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Damage Prevention Interactive Training DVD

Development of an Effective Training Tool for Excavators

Wednesday, August 24, 20101:30 p.m.

Robert Miller – Arizona Corporation CommissionSandra Holmes – Arizona Blue Stake

Tempe Mission PalmsWednesday, August 24, 2010

State Damage Prevention Grant Program• Terms of the Grant:– The grant request needed to be inclusive of

one or more of the 9 Elements. – These 9 elements were determined by

PHMSA to be necessary for an effective state damage prevention program


• Terms of the Grant:– The grant request needed to be inclusive of

one or more of the 9 Elements. – These 9 elements were determined by

PHMSA to be necessary for an effective state damage prevention program

State Damage Prevention Grant Program


State Damage Prevention Grant Program• Terms of the Grant: continued.

—Project needed to incorporate either the adoption of, or an improvement to, one or more of the 9 elements

– One Year Deadline for Completion


State Damage Prevention Grant ProgramGrant Award:– 1.5 million dollars were made available in 2009 by

Congress– There were 12 applicants competing for a share of

the total grant funds – The maximum grant amount per request was

$100k


• Grant Award:–Awarded grants ranged form $100K down

to $39K–Arizona was one of 4 programs that

received the full $100K–Once the grant was awarded the real work

began.

State Damage Prevention Grant Program


State Damage Prevention Grant Program• The Stated Objective of our Grant Request:– Since Arizona’s program all ready addresses all 9 elements

we choose to address Element 4 – Training – Under the terms of our grant agreement we were to

produce and distribute an interactive training DVD targeted to excavators, contract locators, and underground facility owner/ operators

– Mass production and distribution of this DVD allowing us reach a larger number of groups thereby helping to reduce the number of 3rd party damages.


State Damage Prevention Grant Program• Contracts needed to be finalized:– Between Arizona Corporation Commission and

Arizona Blue Stake – Between ABS & Vista for production of the DVD– Between ABS & Project Manager (Louis Panzer)

• Once the contracts were signed we were able to move forward with the drafting the script and other preproduction work. **


Interactive DVD Training• DVD Structure– Users create a username and password and Log-In– Users must start at beginning and work their way

through each of 7 sections– Uses combination of graphics, still photos, video– 5 question quiz after each section– Next section is unlocked when quiz is completed– Once final exam is completed certificate can be printed


Course Overview CoversACC & ABS partnershipImplementation of the Blue Stake LawGoals of the Blue Stake LawPurpose of Arizona Blue Stake Overview of the rest of the sections

Interactive DVD Training


Planning the JobDefinition of an excavationBlue Stake process flow overviewLandlord notification requirementRequirements of using explosives Paragraph J requirements



Planning the JobWhiteliningHow to determine when to callValidity period of markings and when to updateAdvantages of using E-StakeReviews the use of each of four types of tickets



Locating FacilitiesPrivate facilitiesOverview of facility operator response methodsPositive responses to e-mail & on systemColor code and types of marks usedUse of offsetsDepth is not defined



Jobsite InspectionDon’t assume no marks means no u/g facilitiesLook for signs of facilities that are not markedDon’t work off somebody else’s ticketHave ticket available on the job site



Digging SafelyCareful & Prudent excavation/tolerance zoneVerifying depths manuallyGood hand digging methodsHand digging methods to avoid



Jobsite SurprisesDon’t assume uncovered/unmarked lines are abandonedWhat can happen when something is damagedWhat to do when something is damaged

Call 911 & Don’t bury any damaged linesIf anything is questionable, call Arizona Blue Stake



Enforcement Cooperation, information and continued

communications with all stake holders coupled with a strong enforcement policy have helped Arizona utility owners and excavators to reduce damages, reduce cost and at the same time increase public awareness and safety.


Enforcement • Regulations without enforcement are only

suggestions• Without strong enforcement you will not have

a strong damage prevention program• Along with strong enforcement policies also

comes an increased level of responsibility to enforce the laws fairly and equitably to all stake holders


Enforcement

• We strive to make sure our enforcement policies are consistently enforced throughout the state by all staff

• Enforcement policies are addressed in ACC in-house training, written policies and procedures and at staff meetings


Enforcement• Always remember we are an equal

opportunity agency. If we discover a violation we will write the violation.

• There have been many times during an investigation that we have issued violations to all parties involved.


Enforcement

• All of our investigations are fact based driven, predeterminations and/or assumptions are not allowed

• Each violation can vary from a warning, a warning with training, a civil penalty with training or a civil penalty which can be as high as $5,000


Typical Violations - Excavators As explained in the DVD some typical violationsinclude: • Excavating prior to the facilities being marked• Failure to conduct the excavation in a careful

and prudent manner• Failure to support and protect the

underground facility


Typical Violations – Facility Owners • Failure to mark the facility within the required

time frame• Failure to properly locate and mark the

underground facility• Failure to provide personnel at all pertinent

times of excavation when unable to mark


• I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the operators in this room and Arizona Blue Stake for making the Arizona state damage prevention program one of, if not the best programs in the country.

Thank You!


Final ExamAsks 37 multiple choice questionsCorrect answers are indicatedIncorrect answers are provided with correct info% of correct answers trackedCertificate displays name, date & final exam score



Certificate Following Final Exam


FeedbackSurvey

Ease of Installation? 73% find it easyHow helpful is it? 86% find it very helpfulEase of facilitating training? 85% find it easyPlan to re-train same people? 47% said yesDoes exam cover material well? 71% said very Has it reduced damages? 20% yes, 60% unsureRecommend it? 93% yes


Request DVDComplete blue request form providedContact Arizona Blue Stake @ 602-659-7503Contact Arizona Corporation Commission

@ 602-262-5601


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