What is Site Characterization?
Site characterization is the development of processes that can change site conditions (in mines, tunnels, structures etc) and make them more productive. This includes its hydrologic and engineering properties and an examination of its temporal and spatial properties.
Site characterization is the development of processes that can change site conditions (in mines, tunnels, structures etc) and make them more productive. Click To Tweet
Also known as site assessment and investigation, this process is also used to eliminate failures which can be prevented with an understanding of site conditions. In addition, it is also use to reduce contamination that can harm workers and prevent vandalism that can hurt business. It is also quite useful in emergency situations when it comes to reducing dangerous levels of biological hazards. The procedures that are set in place include:- Compilation of a site map
- Prepping the site for required activities
- Designating and establishing work zones
- Creating a buddy system and maintaining it
- Creating and enforcing decontamination methods for employees and equipment
- Creating and maintaining security measures
- Setting up communication networks
- Enforcing safe work practices on and off site.
- Determining areas where contaminations will be concentrated
- Providing an estimate of the contamination extent and uncertain areas,
- Preventing duplicate information by encouraging sample spacing
- Providing a complete picture of contaminated areas along with their impact on a site.
- Refining background information via spatial variability
- Protocols involved in site characterization and monitoring
- How long does the procedure and system need to be maintained?
- What are the different variables involved in the procedure?
- How long will monitoring take?
- How is the data going to be managed and stored?
- How should the collected data be examined and interpreted?
- What can happen if the system is not monitored regularly?
- CRZ or the Contamination Reduction Zone
- The contaminated area or the space where the contamination takes place
- The support zone or areas where workers should not be exposed to hazardous conditions.