Which health and safety risk is associated with tailings dams?

1. Tailing dams are a common site of rock bursts.
2. Tailings dams are a common site of drowning accidents.
3. If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials.
4. If the dam fails, it can cause a methane explosion.

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The health and safety risk associated with tailings dams is: If the dam fails, it can cause a flood of toxic materials. Answer is option 3.