Question

Which health and safety risk is associated with tailings dams?(1 point)
Responses

If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.
If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.

If the dam fails, it can cause a methane explosion.
If the dam fails, it can cause a methane explosion.

Tailings dams are a common site of rock bursts.
Tailings dams are a common site of rock bursts.

Tailings dams are a common site of drowning accidents.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.**