Utility Damage Prevention Awareness Session
29-May-2025
About this event
Understand the role of Before You Dig Australia (BYDA), safe excavation practices, complying with asset-owner instructions, and the consequences of damages. Learn how to mitigate and avoid potential damage and harm and ensure a safe work environment.
This is a general awareness and education session held in partnership with BYDA which will include:
- About Before You Dig Australia (BYDA)
- How and why damage occurs
- What can you do to stay safe and avoid damages
- The importance of safe excavation
- The 5P’s of Safe Excavation
- Safe work practices
- Legislative and Duty of Care requirements
- How the referral BYDA service works
- How to lodge a free BYDA enquiry
- Australian Standard 5488 - Classification of Subsurface Utility Information
- Skilled Locators - Who they are, their role & how to find one
