drains, the sediment and contaminants commonly found in water must be filtered or treated before it is released into storm drains.

Question 7

Control of erosion, sloughing and cave-ins, especially on excavated slopes can include?

Answer 7

Control of erosion, sloughing and cave-ins, especially on excavated slopes can include:

Protection of tree roots, large tarps can reduce erosion and slow the drying of the exposed soil. Shot-Crete can be used to stabilize slopes.

Question 8

What is BC one Call?

Answer 8

Confirm the loctation of underground services through BC ONE CALL

Question 9

Construction drawings will show the exact locations of buildings and:

Answer 9

Hardscaping - such s driveways and parking areas.

Question 10

The scale of large projects, especially those with overhead cranes will require:

Answer 10

Engineering planning

Question 11

When planning temporary facilities, it is useful to plan them near:

Answer 11

Permanent location of the power pole and a temporary connection to the buildings.

Question 12

All sites require an evacuation plan that includes:

Answer 12

Muster station

Question 13

Entry and exit from busy roads on small sites may require:

Answer 13

Dedicated traffic control personnel.

Question 14

Deliveries usually involve a mounted crane so proximity to:

Answer 14

Overhead powerlines should be avoided.

Question 15

Wheel wash station:

Answer 15

PRevents dirt from being tracked off site

Question 16

Temp services: Worth considering having these services roughed:

Answer 16

Into their permanent locations with temp. constructions.

Question 17

What is demobilization?

Answer 17

At various stages and at the end of the project: personnel, equipment & surplus supplies need to be removed from the job site. Including temp. offices, first aid station, and lunch room.

Question 18

Demobilization may require:

Answer 18

Traffic control, road colusures, specialized equipment.