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Construction in avalanche-prone areas poses unique challenges. Discuss the engineering measures that can enhance worker safety in such high-risk zones.
Category: Disaster Management (GS -III),
Test Date: 08 Mar 2025
Approach
- Introduction: Briefly define the challenges of construction in avalanche-prone areas.
- Mention the need for engineering solutions to enhance worker safety.
- Engineering Measures for Worker Safety
- Structural Design Adaptations: Use of reinforced, avalanche-resistant shelters like Antarctic research station models.
- Site Selection and Planning: Avoid high-risk slopes, construct in safer zones based on avalanche mapping.
- Protective Barriers & Deflectors: Snow fences, barriers, and avalanche sheds to divert snow flow.
- Early Warning Systems: Use of satellite data, drones, and AI-based monitoring to predict avalanche risk.
- Emergency Preparedness & Rescue Infrastructure: Pre-installed escape routes, heating systems, and survival shelters.
- Conclusion
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