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8-11: Data Analysis

Practice Statement: Data is summarized by key components.

Practice Description: The reported data is summarized by key components
and made available to all industry stakeholders.

8-12: Root Cause

Practice Statement: Root causes are identified.

Practice Description: Root causes of damages or near misses are
identified. References: Root Tip Card see appendix D.

8-13: Quantifying Results

Practice Statement: Results are quantified against a standardized risk
factor.
Practice Description: Results are quantified against a standardized
risk factor. The risk factor considers a stakeholder’s exposure to potential
damage. This risk factor may be based on factors such as the number of
kilometers of line installed or the number of locate notification tickets. For
example, a risk factor may compare how many underground damages
occurred in a certain period of time versus the total number of locate tickets
issued during the same period.

8-14: Results Comparison

Practice Statement: Performance levels and trends are assessed.
Practice Description: Performance levels and trends are assessed
against other organizations within the Canadian CGA regional partners
or other similar CGA affiliated organizations. Upon these assessments
recommendations to address the trends will be used to facilitate key
messages.

Reference:
CGA DIRT cga-dirt.com

Canadian CGA Regional Virtual Private DIRT

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