KNOW Before You Dig™ – Utility Locate Safety Training
Empower Your Team to Safely Navigate Ground Disturbance Projects!
Every excavation or ground disturbance project involves serious risks. Before breaking ground, employers and workers must understand the hazards, legal duties, and best practices to prevent costly or dangerous utility strikes.
This KNOW Before You Dig training program provides utility infrastructure awareness, equipping workers with the critical knowledge and tools needed to safely navigate the private and public locate processes, interpret markings, and excavate responsibly.
Now Available:
We offer two versions of the KNOW Before You Dig™ training program:
• A Canada & United States Edition with national coverage
• An Ontario Edition tailored for regional legislation and Ontario One Call procedures
Both courses cover the full public and private locate process—from understanding risks to executing safe excavation near buried facilities. Participants will learn to navigate excavation laws, interpret markings, and work safely around underground infrastructure.
KNOW Before You Dig™ – Canada & U.S. Utility Awareness Training (240 minutes)
Public & Private Utility Awareness (240 minutes)
This comprehensive online training program covers the full public and private locate process across Canada and the United States, from understanding risks to executing safe excavation near buried facilities. Participants will learn:
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Risks Associated with Excavation Activities
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Legislation, Guidelines, and Best Practices
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Consequences of Striking a Buried Facility
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Identifying Utility Structures
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Locate Technologies and Their Limitations
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Public Utility Locates
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Private Utility Locates
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Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
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Locate and Marking Best Practices
This interactive and engaging 240-minute course ensures workers and employers can confidently manage ground disturbance projects while protecting lives, utility infrastructure, and the environment.
KNOW Before You Dig™ – Ontario Utility Locate Training (240 minutes)
Public & Private Utility Awareness (240 minutes)
This comprehensive online training program follows the same structure and core principles as the Canada & United States Edition, but is specifically tailored for ground disturbance projects in Ontario. It addresses Ontario-specific legislation, One Call processes, and private locate procedures, ensuring workers meet provincial requirements while maintaining the highest standards for excavation safety.
