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About Us...

OWN Your Safety Inc. was founded to address a critical need in the ground disturbance industry—ensuring employers and workers understand the complexities of excavation so they KNOW Before They Dig, whether working on public or private property.

The KNOW Before You Dig training course equips employers and workers with the essential tools and knowledge to safely navigate ground disturbance projects, reducing risks and preventing damage on both public and private land.​​​

Safety is the Foundation of Everything We Do!

Our Mission

At OWN Your Safety Inc., our mission is to provide comprehensive safety training, consulting, and investigative solutions for individuals and organizations involved in ground disturbance activities. We empower our clients to take ownership of their safety by offering specialized education and tools, ensuring that everyone KNOWs Before They Dig.

KNOW Before You Dig! TM

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Grant Piraine C.E.T., DPT

Founder and President of OWN Your Safety Inc. & OWN Your Safety, LLC, Grant Piraine is a leader in ground disturbance education, utility damage investigations, and consulting for organizations involved in excavation and utility locating. With over 34 years of industry experience, he has dedicated his career to damage prevention, utility infrastructure awareness, and training the next generation of excavation professionals.

Grant has founded multiple private locate companies in both Ontario and Texas, including OnSite Locates, Premier Locates, and KNOW Before You Dig Locates (Canada & U.S.), as well as Own Your Safety, LLC, expanding his expertise into the U.S. market. His businesses focus on delivering accurate and reliable private utility locates, utility safety training, and expert consulting. His expertise spans utility locates, subsurface utility engineering, engineering consulting, traffic planning, and project management, making him a trusted authority in the field.

His passion for damage prevention led him to develop the Know Before You Dig training program, a comprehensive course designed to teach excavators and industry professionals how to navigate the complexities of utility locates safely. In 2018, he launched OWN Your Safety’s "Green Hand Program," which has helped train new workers entering the excavation industry. He has also been a guest lecturer at over 12 Colleges and Universities in Ontario, promoting utility safety education.

Since 2005, Grant has been an active member of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA), contributing as a Damage Prevention Technician (DPT) Program Developer, DPT Trainer, Symposium and Geographic Council Presenter, and former Co-Chair of the Best Practice Committee. He is also involved with the Damage Prevention Council of Texas, advocating for safer excavation practices in the U.S.

Grant is a sought-after speaker on Utility Infrastructure Awareness and Ground Disturbance, presenting at industry conferences and training seminars. His expertise extends to damage investigations and expert witness testimony, where he provides in-depth analysis for excavation contractors, utility owners, insurance organizations, and law firms handling complex utility damage claims.

As a dedicated writer and educator, he has authored numerous published articles in the damage prevention industry and continues to share his knowledge through the KNOW Before You Dig blog on this website.

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