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DamageAccess: Cloud Based Reporting Service
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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.
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Association News
Virtual PA Workshop

“I’m hopeful this virtual PA Workshop will provide the foundation for the development of a public awareness and education best practice that will someday be published in a future edition of the CCGA Best Practices” said Mike Sullivan.

Atelier virtuel de sensibilisation du public

« J’espère que cet atelier virtuel servira de base pour la création de pratiques d’excellence en matière de formation et de sensibilisation du public, et qu’un jour elles feront partie du guide des pratiques d’excellence du CCGA, » mentionne Mike Sullivan.

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.

Regional Partners
Free Webinar: BC Ground Disturbance 101 & 201 Standard: How Does It Apply To You
  

Source: BCCGA | commongroundbc.ca

The Ground Disturbance 201 Standard (British Columbia) has been developed by the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) Training Standards Committee with input from stakeholders in the ground disturbance and buried facility damage prevention communities in British Columbia through the BC Common Ground Alliance. This presentation will help explain what ground disturbance is all about and how it applies to your area of industry.
Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop (Live Online Training)

Source: BCCGA | commongroundbc.ca

This workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC regulations and guidelines state, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.

2020 BC Common Ground Alliance AGM

Source: BCCGA | commongroundbc.ca

Our 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on July 9, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through Zoom.

Update To Our Moblie Application
  

Source: Info-Ex | info-ex.com

Our mobile application was updated on June 22, 2020. This update will provide you with many benefits and will enhance user experience.
   
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Membership News
2020 Webinar Series - Extended Through June and July
  

Source: Alberta One Call | albertaonecall.com

The 2020 Webinar Series will be extended until the end of July. These webinars will review the ticket submission process, recent software changes, and help system users address any hurdles they may have encountered while using the Pelican software.
Locate Delays due to Covid-19

Source: Alberta One Call | albertaonecall.com

Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure owners in parts of Alberta are taking an average of 10 BUSINESS DAYS to respond to locate requests.

Mise à jour de notre application mobile

De: Info-Ex | info-ex.com

Le 22 juin prochain, nous procéderons à une mise à jour de notre application mobile. Cette mise à jour aura plusieurs avantages pour vous et nous permettra d’améliorer votre expérience d’utilisation.

Des Distances Qui Font La Différence

De: Info-Ex | info-ex.com

Ensuite la distance de dégagement représente l’espace entre une infrastructure souterraine existante et toute nouvelle installation. Cette distance peut varier selon le propriétaire de l’infrastructure.

Pour sept grands propriétaires d’infrastructures au Québec, ces détails sont mentionnés dans le nouveau document unique décrivant les directives pour les travaux à proximité de leurs infrastructures souterraines.