Utility Awareness for Municipal Workers

Course Description:

This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.

At the completion of this full day course individuals will be able to:

  • Understand what underground hazards are or could be present,
  • Understand the consequences of making contact with underground infrastructure,
  • Understand when utility packages are required,
  • Be able to read and interpret utility packages,
  • Understand what markings on the ground mean,
  • Identify and compare ground markings with utility packages,
  • Safely break hard surfaces,
  • Demonstrate safe hand digging practices,
  • Identify when work should be stopped or when utility company should be called,
  • Understand emergency procedures should contact occur.

This course will be customized to fit your organizations specific procedures or guidelines.

Course Length:
8 Hours

Class Minimum/Maximum:
6/18

Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
Elective Course

Continued Education Credits:
EOCP CEU’s: 0.6

Classroom Delivery Price:
$150 per person;

Minimum $1,600 charge per class.

Course Timeline:
BCMSA/Industry Recommended Renewal: 3 Years

Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.

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