Underground Service Alert Checklist
Labor Occupational Health Program
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Underground Service Alert - LOHP
The Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) at UC Berkeley developed toolbox talks and forms for 28 subject areas. You can access the introduction and reference sections in the "More like this" area and the other subjects by searching on 'LOHP'.
Summary Statement
A checklist of the steps that should be taken when working underground to assure that utilities are not affected.Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the other items.
1994
| These tailgate/toolbox talks were developed for use under California OSHA regulations. The complete set is available from the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org) The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has adapted these talks to apply to federal OSHA regulations. To contact ACGIH, visit its web site (www.acgih.org). |
| Date Prepared:_________________________ | By:_______________________ |
| Project Name/No.______________________ | Location:__________________ |
- Check the
box if the statement is true.
- Citations in brackets are from Title 8 of the California Administrative Code.
NOTIFICATION AND MARKING
- The telephone
number for USA is properly filed or displayed in the job office.
- All supervisors
understand the USA process and how to request USA.
- All areas on the
job site where digging can or will take place have been identified.
[1541(b)(1)]
- USA has been notified of all these areas, and areas are properly marked. [1541(b)(2)]
WORKER TRAINING
- All employees
who operate digging equipment are familiar with the various USA paint
colors and the utilities they represent.
- Operators are
aware that utility lines may be found at any depth.
- Workers are instructed on how close to an underground line mechanical excavation should stop and hand excavation begin.
WORK PRACTICES
- While an excavation
is open, underground utility installations are protected, supported,
or removed as necessary. [1541(b)(4)]
- Workers know what
to do if utilities are damaged while working in USA marked areas.
