THIS COURSE IS ASSESSED TO THE UTILITY SAFETY PARTNERS (USP) STANDARDS – FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABCGA.
Upon completion, participants will be familiar with, and fully understand, all the regulations and variances involved when a Ground Disturbance takes place.
DESIGNED FOR
Individuals supervising a Ground Disturbance, independently performing a Ground Disturbance, or issuing and receiving Ground Disturbance permits. The program ensures that Level II® personnel are familiar with, and fully understand, all the regulations and variances involved when a Ground Disturbance takes place.
Online Option: Should you wish to take this training online, a proctored version of the ABCGA 201 course (offered through Astec Safety Inc.) is available through the Online Courses tab on our website.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Clarify the sources when searching for underground facilities
- Providing notification to facility owner
- Receiving owner notification
- Approvals/Crossing Agreements
- Regulations
- Creating the Plot Plan/Site Drawing
- Line locating
- Exposure
- Back-fill inspections
- Permits and pre-job meetings
- Emergency Response Plans
- Contacting an underground facility
IMPORTANT: Government issued photo ID is required.
COMPLETION
The competencies of this program are tested and measured through 100% participation of the learning objectives. Upon successful completion of the written exam with a minimum score of 80%, you will receive a temporary Certificate of Completion. The permanent certificate will be mailed to your provided mailing address within 30-days of course completion.
Duration: Full Day (approx. 8 hrs)
Certification: Global Training Centre Expiry: 3 years
