Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6948
Course Name
Avoiding and Documenting Facility Hits
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Core Compliance Group, Inc.
Primary Contact
M Thomas
dglaser@corecompliance.com
724 316-6359 Ext.
Website
Description
This course provides participants with the information to understand: 1) the requirements of Pennsylvania One Call System, Uniform Color code and locate marks; 2) excavator responsibilities to properly document excavation work sites before during and after excavation; and 3) accidental facility hit notification, response and documentation.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Introduction (
• Hazards of hitting a utility line
• Review of facility hit examples
• Physical properties of natural gas
Pennsylvania One Call System
• Review of PA One Call System
• Transfer of authority to PUC and proposed amendments
• Excavator responsibilities
Uniform Color Codes & Locate Markings
• Explanation of AWPA Uniform Color code, white lining, and locate marks
Aboveground Clues
• Looking for signs of facilities that may not be marked
Documenting the Marks and Site
• What site information needs to be photographed
Tolerance Zone
• Definition and review of digging procedures in the zone
• Documenting the dig
Excavating Safety
• Signs of unsafe conditions
• Work changes and delays
• Backfilling procedures
Facility Hit Response
• What is reportable damage?
• Notification requirements
• Work site documentation
• Emergency response for line hits
• Photography protocol using a Hit Kit
Mock Exercise with Hit Kit
• Break into small groups to photograph mock work sites using a H
Target Audience
Course is designed for personnel involved in excavation related activities
Training Format
Classroom