Topics:

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 stakeholder 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
• Safe excavating and trenching principles
• Backfill responsibilities

Module 5 – Underground Facility Contact

• Historical examples of damage to underground facilities
• 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