Ground Disturbance Policy – Canada Industry Practice – ISNetworld & Contractor Compliance Ready
 
Digging into the ground can expose workers to buried pipelines, electrical cables, or other hidden hazards. Contractor portals like ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, CanQual, and PICS require a documented Ground Disturbance Policy to prove companies can safely plan and execute excavation activities. This editable template is written to Canadian industry practice standards and aligns with provincial OHS and Pipeline Act requirements.
 
What’s Inside:
Fully editable Word template – add your company name, logo, and details instantly
ISNetworld RAVS–ready content covering ground disturbance definitions, permits, and approvals
Pre-job safety meeting and hazard assessment requirements for workers and subcontractors
Utility and pipeline locating, marking, and approval procedures
Safe excavation practices, including sloping, shoring, trench boxes, and spoil pile distances
Worker entry and exit requirements for excavations >1.4m deep
Hand expose zone requirements, hydrovac use limits, and buried facility protection protocols
Backfill procedures and inspection requirements before returning facilities to service
 
Why This Template Works:
✔️ Contractor Compliance-Ready – designed for ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, CanQual, and PICS submissions
✔️ Audit-Approved – aligned with COR, SECOR, OHS, and Pipeline Act regulations
✔️ Editable & Instant – Word format, same-day customization and upload
✔️ Industry-Proven – trusted by construction, oil & gas, utility, and industrial contractors
 
Perfect For: Employers who must submit a Ground Disturbance program to ISNetworld or other contractor systems for approval.
 
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