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Digging Awareness (CAN)

Informed by a diverse range of industries, our online Digging Awareness 2 hour course is designed to educate individuals about the hazards and safety protocols involved in ground disturbance or digging activities.

Digging Awareness (CAN)

COURSE OVERVIEW


Informed by a diverse range of industries, our online Digging Awareness 2 hour course is designed to educate individuals about the hazards and safety protocols involved in ground disturbance or digging activities. This e-learning course familiarizes the student with the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging and highlights the crucial legislation and steps involved in safely conducting a ground disturbance (excavation). The aim of our Digging Awareness course is to enhance safety and awareness around digging activities.


Who Is This Course For?

Everyone involved in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, can benefit from this online Digging Awareness training course.

COURSE TOPICS

The following topics are covered in this Digging Awareness course:

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Digging Awareness
  • Module 2 – The Importance of Damage Prevention
  • Module 3 – Ground Disturbance & Excavation
  • Module 4 – Facilities, Damage and Stakeholders
  • Module 5 – Pre-Ground Disturbance Requirements
  • Module 6 – The Notification Process
  • Module 7 – Locating and Identifying Underground Facilities
  • Module 8 – Hand Exposure and Hand Expose Zones
  • Module 9 – Safety Procedures for Ground Disturbance
  • Module 10 – Planning, Reviewing and Organizing
  • Module 11 – Performing Locates and Pre-Excavation
  • Module 12 – Excavation and Restoration
  • Module 13 – Incident and Damage Prevention Procedures

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

About 3 hours

PASS MARK

Tests conducted throughout this online course are intended to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion. Participants may retake the course as many times as necessary to achieve the pass mark. 

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate remains valid for 3 years from the date of course completion indicated on the certificate.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 180 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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