This preliminary risk assessment document outlines steps to ensure equipment is in safe working order, the lighting and location are hazard-free, and assistance is available in case of emergency. Specifically, it recommends checking equipment for defects, switching off unused lights, clearing the area of hazards, properly securing the green screen and wires, having a charged phone and knowing where help is located, and providing water while keeping it away from electrical equipment.
Slides from a presentation given at a Fracking and Health: Research Workshop held in London on the 15 November, 2013.
Sponsored by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency
IES SW Fracking Event Mark Broomfield Ricardo-AEAIES / IAQM
The document discusses the environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" for shale gas extraction. It summarizes a preliminary risk assessment that identified high risks for groundwater contamination, impacts on water resources, air pollution, noise, and traffic from fracking operations. The assessment found that while best practices can reduce risks, they cannot be eliminated entirely. It concludes that robust regulatory controls are needed to safely allow fracking to proceed.
This preliminary risk assessment document outlines steps to ensure equipment is in safe working order, the lighting and location are hazard-free, and assistance is available in case of emergency. Specifically, it recommends checking equipment for defects, switching off unused lights, clearing the area of hazards, properly securing the green screen and wires, having a charged phone and knowing where help is located, and providing water while keeping it away from electrical equipment.
Slides from a presentation given at a Fracking and Health: Research Workshop held in London on the 15 November, 2013.
Sponsored by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency
IES SW Fracking Event Mark Broomfield Ricardo-AEAIES / IAQM
The document discusses the environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" for shale gas extraction. It summarizes a preliminary risk assessment that identified high risks for groundwater contamination, impacts on water resources, air pollution, noise, and traffic from fracking operations. The assessment found that while best practices can reduce risks, they cannot be eliminated entirely. It concludes that robust regulatory controls are needed to safely allow fracking to proceed.
The document discusses shale gas exploration in the UK and its potential impacts on air quality and climate change. It provides historical context on how air pollution has negatively impacted society. There are concerns that shale gas development could increase levels of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and methane - a potent greenhouse gas. Proper regulation and monitoring are needed to understand and mitigate the total air quality effects of developing this source of natural gas.
This document summarizes John Browne's career pushing for fracking in the UK. It describes him as the controversial face of fracking in the UK, which faces strong public opposition over environmental concerns. As the former CEO of BP and now chairman of Cuadrilla Resources, Browne has become a prominent advocate for developing UK shale gas through fracking. He argues it could provide significant economic and energy security benefits to the country, though environmental groups warn it may undermine efforts to address climate change. The document outlines Browne's long career in oil and role in pivotal industry developments, as well as the debate around fracking's environmental impacts.
Fracking and Earthquakes: An Arkansas Case StudyNancy Cole
This presentation employs map animation to display three years of earthquakes (March 2009-February 2011) in north-central Arkansas, and uses spatial-analysis buffers to identify the number of people and the critical facilities at risk.
1. Bulletin de suivi n° 15 pour la Martinique
du Dimanche 12 octobre 2014 à 16h44 légales (soit 20:44 UTC)
Episode n°1
Niveau de vigilance : JAUNE
Danger : Fortes pluies et Orages
Validité :
Début d'événement : Dimanche 12 octobre 17h00 locales.
Fin estimée : Lundi 13 octobre 14h00 locales.
Situation actuelle :
L'onde tropicale active, située en Atlantique à l'approche de l'arc antillais s'est renforcée cet après-midi
en Tempête Tropicale Gonzalo. Elle se dirige actuellement en direction de la Guadeloupe et
des Iles du Nord. La trajectoire prévue ferait passer son centre ce soir à 20h00 locales à environ 230
kms au Nord-Est de la Martinique.
Prévisions :
Dans le sillage de ce phénomène, notre département devrait subir de fortes pluies orageuses au
cours de la nuit prochaine et demain matin. Des cumuls de 50 à 80mm, voire 120mm sur le relief en
12 heures sont possibles. Des rafales de vent et une importante activité électrique risque d'être alors
observés.
Données observées :
Pluies orageuses recueillies en 2 heures entre 14h00 et 16h00 locales
-47mm sur les hauteurs de Didier.
-38 mm au Lamentin
-27 mm à Fort de France
Prochain bulletin : Demain Lundi 13 octobre vers 06h00 locales.
METEO FRANCE - Service Régional de Martinique - BP 379 - 97288 Le Lamentin Cedex
Téléphone : 0596 57 23 23 Télécopieur : 0596 51 29 40 Site Web de Météo France aux Antilles Guyane : www.meteofrance.gp
2. MESURES INDIVIDUELLES DE COMPORTEMENT PRECONISEES PAR LA
PREFECTURE:
JAUNE : SOYEZ-ATTENTIF!
JI1 : Renseignez vous sur les conditions météorologiques
- Si vous devez pratiquer des sports à risque en extérieur .
- Si vous ou vos activités sont situées dans une zone exposée, sur terre comme sur mer .
JI2 : En cas d’orage , évitez l’utilisation des téléphones et des appareils électriques. Ne vous abritez
pas dans une zone boisée .
JI3 : En cas de fortes pluies, soyez très prudent à proximité des cours d'eau . Les passages de gué
peuvent devenir vite très dangereux. Attention à leurs traversées.
METEO FRANCE - Service Régional de Martinique - BP 379 - 97288 Le Lamentin Cedex
Téléphone : 0596 57 23 23 Télécopieur : 0596 51 29 40 Site Web de Météo France aux Antilles Guyane : www.meteofrance.gp