Developed with input from a cross-sector of industries, Locate Management Institute's new online Digging Awareness (GSS101) 1-2 hour course is intended to teach individuals of the hazards and safety requirements associated with ground disturbance or excavation activities. This e-learning course introduces the student to the PROPPER Phases of Safe Digging and some of the key legislation and steps necessary to safely perform a ground disturbance (excavation).
This online program meets or exceeds the standard needed to qualify under the Gold Shovel Standard and is recognized by GSS.
Included in this Gold Shovel Standard Digging Awareness training course: Online quizzes. Certificate and wallet card issued upon successful completion
Who Should Take This Course?
All individuals, including supervisors, ground disturbers, excavators, project managers, and workers, who work in the ground disturbance (excavation) industry will benefit from this e-learning Gold Shovel Standard Digging Awareness training course.
Learning Outcomes
By taking the online Gold Shovel Standard Digging Awareness training course, you will gain an appreciation of the following topics:
| Type | Title | Time |
|---|
| Introduction to Safe Digging | 5 min |
| Damage Prevention | 5 min |
| Ground Disturbance and Excavation | 5 min |
| Facilities, Damage and Stakeholders | 5 min |
| Requirements Prior to Ground Disturbance | 10 min |
| The Notification Process | 10 min |
| Locating and Identifying Buried Facilities | 10 min |
| Hand Exposure and Hand Expose Zones | 10 min |
| Ground Disturbance Safety | 10 min |
| Plan, Review and Organize | 10 min |
| Perform Locates and Pre-excavate | 10 min |
| Excavate and Restore | 10 min |
| Incidents and Damage Prevention Procedures | 10 min |
Gold Shovel Standard Digging Awareness Brochure
