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Digging Awareness (US)

Our Digging Awareness online course, which spans 2 hours, has been designed with contributions from a variety of sectors. Its purpose is to educate individuals about the risks and safety protocols involved in ground disruption or excavation activities.

APERÇU DU COURS

Influenced by a wide spectrum of industries, the Digging Awareness (US) online course, which lasts for 2 hours, is designed to instruct individuals on the dangers and safety procedures related to ground disruption or excavation operations. This e-learning platform introduces learners to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging, alongside crucial legislation and steps required for a safe ground disruption (excavation).

Who Should Take This Course?

The Digging Awareness (US) online course is beneficial for all individuals, such as supervisors, ground disruptors, excavators, project managers, and workers, who are involved in the ground disruption (excavation) industry.

SUJETS DU COURS

The Digging Awareness (US) online course encompasses the following subjects:

Module 1 – Introduction to Digging Awareness
Module 2 – Damage Prevention, why is it important
Module 3 – Ground Disruption & Excavation
Module 4 – Facilities, Damage and Stakeholders
Module 5 – Requirements Prior to Ground Disruption
Module 6 – The Notification Process
Module 7 – Locating and Identifying Buried Facilities
Module 8 – Hand Exposure and Hand Expose Zones
Module 9 –Ground Disruption Safety Procedures
Module 10 – Plan, Review and Organize
Module 11 – Perform Locates and Pre-Excavate
Module 12 – Excavate and Restore
Module 13 – Incidents and Damage Prevention Procedures

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Estimate of 2 hours

Note de passage

Testing conducted during this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course as many times as necessary if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

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

APERÇU DU COURS

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