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View USP’s monthly locate statistics.

Check out the October edition for a review of USP’s 2024 ambassador season and season four of The Safety Moment podcast, details about USP’s cyber security policy, information about the review of the CSA Z247 standard (damage prevention for the protection of underground infrastructure), and more!

USP takes its responsibility to protect user information and our members’ digital assets seriously. We made cybersecurity a priority in 2020 and have completed our IT protection roadmap. The summary of the system protections and policies we have in place is outlined in this document.

View USP’s monthly locate statistics.

In the September edition, we review ALP ticket volumes since the program launched, share observations from Ontario One Call’s inaugural conference and tradeshow, reflect on Contact Centre operations compared to previous years, and more.

The August edition provides information about the 30-metre safety zone around pipelines, explains the importance of accurate ticket mapping, explores the impact of our new Agent Incentivization Program, and more!

In July, we share the rationale behind creating the ALP program; explore Ground Disturbance 101 training; delve into effective communication in today’s world; and more…

The June edition includes information about how creative sentence funding can boost awareness programs, outlines changes to locate lifespans and how maintaining markings can prevent job delays, explores how principles from athletic performance can reduce workplace injuries, and more!

Browse the May edition for information about what to do when you don’t get a response to a locate request, the status of the upcoming Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) program, tips for avoiding distractions and staying focused, and more!