Article 6U.K.

1.In the case of waste heap slides any waste-mass in movement shall be deemed likely to threaten human lives if people are staying within range of the moving waste-mass.

2.The assessment of the potential for loss of life and danger to human health shall comprise at least the following factors:

(a)the size and properties of the facility including its design;

(b)the quantity and quality including physical and chemical properties of the waste in the facility;

(c)slope angle of heap;

(d)potential to build up internal groundwater within the heap;

(e)underground stability;

(f)topography;

(g)proximity to water courses, constructions, buildings;

(h)mine workings;

(i)any other site-specific factors that may significantly contribute to the risk posed by the structure.