Safety Alert
Ground Disturbance Hazard Alert
Ground Disturbance Hazard Alert
- National STEPS Network
- Safety Alert
- Competence and TrainingControl of Work
- Underground utility damage prevention
- Excavation
- Competence and trainingContractor managementPermit to workUnderground utility locating and verification
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This hazard alert addresses buried utility strikes during US onshore upstream oil and gas ground disturbance. It outlines responsibilities for operators, excavators and line locators, including 811 notification, crossing permits, contractor competence checks, locating techniques, excavation method selection and reporting suspected damage rather than concealing it.
Classifications: Underground utility damage prevention.
Classifications: Excavation; trenching.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Underground utility locating and verification.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Guidance on preventing underground utility strikes during excavation and other ground disturbance activities.
Themes: competence and training, control of work.