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Safety is an issue underpinning every stage of a hydropower development, from creating a stable and sustainable asset, to ensuring safety on the construction site, and creating and maintaining safe operational conditions for workers and the community.
A major risk for a hydropower development is dam failure, which may arise as a result of foundation problems, internal erosion or overtopping. Environmental, social and economic consequences of dam failure can be considerable, with potentially widespread detrimental impacts. |
