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DamageAccess: Cloud Based Reporting Service
PelicanCorp Canada
DamageAccess is an online tool that allows utilities and contractors to report both damages to underground utility facilities and violations of safe excavating practices that did not result in asset damage. It eliminates all manual handling of damage reports achieving greater accuracy in reporting to Public Utilities Regulatory Authorities, increasing efficiencies and improving visibility across all incidents.
For more information please visit PelicanCorp.com
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Since 1978, we've delivered projects safely, on time and on budget. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy. In addition, Valard is head of the Valard Group of Companies, and part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to take on any utility project, any size, any complexity, any place. www.valard.com
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Social Media - Not a Passing Fad

Simply creating a social media profile isn’t enough. A social media strategy needs to be considered, developed and managed. Without it, more harm than good could result.

Les médias sociaux sont là pour de bon

La création d’un profil sur les médias sociaux n’est pas suffisante : on doit envisager la création et la gestion d’une stratégie de médias sociaux. Sans cela, les médias sociaux peuvent causer plus de tort que de bien.

Association News
CCGA Cancels 2020 Damage Prevention Symposium

Source: CCGA | canadiancga.com

“Our focus is on the well-being of Canadians and our friends around the globe who come to Canada to attend our annual symposium” said CCGA Chair, Todd Scott.

Annulation du symposium 2020 sur la prévention des dommages

De: CCGA | canadiancga.com

« Notre souci est le bien-être des Canadiens et des amis du monde entier qui viennent au Canada pour participer à notre symposium annuel, » a mentionné Todd Scott.

CCGA Breathes Life Into Dig Safe
  

"We hope to produce several of these animations," says Mike Sullivan, "but that will depend on whether or not the CCGA can sell enough licenses to pay for production of future animations."

To purchase your annual DigSafe animation license, go to the DigSafe Store. It's as easy as point and click!
Le CCGA donne un second souffle à Creusez sans danger
  

Nous souhaitons produire plusieurs animations, mentionne Mike Sullivan, mais seulement si le CCGA réussit à vendre suffisamment de licences pour payer la création de futures animations.

Pour l’achat d’une licence annuelle de Creusez sans danger, cliquez sur le lien the DigSafe Store. 

Il suffit de cliquer et de pointer!
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Les bonnes pratiques sur le terrain
  

De: Info-Ex | info-ex.com

À compter du 1er juin, Info-Excavation parcourra le Québec tout au long de l’été afin de visiter les chantiers comportant des travaux d’excavation.
Communication spéciale d’Énergir

De: Info-Ex | info-ex.com

Le document que fourni Énergir pour une « demande de revalidation avec marquage », « une demande de revalidation sans marquage » et un « remarquage » sera modifié pour s’uniformiser avec les autres membres d’Info-Excavation.

   
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WorkSafeBC Announces Additional Support for Employers Impacted by COVID-19
  

Source: BCCGA | commongroundbc.ca

Waiving premiums for employers of furloughed workers will help support the rehiring of employees who may have already been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will help better position employers who are considering reopening in the coming weeks.
Technical Safety BC State of Safety Annual Report

Source: BCCGA | commongroundba.ca

These reports document their work over the past year through stories and data on hazards, incidents and safety management of technical systems in British Columbia.

Committee News
COVID-19 Impacting Safe Digging This Spring
  

Source: Alberta One Call | albertaonecall.com

There is evidence people are expressing a reluctance to engage in a service resulting in “strangers” coming on property to locate and mark buried utilities. The issue is happening throughout Alberta.
2020 Webinar Series - Extended Through June and July

Source: Alberta One Call | albertaonecall.com

The webinar series includes two formats. One will focus around "The Basics" of submitting locate requests, while the other will be an "Advanced" session highlighting complex ticket types and recent software changes.

Sask 1st Call Transitions to New Online Ticket Request Platform
  

Source: Sask 1st Call | sask1stcall.com

The Before you Dig Partners service offers a one-stop platform for all locate submissions in Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan along with a more fully-realized submission portal and up-to-date software.