Ground Disturbance For Workers (Safe Digging Awareness) Training and Certification Course
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SAFE DIGGING AWARENESS
Ground Disturbance for Workers
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, this online Digging Awareness (SD102) course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities. This e-learning course introduces the student to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging and some of the key legislation and steps necessary to safely perform a ground disturbance (excavation).
Included in this Digging Awareness training course: Online quizzes. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry will benefit from this e-learning Digging Awareness training course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By taking the online Digging Awareness training course, you will gain an appreciation of the following topics:
Introduction to Safe Digging
Legislation and Damage Prevention
Stakeholders and Damage Prevention
Information Sources and Visual Inspection
Hazards, Obstacles and Safety
Locating and Marking
Type of Incidents and How to Prevent Them
What you can expect from your training:
Average Duration: 4 Hours
Printable Certificate Issued On Completion. Valid For 3 Years.
Plastic Proof Of Training Card Available
Unlimited Exam Attempts
Standard: CSA B335-15 (R2020)
Available In English Or French
Self-Paced. Available 24/7
Live Student Support
Permanent Record Of Training
User Management Tools Available
BUNDLE AND SAVE BETWEEN 5% - 40%
CONTACT AN ADVISOR FOR BULK PRICING
SAFE DIGGING AWARENESS
Ground Disturbance for Workers
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, this online Digging Awareness (SD102) course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities. This e-learning course introduces the student to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging and some of the key legislation and steps necessary to safely perform a ground disturbance (excavation).
Included in this Digging Awareness training course: Online quizzes. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry will benefit from this e-learning Digging Awareness training course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By taking the online Digging Awareness training course, you will gain an appreciation of the following topics:
Introduction to Safe Digging
Legislation and Damage Prevention
Stakeholders and Damage Prevention
Information Sources and Visual Inspection
Hazards, Obstacles and Safety
Locating and Marking
Type of Incidents and How to Prevent Them
What you can expect from your training:
Average Duration: 4 Hours
Printable Certificate Issued On Completion. Valid For 3 Years.
Plastic Proof Of Training Card Available
Unlimited Exam Attempts
Standard: CSA B335-15 (R2020)
Available In English Or French
Self-Paced. Available 24/7
Live Student Support
Permanent Record Of Training
User Management Tools Available
BUNDLE AND SAVE BETWEEN 5% - 40%
CONTACT AN ADVISOR FOR BULK PRICING
SAFE DIGGING AWARENESS
Ground Disturbance for Workers
Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, this online Digging Awareness (SD102) course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities. This e-learning course introduces the student to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging and some of the key legislation and steps necessary to safely perform a ground disturbance (excavation).
Included in this Digging Awareness training course: Online quizzes. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry will benefit from this e-learning Digging Awareness training course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By taking the online Digging Awareness training course, you will gain an appreciation of the following topics:
Introduction to Safe Digging
Legislation and Damage Prevention
Stakeholders and Damage Prevention
Information Sources and Visual Inspection
Hazards, Obstacles and Safety
Locating and Marking
Type of Incidents and How to Prevent Them
What you can expect from your training:
Average Duration: 4 Hours
Printable Certificate Issued On Completion. Valid For 3 Years.
Plastic Proof Of Training Card Available
Unlimited Exam Attempts
Standard: CSA B335-15 (R2020)
Available In English Or French
Self-Paced. Available 24/7
Live Student Support
Permanent Record Of Training
User Management Tools Available
Average Duration: 1-2 HoursPrintable Certificate Upon CompletionIncludes Plastic Proof Of Training CardUnlimited Exam AttemptsAccepted Across CanadaValid For 3 YearsSelf-Paced. Available 24/7Live Student SupportPermanent Record Of TrainingUser Management Tools Available
Course Outline
1.An Introduction To Ground Disturbance
Lesson 1 introduces key terms related to ground disturbance, industry standards, and roles and responsibilities of people directly involved in ground disturbance.
2.Damage Prevention
The second lesson tackles damage prevention and its importance during ground disturbance activities. The module highlights organizations involved in damage prevention, training’s role in successful damage prevention, and some of the consequences when damages occur.
3.Damage Prevention Stakeholders
Lesson 3 outlines damage prevention stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, and how they work together to promote a damage-free environment.
4.Pre-Disturbance Planning
This lesson covers key elements of a ground disturbance code of practice, typical hazards of a ground disturbance project and how to assess those hazards, and the value of the DIRT report. It finishes by reviewing approval requirements and organizations involved in issuing approvals.
5.Pre-Disturbance Preparation
Lesson 5 describes pre-disturbance searches, locates of the target area, and requirements for notifying stakeholders. This includes the role of one-call centres. This lesson also emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate documentation of pre-disturbance preparation activities.
6.Disturbance Execution
The sixth lesson identifies key disturbance execution responsibilities and highlights the importance of effective communication including pre-job and tailgate meetings. It also reviews regulatory requirements around hand-expose zones and mechanical excavation.
7.Disturbance Closeout
This lesson describes backfilling requirements and notification responsibilities, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining appropriate documentation related to ground disturbance.