Education & Safety Tips

About BC 1 Call Brochure: Learn about BC 1 Call - who we are, how to request a locate, the importance of digging safely, and other important information everyone who is planning to undertake a project that involves digging in BC must know.

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Worker Training Resources

BC 1 Call Training Presentation - For use by Education Partners in their professional training, or by employers looking to give employees in Locate Departments or in the field an overview of BC 1 Call and our process.

WordSafeBC Toolbox Safety Meeting Discussion Guide about BC 1 Call- For use by supervisors in discussions with workers about the importance of using BC 1 Call. So workers know what information is required to place a locate request with BC 1 Call, use the guide in conjunction with the Locate Request Information Checklist below.

Locate Request Information Checklist- Outlines information required in order for BC 1 Call members to provide clear, quality instructions on how to avoid inadvertently damaging underground infrastructure when disturbing the ground.

International Code for Marking Buried Facilities: When your site is marked out showing the location of buried facilities, the markers will be coded in accordance with these colours to indicate the type of buried facilities.

FortisBC Guide - Excavation Safety around Natural Gas

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BC Common Ground Alliance - 6 Steps for Safe Digging

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Safe Digging Promotional Resources

BC 1 Call Marketing & Communications Info Package: This package includes samples of BC 1 Call content that can be used on your organization's communications channels such as website, blog, newsletter, and social media platforms so that the safe digging message can reach as many BC residents as possible.

BC 1 Call Bumper Stickers: Show you are part of the Safe Digging Community while on the road. Order your free BC 1 Call bumper stickers from communications@bc1c.ca. Don't forget to replace existing bumper stickers bearing our old logo!

Black & White BC 1 Call Logo: For co-branding marking flags, etc.

Colour BC 1 Call Logo: For use on your website or collateral.

Resources for Homeowners/ Residential Contractors

Locate Request Information Checklist- Outlines information required in order for BC 1 Call to provide clear, quality instructions on how to avoid inadvertently damaging underground infrastructure when disturbing the ground.