SAFETY AWARENESS SEMINARS FOR THE DIGGING COMMUNITY: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH & THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11TH, 2010
Presented by: Calgary Region Utility Damage Prevention Committee

The seminars focus on the requirements of safe digging, due diligence and damage prevention. Guidelines are discussed regarding best practices when working on or around pipelines, high voltage lines, and fiber optic cables.

Some topics covered in the seminars include:

• Hand exposing underground facilities
• Existing regulations
• Best practices for working around underground and overhead facilities
• safe excavation techniques