Managing the risks of excavating around underground infrastructure
| When: | 17 October 2024 |
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| Venue: | Level 1 meeting room, Building 3 Darwin Corporate Park, Berrimah |
| Contact: | NT WorkSafe |
| Phone: | 1800 019 115 |
| Email: | ntworksafe@nt.gov.au |
In this webinar, Before You Dig Australia (BYD) will discuss the importance of managing the risks of excavating around under underground utility infrastructure. Damaging such infrastructure not only causing disruption to services and costly repairs, but can also be a safety risk to workers.
This webinar will cover:
- The BYD service and how it works
- Who our members are (the asset owners)
- The relevant regulations and standards that apply
- The 5Ps of Safe Excavation
- The consequences of damaging underground infrastructure
- Why damages occur (with some examples)
- How to avoid damage
- What asset owners send out (examples of plans, instructions, permits etc)
- What to look out for while onsite
Presenter: Harry House, Service Awareness and Damage Prevention Officer, Before You Dig Australia.
Cost: Free
Register: Register via Eventbright to attend in person or register via this link to attend online.