Understanding Buried Utilities

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  State Approval Information:

Arizona
- 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
California - 0.1 CEU - State Water Resources Control Board
Illinois - 1 Hour - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) #22889
New York - 1 Contact Hour - NYSDOH ATC #575-10605-24494
North Carolina - 1 Professional Growth Hours (PGH) - Water Treatment Facility Operator Certification Board (WTFOCB) #250182
South Carolina - 1 Continuing Education (CE) Hour
Virginia - 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hour 

*If your state is not listed, we're currently working on approval there. You are still welcome to enroll for professional growth.

Course Description:
This course provides essential training for professionals involved in excavation, site planning, and utility maintenance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of underground utility systems and the critical practices required to prevent damage, injury, and service disruption during digging operations.


What is Covered:

  • Types of buried utilities and their identifying surface features
  • Standard utility color codes and field marking conventions
  • Typical utility depths and separation guidelines
  • Locating procedures and the Call Before You Dig process
  • Roles, responsibilities, and best practices for damage prevention


Audience:
This course is designed for construction crews, utility workers, supervisors, and project managers committed to safe and informed excavation practices around underground infrastructure.

Course Lessons

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