Ground Disturbance 201
Ground Disturbance 201
Ground Disturbance 201 Online Course
Endorsed by Utility Safety Partners (USP), previously known as the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA), this online Ground Disturbance 201 course is tailored for individuals responsible for overseeing and executing ground disturbance activities. It mirrors the content and examination standards of its in-person counterpart and offers virtual proctoring upon purchase. The endorsement from USP signifies adherence to best practices and standards in ground disturbance operations.
By the end of this course, you should be proficient in:
- Articulating the critical aspects of the damage prevention process.
- Enumerating the duties of all stakeholders in a ground disturbance project.
- Defining what constitutes ground disturbance and recognizing associated hazards.
- Identifying the necessary permits and approvals for ground disturbance activities.
- Detailing the procedures for locating and marking underground facilities.
- Describing safe techniques for exposing underground utilities.
- Providing a course of action for incident management should damage occur.
Module A: Damage Prevention
- Understanding the gravity of damage prevention.
- Recognizing the ramifications of damaging buried facilities.
- Stakeholder roles and damage prevention.
Module B: Ground Disturbance Planning
- Ground disturbance definitions and significance.
- Assessing hazards and establishing emergency protocols.
- Approval and agreement necessities for ground disturbances.
- Supervisory roles and responsibilities.
Module C: Preparing for a Ground Disturbance
- Steps for locating and identifying buried utilities.
- Notification and locating processes.
- Types of locate marks and their meanings.
Module D: The Execution and Completion of a Ground Disturbance
- Utilization of ground disturbance permits.
- The importance of pre-job and tailgate meetings.
- Techniques for hand exposing zones.
- Procedures for safe excavation and backfilling.
- Reporting and managing incidents.
Click here to view the January 25, 2022, USP endorsement certificate.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 6 hours
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