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Introduction to the Engineer of Record for Tailings Dams

  • 15 Dec 2020
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Online
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  • Any USSD 2020 Conference credit, if you have one, may be used as payment for this webinar.
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Introduction to the Engineer of Record for Tailings Dams

1.5 hour Webinar
Dec. 15, 2020

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MST

 Eligible for 1.5 PDHs



Description

This webinar will provide an introduction and overview of the EOR concept. It will be the first of a series of webinars about the EOR through a joint effort of USSD and Canadian Dam Association (CDA) .This webinar will include the following topics:

  • Background to the EOR
  • Description of the EOR
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Duties of an EOR
  • Qualifications of an EOR
  • Challenges faced by our industry with respect to the EOR


Objectives

This webinar provides an overview and history of the Engineer of Record role for Tailings Dams. The importance of maintaining an engineer of record and their responsibilities will be explained with consideration to recently promulgated requirements and guidance. The expectations of the engineer of record and the owner will be discussed, referencing industry guidance from the Global Industry Standard on Tailings, ICMM, Mining Association of Canada, the Canadian Dam Association (CDA), and Geoprofessionals Business Association (GBA).                                                                                                     

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Target Audience

All owners and operators of tailing storage facilities worldwide that employ an engineer of record in the operation of their containment dams or may wish to employ an EOR. Also, engineers and consulting firms who serve as EORs.

Instructors


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Christopher Hatton, PE

Andy Small, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Registration and Cancellation Policy

No registration is confirmed until full payment is received. Seating is limited and only those with paid status are guaranteed a workshop seat. Cancellations must be received via email to info@ussdams.org in order to receive refunds as stated below:

  • By 12/01/2020 - full refund
  • After 12/01/2020: no refund, however substitutions are permitted

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