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M5811 begins, we should go through like evidence of an unmarked tacility
some type or process to could be calling back in tor locator or
evaluate the work tor the stopping work if they encounter an

day as well as the associated hazards. underground line. Making a second
This process can include a selt-check call is important

as well as a work area inspection and .

. . . "Deyfhs of utilities can be assumed."
inspection or tools or equipment.

I During this process a main objective wrong. Locator depths are
r ‘ should be identitying hazards so that approximate Depths ot utilities cannot
1 , you can take steps to eliminate or be assumed. utilities must be exposed
initi ate the hazards toiind. one usetul to determine de th A redictable
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question to ask yourselt betore a work hazard is a inislocate or tailure to
task begins is. "Vt/hat can hurt me7 locate. The only way to assess that is
’ ». " sure, it may seem dark and negative ‘“ d°“"“‘““ ‘he "'°“’° '°°““°“ by
I . _ _ . . _ daylighting down to and under the
, to ask yourselt this right as your PM
. workday begins or when starting
a new work task, but it can make ”Thi5 (damage or Injury] can happen
- a ditterence in recognizing the to me."
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someone else that day. Aakmg this . .
I question should trigger you to stop and ‘cm’ “P°“° ”‘“‘ “ "“‘ ‘S h“ M”
, six minutes. some crews are luck .
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I really look around your work area and . .
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. consider what dangers you are dealing
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regarding damage prevention tuday?” can trigger you take the extra
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coordinate with utilities and their xe . ter a , yw new “W W W
locatin to have the area located safeguard ur action my make the
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