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The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in Ontario. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of safe digging practices across the province to improve safety and reduce damages to underground infrastructure.
The Common Ground Alliance developed the Damage Information Reporting Tool, a secure web application designed capture information pertaining to underground infrastructure damage.
Events
FREE TO ATTEND! SPRING DIG SAFE EXCAVATOR BREAKASTS
2025 ORCGA Annual Invitational Golf Tournament: June 18, 2025
Education
The DPT 1000 is a 4-week comprehensive classroom / in-field practical training required for locators if locating large and established utilities, including dedicated locators (DL) 2 weeks - In Class 2 weeks - In-Field Practical Training Dates: TBD To register and for additional information, contact: Kimberly Sheppard 905.532.9836  Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness review and an on-the-job competency assessment.
Visit orcga.com for more information.
 The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company's reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public.
Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject matter experts and corporate training experts Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course. Visit orcga.com for more information
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Industry News
Source: Link2Build
"We will make this money available by cutting foreign aid, bureaucracy, consultants, and other Liberal waste to free up money for productive investments," the Conservative leader said.
Source: Link2Build
Canada's construction industry launched a campaign for infrastructure investment before next month's election. The Construction for Canadians campaign is supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations.
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