Abstract
Modern industrial production is one of the main sources of environmental pollution, actively consuming natural resources. The construction industry, in turn, despite the significant impact on the envi- ronment, is not an exception to this trend. The authors analyze the theoretical aspects of research on the environmental problems of tailings management, review of regulatory and legal regulation, as well as the development of the project of accident elimination, on the example of a company "Kazzinc". In addition, the implementation of similar projects in real practice is analyzed. Thus, the scientific significance is expressed in the systematization of the study of theoretical and methodological aspects of risk management in case of accidents at tailings facilities. This is of key importance for improving environmental safety in the construction industry and effective implementation of technological solutions in this area.