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some type of process to could be calling back in for locator or
evaluate the work tor the stopping wurk if they encounter an

day as well as the associated hazards. undergruuncl line. Making a second
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as well as a work area inspection and ,, . ,,
impedkm of ‘Duh M Equipment‘ Deyfhs of utilities can be assumed.

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t ‘ should be identttyirig hazards so that approximate Depths of utlllries cannot
1 , you can take steps to eliminate or be assumed. utilities must be exposed

mitigate the hazards round. one usetiil to determine depth A predictable
question to ask yourselt betore a work hazard is a mislocate or tailure to

task begins is, "what can hurt me7 locate. The only way to assess that is

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, to ask yourselt this right as your .
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regarding damage prevention tuday?” can trigger you take the extra
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coordinate with utilities and their fixed- After all. ye“ never knew what
locating to have the area located safeguard at action may make the
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