WA - Utility Contractors Association of Washington - 2012 Technical Assistance Grant

Main Objective

Under this grant award the NUCA will work on establishing and implementing of an eight-hour education course and outreach program called the "Dig-Safe Certification Program" for excavators. This program will specifically target field personnel in the practices of safe digging techniques, contemporary damage prevention practices, knowledge of the requirements currently in the 811 (Call Before You Dig) system, and educate on the requirements of Washington State's modified Call Before You Dig law (RCW 19.122).

Public Abstract

Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient will demonstrate completion of the work through the following actions:

• Establish and implement of an eight-hour education course and outreach program called the "Dig-Safe Certification Program" for excavators. This program will specifically target field personnel in the practices of safe digging techniques, contemporary damage prevention practices, knowledge of the requirements currently in the 811 (Call Before You Dig) system, and educate on the requirements of Washington State's modified Call Before You Dig law (RCW 19.122).