Documentation / Definitions
According to OM 7, what is the definition of Excavator?
Excavator means any person intending to engage in an excavation activity
How many colors are in the Uniform Color Guide?
8
Pipelines that could be affected by blasting activities should have what specific task completed for a reasonable period of time?
Leakage Surveys
What color does Yellow represent for locating?
YELLOW: Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials
The should the Company inspect exposed steel & plastic pipelines for coating damage, gouges, cuts, etc.?
Before the pipe is buried.
Excavators who habitually violate the One-Call Law should be reported to who?
Company’s legal department
What color does Purple represent for locating?
Reclaimed Water, Irrigation, and Slurry Lines
What 3 acceptable methods for locate marking is approved in OM 7?
The Company will use the safety yellow paint, flags with the Company insignia printed on them, or Stake Chasers (Whiskers)
What is the record retention for Locate Tickets?
Five Years plus the current year
True or False
Magenta is in the Uniform Color Guide.
False
How long are marks required to last?
Nonpermanent
Permanent
The buried pipeline location marking shall be done in a manner that will last for a minimum of 5 business days on any nonpermanent surface and a minimum of 10 business days on any permanent surface
For Damage Prevention and Public Awareness Programs notifications, frequencies, and records which OM should you also reference?
Also, reference OM123, Public Awareness Program
What does APWA stand for?
American Public Works Association
If physical evidence of encroachment involving an excavation that the Company did not monitor near a covered transmission line segment, the company must either excavate the area near the encroachment or conduct an above ground survey using methods found where?
Defined in NACE RP-0502-2002