The prevention of damage to buried facilities
has many stakeholders who are mutually dependent upon
the successful execution of one another’s roles
in the overall process.
The basic premises of a good and effective
damage prevention process are that all operators of buried
facilities are registered with the one-call centre and
that it is always best to “Call Before You Dig”.
Damage prevention is a responsibility
shared among the stakeholders. The exchange of accurate
and timely information during the process, together with
a genuine interest by all stakeholders for a successful
outcome is critical.
Each of the stakeholder groups
in the damage prevention process has roles and responsibilities,
which, when recognized, accepted and fulfilled, will enhance
the process and have a positive impact on worker safety,
public safety, protection of the environment and preservation
of the integrity of the buried infrastructure.
