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As winter gradually (and rather dramatically and unpredictably) loosens its grip across Alberta, the contact centre at Utility Safety Partners (USP) is experiencing the familiar rhythm of the pre-season slowdown before the surge of locate requests that comes with the busy digging season... Learn More...
In 1999, Bellingham, Washington was rocked by a devastating pipeline explosion that tore through Whatcom Falls Park, killing three young people and leaving the community forever changed. The tragedy unfolded when a gasoline pipeline ruptured, spilling fuel into Whatcom and Hanna Creeks before igniting into a massive fireball... Learn More...
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The acceleration of residential construction schedules, coupled with heightened expectations around safety and regulatory compliance, has driven innovation in underground utility installation practices. One such advancement is the adoption of “Superduct” conduit systems, installed along the builder’s foundation to facilitate underground gas service placement. This methodology, as implemented by UnEarthed excavation Ltd, represents a coordinated and engineered approach developed in collaboration with a gas utility company, aligning with both operational efficiencies and the broader objectives of damage prevention advocated by organizations such as the Common Ground Alliance.
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Every year in March, Utility Safety Partners onboards a new set of Damage Prevention Associates for the upcoming digging season. Before they have the chance to introduce themselves to their new colleagues, they have already indirectly communicated information about themselves to their peers. Whether it’s the clothing they wore, their facial expressions, or where they chose to sit, all these pieces reveal information about the individual they haven’t chosen to verbally express.
Spring is prime time for home improvement projects like gardening, fence building, deck installation, and drainage repairs. Many of these projects involve digging, but what’s often overlooked is what lies beneath the surface. Underground utility lines for gas, electricity, water, sewer, and communications can be buried just inches below the ground. Hitting one can cause serious injury, service disruptions, costly repairs, and legal responsibility.
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Underground facility locating is not optional—it is essential to safeguarding the critical infrastructure that lies beneath our feet across Canada. Underground facility locators play a foundational role in damage prevention and are integral to protecting workers, the environment, and the communities in which we all live. Dedicated to advancing the locating profession, CAPULC serves as a national leader, bringing together stakeholders from across the industry... Learn More...
Is it March already? We’re most of the way through the Spring Gauntlet of Document Review & Revision > Hiring > Training, and our outstanding group of trainees is blowing us away with their optimism and verve! There is an end in sight, but despite how tantalizingly close it may feel, we’re not quite finished here yet...
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Sometimes the best getaways are the ones we didn’t see coming. For 3-D Line Locating’s Dwayne Mayr, winning a unique draw prize at the USP Safety Conference turned into a much‑needed escape complete with mountain views, cozy comforts, and an unforgettable dog‑sledding adventure. Learn More...
Watch for USP in your community and join us in celebrating April Dig Safe Month!
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