GROUND DISTURBANCE AWARENESS

Course Outline

Module 1 : Definitions

Defining ground disturbance
Common words and terms related to ground disturbance

Module 2: Regulations and Responsibilities

Regulations that apply to ground disturbance
Penalties for contravention of regulations
Responsibilities of each party involved in a ground disturbance

Module 3: Approvals, Permits, and Agreements

Types of ground disturbance permits
Commonly used ground disturbance agreements
Circumstances that may impact the ground disturbance permits and agreements required

Module 4: Stages of Ground Disturbance

Techniques for locating existing underground facilities
Procedures for marking underground facilities
Exposure processes for underground facilities
Backfill responsibilities

Module 5: Underground Facility Contact

Common causes and potential consequences of underground facility contact
Strategies for contact prevention and preparation
What constitutes contact with an underground facility and the procedures to follow if contact is made

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online Ground Disturbance Awareness 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 twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Print materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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.

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most Internet-capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities, including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets, including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Ground Disturbance Awareness course is designed for employees who are or will be required to understand and implement any kind of ground disturbance. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: