Ground Disturbance 201 Ground Disturbance Level 2: Online Training Course

Ground Disturbance 201

Certified Training for Safety Professionals

This Ground Disturbance 201 course is a Utility Safety Partners (USP)-endorsed program designed to build professional-level competency in planning and executing safe ground disturbance activities. It aligns with industry standards and mirrors the structure and rigor of classroom-based training.

Developed for supervisors, planners, and workers responsible for excavation or subsurface work, this course strengthens your ability to manage risk, ensure compliance, and uphold damage prevention best practices across operations.

Why Ground Disturbance Training is Essential for Professionals

Ground disturbance incidents can result in severe safety risks, costly damages, regulatory penalties, and operational delays. Professionals in this space are expected to understand not only procedures but also accountability, planning frameworks, and stakeholder coordination.

This course ensures you are equipped with the knowledge required to meet regulatory expectations and lead safe, compliant ground disturbance activities with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

What Will You Learn in This Ground Disturbance 201 Course?

Identify the key principles of the damage prevention process
Explain stakeholder roles and responsibilities in ground disturbance
Define ground disturbance and assess associated hazards
Navigate required permits, approvals, and agreements
Implement procedures to locate and identify buried facilities
Apply safe methods for exposing underground infrastructure
Analyze response procedures for damage incidents and reporting

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This online version of Ground Disturbance 201 was developed by ASTEC Safety Inc., covering the same topics as the classroom version. The course meets the content and evaluation requirements of the ABCGA Ground Disturbance 201 Standard. ASTEC Safety is a leading provider of safety training for companies in western Canada.

must manage several risks and regulations. These include ground disturbance regulations, especially when projects involve heavy equipment. The Ground Disturbance 201 course meets national and provincial regulations, and also ABCGA guidelines for preventing damage to buried installations. The content is designed for workers from various industries who may require ground disturbance safety training:

Oil and gas
Wastewater
Construction
Power generation

ASTEC Safety is a provider of high quality safety training for businesses throughout Western Canada. This Ground Disturbance 201 course complies with provincial and national ground disturbance regulations as well as ABCGA recommendations for avoiding buried facility damage. The ABCGA, formerly the Alberta Damage Prevention Council, is an open-membership organization that’s mission is to improve safety standards for workers and members of the public while reducing industry’s environmental footprint.