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Cat and Genny Assessment Checklist

by rob h, from the Community

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This Cat and Genny assessment template supports safe excavation by guiding preuse checks, practical locating techniques, and documentation of underground services. It covers battery and equipment checks, sweeping the area, correct tool handling, pinpointing in P and R modes, induction, direct connection, sonde and clamp methods, and recording findings, action plans, and signatures.

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DN-03 CAT and Genny Checklist
Use this DN-03 CAT and Genny checklist to assess competence and ensure safe, accurate locating of underground services before excavation. It covers initial function checks, surveying in Avoidance (A), Power (P), Radio (R), and Genny (G) modes, direct connection, signal clamp and induction methods, alerts for shallow plant, calibration (CAL and CALSAFE), use of boost, marking practices, and sign-off for pass or further training.
by Alan Milford, from the Community
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CAT Scan Record
Use this CAT Scan Record template to document utility detection before excavation. Capture job references, location, surveyor, permits, and risk assessment numbers. Record CAT, Genny, and GPR serials, job phase, and confirm drawings provided. Log weather and ground conditions, list services found with up to 10 photos, add comments, and collect signatures from the CAT Operator, Site Agent, and Lead Operative.
by Danny White, from the Community
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Clearvision Underground Service Locating Assessment
This underground service locating assessment checklist helps supervisors evaluate technician competency before excavation or cable identification work. It covers reading utility plans, correct marking colors, recognizing unlisted services, CAT4 locator and transmitter operation (induction clamp, direct connection, broadcast), receiver modes, prestart checks, PPE, traffic management, and site setup. It also verifies JSA and SWMS completion, hazard identification and controls, tool condition, calibration, route marking, and pilot holes. Use it to document training, sign-offs, and revalidation dates.
by Joseph Stevens, from the Community
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Permit to Dig and Break Ground Checklist
This permit to dig and break ground checklist helps construction teams manage excavation safety and compliance before any groundworks begin. Use it to record task details, identify hazards, confirm RAMS, specify plant and support methods, ensure safe access and egress, locate and protect underground and overhead services, and verify CAT and Genny checks by trained personnel. The template guides briefings, marking of services, insulated hand tools, photos before backfilling, and supervisor authorizations. Capture drawings and site images, maintain daily inspections by a competent person, and close out with confirmation that works are completed and areas made safe.
by David Marsden, from the Community
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DN-03 CAT and Genny Checklist

Use this DN-03 CAT and Genny checklist to assess competence and ensure safe, accurate locating of underground services before excavation. It covers initial function checks, surveying in Avoidance (A), Power (P), Radio (R), and Genny (G) modes, direct connection, signal clamp and induction methods, alerts for shallow plant, calibration (CAL and CALSAFE), use of boost, marking practices, and sign-off for pass or further training.

by Alan Milford, from the Community

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CAT Scan Record

Use this CAT Scan Record template to document utility detection before excavation. Capture job references, location, surveyor, permits, and risk assessment numbers. Record CAT, Genny, and GPR serials, job phase, and confirm drawings provided. Log weather and ground conditions, list services found with up to 10 photos, add comments, and collect signatures from the CAT Operator, Site Agent, and Lead Operative.

by Danny White, from the Community

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Clearvision Underground Service Locating Assessment

This underground service locating assessment checklist helps supervisors evaluate technician competency before excavation or cable identification work. It covers reading utility plans, correct marking colors, recognizing unlisted services, CAT4 locator and transmitter operation (induction clamp, direct connection, broadcast), receiver modes, prestart checks, PPE, traffic management, and site setup. It also verifies JSA and SWMS completion, hazard identification and controls, tool condition, calibration, route marking, and pilot holes. Use it to document training, sign-offs, and revalidation dates.

by Joseph Stevens, from the Community

20+

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Permit to Dig and Break Ground Checklist

This permit to dig and break ground checklist helps construction teams manage excavation safety and compliance before any groundworks begin. Use it to record task details, identify hazards, confirm RAMS, specify plant and support methods, ensure safe access and egress, locate and protect underground and overhead services, and verify CAT and Genny checks by trained personnel. The template guides briefings, marking of services, insulated hand tools, photos before backfilling, and supervisor authorizations. Capture drawings and site images, maintain daily inspections by a competent person, and close out with confirmation that works are completed and areas made safe.

by David Marsden, from the Community

20+

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Cat and Genny Assessment Checklist

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