FACTS
CAUSES OF UNDERGROUND STRIKES- Inadequate excavation procedures (Inattention/lack of awareness, Not following procedure, No protective systems, Clearance not maintained, Misuse of tools/equipment, Lack of supervision, Service markup not maintained,)
- Insufficient survey practices (Insufficient survey practices (use of locating equipment), Inadequate survey)
- Inaccurate and missing underground utility location information inaccurate plans, Assets not on relevant plans.
- Inadequate work planning (Inadequate assessment of works, Insufficient time allowed)
- Insufficient skills (Insufficient competency, Insufficient gang skills)
- Failure to notify prior to digging (quantified as either failure to call or an incorrect/incomplete request submission) is the biggest individual factor contributing to damages.
- U.S. and the […]
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