Site Map
A site map (see image) showing topographic features, prevailing wind direction, drainage, and the location of buildings, containers, impoundments, pits, ponds, and tanks is helpful in:
- planning activities
- assigning personnel
- identifying access routes, evacuation routes, and problem areas
- identifying areas of the site that require use of personal protective equipment
- supplementing the daily safety and health briefings of the field teams
The site map should be prepared before site entry and updated throughout the course of site operations.
The map should be prepared before site entry and updated throughout the course of site operations to reflect:
- accidents
- changes in site activities
- emergencies
- hazards not previously identified
- new materials introduced on site
- vandalism
- weather conditions
Overlays can be used to help portray information without cluttering the map.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-2. What is used to identify topographic features, prevailing wind direction, drainage, and the location of buildings on the hazardous waste site?
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