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Line Locating
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Before the
advent of safety standards and the understanding of cost
effective measures, companies called upon line
locators primarily to locate a known buried facility.
It was presumed acceptable to merely take the risk
of hitting a buried facility, causing not only damage to
the buried facility, but possible trauma or death to
personnel involved, rather than going to the expense and
time of having a qualified, competent locator accurately
mark the dig location. |
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Thankfully
regulations have been changed in the ground disturbance
industry. |
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It is no
longer acceptable to hit any underground facility due to
negligence, under-qualified
personnel, or deadline restrictions. |
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Everyone
involved in each excavating project is as responsible as
the next. From the person contracting the line locator, to
the excavation operator; all are equally as responsible
for ensuring a safe locate is accomplished, and due
diligence is observed. |
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Each
excavation project requires accuracy and planning. Whether
a billion dollar construction site, or a backyard home
renovation, all necessary calculations are needed in order
to ensure a personally and economically SAFE ground
disturbance project is performed. |
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EMLOC offers a
two-day basic line locating course (BPFII)
for individuals interested in becoming a locate
technician, and a one-day ticket renewal course (BPF)
for previously trained line locate technicians. |
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Our
BPFII course involves some physical exertion/exercise on the part
of the students. If you have a medical condition that may be
aggravated by exertion/exercise and/or cold/hot weather conditions, it
is highly recommended that you consult with your physician before
participating in this program. |
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All students
are required to bring their own Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). Also, please bring suitable clothing for
outdoor weather conditions. If you
have your own locating equipment, and would like to bring
it along, please feel free to do so. |
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If you would like to add your name to our course database, please
email EMLOC with your name, contact information, location,
number of people requiring training, and distance you are prepared
to travel for training. |
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